Family Medicine
RCT | Allopurinol does not improve outcomes in patients with ischemic heart disease without previous gout.
13 Oct, 2022 | 13:53h | UTCInvited Commentary: Xanthine oxidase inhibition for cardiovascular disease prevention – The Lancet
Commentary on Twitter
Despite favorable effects on surrogate endpoints in smaller trials, in an RCT trial of 5,721 pts with CAD, allopurinol did not significantly improve cardiovascular prognosis compared to placebo https://t.co/ITW4HAwI2K @TheLancet pic.twitter.com/EggHM8flle
— Pradeep Natarajan (@pnatarajanmd) October 7, 2022
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Incidence of myocarditis/pericarditis following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination among children and younger adults in the US.
13 Oct, 2022 | 13:51h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Let me me perfectly clear about the evidence for myocarditis after mRNA vaccines
1. There is a notable increased incidence, age 12-39, males, with each dose (Table)https://t.co/XXQbyeLiSP pic.twitter.com/wLTZT3fppy— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) October 12, 2022
Commentary on Twitter
Let me me perfectly clear about the evidence for myocarditis after mRNA vaccines
1. There is a notable increased incidence, age 12-39, males, with each dose (Table)https://t.co/XXQbyeLiSP pic.twitter.com/wLTZT3fppy— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) October 12, 2022
Review | Transient ischemic attack and minor stroke: diagnosis, risk stratification and management.
13 Oct, 2022 | 13:50h | UTC
15-year benefits of sigmoidoscopy screening on colorectal cancer incidence and mortality: a pooled analysis of randomized trials.
13 Oct, 2022 | 13:48h | UTC15-Year Benefits of Sigmoidoscopy Screening on Colorectal Cancer Incidence and Mortality: A Pooled Analysis of Randomized Trials – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
News Release: One sigmoidoscopy significantly reduces long-term CRC incidence in both men and women – American College of Physicians
Related:
RCT | Effect of colonoscopy screening on risks of colorectal cancer and related death.
ACP Guideline: Screening for Colorectal Cancer in Asymptomatic Average-Risk Adults
Current and future colorectal cancer screening strategies – Nature Reviews Gastroenterology & Hepatology (if the link is paywalled, try this one in PMC)
USPSTF Statement: Start colorectal cancer screening at 45 years for most patients.
ACG Clinical Guidelines: Start colorectal cancer screening at 45
Commentary on Twitter
A pooled analysis evaluating 15-yr effect of sigmoidoscopies found that receiving 1 #sigmoidoscopy significantly reduces long-term incidence of CRC in men and women: https://t.co/QXj5VRMHeo pic.twitter.com/s82sOJmBzr
— Annals of Int Med (@AnnalsofIM) October 11, 2022
Cohort Study | New and progressive medical conditions after pediatric sepsis hospitalization requiring critical care.
13 Oct, 2022 | 13:45h | UTCNew and Progressive Medical Conditions After Pediatric Sepsis Hospitalization Requiring Critical Care – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
The development or progression of comorbid conditions occurred in over 10% of children who survived #sepsis hospitalization, suggesting that they may benefit from structured follow-up to identify and address new or worsening medical conditions. https://t.co/yfAt60PsU6
— JAMA Pediatrics (@JAMAPediatrics) October 11, 2022
Cohort Study | Duration of diabetes and use of insulin are the most important predictors of diabetic retinopathy.
13 Oct, 2022 | 13:44h | UTCCommentary: Insulin Use May Predict the Development of Diabetic Retinopathy – HCP Live
Cohort Study | Association of step counts over time with the risk of chronic diseases.
13 Oct, 2022 | 13:36h | UTCNews Release: Counting Steps Can Reduce Disease Risk: Study – Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Related:
Daily steps and all-cause mortality: a meta-analysis of 15 international cohorts.
Commentary on Twitter
Using a wearable activity tracker to count and increase the number and intensity of steps taken daily can reduce the risk of several common chronic diseases, according to a study published in @NatureMedicine. https://t.co/bhoof63fBH pic.twitter.com/pA651wDWJs
— Nature Portfolio (@NaturePortfolio) October 12, 2022
RCT | No difference in cardiovascular outcomes with evening vs. morning dosing of usual antihypertensives.
12 Oct, 2022 | 14:01h | UTCRelated Consensus Statement: Bedtime dosing of antihypertensive medications: systematic review and consensus statement: International Society of Hypertension position paper endorsed by World Hypertension League and European Society of Hypertension – Journal of Hypertension
Related study (conflicting results): Bedtime Hypertension Treatment Improves Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Randomized Trial
USPSTF Statement | Screening for anxiety is recommended in children and adolescents aged 8 to 18 years.
12 Oct, 2022 | 13:58h | UTCEditorial: Screening for Pediatric Anxiety Disorders – JAMA
Evidence Report: Screening for Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force – JAMA
JAMA Patient Page: Screening for Anxiety in Children and Adolescents
Author interview: USPSTF Recommendations: Screening for Anxiety in Children and Adolescents, and Depression and Suicide Risk Screening in Children and Adolescents – JAMA
USPSTF Statement | Screening for depression and suicide risk is recommended in children and adolescents aged 12 to 18 years.
12 Oct, 2022 | 14:00h | UTCEditorial: Screening for Adolescent Depression and Suicide Risk – JAMA
JAMA Patient Page: Screening for Depression and Suicide Risk in Children and Adolescents
Author Interview: USPSTF Recommendations: Screening for Anxiety in Children and Adolescents, and Depression and Suicide Risk Screening in Children and Adolescents – JAMA
Guideline | Evaluation and management of venous thromboembolism.
12 Oct, 2022 | 13:55h | UTCJoint Guideline on Venous Thromboembolism – 2022 – Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia
Benefits and risks associated with continuation of anti–TNF after 24 weeks of pregnancy in inflammatory bowel disease.
12 Oct, 2022 | 13:52h | UTCBenefits and Risks Associated With Continuation of Anti–Tumor Necrosis Factor After 24 Weeks of Pregnancy in Women With Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Continuation of Anti-TNF for IBD After 24 Weeks of Pregnancy Beneficial – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
10 year trial found continuation of #AntiTNF treatment after 24 weeks of pregnancy appears beneficial for #IBD activity and prematurity, not affecting neonatal outcomes and serious infections in the offspring. @EPIPHARE https://t.co/YuytSQqDsE pic.twitter.com/CRGN80K93A
— Annals of Int Med (@AnnalsofIM) September 27, 2022
RCT | Effect of colonoscopy screening on risks of colorectal cancer and related death.
11 Oct, 2022 | 13:42h | UTCEffect of Colonoscopy Screening on Risks of Colorectal Cancer and Related Death – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries:
In gold-standard trial, invitation to colonoscopy reduced cancer incidence but not death – STAT
New study examines the effectiveness of colonoscopies – CNN
Estimated global proportions of persistent fatigue, cognitive, and respiratory symptoms following symptomatic COVID-19.
11 Oct, 2022 | 13:39h | UTCCommentaries:
Women And Hospitalized Patients More Prone To Long Covid, Study Finds – Forbes
Nearly two-thirds of long COVID patients are female, global study finds – UPI
Commentary on Twitter
A new @IHME_UW modeling study on #LongCovid based upon 1.2 million people with Covid from 22 countrieshttps://t.co/evMcFVJ2vU @JAMA_current pic.twitter.com/qt1bgHkaVV
— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) October 10, 2022
Perspective | Hydrochlorothiazide vs. chlorthalidone – what is the difference?
11 Oct, 2022 | 13:40h | UTCHydrochlorothiazide Versus Chlorthalidone–What is the Difference? – Circulation (free for a limited period)
Related:
Meta-analysis: Chlorthalidone vs. hydrochlorothiazide
Commentary on Twitter
There are big differences among diuretics even within the same class. So let us rethink the class effect. https://t.co/ruE4IYeFf2. Here I discuss what we know about HCTZ vs CTD. pic.twitter.com/cyljdi04v9
— Rajiv Agarwal MD, MS (@AgarwalRajivMD) October 8, 2022
Consensus document for the detection and management of chronic kidney disease.
11 Oct, 2022 | 13:38h | UTC
Guideline Summary | Diagnostic stewardship for urinary tract infection.
11 Oct, 2022 | 13:37h | UTCOriginal Guideline: Optimal Urine Culture Diagnostic Stewardship Practice—Results from an Expert Modified-Delphi Procedure – Clinical Infectious Diseases
Development of a symptom-based tool for screening of children at high risk of preschool asthma.
11 Oct, 2022 | 13:34h | UTCNews Release: Simple new tool allows primary caregivers to detect young kids at high risk of asthma – McMaster University
Commentary on Twitter
The CHILDhood Asthma Risk Tool #CHART applied at 3 years of age outperforms mAPI and physician diagnosis for screening children a high-risk of #PersistentWheeze by age 5. #OAResearch https://t.co/mBFGV4djlz
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) October 6, 2022
Calculator | Estimating individual lifetime risk of cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes.
11 Oct, 2022 | 13:29h | UTCSee also: DIAL Model Calculator
Choosing Wisely | Top five list of procedures to avoid in the treatment of viral hepatitis.
7 Oct, 2022 | 14:22h | UTCSee complete lists of low-value practices: Choosing Wisely U.S. / Choosing Wisely UK / Choosing Wisely Australia AND Choosing Wisely Canada
Diabetic kidney disease back in focus: management field guide for health care professionals in the 21st century.
7 Oct, 2022 | 14:08h | UTCRelated: ADA/KDIGO Consensus Report | Diabetes management in chronic kidney disease.
Overview of lymphedema for physicians and other clinicians: a review of fundamental concepts.
7 Oct, 2022 | 14:07h | UTC
Podcast | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Update.
6 Oct, 2022 | 13:40h | UTC#356 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Update with Dr. Antonio Anzueto – The Curbsiders
ADA/KDIGO Consensus Report | Diabetes management in chronic kidney disease.
5 Oct, 2022 | 13:59h | UTCNews Release: NEWS RELEASE: ADA & KDIGO Release Joint Consensus Report on Diabetes Management in CKD
World guidelines for falls prevention and management for older adults: a global initiative.
5 Oct, 2022 | 13:58h | UTC


