Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Considerations for Patients, Health Care Workers, and Health Systems During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
20 Mar, 2020 | 11:05h | UTCCommentary: CVD in the Setting of COVID-19: Considerations to Prepare Patients, Providers, Health Systems – American College of Cardiology (free)
Management of Kidney Stones in 2020
20 Mar, 2020 | 10:54h | UTCManagement of Kidney Stones in 2020 – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Related Guidelines: Renal and ureteric stones: assessment and management – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free) AND Dietary and Pharmacologic Management to Prevent Recurrent Nephrolithiasis in Adults: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians (free) AND Metabolic diagnosis and medical prevention of calcium nephrolithiasis and its systemic manifestations: a consensus statement – Journal of Nephrology (free) AND Medical Management of Kidney Stones: AUA Guideline (free) AND Surgical Management of Stones: American Urological Association/Endourological Society Guideline, PART I (free) AND Surgical Management of Stones: American Urological Association/Endourological Society Guideline, PART II (free) AND The Urological Association of Asia clinical guideline for urinary stone disease – International Journal of Urology (free)
FDA: Stop SGLT2 Inhibitors Before Scheduled Surgery
20 Mar, 2020 | 10:52h | UTCCommentary: FDA advises stopping SGLT2 inhibitor treatment prior to surgery – The Hospitalist (free)
“- Canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, and empagliflozin should each be discontinued at least three days before scheduled surgery.
– Ertugliflozin should be discontinued at least four days before scheduled surgery.
– Blood glucose levels should be carefully monitored after discontinuation of the SGLT2 inhibitor and appropriately managed before surgery.”
Video: Coronavirus Update with Anthony Fauci, MD
19 Mar, 2020 | 11:04h | UTCCoronavirus Update with Anthony Fauci, MD – March 18, 2020 – JAMA (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Surgery vs. Conservative Care for Persistent Sciatica Lasting 4 to 12 Months
19 Mar, 2020 | 11:03h | UTCSurgery versus Conservative Care for Persistent Sciatica Lasting 4 to 12 Months – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: What Works Best to Ease the Pain of Sciatica? – HealthDay News (free)
Randomized Trial: No Benefit from Lopinavir–Ritonavir in Adults Hospitalized with Severe Covid-19
19 Mar, 2020 | 11:01h | UTCEditorial: Covid-19 — The Search for Effective Therapy (free)
See also: Interview with Dr. Eric Rubin and Dr. Lindsey Baden on new research on possible treatments for Covid-19 – New England Journal of Medicine (free)
Study: Diarrhea is a Prominent Symptom of COVID-19
19 Mar, 2020 | 10:56h | UTCCommentaries: Study from The American Journal of Gastroenterology Reveals Diarrhea is a Prominent Symptom of COVID-19 – American College of Gastroenterology (free) AND Diarrhea a key symptom in 1 of 4 COVID-19 patients, study finds – UPI (free)
Podcast: New Research on Possible Treatments for Covid-19
19 Mar, 2020 | 10:57h | UTC
State of the Art Review: Management of ANCA Associated Vasculitis
19 Mar, 2020 | 10:54h | UTCManagement of ANCA associated vasculitis – The BMJ (free)
Coronaviruses and the Cardiovascular System: Acute and Long-term Implications
19 Mar, 2020 | 10:43h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Psychotherapy for Depression Across Different Age Groups
19 Mar, 2020 | 10:41h | UTCEditorial: The Age of Depression and Its Treatments (free)
Commentary: Psychotherapy not as effective for kids, adolescents with depression, study says – UPI (free)
[Abstract Only] Study: Consequences of Measles Undervaccination
18 Mar, 2020 | 09:49h | UTCConsequences of Undervaccination – Measles Outbreak, New York City, 2018-2019 – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Podcast: Hyperkalemia, Diet, K+ Binders, Exercise
17 Mar, 2020 | 08:40h | UTCSee also: Episode List
COVID-19: Undocumented Infections are the Infection Source for 79% of Documented Cases
17 Mar, 2020 | 08:51h | UTCCommentaries: 80% of COVID-19 spreads from people who don’t know they are sick – UPI (free) AND Coronavirus Is Hiding in Plain Sight – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free)
Related: COVID-19: Who Is Infectious? – Forbes (free) AND Infected people without symptoms might be driving the spread of coronavirus more than we realized – CNN (free)
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Dual Versus Triple Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
17 Mar, 2020 | 08:41h | UTCDual Versus Triple Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Dual therapy for afib after PCI may reduce bleeding risk better than triple therapy – ACP Internist (free) AND Dual therapy reduces risk for bleeding better than triple therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation – American College of Physicians (free)
Related Meta-Analysis: Dual vs. Triple Antithrombotic Therapy in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation following PCI – European Heart Journal (free) AND Meta-analysis comparing double versus Triple Anti-thrombotic Therapy in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Coronary Artery Disease – The American Journal of Cardiology (free)
Clinical Update: Tinnitus
17 Mar, 2020 | 08:38h | UTCTinnitus – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Related Guideline: Tinnitus: assessment and management – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free)
Study: Development and Validation of a Penicillin Allergy Clinical Decision Rule
17 Mar, 2020 | 08:37h | UTCDevelopment and Validation of a Penicillin Allergy Clinical Decision Rule – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Interim Guidance: Clinical Management of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection When Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) Infection is Suspected
16 Mar, 2020 | 08:01h | UTCRelated: Severe SARS-CoV-2 Infections: Practical Considerations and Management Strategy for Intensivists (free studies and reviews)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Updated #COVID19 clinical guidance covers:
🔹Early case recognition
🔹Guidance for care of children, pregnant women, adults & older people
🔹Managing cases
🔹Infection prevention & control
🔹Sample collection & an update on investigational therapeutics
👉https://t.co/ZVaiu2C19V pic.twitter.com/yyOzIbtbEO— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) March 15, 2020
Critical Care Utilization for the COVID-19 Outbreak in Lombardy, Italy: Early Experience and Forecast During an Emergency Response
16 Mar, 2020 | 07:55h | UTCRelated Video: Coronavirus in Italy – Report From The Front Lines – JAMA (free)
WHO Guidance: Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak
16 Mar, 2020 | 07:57h | UTCMental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak – World Health Organization (free PDF)
Related: The psychological impact of quarantine and how to reduce it: rapid review of the evidence – The Lancet (free) AND Behavioural scientists form new front in battle against coronavirus – The Guardian (free)
“Minimize watching, reading or listening to news that causes you to feel anxious or distressed; seek information only from trusted sources and mainly to take practical steps to prepare your plans and protect yourself and loved ones.”
When Guidelines Recommend Shared Decision-making
16 Mar, 2020 | 07:45h | UTCWhen Guidelines Recommend Shared Decision-making – JAMA (free)
Author Interview: When Guidelines Recommend Shared Decision-making (free audio)
Guideline: The Palliative Care of Patients with Incurable Cancer
16 Mar, 2020 | 07:42h | UTCThe Palliative Care of Patients with Incurable Cancer – Deutsches Ärzteblatt international (free)
Systematic Review: Causes of the Transmission and Control Measures of Outbreaks in Long-term Care Facilities
13 Mar, 2020 | 07:55h | UTC
ASPEN Consensus Recommendations for Refeeding Syndrome
12 Mar, 2020 | 08:25h | UTCASPEN Consensus Recommendations for Refeeding Syndrome – Nutrition in Clinical Practice (free)
Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials: Little Benefit from Omega-3 Intake to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk
13 Mar, 2020 | 07:52h | UTCSummary: Omega-3 intake for cardiovascular disease – Cochrane Library (free)
Author Interview: Omega-3 fatty acids for the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease – Cochrane Library (free)
Commentary: Omega-3s Show No Overall Benefits for Heart Health or Cancer Prevention – The New York Times (free)