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RCT | A remotely delivered self-directed behavioral intervention resulted in little weight loss in adults with obesity.
16 Dec, 2022 | 13:38h | UTCEffect of a Remotely Delivered Self-directed Behavioral Intervention on Body Weight and Physical Health Status Among Adults With Obesity: The D-ELITE Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: The Challenge of Defining the Optimal Lifestyle Weight Loss Intervention for Real-world Settings – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentary from the author on Twitter (thread – click for more)
https://twitter.com/KateHoerster/status/1602703023738064897
RCT | Effect of diet and exercise on knee pain in patients with osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity.
16 Dec, 2022 | 13:36h | UTCEffect of Diet and Exercise on Knee Pain in Patients With Osteoarthritis and Overweight or Obesity: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
See also: Visual Abstract
RCT | Efficacy and safety of azithromycin vs. placebo to treat lower respiratory tract infections associated with low procalcitonin.
16 Dec, 2022 | 13:30h | UTCEfficacy and safety of azithromycin versus placebo to treat lower respiratory tract infections associated with low procalcitonin: a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, non-inferiority trial – The Lancet Infectious Diseases (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
New research: Efficacy and safety of azithromycin versus placebo to treat lower respiratory tract infections associated with low procalcitonin: a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, non-inferiority trialhttps://t.co/EZW7YdxPPU pic.twitter.com/4zlsVN5NtT
— The Lancet Infectious Diseases (@TheLancetInfDis) December 14, 2022
Review | Human papillomavirus vaccination and cervical cancer risk.
16 Dec, 2022 | 13:26h | UTCHuman papillomavirus vaccination and cervical cancer risk – The BMJ
Review | Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of endometriosis.
16 Dec, 2022 | 13:23h | UTCPathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of endometriosis – The BMJ
M-A | Vestibular suppressants do not reduce symptoms in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
16 Dec, 2022 | 13:18h | UTCVestibular suppressants for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials – Academic Emergency Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Polled analysis of RCTs | Linaclotide reduced response time for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation symptoms.
16 Dec, 2022 | 13:17h | UTC
BHIVA guidelines on antiretroviral treatment for adults living with HIV-1 2022.
15 Dec, 2022 | 13:52h | UTCBHIVA guidelines on antiretroviral treatment for adults living with HIV-1 2022 – HIV Medicine
RCT | Mindfulness training and exercise did not improve cognitive function in older adults.
15 Dec, 2022 | 13:48h | UTCEffects of Mindfulness Training and Exercise on Cognitive Function in Older Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
See also: Visual Abstract
News Release: Exercise, mindfulness don’t appear to boost cognitive function in older adults – Washington University School of Medicine
Review | Management of chronic migraine.
15 Dec, 2022 | 13:41h | UTCManagement of chronic migraine – The BMJ
Review | Management of psychiatric and cognitive complications in Parkinson’s disease.
15 Dec, 2022 | 13:39h | UTCManagement of psychiatric and cognitive complications in Parkinson’s disease – The BMJ
RCT | A calorie-unrestricted low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet resulted in short-term weight loss and better glycemic control.
14 Dec, 2022 | 15:08h | UTCEffect of Calorie-Unrestricted Low-Carbohydrate, High-Fat Diet Versus High-Carbohydrate, Low-Fat Diet on Type 2 Diabetes and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Low-Carbohydrate, High-Fat Diet Beneficial in T2DM in Short Term – HealthDay
Summary for Patients: Effect of Calorie-Unrestricted Low-Carbohydrate, High-Fat Diet Versus High-Carbohydrate, Low-Fat Diet on Type 2 Diabetes and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – Annals of Internal Medicine
Commentary on Twitter
RCT finds low-carb diet beats low-fat diet for weight loss and glucose control in patients with #type2diabetes over 6-month intervention, but changes not sustained. @AleksanderKrag @Camilla_Dalby @FLASH_OUH: https://t.co/4v58k8KK4x pic.twitter.com/zwgIBDCxCB
— Annals of Int Med (@AnnalsofIM) December 13, 2022
Cohort Study | Assessment of depression and adherence to guideline-directed medical therapies following PCI.
14 Dec, 2022 | 14:59h | UTCCommentaries:
RCT | Medication optimization vs. cognitive behavioral therapy in patients with chronic low back pain.
14 Dec, 2022 | 14:58h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
RCT of Veterans w/chronic low back pain prescribed opioids found collaborative care medication optimization was modestly more effective in reducing pain at 1 year, compared to individual psychologist-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy. @DrMikeBushey https://t.co/K0kXy5Ngou
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) November 17, 2022
RCT | Small trial suggests butyrate may be effective in reducing pediatric obesity.
14 Dec, 2022 | 14:56h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
This pilot RCT found 6-month oral butyrate supplementation may be an effective adjunct in treating children with obesity. https://t.co/P4GLdAX7KI #OAResearch
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) December 5, 2022
SR | Use of acupuncture for adult health conditions, 2013 to 2021.
14 Dec, 2022 | 14:54h | UTC
SR | Treatment of enteric fever (typhoid and paratyphoid fever) with cephalosporins.
14 Dec, 2022 | 14:51h | UTCTreatment of enteric fever (typhoid and paratyphoid fever) with cephalosporins – Cochrane Library
Podcast | Prostate cancer: screening, advanced testing, and survivorship.
14 Dec, 2022 | 14:48h | UTC#371 Prostate Cancer: Screening, Advanced Testing, and Survivorship – The Curbsiders
RCT | Twice-daily oral zinc in the treatment of patients with COVID-19.
12 Dec, 2022 | 12:48h | UTC
Review | Palliative care for adolescents and young adults with advanced illness.
12 Dec, 2022 | 12:33h | UTC
Cohort Study | Tobacco use and incidence of adverse oral health outcomes.
12 Dec, 2022 | 12:30h | UTCCommentary: Expert reaction to study looking at smoking, vaping and oral health – Science Media Centre
AHA Scientific Statement | Complementary and alternative medicines in the management of heart failure.
9 Dec, 2022 | 13:40h | UTCNews Release: Some benefits, potential risks with alternative medicines for heart failure – American Heart Association
Global burden of type 2 diabetes in adolescents and young adults, 1990-2019.
9 Dec, 2022 | 13:37h | UTCNews Release: Substantial rise in type 2 diabetes among young people – British Medical Journal
M-A | Allergen immunotherapy for atopic dermatitis.
9 Dec, 2022 | 13:24h | UTC
RCT | Effect of a lifestyle intervention on cardiometabolic health among emerging adults.
9 Dec, 2022 | 13:19h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
A primarily digital lifestyle intervention promoted weight loss in emerging adults; theory-based motivational enhancements didn't improve outcomes above the developmentally-adapted program. https://t.co/pZZ9uBWpWX #EmergingAdulthood #Research
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) September 19, 2022