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Evidence Analysis | Recognizing and managing frailty in older adults.

27 Nov, 2022 | 22:09h | UTC

Recognising and managing frailty in older adults – Cochrane Library

 

RCT | One-session treatment compared with multisession CBT in children aged 7-16 years with specific phobias.

27 Nov, 2022 | 22:07h | UTC

One-session treatment compared with multisession CBT in children aged 7 16 years with specific phobias: the ASPECT non-inferiority RCT – Health Technology Assessment

 

Commentary on Twitter

 

Review | Deprescribing proton pump inhibitors.

27 Nov, 2022 | 22:06h | UTC

Deprescribing proton pump inhibitors – Australian Journal of General Practice

 

M-A | Cardioprotective effects of influenza vaccination in patients with high risk of cardiovascular disease.

25 Nov, 2022 | 12:47h | UTC

Cardioprotective effects of influenza vaccination among patients with established cardiovascular disease or at high cardiovascular risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis – European Journal of Preventive Cardiology (free for a limited period)

Related:

RCT | Influenza vaccine to reduce adverse vascular events in patients with heart failure.

RCT | A double-dose influenza vaccination during hospitalization for acute coronary syndrome did not improve outcomes compared to standard-dose outpatient vaccination.

 

Study shows there is substantial monkeypox transmission before symptoms appear.

25 Nov, 2022 | 12:43h | UTC

Transmission dynamics of monkeypox in the United Kingdom: contact tracing study – The BMJ

Editorial: The dynamics of monkeypox transmission – The BMJ

News Release: Evidence for “substantial” monkeypox transmission before symptoms – BMJ Newsroom

Commentaries:

Expert reaction to study looking at monkeypox transmission before symptoms appear – Science Media Centre

Study finds evidence of ‘considerable’ presymptomatic spread of monkeypox – The Guardian

 

RCT | Vitamin D fails to prevent statin-associated muscle symptoms among new statin users.

25 Nov, 2022 | 12:40h | UTC

Statin-Associated Muscle Symptoms Among New Statin Users Randomly Assigned to Vitamin D or Placebo – JAMA Cardiology (free for a limited period)

Commentary: Vitamin D fails to reduce statin-associated muscle pain – Northwestern University

 

Commentary on Twitter

 

Case–control study | GLP-1 receptor agonists linked to increased risk of thyroid cancer.

25 Nov, 2022 | 12:42h | UTC

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and the Risk of Thyroid Cancer – Diabetes Care (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: GLP-1 receptor agonists associated with thyroid cancer – ACP Internist

 

SR | Strategies to prevent and manage running-related knee injuries.

25 Nov, 2022 | 12:37h | UTC

Strategies to prevent and manage running-related knee injuries: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials – British Journal of Sports Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries:

How can we prevent and manage running-related knee injuries? – BJSM Blog

Changes in technique, footwear and intervention prevent running-related knee injuries – Physician’s weekly

 

Commentary from the author on Twitter

 

RT | Routine early arthroscopic partial meniscectomy is not superior to physical therapy for traumatic meniscal tears.

25 Nov, 2022 | 12:38h | UTC

Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy versus physical therapy for traumatic meniscal tears in a young study population: a randomised controlled trial – British Journal of Sports Medicine

Commentary: Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy vs Physical Therapy for Traumatic Meniscal Tears in a Young Study Population: what does a recent RCT show? – BJSM Blog

 

Commentary on Twitter

 

Retrospective Cohort Study | Comparative analysis of all-terrain vehicles, motorcycle and automobile-related trauma in a rural community.

25 Nov, 2022 | 12:27h | UTC

Comparative analysis of all-terrain vehicles, motorcycle and automobile-related trauma in a rural border community of the USA – BMJ Open

Commentaries:

Children very vulnerable to severe injury from quad bike use – BMJ Open

More Male, Pediatric Patients Suffer ATV-Related Injury – HealthDay

Related: AAP Recommendations | Prevention of pediatric all-terrain vehicles related deaths and injuries.

 

Commentary on Twitter

 

Cohort Study | Development of interstitial lung disease among patients with atrial fibrillation receiving oral anticoagulants.

25 Nov, 2022 | 12:23h | UTC

Development of Interstitial Lung Disease Among Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Receiving Oral Anticoagulants in Taiwan – JAMA Network Open

Commentaries:

Interstitial Lung Disease With Non–Vitamin K Oral Anticoagulants—A Clinical Concern? – JAMA Network Open

Slight Risk of Interstitial Lung Disease Seen With Certain DOACs – TCTMD

 

Clinical questions in primary care: where to find the answers – A cross-sectional study.

25 Nov, 2022 | 12:17h | UTC

Clinical questions in primary care: Where to find the answers – a cross-sectional study – PLOS One

 

M-A | Risk of cardiovascular diseases associated with medications used in ADHD.

25 Nov, 2022 | 12:16h | UTC

Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases Associated With Medications Used in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Network Open

Commentaries: 

Paying Attention to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medications and Cardiovascular Risk – JAMA Network Open

Meta-Analysis Finds ADHD Drugs Not Linked To Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease – Reporter Health

 

WHO updates recommendations to guide family planning decisions.

24 Nov, 2022 | 13:38h | UTC

News Release: WHO updates recommendations to guide family planning decisions – World Health Organization

Family planning: A global handbook for providers – World Health Organization (PDF)

 

Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)

 

RCT | Anticoagulation for 3 months reduces recurrence rates vs. treatment for 6 weeks in patients with isolated distal DVT.

24 Nov, 2022 | 13:34h | UTC

Rivaroxaban treatment for six weeks versus three months in patients with symptomatic isolated distal deep vein thrombosis: randomised controlled trial – The BMJ

News Release: Extending anti-clotting treatment after distal DVT reduces further clot risk – BMJ Newsroom

 

Review | Psychiatric issues among health professionals.

24 Nov, 2022 | 13:29h | UTC

Psychiatric Issues Among Health Professionals – Medical Clinics of North America

 

M-A | Prevalence and global estimates of unsafe listening practices in adolescents and young adults.

24 Nov, 2022 | 13:18h | UTC

Prevalence and global estimates of unsafe listening practices in adolescents and young adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis – BMJ Global Health

News Release: 1 billion + young people potentially at risk of hearing loss from loud music – BMJ Newsroom

 

Commentary from the author on Twitter (with video summary).

 

RCT | Low-dose morphine did not significantly reduce the intensity of chronic breathlessness in patients with COPD.

23 Nov, 2022 | 14:09h | UTC

Effect of Regular, Low-Dose, Extended-release Morphine on Chronic Breathlessness in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: The BEAMS Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Editorial: Dyspnea—When a Sensation Becomes a Symptom – JAMA (free for a limited period)

See also: Visual Abstract

Commentary: Breathlessness in Patients with COPD isn’t Reduced with Daily Morphine – HCP Live

 

Guideline Synopsis | Diagnosis and treatment of infertility in men.

23 Nov, 2022 | 14:08h | UTC

Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility in Men – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Original Guideline: AUA/ASRM Guideline: Diagnosis and treatment of infertility in men

 

RCT | Treatment of early Lyme Disease with doxycycline for 7 days is noninferior to treatment for 14 days.

23 Nov, 2022 | 14:06h | UTC

Treatment of erythema migrans with doxycycline for 7 days versus 14 days in Slovenia: a randomised open-label non-inferiority trial – The Lancet Infectious Diseases (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Shorter Duration of Antibiotics Noninferior for Lyme Disease – JAMA (free for a limited period)

 

Commentary on Twitter

 

Cohort Study | Race-dependent association of HDL-C levels with incident coronary artery disease.

23 Nov, 2022 | 14:02h | UTC

Race-Dependent Association of High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels With Incident Coronary Artery Disease – Journal of the American College of Cardiology

Editorial: HDL-C in Black Adults for ASCVD Risk Calculation: Benefit or Barrier to Achieving Health Equity? – Journal of the American College of Cardiology

News Release: Study challenges “good” cholesterol’s role in universally predicting heart disease risk – National Institutes of Health

Commentary: Study suggests that HDL or ‘good’ cholesterol is less beneficial than previously thought, especially for Black adults – CNN

 

M-A | Acupuncture for low back and/or pelvic pain during pregnancy.

23 Nov, 2022 | 13:52h | UTC

Acupuncture for low back and/or pelvic pain during pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials – BMJ Open

News Release: Acupuncture can relieve lower back/pelvic pain often experienced during pregnancy – BMJ Newsroom

 

Cohort Study | Association of pregnancy characteristics and maternal mortality with amniotic fluid embolism.

23 Nov, 2022 | 13:51h | UTC

Association of Pregnancy Characteristics and Maternal Mortality With Amniotic Fluid Embolism – JAMA Network Open

Invited Commentary: Toward Risk Assessment for Amniotic Fluid Embolisms – JAMA Network Open

 

Commentary on Twitter

https://twitter.com/JAMANetworkOpen/status/1593710640056897536

 

SR | Adjunctive therapies in addition to land‐based exercise therapy for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee.

23 Nov, 2022 | 13:40h | UTC

Adjunctive therapies in addition to land‐based exercise therapy for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee – Cochrane Library

 

Commentary on Twitter

 

SR | Blood pressure targets for the treatment of people with hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

22 Nov, 2022 | 13:39h | UTC

Blood pressure targets for the treatment of people with hypertension and cardiovascular disease – Cochrane Library 

Summary: Blood pressure targets in people with cardiovascular disease – Cochrane Library 

 

Commentary on Twitter 

https://twitter.com/CochraneUK/status/1594059435202289666

 

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