Internal Medicine
Ann Robinson’s Weekly Research Reviews, 5 November 2018
6 Nov, 2018 | 15:49h | UTCAnn Robinson’s weekly research reviews, 5 November 2018 – The BMJ Opinion (free)
Ann Robinson reviews the latest research from the top medical journals.
Study: Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Incidence of Endocarditis
6 Nov, 2018 | 15:45h | UTC
Review: Causes and Prevention of Postoperative Myocardial Injury
6 Nov, 2018 | 15:43h | UTCCauses and prevention of postoperative myocardial injury – European Journal of Preventive Cardiology (free)
Review: Update on Perioperative Acute Kidney Injury
6 Nov, 2018 | 15:42h | UTCUpdate on Perioperative Acute Kidney Injury – Anesthesia & Analgesia (free)
Review: Lifestyle Modifications for Preventing and Treating Heart Failure
6 Nov, 2018 | 15:40h | UTC
Study: Little Benefit in Screening Women Aged 55 with a Negative HPV DNA test
6 Nov, 2018 | 15:39h | UTCAge at last screening and remaining lifetime risk of cervical cancer in older, unvaccinated, HPV-negative women: a modelling study – The Lancet Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Study finds there may be little benefit in screening women aged 55 with a negative HPV DNA test – The Lancet (free) AND New test could mean cervical cancer screening could stop sooner – OnMedica (free) AND At What Age Can We Stop Screening for Cervical Cancer? – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
Review: Treatment of Lower Extremity Superficial Thrombophlebitis
6 Nov, 2018 | 15:34h | UTCTreatment of Lower Extremity Superficial Thrombophlebitis – JAMA Clinical Evidence Synopsis (free for a limited period)
Perspective: Impact of the Discordance Between Blood Pressure Guidelines
5 Nov, 2018 | 12:12h | UTCCommentary: Disagreements in Blood Pressure Guidelines Lead to Physician, Patient Confusion – Clinical Advisor (free) AND Competing hypertension guidelines: what’s a clinician to do? – Univadis (free registration required)
Deprescribing: The Fightback Against Polypharmacy Has Begun
5 Nov, 2018 | 12:11h | UTCDeprescribing: the fightback against polypharmacy has begun – The Pharmaceutical Journal (free) (via @Deprescribing)
Related: Reducing Inappropriate Medication Use & Polypharmacy (several articles and commentaries on the subject) AND Deprescribing recommendations: An essential consideration for clinical guideline developers – Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy (free)
Review: Acute Kidney Injury Definition and Diagnosis
6 Nov, 2018 | 15:04h | UTCAcute Kidney Injury Definition and Diagnosis: A Narrative Review – Journal of Clinical Medicine (free)
Things We Do for No Reason: Acute Treatment of Hypertensive Urgency
5 Nov, 2018 | 12:08h | UTCAcute Treatment of Hypertensive Urgency – Journal of Hospital Medicine (free PDF)
Systematic Review: Stroke Prevention in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
5 Nov, 2018 | 12:05h | UTCFull Report: Stroke Prevention in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review Update (free PDF)
Review: Practical Approach to Diastolic Dysfunction in the Operating Room and the ICU
5 Nov, 2018 | 12:06h | UTC
Randomized Trial: Effect of Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
5 Nov, 2018 | 12:04h | UTCEffect of Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia on Health, Psychological Well-being, and Sleep-Related Quality of Life: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Psychiatry (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: E-therapy may help ease insomnia – Reuters (free) AND Some Apps May Help Curb Insomnia, Others Just Put You To Sleep – NPR (free) AND Insomnia symptoms, overall health improve with online insomnia program – Northwestern University (free)
Update on Treatment of Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy
5 Nov, 2018 | 11:54h | UTCUpdate on treatment of immunoglobulin A nephropathy – Nephrology (free)
Review: Management of Acute-On-Chronic Liver Failure
5 Nov, 2018 | 11:56h | UTCManagement of acute-on-chronic liver failure: an algorithmic approach – Hepatology International (free)
Carcinoid Syndrome: Update on the Pathophysiology and Treatment
5 Nov, 2018 | 11:53h | UTCCarcinoid syndrome: update on the pathophysiology and treatment – Clinics (free)
Review: Cancer-Associated Thrombosis
5 Nov, 2018 | 11:51h | UTCCancer-Associated Thrombosis: An Overview of Mechanisms, Risk Factors, and Treatment – Cancers (free)
Acute Kidney Injury and Disease: Long‐Term Consequences and Management
5 Nov, 2018 | 11:49h | UTCAcute kidney injury and disease: Long‐term consequences and management – Nephrology (free)
Meta-Analysis: Comparative Efficacy of Inhaled Medications for COPD
5 Nov, 2018 | 11:48h | UTC
Randomized Trial: Gabapentin vs Pregabalin on Pain Intensity in Adults with Chronic Sciatica
5 Nov, 2018 | 11:42h | UTCEffect of Gabapentin vs Pregabalin on Pain Intensity in Adults WIth Chronic Sciatica: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Chronic sciatica: gabapentin tops pregabalin as initial treatment – Univadis (free registration required)
NICE Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidelines
2 Nov, 2018 | 03:51h | UTCAntimicrobial prescribing guidelines – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free resources)
Just Published Guidelines: Urinary tract infection (lower): antimicrobial prescribing (free) AND Urinary tract infection (recurrent): antimicrobial prescribing (free) AND Pyelonephritis (acute): antimicrobial prescribing (free) AND Prostatitis (acute): antimicrobial prescribing (free)
See also: Summary of antimicrobial prescribing guidance – managing common infections – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (free PDF)
Meta-Analysis: Association of Sodium Intake and Major Cardiovascular Outcomes
2 Nov, 2018 | 03:49h | UTCRelated: Effects of Sodium and Potassium Intake on Chronic Disease Outcomes and Risks (free report and summary) AND Urinary Sodium Excretion, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Disease, and Mortality (link to abstract and commentaries) AND Salt intake and Cardiovascular Disease (free report and commentary)
Randomized Trial: Mirtazapine Added to SSRIs or SNRIs for Treatment Resistant Depression
2 Nov, 2018 | 03:43h | UTCCommentary: Popular drug combination for treatment resistant depression is not more effective than a single antidepressant in primary care – University of Bristol (free)
Myocarditis in Adults: ED Presentations, Evaluation, and Management
2 Nov, 2018 | 03:40h | UTCMyocarditis in Adults: ED Presentations, Evaluation, and Management – emDocs (free)