Public Health
USPSTF Draft Statement | Screening for depression is recommended in the adult population.
23 Sep, 2022 | 13:16h | UTCScreening for Depression and Suicide Risk in Adults – U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
USPSTF Draft Statement | Screening for anxiety and depression in adults is recommended.
23 Sep, 2022 | 13:15h | UTCScreening for Anxiety in Adults – U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Pediatric battery-related emergency department visits in the US: 2010–2019.
21 Sep, 2022 | 13:13h | UTCPediatric Battery-Related Emergency Department Visits in the United States: 2010–2019 – Pediatrics
News Release: New study finds battery-related injuries in children more than doubled in recent decade – Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Commentary: Young Children are Ingesting Dangerous Batteries at an Alarming Rate – Science-Based Medicine
Related:
Position Paper: Diagnosis, management, and prevention of button battery ingestion in childhood.
Airway Complications Resulting From Pediatric Esophageal Button Battery Impaction: A Systematic Review – JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Research: Honey May Reduce Injury and Improve Outcomes After Accidental Button Battery Ingestion
Systematic Reviews | Vascular complications in children following button battery ingestions.
21 Sep, 2022 | 13:12h | UTCRelated:
Pediatric Battery-Related Emergency Department Visits in the United States: 2010–2019 – Pediatrics
Position Paper: Diagnosis, management, and prevention of button battery ingestion in childhood.
Airway Complications Resulting From Pediatric Esophageal Button Battery Impaction: A Systematic Review – JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Research: Honey May Reduce Injury and Improve Outcomes After Accidental Button Battery Ingestion
Impact of routine childhood immunization in reducing vaccine-preventable diseases in the US.
21 Sep, 2022 | 13:11h | UTC
Cluster RCT | Effects of real-time prescription benefit recommendations on patient out-of-pocket costs.
19 Sep, 2022 | 12:47h | UTCEffects of Real-time Prescription Benefit Recommendations on Patient Out-of-Pocket Costs: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Invited Commentary: Real-time Prescription Benefit Tools—The Promise and Peril – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
Real-time Prescription Benefits (RTPB) uses patient out-of-pocket (OOP) cost to recommend lower-cost med alternatives to prescribers. In a RCT, RTPB reduced med OOP costs by 11%, though recommendations were only made for a small proportion of orders. https://t.co/xXviGvnbKw pic.twitter.com/naeciB3CDg
— JAMA Internal Medicine (@JAMAInternalMed) September 12, 2022
AAP Policy Statement | Helmet use in preventing head injuries in bicycling, snow sports, and other recreational activities and sports.
19 Sep, 2022 | 12:43h | UTCTechnical Report: Helmet Use in Preventing Head Injuries in Bicycling, Snow Sports, and Other Recreational Activities and Sports – Pediatrics
Commentary: Multifaceted Approach Urged for Promoting Helmet Use for Children – HealthDay
The Lancet Commission on lessons for the future from the COVID-19 pandemic – “a massive global failure.”
16 Sep, 2022 | 13:03h | UTCHomepage: The Lancet COVID-19 Commission
The Lancet Commission on lessons for the future from the COVID-19 pandemic
Editorial: COVID-19: the case for prosociality
Infographic: COVID-19 response: a massive global failure
Commentaries:
WHO responds to The Lancet COVID-19 Commission – World Health Organization
Covid-19: Commission describes “massive global failures” of pandemic response – The BMJ
Lancet Commission on COVID-19 response: ‘Massive global failure’ – CIDRAP
The Lancet Commission | Towards the elimination of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
16 Sep, 2022 | 13:02h | UTCHomepage: Towards the elimination of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a Lancet Commission – The Lancet
Commission: Towards the elimination of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a Lancet Commission
Editorial: COPD: from an end-stage disease to lifelong lung health
Invited Commentary: Classification of COPD: fostering prevention and precision medicine in the Lancet Commission on COPD
Commentary: Proposed classification of COPD according to major risk factors – News Medical
Perspective | Science, competing values, and trade-offs in public health — the example of Covid-19 and masking.
5 Sep, 2022 | 14:37h | UTC
RCT | Remote physician visits are noninferior to in-home physician visits for patients receiving acute hospital-level care at home (home hospital).
31 Aug, 2022 | 11:49h | UTCAuthor Interview: Remote vs In-home Physician Visits for Hospital-Level Care at Home – JAMA
Commentary on Twitter
Home hospital care is scaling fast, but the role for remote MD care is unknown. In this #RCT, remote MD care was noninferior to in-home MD care, but in-home MD care was critical to 1 in 5 patients. @hahusersgroup @WHAH_cong #OpenAccess #Research https://t.co/ZoE4oc37jx
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) August 30, 2022
M-A | Urban-rural differences in hypertension prevalence in low-income and middle-income countries, 1990–2020.
30 Aug, 2022 | 11:55h | UTCNews Release: Study shows urban-rural differences in hypertension prevalence in low-income and middle-income countries – News Medical
Commentary on Twitter
🚨paper alert! In LMICs, is #hypertension more prevalent in urban or rural areas?
Nearly 300 studies from 66 LMICs (>19 million participants) revealed that the rate of change from 1990-2022 appears greater in rural.
It has been so nice contributing to this tremendous work!🤩 https://t.co/EjbRpf83HJ
— Adna Curto (@adna_otti) August 27, 2022
Prevalence of multiple non-communicable diseases risk factors among adolescents in 140 countries: a population-based study.
29 Aug, 2022 | 12:04h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Our study shows that a large proportion of adolescents in all countries are exposed to four or more NCD risk factors, irrespective of region. Insufficient vegetable and fruit consumption, sedentary behaviour and physical inactivity were most prevalent. https://t.co/NKz2VXTiYG pic.twitter.com/E0fM7h7fRz
— M Mamun Huda (@mmamunhuda) August 13, 2022
Meta-analysis of randomized trials | Intensive vs. short face-to-face smoking cessation interventions.
29 Aug, 2022 | 12:03h | UTC
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
WHO Guidance | Behavioral and social drivers of vaccination: tools and practical guidance for achieving high uptake.
22 Aug, 2022 | 12:13h | UTC
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
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
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
Pre-post study | Junk food advertising restrictions linked to reductions in high fat, salt and sugar product purchases.
17 Aug, 2022 | 14:21h | UTCCommentaries:
TfL junk food advert ban: Has the policy cut obesity? – BBC
Commentary from the author on Twitter (thread – click for more)
In our exciting new paper 🪘 published today in @PLOSMedicine we find the @MayorofLondon @TfL ban on #junkfood advertising reduces average household purchases of energy from HFSS grocery products by 1,001 kcal per week 🧵1/12 https://t.co/pRh0BlkKJU
— Steven Cummins (@stevencjcummins) February 17, 2022
Living through the psychological consequences of COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review of effective mitigating interventions.
16 Aug, 2022 | 13:43h | UTC
Supplement | Evidence for global health care interventions for preterm or low birth weight infants.
12 Aug, 2022 | 15:16h | UTCHomepage: Evidence for Global Health Care Interventions for Preterm or Low Birth Weight Infants – Pediatrics
Early Enteral Feeding for Preterm or Low Birth Weight Infants: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Responsive Feeding for Preterm or Low Birth Weight Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Age–sex differences in the global burden of lower respiratory infections and risk factors, 1990–2019: results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019.
12 Aug, 2022 | 14:58h | UTCInvited Commentary: Trends in the global burden of lower respiratory infections: the knowns and the unknowns – The Lancet Infectious Diseases
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
New Research: Age–sex differences in the global burden of lower respiratory infections and risk factors, 1990–2019: results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 https://t.co/rhV7lRaZvc (1/2) pic.twitter.com/I0INjaMh4I
— The Lancet Infectious Diseases (@TheLancetInfDis) August 12, 2022
M-A | Effects of salt substitutes on clinical outcomes.
10 Aug, 2022 | 15:40h | UTCEffects of salt substitutes on clinical outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Heart
Commentary: Swapping salt for substitutes reduces risk of stroke and heart conditions – study – The Guardian
Related:
RCT: Reduced-sodium added-potassium salt substitute reduces blood pressure in hypertensive patients
Potassium Enriched Salt Substitution Could Prevent a Large Number of Cardiovascular Deaths
Commentary from the author on Twitter
Our latest meta-analysis shows consistent effects of salt substitutes on BP across diverse geographies and populations. Protective effects on clinical outcomes are likely to be generalizable to countries worldwide. https://t.co/C273yK6Bek
— Xuejun Yin (@XuejunYin) August 10, 2022
Systematic Review | Replacing salt with low‐sodium salt substitutes for cardiovascular health in adults, children and pregnant women.
10 Aug, 2022 | 15:38h | UTCRelated:
Effects of salt substitutes on clinical outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Heart
RCT: Reduced-sodium added-potassium salt substitute reduces blood pressure in hypertensive patients
Potassium Enriched Salt Substitution Could Prevent a Large Number of Cardiovascular Deaths