Family Medicine
Position Statement: The Use of Vitamins and Minerals in Skeletal Health
2 Dec, 2018 | 21:19h | UTCThe Use of Vitamins and Minerals in Skeletal Health: American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and The American College Of Endocrinology Position Statement (free PDF)
Commentary: AACE statement questions efficacy of dietary supplements for bone health – Healio (free registration required)
Study: Obesity Strongly Associated with COPD
2 Dec, 2018 | 21:18h | UTCCommentary: Obesity strongly associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in never-smokers – University of Toronto (free) AND Obesity linked to COPD in nonsmokers – UPI (free)
Review: Medical Treatment of Female Overactive Bladder Syndrome and Treatment-Related Effects
2 Dec, 2018 | 21:14h | UTC
Study: Infections May Trigger Heart Attack and Stroke
30 Nov, 2018 | 03:07h | UTCEditorial: Spark That Lights the Fire: Infection Triggers Cardiovascular Event (free)
Commentary: Infections may be a ‘trigger’ for heart attack, stroke – American Heart Association News (free)
Meta-analysis: Fluoroquinolones and the Risk of Aortopathy
30 Nov, 2018 | 03:06h | UTC“…current fluoroquinolone use was significantly associated with increased risk of aortic aneurysm and dissection.”
Meta-Analysis: Incidental Findings on MRI of Apparently Asymptomatic Adults
30 Nov, 2018 | 02:58h | UTCCommentary: Many incidental findings spotted on MRIs, few turn out to be cancer – Reuters (free)
Related: Prevalence and outcomes of incidental imaging findings: umbrella review (free)
Randomized Trial: Low-Dose Imipramine for Refractory Functional Dyspepsia
30 Nov, 2018 | 02:57h | UTCLow-dose imipramine for refractory functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial – The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Low-Dose Imipramine Alternative Treatment for Refractory Functional Dyspepsia – Clinical Advisor (free)
New ASH Clinical Practice Guidelines on Venous Thromboembolism
30 Nov, 2018 | 02:53h | UTCASH Clinical Practice Guidelines on Venous Thromboembolism – American Society of Hematology (free)
News Release: New clinical practice guidelines for venous thromboembolism (free)
ACP Position Statement: Principles for Patient and Family Partnership in Care
30 Nov, 2018 | 02:52h | UTCNews Release: American College of Physicians releases principles to guide patient partnership in health care (free)
Study: Youngest in Class More Likely to be Diagnosed with ADHD
30 Nov, 2018 | 02:50h | UTCAttention Deficit–Hyperactivity Disorder and Month of School Enrollment – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: When starting school, younger children are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD – Harvard Medical School (free) AND Youngest Children In A Class Are Most Likely To Get ADHD Diagnosis – NPR (free) AND Younger school entry could set stage for ADHD diagnosis – Associated Press (free)
Related: Systematic Review: Youngest in Class More Likely to be Diagnosed with ADHD (free study and commentaries)
Study: Screenning for Colorectal Cancer with FOBT Only Effective in Men
30 Nov, 2018 | 02:41h | UTCCommentaries: Screening for colorectal cancer spares male patients from intense treatments – University of Helsinki (free) AND FOBT Colorectal Cancer Screening Only Effective in Men – Medscape (free registration required)
Study: Trazodone Associated Risks
30 Nov, 2018 | 02:40h | UTCCommentaries: Study finds alternative to antipsychotic medication for seniors also has drawbacks – The Globe and Mail (free) AND Trazadone linked to more falls, major fractures in dementia patients – UPI (free) AND Trazadone associated with similar risk of falls and major fractures as antipsychotics in seniors with dementia – Canadian Medical Association Journal (free) AND Aggression in Dementia: Alternatives to Antipsychotics Also Have Side Effects – MedicalResearch.com (free)
Podcast: STIs: Syphilis, Gonorrhea and Chlamydia
30 Nov, 2018 | 01:59h | UTC#127 STIs: Syphilis, Gonorrhea and Chlamydia – The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast (free)
Ann Robinson’s Research Reviews – 26 November 2018
30 Nov, 2018 | 01:57h | UTCAnn Robinson’s research reviews, 26 November 2018 – The BMJ Opinion (free)
Ann Robinson reviews the latest research from the top medical journals.
Guideline Synopsis: Diagnosis and Management of Nonalcoholic Liver Disease
30 Nov, 2018 | 01:56h | UTCDiagnosis and Management of Nonalcoholic Liver Disease – JAMA (free for a limited period)
AAPT Diagnostic Criteria for Fibromyalgia
30 Nov, 2018 | 01:53h | UTCAAPT Diagnostic Criteria for Fibromyalgia – The Journal of Pain (free)
Related Guidelines: EULAR revised recommendations for the management of fibromyalgia (free) AND Canadian Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of fibromyalgia syndrome: Executive summary (free)
ACC Expert Consensus: Novel Therapies for CV Risk Reduction in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
30 Nov, 2018 | 01:54h | UTC
Systematic Review: Effect of Testing for Cancer in People with Unprovoked VTE
30 Nov, 2018 | 01:46h | UTC
Review: Cannabinoids for Chronic Pain
30 Nov, 2018 | 01:45h | UTCCannabinoids for Chronic Pain – Therapeutics Initiative (free)
Related: Meta-Analysis: Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Chronic Noncancer Pain Conditions (free) AND Guideline for Prescribing Medical Cannabinoids in Primary Care (free article and commentary)
“At the present time we lack good evidence that any cannabis-derived product works for chronic pain”
Review: Antithrombotic Therapies for Elderly Patients
30 Nov, 2018 | 01:35h | UTC
Guideline: Media Devices in Pre-School Children
25 Nov, 2018 | 20:10h | UTCRelated: Media and Young Minds – Recommendations from The American Academy of Pediatrics (free) AND Children, Adolescents and Screens: What We Know and What We Need To Learn (Pediatrics Supplement with free articles)
Randomized Trials: Probiotics Ineffective Against Gastroenteritis
23 Nov, 2018 | 00:24h | UTCMulticenter Trial of a Combination Probiotic for Children with Gastroenteritis – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Related Study: Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG versus Placebo for Acute Gastroenteritis in Children – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Two studies find probiotic therapy ineffective against stomach flu, diarrhea – Reuters (free) AND Probiotics no help to young kids with stomach virus – Washington University in St. Louis (free) AND Probiotics Found To Be Ineffective For Easing Symptoms Of Kids’ Stomach Bugs – NPR (free)
Cohort Study: Depression and Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
23 Nov, 2018 | 00:15h | UTCCommentary: Depressed people have an increased risk of atrial fibrillation – European Society of Cardiology (free) AND Study: Depressed patients see up to 7-fold higher risk for AFib – Cardiovascular Business (free)
Review: Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Traveler’s Diarrhea
23 Nov, 2018 | 00:06h | UTC
USPSTF Draft Statement: HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis
22 Nov, 2018 | 21:58h | UTCCommentaries: Panel recommends everyone at high risk of getting HIV be offered a prevention pill – STAT (free) AND U.S. officials recommend use of PrEP pills to stop spread of HIV – UPI (free)
Related Clinical Guidelines: HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (free articles)