Internal Medicine
Syphilis in dermatology: recognition and management
31 Jan, 2023 | 14:01h | UTCSyphilis in Dermatology: Recognition and Management – American Journal of Clinical Dermatology (if the link is paywalled, try this one in PMC)
M-A | Mucolytics for acute exacerbations of COPD
31 Jan, 2023 | 13:56h | UTC
Cohort Study | Severe lymphopenia may predict worse outcomes in hospitalized patients with pneumococcal CAP
31 Jan, 2023 | 13:52h | UTCImpact of severe lymphopenia on the early prediction of clinical outcome in hospitalized patients with pneumococcal community-acquired pneumonia – Infection (if the link is paywalled, try this one in PMC)
Podcast | Acute exacerbations of COPD
31 Jan, 2023 | 13:48h | UTC#378 Acute Exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) – The Curbsiders
Podcast | Hearing loss, tinnitus, and Meniere’s disease
31 Jan, 2023 | 13:46h | UTC#379 Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Meniere’s Disease – The Curbsiders
Review | Skin infections due to Panton-Valentine Leukocidin–producing S. aureus
31 Jan, 2023 | 13:44h | UTC
M-A | Vancomycin area under the curve vs. trough only guided dosing and the risk of acute kidney injury
31 Jan, 2023 | 13:32h | UTC
Accuracy of a Cystatin C–based equation to estimate GFR without the inclusion of race and sex
30 Jan, 2023 | 01:16h | UTCCystatin C–Based Equation to Estimate GFR without the Inclusion of Race and Sex – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Cystatin C-Based Equation Accurate for Estimating Glomerular Filtration Rate – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
Estimating equations for the glomerular filtration rate — EKFC eGFRcr (creatinine) and EKFC eGFRcys (cystatin C) — were tested. EKFC eGFRcys was unbiased and accurate, irrespective of the inclusion of race or sex. https://t.co/uMhwDPCDAJ pic.twitter.com/r455YMrJo2
— NEJM (@NEJM) January 26, 2023
A new study provides insights into the emotional ‘blunting’ caused by common antidepressants
30 Jan, 2023 | 01:05h | UTCNews Release: Scientists explain emotional ‘blunting’ caused by common antidepressants – University of Cambridge
Commentary from the authors: Emotional ‘blunting’ and antidepressants – new research suggests why this is happening – The Conversation
Commentary on Twitter
One of our top rated articles on @altmetric this week was published in @npp_journal. Read 'Chronic escitalopram in healthy volunteers has specific effects on reinforcement sensitivity: a double-blind, placebo-controlled semi-randomised study' here: https://t.co/4W8XGoyYMn pic.twitter.com/C1XKcglGtW
— Springer Nature (@SpringerNature) January 27, 2023
Risk and trajectory of premature ischemic CVD in women with a history of pre-eclampsia: a nationwide register-based study
30 Jan, 2023 | 01:08h | UTCRisk and trajectory of premature ischaemic cardiovascular disease in women with a history of pre-eclampsia: a nationwide register-based study – European Journal of Preventive Cardiology (free for a limited period)
News Release: Pre-eclampsia linked with four-fold higher risk of heart attack in decade after delivery – European Society of Cardiology
Commentaries:
Preeclampsia Increases Heart Attack, Stroke Risk for Up to 20 Years After Pregnancy – HCP Live
Preeclampsia in Pregnancy a Bad Sign for Women’s Future Heart Health – HealthDay
Related:
AHA Scientific Statement | Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Cohort Study: Preeclampsia and Cardiovascular Disease
All Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Increase the Risk of Future Cardiovascular Disease
Gestational Hypertension and Future Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
M-A | The optimal timing and intervention to reduce mortality for necrotizing pancreatitis
30 Jan, 2023 | 00:44h | UTCRelated:
Research: Endoscopic or Surgical Step-up Approach for Infected Necrotising Pancreatitis
Evidence-Based Approach to the Surgical Management of Acute Pancreatitis – The Surgery Journal
Aggressive or Moderate Fluid Resuscitation in Acute Pancreatitis – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Acute Pancreatitis: Diagnosis and Treatment – Drugs
Evidence-Based Disposition of Acute Pancreatitis – emDocs
Pancreatitis – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
SR | Perioperative clinical practice guidelines for care of older adults living with frailty
30 Jan, 2023 | 00:34h | UTC
Cohort Study | Exercise volume vs. intensity and the progression of coronary atherosclerosis in middle-aged and older athletes
27 Jan, 2023 | 12:29h | UTCCommentaries:
Exercise Intensity, Not Volume, Linked to Atherosclerosis Progression in Men – TCTMD
Intense exercise encourages coronary artery calcification – News Medical
Commentary on Twitter
#OriginalResearch: MARC-2 Study reports that Very vigorous intensity exercise is associated with progression of CAC among middle-aged and older athletes @VAengevaeren @ThijsEijsvogels #AHAJournals https://t.co/rdZw3U8yxU pic.twitter.com/Uzqg1TbtEP
— Circulation (@CircAHA) January 6, 2023
Overuse of medications in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review
27 Jan, 2023 | 12:31h | UTC
RCT | Higher protein dosing did not improve outcomes in critically ill patients with high nutritional risk
27 Jan, 2023 | 12:24h | UTCThe effect of higher protein dosing in critically ill patients with high nutritional risk (EFFORT Protein): an international, multicentre, pragmatic, registry-based randomised trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Researchers aimed to test the hypothesis that a higher dose of protein provided to critically ill patients would improve clinical outcomes.
Here's what they found 🧵 /4 https://t.co/C5JswTr82o
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) January 26, 2023
Perspective | Is it time to retire the diagnosis “hypertensive emergency”?
27 Jan, 2023 | 12:26h | UTC
RCT | Sodium bicarbonate over 2 years was not beneficial for kidney transplant recipients with metabolic acidosis
27 Jan, 2023 | 12:23h | UTCSodium bicarbonate for kidney transplant recipients with metabolic acidosis in Switzerland: a multicentre, randomised, single-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Association between healthy lifestyle and memory decline in older adults: 10 year, population based, prospective cohort study
27 Jan, 2023 | 12:21h | UTCEditorial: Healthy lifestyles for dementia prevention – The BMJ
News Release: Healthy lifestyle linked to slower memory decline in older adults – BMJ Newsroom
Guideline | Remission of type 2 diabetes
27 Jan, 2023 | 12:18h | UTCUser’s Guide: Remission of Type 2 Diabetes – Canadian Journal of Diabetes
CT imaging of the larynx for may be a tool for the diagnosis of vocal cord dysfunction
27 Jan, 2023 | 12:13h | UTCComputed Tomography Imaging of the Larynx for Diagnosis of Vocal Cord Dysfunction – NEJM Evidence (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
Original Article: “Computed Tomography Imaging of the Larynx for Diagnosis of Vocal Cord Dysfunction,” by Philip G. Bardin, PhD, et al. https://t.co/b4YWBTeQA9#Asthma #PulmTwitter #MedTwitter #ClinicalTrials @PhilBardin @DebbiePhyland @PaulLeongMD @MonashHealth pic.twitter.com/wgmstsn0wG
— NEJM Evidence (@NEJMEvidence) January 13, 2023
SR | Barriers and facilitators to deprescribing of cardiovascular medications
27 Jan, 2023 | 12:09h | UTCRelated:
Cohort Study | Incidence and impact of anticoagulation-associated abnormal menstrual bleeding after VTE
27 Jan, 2023 | 12:04h | UTCInvited Commentary: The burden of heavy menstrual bleeding – Blood
Commentary on Twitter
Incidence and impact of anticoagulation-associated abnormal menstrual bleeding in women after venous thromboembolism https://t.co/IEftFzyvRl pic.twitter.com/m09sP14inN
— Blood Journal (@BloodJournal) October 26, 2022
Review | The blood–brain barrier and optimization of antibiotics for the treatment of CNS infections in adults
27 Jan, 2023 | 11:55h | UTC
Cohort Study | Dietary exposure to nitrites and nitrates linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes
26 Jan, 2023 | 12:54h | UTCCommentaries:
What is the association between nitrite and nitrate exposure and type 2 diabetes? – News Medical
Total Nitrite Consumption Tied to Higher Type 2 Diabetes Risk – HealthDay
M-A | Dose–response effects of exercise and caloric restriction on visceral adiposity in overweight and obese adults
26 Jan, 2023 | 12:52h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
#NEW: effects of exercise and caloric restriction in visceral adiposity in overweight and obese adults 🏃♀️
🧐 Is there a dose-response relationship?
READ HERE ➡️ https://t.co/bJl2ywH5ro pic.twitter.com/dcwvMTZVIH
— British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) (@BJSM_BMJ) January 21, 2023


