Family Medicine
Cross-Sectional Study | Hypertension common among poorest, least educated around the world.
22 Aug, 2022 | 12:14h | UTCThe Association of Socioeconomic Status With Hypertension in 76 Low- and Middle-Income Countries – Journal of the American College of Cardiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
News Release: Hypertension Common Among Poorest, Least Educated Around the World – American College of Cardiology
Commentary: Hypertension Common Among Poorest, Least Educated Globally – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
#HTN is a common condition in low- & middle-income countries. As countries develop economically, these groups may experience a greater #hypertension prevalence relative to those w/ ⬆️ socioeconomic status. Read more on this important work now out in #JACC: https://t.co/sOzb1aWRvk pic.twitter.com/w00raCmuCW
— JACC Journals (@JACCJournals) August 16, 2022
RCT | Mepolizumab for urban children with exacerbation-prone eosinophilic asthma.
22 Aug, 2022 | 12:09h | UTCMepolizumab for urban children with exacerbation-prone eosinophilic asthma in the USA (MUPPITS-2): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Mepolizumab Cuts Exacerbations in Children With Severe Asthma – HealthDay
Calcium for pre-eclampsia prevention | A systematic review and network meta-analysis to guide personalized antenatal care.
22 Aug, 2022 | 11:47h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Meta-analysis finds that low-dose calcium supplementation is as effective as high-dose calcium in halving the risk of pre-eclampsia when baseline calcium intake is low.https://t.co/ZejDiB4vNE
— BJOG (@BJOGTweets) June 8, 2022
AHA Scientific Statement outlines the most common symptoms of 6 cardiovascular diseases.
19 Aug, 2022 | 16:19h | UTCNews Release: Report outlines most common symptoms of 6 cardiovascular diseases – American Heart Association
Top Things to Know: State of the Science: The Relevance of Symptoms in CVD and Research – American Heart Association
Study | Almost half of global cancer deaths are due to risk factors, with smoking, alcohol use, and high BMI the greatest contributors.
19 Aug, 2022 | 16:21h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
NEW #GBDstudy research from 2010-2019 found that a majority of attributable #Cancer DALYs globally were from behavioral risk factors. The top 3 behavioral risk factors for cancer burden were: #smoking 🚬, #alcohol 🍺, & high #BMI. @TheLancet »https://t.co/qPzDKzfLda pic.twitter.com/LnkvlkDHgA
— Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) (@IHME_UW) August 18, 2022
Retrospective cohort study | Symptoms and risk factors for long COVID in non-hospitalized adults.
19 Aug, 2022 | 16:17h | UTCSymptoms and risk factors for long COVID in non-hospitalized adults – Nature Medicine
Commentary: UK study finds over 100 symptoms of long COVID in non-hospitalized adults – News Medical
M-A | The accuracy of pulse oximetry in measuring oxygen saturation by levels of skin pigmentation.
19 Aug, 2022 | 16:15h | UTCRelated:
Racial Bias in Pulse Oximetry Measurement – New England Journal of Medicine
FDA issues alert on ‘limitations’ of pulse oximeters, without explicit mention of racial bias – STAT
Pulse Oximeter Accuracy and Limitations: FDA Safety Communication – U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Cohort Study | Aldosterone linked to increased risk of chronic kidney disease progression and end-stage kidney disease.
19 Aug, 2022 | 16:09h | UTCOriginal Study: Aldosterone in chronic kidney disease and renal outcomes – European Heart Journal
Editorial: Aldosterone excess and cardiorenal risk: more common than appreciated – European Heart Journal
Commentary on Twitter
https://twitter.com/ESC_Journals/status/1556898902258991104
Developmental variability in autism across 17.000 autistic individuals and 4.000 siblings without an autism diagnosis: comparisons by cohort, intellectual disability, genetic etiology, and age at diagnosis.
19 Aug, 2022 | 16:06h | UTCDevelopmental Variability in Autism Across 17 000 Autistic Individuals and 4000 Siblings Without an Autism DiagnosisComparisons by Cohort, Intellectual Disability, Genetic Etiology, and Age at Diagnosis – JAMA Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Timing of developmental milestones varies greatly in children with autism – Physician’s Weekly
Commentary on Twitter
When do individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) attain developmental milestones? The timing varies greatly depending on whether they have intellectual disability, a neurodevelopmental disorder-linked rare genetic variant, or an early ASD diagnosis. https://t.co/7DRz5EueDZ
— JAMA Pediatrics (@JAMAPediatrics) July 18, 2022
Commentary on Twitter
When do individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) attain developmental milestones? The timing varies greatly depending on whether they have intellectual disability, a neurodevelopmental disorder-linked rare genetic variant, or an early ASD diagnosis. https://t.co/7DRz5EueDZ
— JAMA Pediatrics (@JAMAPediatrics) July 18, 2022
RCT | A lower glycemic criteria in not better than higher glycemic criteria for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes.
18 Aug, 2022 | 13:04h | UTCLower versus Higher Glycemic Criteria for Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Pros and cons with lower vs higher threshold for gestational diabetes diagnosis – medwire News
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
1/ Overdiagnosis of Gestational Diabetes (GDM): New large randomized trial compared broader/narrower criteria -> NO improvement in mother/baby outcomes BUT x2 increase in % pregnant women labelled as GDM. Time to reconsider GDM testing – https://t.co/xrr0XrdhaZ
— Paul Glasziou (@PaulGlasziou) August 18, 2022
RCT | Metformin, Ivermectin, and Fluvoxamine are not beneficial for obese outpatients with Covid-19.
18 Aug, 2022 | 13:00h | UTCEditorial: Time to Stop Using Ineffective Covid-19 Drugs – New England Journal of Medicine
Commentary on Twitter
In this trial involving overweight or obese outpatients with Covid-19, investigators found that none of three repurposed drugs (metformin, ivermectin, and fluvoxamine) reduced the risk of serious disease. https://t.co/8sd6R7CDK6 pic.twitter.com/bPZ6zeuZSA
— NEJM (@NEJM) August 17, 2022
Executive Summary | Guidelines for adrenalectomy.
18 Aug, 2022 | 12:58h | UTCAmerican Association of Endocrine Surgeons Guidelines for Adrenalectomy: Executive Summary – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
Author interview: American Association of Endocrine Surgeons Guidelines for Adrenalectomy – JAMA
Cohort Study | Clinical presentation and virological assessment of confirmed human monkeypox virus cases in Spain.
18 Aug, 2022 | 12:56h | UTCCommentaries:
Anal and oral sex spread monkeypox. Let’s talk about it. – Vox
Related:
CDC Report | Epidemiologic and clinical characteristics of Monkeypox cases in the US.
Update on the Monkeypox Outbreak – JAMA
Author Interview: Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Monkeypox – JAMA
WHO Declares Global Public Health Emergency Over Monkeypox Virus Outbreak – Health Policy Watch
Monkeypox: A Contemporary Review for Healthcare Professionals – Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Commentary on Twitter
New Spanish study investigates clinical and virological characteristics of confirmed human #monkeypox among 181 patients: https://t.co/3twjOaAVT5 pic.twitter.com/bfRxhjhEFn
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) August 10, 2022
Retrospective cohort study | Risk of preterm birth, small for gestational age at birth, and stillbirth after covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy.
18 Aug, 2022 | 12:51h | UTCNews Release: No link between COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy and higher risk of preterm birth or stillbirth – British Medical Journal
Related:
SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy – Nature Reviews Immunology
WHO Questions and Answers: COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy.
COVID vaccines safely protect pregnant people: the data are in.
COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy—number needed to vaccinate to avoid harm.
Editorial: Covid-19 treatments and vaccines must be evaluated in pregnancy.
AstraZeneca vaccination not linked to reduced fertility rates and adverse birth outcomes.
Study shows high effectiveness of the Pfizer mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy.
5 Crucial Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy.
CDC Guidance: Pregnant people should be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Cohort study: Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine associated with 78% lower risk of Covid-19 in pregnancy.
Commentary on Twitter
No link between covid-19 vaccination in pregnancy and higher risk of preterm birth or stillbirth, finds study in @bmj_latesthttps://t.co/XLgFeoWVsp
Findings can help guide decision making about #covid-19 #vaccination during #pregnancy pic.twitter.com/9Pxm0Yv2Mf
— BMJ Group (@bmj_company) August 18, 2022
M-A | Performance of confirmatory tests for diagnosing primary aldosteronism.
18 Aug, 2022 | 12:54h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
https://twitter.com/HyperAHA/status/1559624529869160448
Neurological and psychiatric risk trajectories after SARS-CoV-2 infection: an analysis of 2-year retrospective cohort studies including 1 284 437 patients.
18 Aug, 2022 | 12:49h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
NEW—People with #COVID19 continue to face increased risks of some neurological and psychiatric conditions up to 2 years after infection, according to a study published in @TheLancetPsych: https://t.co/9fD5zMU3hE pic.twitter.com/8YhTKJ9v72
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) August 17, 2022
Modeling Study | Reducing daily salt intake in China by 1 g could prevent almost 9 million cardiovascular events by 2030.
18 Aug, 2022 | 12:42h | UTCNews Release: 1 g cut in daily salt intake could ward off nearly 9 million cases of stroke/heart disease in China – BMJ Newsroom
Preventing stillbirth: a review of screening and prevention strategies.
18 Aug, 2022 | 12:36h | UTCPreventing Stillbirth: A Review of Screening and Prevention Strategies – Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Guideline | Recommendation on instrument-based screening for depression during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
17 Aug, 2022 | 14:39h | UTCSee also: Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care page with summary and tools
Launch of first WHO position paper on optimizing brain health across life.
17 Aug, 2022 | 14:41h | UTCNews Release: Launch of first WHO position paper on optimizing brain health across life – World Health Organization
WHO position paper: Optimizing brain health across the life course – World Health Organization
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Optimizing #BrainHealth 🧠
▶️reduces the burden of neurological disorders
▶️improves mental + physical health
▶️creates positive social & economic impactscontributing to greater well-being, advancing society. 👉https://t.co/kVPgcFxBPG
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) August 9, 2022
CDC Report | Epidemiologic and clinical characteristics of Monkeypox cases in the US.
17 Aug, 2022 | 14:37h | UTCCommentaries:
Global experts race to understand rare cases when monkeypox leads to death – CNN
Related:
Update on the Monkeypox Outbreak – JAMA
Author Interview: Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Monkeypox – JAMA
WHO Declares Global Public Health Emergency Over Monkeypox Virus Outbreak – Health Policy Watch
Monkeypox: A Contemporary Review for Healthcare Professionals – Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Commentary on Twitter
Among U.S. monkeypox cases reported to CDC for whom data were available, 99% were in men & 94% reported recent male-to-male sexual contact. Close physical contact or exposure to contaminated materials like bedding can result in spread of monkeypox. https://t.co/2MZGn2IYpW pic.twitter.com/VgDzE6TOVV
— CDC (@CDCgov) August 5, 2022
CDC interim guidance for prevention and treatment of Monkeypox in persons with HIV infection.
17 Aug, 2022 | 14:36h | UTC
Review | Barrett Esophagus.
17 Aug, 2022 | 14:26h | UTCBarrett Esophagus: A Review – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Audio clinical review: Barrett Esophagus – JAMA
Perspective | Is there an optimal diet for primordial prevention of atherosclerosis?
17 Aug, 2022 | 14:23h | UTC
AAP Updated Clinical Report | The use of systemic and topical fluoroquinolones.
17 Aug, 2022 | 14:19h | UTCThe Use of Systemic and Topical Fluoroquinolones – Pediatrics