Internal Medicine
8 Things to Know About E-cigarettes
6 Mar, 2020 | 10:25h | UTC8 things to know about e-cigarettes – Public Health Matters (free)
Related Report: Vaping in England: evidence update March 2020 – Public Health England (free)
FDA Safety Alert: Montelukast May Cause Serious Mental Health Side Effects
6 Mar, 2020 | 10:22h | UTCCommentary: Montelukast to Get Boxed Warning – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
Randomized Trial: Effect of a Workplace-Based Multicomponent Intervention on Hypertension Control
6 Mar, 2020 | 10:21h | UTCEffect of a Workplace-Based Multicomponent Intervention on Hypertension Control: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Cardiology (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Blood pressure control achieved using workplace-based programs – News Medical (free)
Blood Pressure in Frail Older Adults: Associations with Cardiovascular Outcomes and All-cause Mortality
6 Mar, 2020 | 10:19h | UTCCommentary: Expert reaction to study looking at low blood pressure and mortality in older adults – Science Media Centre (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Important paper by Jane Masoli et al at Exeter. In over 75, BP <130/80 had higher mortality. In over 85s NO association high BP w mortality. Even BP>180!! https://t.co/F3KlOiRQxy pic.twitter.com/3168nRS2AX
— Lucy Pollock (@lucypgeridoc) March 5, 2020
Study: New 3-Drug Treatment Regimen Effective for Highly Drug-Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis
5 Mar, 2020 | 10:30h | UTCTreatment of Highly Drug-Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis – New England Journal of Medicine (free)
Visual Abstract: Treatment of Highly Drug-Resistant Pulmonary TB (free)
Commentary: New TB drug regimen controls resistant disease in 9 of 10 cases: study – Reuters (free)
Cohort Study: Comparing the 5-Year Diabetes Outcomes of Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Bypass
5 Mar, 2020 | 10:24h | UTCCommentaries: Bariatric Surgery and Diabetes Treatment—Finding the Sweet Spot – JAMA Surgery (free) AND Gastric bypass may be best weight-loss surgery for diabetes remission – Reuters (free) AND Gastric bypass improves weight loss, type 2 diabetes, study finds – UPI (free)
Meta-Analysis: Watchful Waiting Strategy vs. Early Initiation of Renal Replacement Therapy in Critically Ill Patients with Acute Kidney Injury
5 Mar, 2020 | 10:25h | UTCRelated: Review: Renal Replacement Therapy in the Critical Care Setting (free resources)
Another Egg Study. Three Large Prospective Cohort Studies, Systematic Review, and Updated Meta-analysis Suggest It Has a Neutral Effect on Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
5 Mar, 2020 | 10:19h | UTCEditorial: Egg consumption and cardiovascular disease (free)
Commentary: Study Finds No Link Between Moderate Egg Consumption and Overall Cvd Risk – MedicalResearch.com (free)
Short Review: Time‐Sensitive Interventions in Hospitalized Patients with Cirrhosis
4 Mar, 2020 | 08:24h | UTCTime‐Sensitive Interventions in Hospitalized Patients with Cirrhosis – Clinical Liver Disease (free)
[Abstract Only] Observational Study Suggests Flu Vaccine May Not Decrease Hospitalization or Mortality Among Elderly Persons
4 Mar, 2020 | 08:27h | UTCThe Effect of Influenza Vaccination for the Elderly on Hospitalization and Mortality: An Observational Study With a Regression Discontinuity Design – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Flu vaccine may not decrease hospitalization or mortality among elderly persons – American College of Physicians (free) AND Expert reaction to study looking at the flu vaccine and hospitalisation and mortality in older people – Science Media Centre (free) AND Isolated flu vaccination of elderly may not decrease hospitalization or mortality rates – ACP Internist (free)
Cohort Study: Vegetarian Diet Linked to Lower Incidence of Total, Ischemic, and Hemorrhagic Stroke
4 Mar, 2020 | 08:12h | UTCCommentary: Eating a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables, soy linked to lower stroke risk – American Academy of Neurology (free)
USPSTF Statement: Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults
3 Mar, 2020 | 08:03h | UTCAuthor Interview: USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults (free audio)
Editorials: Universal Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection: A Step Toward Elimination – JAMA (free for a limited period) AND USPSTF’s Hepatitis C Screening Recommendation—A Necessary Step to Tackling an Evolving Epidemic – JAMA Network Open (free)
Evidence Report and Systematic Review: Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults – US Preventive Services Task Force (free)
JAMA Patient Page: Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection (free)
Commentary: Experts recommend testing U.S. adults ages 18-79 for hep C – Reuters (free)
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in Adult Patients: Preventive Strategies and Treatment Options
3 Mar, 2020 | 07:44h | UTC
Study: People Leave Hospital After Surgery Sooner if Hospitals Follow ‘Enhanced Recovery Protocols’
3 Mar, 2020 | 07:55h | UTCPeople leave hospital after surgery sooner if hospitals follow ‘enhanced recovery protocols’ – NIHR Signal (free)
Original Study: Multicomponent hospital-led interventions to reduce hospital stay for older adults following elective surgery: a systematic review – Health Services and Delivery Research (free)
State of the Art Review: Current and Future Treatments for Tuberculosis
3 Mar, 2020 | 07:59h | UTCCurrent and future treatments for tuberculosis – The BMJ (free for a limited period)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Tuberculosis is currently the leading cause of death globally from a single infectious agent. What is the current state of TB treatment and how might ongoing clinical trials change guidelines in the coming years? #BMJEducation https://t.co/U9gdkdrm5Y
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) March 2, 2020
Systematic Review: Computerized Cognitive Training May Have Small Benefits of Uncertain Clinical Importance for Maintaining Cognitive Function in Cognitively Healthy People in Late Life
3 Mar, 2020 | 07:46h | UTCComputerised cognitive training for 12 or more weeks for maintaining cognitive function in cognitively healthy people in late life – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Computerised cognitive training for maintaining cognitive function in cognitively healthy people in late life – Cochrane Library (free)
Podcast: Pulmonary Nodules and Lung Cancer Screening
3 Mar, 2020 | 07:34h | UTC
COVID-19—New Insights on a Rapidly Changing Epidemic
1 Mar, 2020 | 19:45h | UTCCOVID-19—New Insights on a Rapidly Changing Epidemic – JAMA (free)
See also: Latest Developments in the COVID-19 Outbreak (several resources on the subject)
Meta-Analysis: Efficacy of Antidepressants are of Questionable Importance to the Average Patient
1 Mar, 2020 | 19:39h | UTCRelated: Evidence Synthesis: Should Antidepressants be Used for Major Depressive Disorder? (free studies on the subject)
Study: Clinical Characteristics of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in China
1 Mar, 2020 | 19:50h | UTCClinical Characteristics of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in China – New England Journal of Medicine (free)
Editorial: Covid-19 — Navigating the Uncharted – New England Journal of Medicine (free)
Related Commentaries: Responding to Covid-19 — A Once-in-a-Century Pandemic? – New England Journal of Medicine (free) AND Escaping Pandora’s Box — Another Novel Coronavirus – New England Journal of Medicine (free)
See also: Latest Developments in the COVID-19 Outbreak (several resources on the subject)
Alex Nowbar’s journal reviews—28 February 2020
1 Mar, 2020 | 19:38h | UTCAlex Nowbar’s journal reviews, 28 February 2020 – The BMJ Opinion (free)
Alex Nowbar reviews the latest research from the top medical journals.
Related Commentary on Twitter
Turns out there is news that isn’t covid-19! New HIV approach, stuff about plasma exchange in ANCA vasculitis and the polygenic score drama Alex Nowbar's journal reviews—28 February 2020 – https://t.co/tkqiPMny5u
— Alex Nowbar (@AlexNowbar) February 29, 2020
Infographic. Exercise for Intermittent Claudication
1 Mar, 2020 | 19:30h | UTCInfographic. Exercise for intermittent claudication – British Journal of Sports Medicine (free)
Commentary: Walking may be best treatment for pain from clogged leg arteries – Reuters (free)
Essentials for Radiologists on COVID-19: An Update—Radiology Scientific Expert Panel
1 Mar, 2020 | 19:26h | UTCEssentials for Radiologists on COVID-19: An Update—Radiology Scientific Expert Panel – Radiology (free)
Related: COVID-19: Chest CT May be the Best Screening Tool for Diagnosis in Epidemic Areas (free studies on the subject) AND Radiological findings from 81 patients with COVID-19 pneumonia in Wuhan, China: a descriptive study – The Lancet Infectious Diseases (free) AND Imaging and clinical features of patients with 2019 novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 – European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (free PDF) AND Chest CT Findings in Patients with Corona Virus Disease 2019 and its Relationship with Clinical Features – Investigative Radiology (free PDF) AND 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pneumonia: Serial Computed Tomography Findings – Korean Journal of Radiology (free PDF) AND Chest Radiographic and CT Findings of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Analysis of Nine Patients Treated in Korea – Korean Journal of Radiology (free PDF)
See also: Latest Developments and Research in the COVID-19 Outbreak (several resources on the subject)
Meta-Analysis: Effect of Reduction in Dietary Sodium on Blood Pressure Levels
28 Feb, 2020 | 08:35h | UTCCommentaries: Further evidence adds weight to call for urgent action on salt targets – George Institute for Global Health (free) AND Cutting salt likely to prevent future heart disease, even if you’re not at risk now – CNN (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Evidence shows that sodium reduction lowers blood pressure in both hypertensive and non-hypertensive individuals, with greater effects in high risk subsets, concludes new #BMJResearch https://t.co/Oh3aIj1W9d
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) February 27, 2020
NICE Guideline: Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidance for Impetigo
27 Feb, 2020 | 08:45h | UTCImpetigo: antimicrobial prescribing – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free)
Commentary: Antiseptic not antibiotic should be considered for impetigo – PharmaField (free)
Related: NICE Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines (resource covering many common conditions) AND NICE Summary of antimicrobial prescribing guidance – managing common infections (free PDF)