Geriatrics
Post-discharge persistent symptoms and health-related quality of life after hospitalization for COVID-19
26 Aug, 2020 | 04:09h | UTCCommentary: COVID-19 symptoms can persist for months after hospital stay – CIDRAP
COVID-19: Interim guidance on rehabilitation in the hospital and post-hospital phase
24 Aug, 2020 | 00:54h | UTC
CDC Guideline: Prevention and control of seasonal influenza with vaccines
24 Aug, 2020 | 00:29h | UTC
Clinical update: Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis
21 Aug, 2020 | 02:20h | UTCPolymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis – JAMA
Cognitive impairment evaluation and management
21 Aug, 2020 | 02:17h | UTCCognitive Impairment Evaluation and Management – Medical Clinics of North America
Long-haulers are redefining COVID-19
20 Aug, 2020 | 09:38h | UTCLong-Haulers Are Redefining COVID-19 – The Atlantic
Related: We know too little about Covid-19 ‘long-haulers.’ We need a comprehensive study – The Guardian
Study: 75% of Patients with dementia using psychotropic and opioid medications not made for the disease
19 Aug, 2020 | 09:27h | UTCPrevalence of Psychotropic and Opioid Prescription Fills Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults With Dementia in the US – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: These Drugs Carry Risks and May Not Help, But Many Dementia Patients Get Them Anyway – Michigan Medicine AND 3 in 4 Elders with Dementia Fill Prescriptions for Psychotropics or Opioids – NEJM Journal Watch
Commentary from the author (Thread – click for more)
https://twitter.com/dtmaust/status/1295759727754977281
Association of frailty with mortality in older inpatients with Covid-19
18 Aug, 2020 | 07:33h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Effect of sustained-release morphine for refractory breathlessness in COPD
18 Aug, 2020 | 07:25h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
https://twitter.com/DJAJanssen/status/1295381522996957184
ATS Guideline: Long-term noninvasive ventilation in chronic stable hypercapnic COPD
18 Aug, 2020 | 07:23h | UTCNews Release: New practice guidelines on non-invasive ventilation in chronic stable Hypercapnic COPD – American Thoracic Society
[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Compression therapy to prevent recurrent cellulitis of the leg
14 Aug, 2020 | 01:08h | UTCCompression Therapy to Prevent Recurrent Cellulitis of the Leg – New England Journal of Medicine
Commentaries: Benefit Seen With Compression Therapy to Prevent Recurrent Cellulitis – Physician’s Weekly AND NEJM: Compression Therapy Prevention of Recurrent Cellulitis Without Antibiotics – MedicalResearch.com
Long after the fire of a Covid-19 infection, mental and neurological effects can still smolder
13 Aug, 2020 | 00:14h | UTC
Active monitoring, radical prostatectomy and radical radiotherapy in PSA-detected clinically localised prostate cancer: the ProtecT three-arm RCT
13 Aug, 2020 | 00:02h | UTC
Impact of hearing loss and universal face masking in the COVID-19 era
13 Aug, 2020 | 00:04h | UTCImpact of Hearing Loss and Universal Face Masking in the COVID-19 Era – Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Related: Face masks can be devastating for people with hearing loss – The BMJ AND Covid-19: The communication needs of D/deaf healthcare workers and patients are being forgotten – The BMJ Opinion AND D/deafness and solidarity in the covid-19 pandemic – The BMJ Opinion
Management of post-acute Covid-19 in primary care
12 Aug, 2020 | 02:42h | UTCManagement of post-acute covid-19 in primary care – The BMJ
Commentary: We Need to Take Care of the Growing Number of Long-term COVID-19 Patients – TIME
NEW #BMJInfographic summarises the assessment and initial management of patients with continuing symptoms from #COVID19 #LongCovid https://t.co/MOjVNNcjkw @will_s_t pic.twitter.com/tln3Hw6QkJ
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) August 11, 2020
Dementia prevention, intervention, and care: 2020 report of the Lancet Commission
3 Aug, 2020 | 00:22h | UTCDementia prevention, intervention, and care: 2020 report of the Lancet Commission – The Lancet
Commentaries: Forty percent of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by targeting 12 risk factors throughout life – The Lancet AND Forty percent of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by targeting 12 risk factors throughout life, experts say – Keck School of Medicine of USC AND Lifestyle changes could delay or prevent 40% of dementia cases – study – The Guardian
Commentary on Twitter
NEW—40% of #dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by targeting 12 risk factors throughout life: finding from 2020 update to @TheLancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care #AAIC20 https://t.co/Sr50fS3w68 pic.twitter.com/QoRF8EQFAc
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) July 30, 2020
Hospital to community transitions for older adults: An update for the practicing clinician
29 Jul, 2020 | 09:25h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Fluoxetine does not improve functional recovery after acute stroke
27 Jul, 2020 | 09:35h | UTCCommentary: Antidepressant does not improve post-stroke recovery – Karolinska Institutet
Universal COVID-19 testing may reduce spread in long-term care facilities
22 Jul, 2020 | 02:18h | UTCCommentaries: Universal COVID-19 testing in nursing homes may limit transmission – UPI AND Report Underscores Importance Of Universal Covid-19 Testing In Nursing Homes – MedicalResearch.com
Medication management in frail older people: Consensus principles for clinical practice, research, and education
22 Jul, 2020 | 02:17h | UTCNews Release: Monash University researchers develop new international consensus principles for medicines management in frail older people
Survivorship after COVID-19 ICU stay
21 Jul, 2020 | 09:23h | UTCSurvivorship after COVID-19 ICU stay – Nature Reviews
Palliative care for patients with severe Covid-19
17 Jul, 2020 | 08:51h | UTCPalliative care for patients with severe covid-19 – The BMJ
Social isolation—the other COVID-19 threat in nursing homes
17 Jul, 2020 | 08:36h | UTCSocial Isolation—the Other COVID-19 Threat in Nursing Homes – JAMA
Are you the victim of a prescribing cascade?
15 Jul, 2020 | 08:17h | UTCAre you the victim of a prescribing cascade? – Canadian Deprescribing Network
Editorial: Face Masks Can be Devastating for People with Hearing Loss
10 Jul, 2020 | 09:18h | UTCFace masks can be devastating for people with hearing loss – The BMJ
Related: Covid-19: The communication needs of D/deaf healthcare workers and patients are being forgotten – The BMJ Opinion AND D/deafness and solidarity in the covid-19 pandemic – The BMJ Opinion
Related Commentary on Twitter
"With masks covering the faces around us, we are unable to access the facial expressions and lip movements that are so vital to daily communication"
Innovation is urgently needed to ensure clear communication in medical settings https://t.co/DjQ4tmNCku
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) July 9, 2020