Family Medicine
Consensus Statement: Healthy Beverage Consumption in Early Childhood: Recommendations from Key Health and Nutrition Organizations
19 Sep, 2019 | 10:28h | UTCConsensus Statement: Healthy Beverage Consumption in Early Childhood: Recommendations from Key National Health and Nutrition Organizations – Health Eating Research (free PDF)
News Releases: 4 groups issue consensus report on healthy beverages for 0- to 5-year-olds – American Academy of Pediatrics (free) AND Leading Health Organizations Support First-Ever Consensus Recommendations to Encourage Young Children’s Consumption of Healthy Drinks – American Heart Association (free)
Commentaries: What Should Young Children Drink? Mostly Milk and Water, Scientists Say – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free) AND Parents Should Limit Kids’ Juice Consumption, Guidelines Say – U.S. News (free)
See also: Health Kids, Health Drinks (free resources for the public)
Related: AAP/AHA Policy Statement: Public Policies to Reduce Sugary Drink Consumption in Children and Adolescents (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Polypill for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in an Underserved Population
19 Sep, 2019 | 08:19h | UTCPolypill for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in an Underserved Population – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Polypill Drops BP, LDL Cholesterol in a Disadvantaged US Population – TCTMD (free) AND One daily combo pill helps lower heart disease risk in study of underserved patients – American Heart Association (free) AND Fixed Dose Combination Polypill Can Reduce Barriers to Cardiovascular Care – MedicalResearch.com (free) AND One pill with four drugs may lower heart risks in poor population – Reuters (free) AND All-in-One Pill Reduces Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Levels in U.S. Study – Vanderbilt University Medical Center (free)
Related Randomized Trial: Effectiveness of Polypill for Primary and Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases (link to abstract and commentaries)
See also: Clinical Impact of the Polypill for Cardiovascular Prevention in Latin America: A Consensus Statement of the Inter-American Society of Cardiology – Global Heart (free) AND Perspective: The Polypill and the Long Journey to Major Impact (opinion and reviews on the subject) AND Research: Low-Dose ‘Triple Pill’ Lowers Blood Pressure More Than Usual Care (free commentaries)
Alex Nowbar’s journal review—18 September 2019
19 Sep, 2019 | 08:11h | UTCAlex Nowbar’s journal review, 18 September 2019 – The BMJ Opinion (free)
Alex Nowbar reviews the latest research from the top medical journals.
[Abstract Only] Study: Benefits and Harms of Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
18 Sep, 2019 | 08:36h | UTCPersonalized Prediction of Cardiovascular Benefits and Bleeding Harms From Aspirin for Primary Prevention: A Benefit–Harm Analysis – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Aspirin may benefit some people without cardiovascular disease, new analysis finds – ACP Internist (free) AND Some Adults Without Heart Disease May Benefit From Aspirin – MedicalResearch.com (free) AND Expert reaction to study looking at benefits and harms of aspirin in people without cardiovascular disease – Science Media Centre (free)
NAFLD in Children: New Genes, New Diagnostic Modalities and New Drugs
18 Sep, 2019 | 01:24h | UTC
Viewpoint: “It’s All in Your Head”—Medicine’s Silent Epidemic
17 Sep, 2019 | 08:01h | UTC“It’s All in Your Head”—Medicine’s Silent Epidemic – JAMA Neurology (free for a limited period)
Cohort Study: Donepezil Associated with Increased Risk of Rhabdomyolysis
17 Sep, 2019 | 08:07h | UTCCommentaries: Commonly used drug for Alzheimer’s disease doubles risk of hospitalization – Canadian Medical Association Journal (free) Study: Common Alzheimer’s disease drug doubles hospitalization risk – UPI (free) AND Rhabdomyolysis risk with donepezil double that of other AD meds – OnMedica (free)
Scientific Statement: Review of Current Evidence and Clinical Recommendations on the Effects of Low-carbohydrate and Very-low-carbohydrate (Including Ketogenic) Diets for the Management of Body Weight and Other Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
17 Sep, 2019 | 07:25h | UTC
Cohort Study: Associations Between Paracetamol Intake Between 18 and 32 Weeks Gestation and Neurocognitive Outcomes in the Child
17 Sep, 2019 | 07:33h | UTCCommentaries: Taking paracetamol during pregnancy may affect the child’s behaviour in early years – The Conversation (free) AND Expert reaction to study looking at paracetamol in pregnancy and behaviour, memory and IQ in children – Science Media Centre (free) AND Paracetamol in pregnancy linked to behaviour problems in children – OnMedica (free)
Related: Meta-Analysis: Prenatal Exposure to Acetaminophen and Risk for ADHD and Autistic Spectrum Disorder (free)
Cohort Study: Lower Carbohydrate Diets and All-cause and Cause-specific Mortality
17 Sep, 2019 | 07:19h | UTCCommentary: Lower Carbohydrate Diets, All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality – American College of Cardiology (free)
Cohort Study: Associations of Subjective Memory Complaints and Simple Memory Task Scores with Future Dementia in the Primary Care Setting
17 Sep, 2019 | 01:05h | UTCCommentary: Memory complaints, simple scores predict dementia in primary care – Univadis (free registration required)
Review: Association Between Antipsychotic Medication Use and Diabetes
17 Sep, 2019 | 01:01h | UTCAssociation Between Antipsychotic Medication Use and Diabetes – Current Diabetes Reports (free)
[Abstract Only] Study: High Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients with Resistant Hypertension
16 Sep, 2019 | 02:18h | UTCPrevalence, Characteristics and Association of Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Blood Pressure Control in Patients with Resistant Hypertension – Annals of the American Thoracic Society (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Most patients with resistant hypertension have sleep apnoea – OnMedica (free) AND More Severe OSA Leads to Higher Blood Pressure in Patients with Resistant Hypertension – American Thoracic Society (free) AND Obstructive Sleep Apnea Common in Patients with Resistant Hypertension – MedicalResearch.com (free)
Short Review: Food Allergy Prevention with Early Food Introduction
16 Sep, 2019 | 02:16h | UTCOriginal Guideline: Timing of introduction of allergenic solids for infants at high risk – Canadian Paediatric Society (free)
See also: AAP Updated Recommendations for Dietary Interventions to Prevent Atopic Disease (free guideline and commentary)
ACE inhibitors and ARBs: Managing Potassium and Renal Function
16 Sep, 2019 | 02:14h | UTCEditorial: ACE inhibitor and ARB therapy: Practical recommendations (free)
NICE Guideline: Tuberculosis
13 Sep, 2019 | 08:27h | UTCTuberculosis – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free)
Related: WHO Guidelines on Tuberculosis Infection Prevention and Control (free guidelines)
Meta-analysis: Combined Lifestyle Factors and Risk of Incident Type 2 Diabetes and Prognosis Among Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes
13 Sep, 2019 | 08:16h | UTCCommentary: Diabetes Risk Plummets by 75% When Multiple Risk Factors Tackled – Medscape (free registration required)
Study: Sleeping on Supine Position Not Associated with Worse Pregnancy Outcomes
13 Sep, 2019 | 08:10h | UTCCommentary: Sleeping on back may not lead to worse pregnancy outcomes – Reuters (free)
[Abstract Only] Study: Older Women with comorbidities Have Little Benefit from Mammography Screening
12 Sep, 2019 | 08:42h | UTCScreening mammography outcomes: risk of breast cancer and mortality by comorbidity score and age – JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: More evidence screening mammograms not needed for many older women – Reuters (free) AND Mammography unlikely to benefit older women with chronic illnesses – Georgetown University Medical Center (free)
State of the Art Review: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection in Adults
12 Sep, 2019 | 08:11h | UTCRespiratory syncytial virus infection in adults – The BMJ (free for a limited period)
Related Reviews: Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Other Non-influenza Respiratory Viruses in Older Adults – Infectious Disease Clinics of North America (free) AND Respiratory Syncytial Virus infection: an illness for all ages – Clinics in Chest Medicine (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Omega 3 Supplementation Not Effective for Reducing the Incidence of Early Preterm Delivery
12 Sep, 2019 | 08:48h | UTCA Randomized Trial of Prenatal n−3 Fatty Acid Supplementation and Preterm Delivery – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Fish oil study fails to show reduction in premature babies – Reuters (free)
[Abstract Only] Study: Associations Between Time Spent Using Social Media and Mental Health Problems Among Youth
12 Sep, 2019 | 08:33h | UTCAssociations Between Time Spent Using Social Media and Internalizing and Externalizing Problems Among US Youth – JAMA Psychiatry (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Author Interview: Associations Between Social Media Time and Internalizing and Externalizing Problems Among US Youth (free audio)
Commentaries: Social Media Use by Adolescents Linked to Internalizing Behaviors – Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (free) AND More Social Media Use Linked to More Depression and Anxiety in Teens – NEJM Journal Watch (free) AND Expert reaction to study looking at social media and adolescent mental health – Science Media Centre (free)
Related: Association of Screen Time and Depression in Adolescence (links to abstract and commentaries) AND The Adverse Effects of Social Media use on Young People’s Mental Health May be Caused by Exposure to Cyberbullying, Loss of Sleep, and Reduced Physical Activity (links to abstract and commentaries) AND Research: This Is Your Brain Off Facebook (free) AND Cohort Study: Social Media Use and Adolescent Mental Health (free) AND Supplement: Children, Adolescents and Screens: What We Know and What We Need To Learn (free articles)
Randomized Trial: Gluten Does Not Induce Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Healthy Volunteers
12 Sep, 2019 | 08:08h | UTCGluten Does Not Induce Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Healthy Volunteers: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo Trial – Gastroenterology (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Will Science Sway Beliefs About Gluten? – Gastroenterology (free for a limited period) AND One of The Most Rigorous Experiments We Have Shows Gluten Isn’t Bad For Healthy People – Science Alert (free) AND Quick Take: Gluten does not induce gastrointestinal symptoms in healthy volunteers – 2 Minute Medicine (free)
USPSTF Draft Statement: Insufficient Evidence to Recommend Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults
11 Sep, 2019 | 08:34h | UTCCommentary: USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Cognitive Screening in Older Adults – Physician’s Briefing (free)
[Abstract Only] Study: Oral Fluoroquinolones and Risk of Mitral and Aortic Regurgitation
11 Sep, 2019 | 08:05h | UTCOral Fluoroquinolones and Risk of Mitral and Aortic Regurgitation – Journal of the American College of Cardiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Fluoroquinolones and Cardiac Valve Regurgitation Risk – American College of Cardiology (free) AND Commonly used antibiotics may lead to heart problems – University of British Columbia (free)
Related: Committee Recommends New Restrictions on the use of Fluoroquinolones (free report and commentaries) AND FDA Safety Alert: Warnings for Fluoroquinolones on Risks of Mental Health and Low Blood Sugar Adverse Reactions (free statement and commentaries) AND FDA Warns About Increased Risk of Aortic Dissection and Ruptures of Aortic Aneurism with Fluoroquinolones (free report and commentaries) AND Fluoroquinolone use and serious arrhythmias: A nationwide case-crossover study – Resuscitation (link to abstract – $ for full-text)