Internal Medicine
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
NEW IDSA Guidelines on serologic testing for the diagnosis of COVID-19
20 Aug, 2020 | 09:43h | UTCInfectious Diseases Society of America Guidelines on the Diagnosis of COVID-19: Serologic Testing
Commentary on Twitter
NEW IDSA Guidelines on Serologic Testing for the Diagnosis of COVID-19. These evidence-based rapid guidelines, updated in real-time, address clinical questions related to use of SARS-CoV-2 serologic tests in a variety of settings.
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— IDSA (@IDSAInfo) August 19, 2020
Review: Effects of COVID-19 on the nervous system
20 Aug, 2020 | 09:39h | UTCEffects of COVID-19 on the nervous system – Cell
Video: Coronavirus Update With Ezekiel J. Emanuel, MD, PhD
20 Aug, 2020 | 09:41h | UTCCoronavirus Update With Ezekiel J. Emanuel, MD, PhD – JAMA
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
Why we must continue wearing masks AND social distancing
20 Aug, 2020 | 09:20h | UTC
Nine COVID-19 myths that just won’t go away
20 Aug, 2020 | 09:19h | UTCNine COVID-19 Myths That Just Won’t Go Away – Scientific American
Perspective: Encouraging news about Coronavirus immunity
19 Aug, 2020 | 09:43h | UTCEncouraging News About Coronavirus Immunity – Science Translational Medicine
Meta-analysis: Effectiveness of honey for symptomatic relief in upper respiratory tract infections
20 Aug, 2020 | 09:15h | UTCCommentaries: Honey may be better at treating coughs and colds than over-the-counter medicines – CNN AND Honey found to be a better treatment for upper respiratory tract infections than traditional remedies – MedicalXpress AND Honey better treatment for coughs and colds than antibiotics, study claims – The Guardian
NICE Guideline: Perioperative care in adults
20 Aug, 2020 | 09:17h | UTCPerioperative care in adults – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Commentary on Twitter
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NICE published its periop care guidelines today. Rather than being a compendium of periop medicine, it provides guidance on how the care can be improved, and should be welcomed by all periop HCPs pic.twitter.com/qlPifdUZll— Nicholas Levy (@nicholasalevy) August 19, 2020
[Abstract Only] Observational study: Atypical femur fracture risk vs. fragility fracture prevention with bisphosphonates
20 Aug, 2020 | 09:12h | UTC
Meta-analysis: Use of inhibitors of the renin‐angiotensin system in hypertensive patients and COVID‐19 severity
19 Aug, 2020 | 09:35h | UTC
Maculopapular eruptions associated with COVID ‐19
19 Aug, 2020 | 09:29h | UTC
Meta-analysis: Prevalence and mortality of COVID-19 patients with gastrointestinal symptoms
19 Aug, 2020 | 09:31h | UTC
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)
We wrote a new thing out in @JAMA_current examining the mind-bogglingly high rate of psychotropic and opioid use among older adults with #dementia in the community:https://t.co/4FRGQcp70B pic.twitter.com/hB3KDSnXMg
— Donovan Maust (@dtmaust) August 18, 2020
Another randomized trial shows no benefit from ascorbic acid, corticosteroids, and thiamine in septic shock
19 Aug, 2020 | 09:28h | UTCEffect of Ascorbic Acid, Corticosteroids, and Thiamine on Organ Injury in Septic Shock: The ACTS Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
In this RCT, a combination of hydrocortisone, ascorbic acid, and thiamine (the HAT or Marik protocol) did not statistically significantly reduce SOFA score or mortality within 72 hours of enrollment among patients with septic shock https://t.co/cuB6X4fJhi
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) August 18, 2020
Recognizing axial spondyloarthritis: A guide for primary care
19 Aug, 2020 | 09:22h | UTCRecognizing Axial Spondyloarthritis: A Guide for Primary Care – Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Review: Infective endocarditis after surgical and transcatheter aortic valve replacement
19 Aug, 2020 | 09:23h | UTC
Meta-analysis of randomized trials: Effectiveness of exercise on fatigue and sleep quality in fibromyalgia
19 Aug, 2020 | 09:20h | UTC
SARS-CoV-2 transmission in a community setting before and after the use of face shields
18 Aug, 2020 | 07:51h | UTC
Perspective: What if ‘herd immunity’ is closer than scientists thought?
18 Aug, 2020 | 07:45h | UTCWhat if ‘Herd Immunity’ Is Closer Than Scientists Thought? – The New York Times
Seven months later, what we know about Covid-19 — and the pressing questions that remain
18 Aug, 2020 | 07:53h | UTCSeven months later, what we know about Covid-19 — and the pressing questions that remain – STAT
Review: COVID-19 and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children and adolescents
18 Aug, 2020 | 07:46h | UTC
Opinion: Covid-19 is creating a wave of heart disease
18 Aug, 2020 | 07:43h | UTCCovid-19 Is Creating a Wave of Heart Disease – The New York Times
Related: Covid-19 Can Cause Heart Damage—Even If You Are Asymptomatic – Forbes