Family Medicine
Systematic Review of Perioperative Cardiac Risk Prediction Indices
13 Jun, 2019 | 10:30h | UTC
Ann Robinson’s journal review—12 June 2019
13 Jun, 2019 | 07:34h | UTCAnn Robinson’s journal review, 12 June 2019 – The BMJ Opinion (free)
Cohort Studies: Increasing Red Meat Consumption Linked to Increased Mortality
13 Jun, 2019 | 07:26h | UTCCommentaries: Increasing red meat consumption linked with higher risk of premature death – Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (free) AND The Swap: Less Processed Meat, More Plant-Based Foods May Boost Longevity – NPR (free)
USPSTF Statement: Screening for HIV Infection
12 Jun, 2019 | 08:28h | UTCScreening for HIV Infection: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement (free)
Editorials: HIV Screening and Preexposure Prophylaxis Guidelines: Following the Evidence (free) AND New USPSTF Guidelines for HIV Screening and Preexposure Prophylaxis (PrEP): Straight A’s (free)
Evidence Reports and Systematic Reviews: Screening for HIV Infection in Asymptomatic, Nonpregnant Adolescents and Adults (free) AND Screening for HIV Infection in Pregnant Women (free)
Author Interviews: Screening for HIV infection and Use of Preexposure Prophylaxis for Prevention of HIV Infection: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statements (free audio) AND HIV Screening and Preexposure Prophylaxis Guidelines (free audio)
USPSTF Statement: Preexposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of HIV Infection
12 Jun, 2019 | 08:25h | UTCEditorials: HIV Screening and Preexposure Prophylaxis Guidelines: Following the Evidence (free) AND New USPSTF Guidelines for HIV Screening and Preexposure Prophylaxis (PrEP): Straight A’s (free)
Evidence Report and Systematic Review: Preexposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of HIV Infection (free)
Author Interviews: Screening for HIV infection and Use of Preexposure Prophylaxis for Prevention of HIV Infection: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statements (free audio) AND HIV Screening and Preexposure Prophylaxis Guidelines (free audio)
Commentaries: Expert Panel Recommends Wider Use Of Daily Pill To Prevent HIV Infections – NPR (free) AND HIV prevention pill recommended for healthy people at risk – Reuters (free)
Related: British Guidelines on the Use of HIV Pre–exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) (several guidelines on the subject)
[Abstract Only] Aspirin for Primary Prevention of CV Events
12 Jun, 2019 | 05:28h | UTCAspirin for Primary Prevention of CV Events – American College of Cardiology (free)
Original Article: Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events – Journal of the American College of Cardiology (free)
Related: Aspirin for Primary Prevention: Is This the End of the Road? (selection of resources on the subject)
[Abstract Only] Early Acid Suppression Therapy Exposure and Fracture Risk in Young Children
12 Jun, 2019 | 05:18h | UTCEarly Acid Suppression Therapy Exposure and Fracture in Young Children – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Early exposure to antacids could put infants at risk for bone fractures during childhood – News Medical (free)
[Abstract Only] Meta-analysis: Cardiovascular Events and Mortality in White Coat Hypertension
11 Jun, 2019 | 03:33h | UTCCardiovascular Events and Mortality in White Coat Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: People with Untreated “White Coat Hypertension” Twice as Likely to Die from Heart Disease – Penn Medicine (free) AND Untreated white-coat hypertension associated with increased cardiovascular and mortality risk – ACP Internist (free) AND Patients whose blood pressure only spikes at the doctor’s office are twice as likely to die of a heart attack or other cardiac event – STAT (free)
[Abstract Only] Study: Varicella Vaccination Associated with Reduced Incidence of Pediatric Herpes Zoster
11 Jun, 2019 | 03:22h | UTCIncidence of Herpes Zoster Among Children: 2003–2014 – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: When kids are vaccinated against chickenpox, they’re less likely to get shingles, too – STAT (free) AND Decline in pediatric herpes zoster associated with varicella vaccine – 2 Minute Medicine (free)
Top 10 Medical Myths, Busted
11 Jun, 2019 | 03:31h | UTCTop 10 medical myths, busted – ACP Internist (free)
“Ten medical myths persist despite all the evidence.”
Randomized Trial: Self-management Support Intervention Improve Outcomes in Older Adults with Asthma
11 Jun, 2019 | 02:43h | UTCEffect of a Self-management Support Intervention on Asthma Outcomes in Older Adults: The SAMBA Study Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Study reports asthma control in older patients and shows lower ED visits – The Mount Sinai Hospital (free)
EULAR Recommendations for the Management of Gout
9 Jun, 2019 | 22:11h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Vitamin D Fails to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Patients with Pre-diabetes
9 Jun, 2019 | 21:55h | UTCVitamin D Supplementation and Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: NIH-funded trial finds vitamin D does not prevent type 2 diabetes in people at high risk – NIH News Releases (free) AND Vitamin D fails to prevent type 2 diabetes in large study – Reuters (free) AND Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Significantly Reduce Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes, According to Research Presented Today at the ADA’s Scientific Sessions – American Diabetes Association (free)
Meta-analysis: Optimal Dose of Antidepressants in Major Depression
9 Jun, 2019 | 22:07h | UTCCommentaries: Which antidepressant doses are optimal? – The Lancet Psychiatry (free) AND Expert reaction to systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of antidepressants – Science Media Centre (free)
Meta-analysis: Aspirin has Potential Benefits for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Outcomes in Diabetes
9 Jun, 2019 | 21:45h | UTCCommentary: Aspirin offers benefit for primary CVD prevention in DM – Univadis (free registration required)
Related Randomized Trial: Effects of Aspirin for Primary Prevention in Persons with Diabetes (free study and commentaries)
Cohort Study: Hemoglobin A1c Levels During Pregnancy and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Offspring
9 Jun, 2019 | 19:32h | UTCHemoglobin A1c Levels During Pregnancy and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Offspring – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Guideline: Pain Management Best Practices
7 Jun, 2019 | 07:12h | UTCCommentary: Best Pain Management Practices Outlined in New HHS Report – Medscape (free registration required)
NICE Guideline: Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism
7 Jun, 2019 | 07:14h | UTC
Guideline: Managing Opioid use Disorder in Primary Care
7 Jun, 2019 | 07:00h | UTCManaging opioid use disorder in primary care: PEER simplified guideline – Canadian Family Physician (free)
Related: Opioid use disorder in primary care: PEER umbrella systematic review of systematic reviews – Canadian Family Physician (free)
AHA Scientific Statement: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Heart Failure
7 Jun, 2019 | 01:58h | UTCNews Release: Diabetes and heart failure are linked; treatment should be too – American Heart Association (free)
Ann Robinson’s journal review — 5 June 2019
7 Jun, 2019 | 02:03h | UTCAnn Robinson’s journal review, 5 June 2019 – The BMJ Opinion (free)
Ann Robinson reviews the latest research from the top medical journals.
Systematic Review: Pharmacotherapy for Hypertension in Adults 60 years or Older
7 Jun, 2019 | 01:47h | UTCPharmacotherapy for hypertension in adults 60 years or older – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Pharmacotherapy for hypertension in adults 60 years or older – Cochrane Library (free)
[Abstract Only] Long-Term Effects of Intensive Glucose Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
6 Jun, 2019 | 06:21h | UTCIntensive Glucose Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes — 15-Year Follow-up – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Tight Diabetes Control Alone May Not Benefit the Heart Long-Term – HealthDay (free) AND Long-Term Follow-Up After Intensive Glucose-Lowering Treatment – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
[Abstract Only] Children and Young Adults May Have Severe Medical Events from Dietary Supplements Sold for Weight Loss, Muscle Building, and Energy
6 Jun, 2019 | 06:05h | UTCTaking Stock of Dietary Supplements’ Harmful Effects on Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults – Journal of Adolescent Health (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Dietary supplements linked with severe health events in children, young adults – Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (free) AND Harvard Study: Supplements For Energy, Weight Loss, Muscle-Building Carry Risk For Youth – CommonHealth (free) AND Study: Dietary supplements may raise death risk in children, teens – UPI (free)
Cohort Study: Natural History of Prediabetes in Older Adults
6 Jun, 2019 | 05:37h | UTCCommentary: Study follows the health of older adults with prediabetes problems – Wiley (free)