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RCT | Effect of an intermittent calorie-restricted diet on Type 2 DM remission.

16 Dec, 2022 | 13:43h | UTC

Effect of an Intermittent Calorie-restricted Diet on Type 2 Diabetes Remission: A Randomized Controlled Trial – The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries:

Expert reaction to study looking at intermittent fasting and type 2 diabetes – Science Media Centre

Intermittent Fasting Can Achieve Remission in Type 2 Diabetes – HealthDay

Commentary on Twitter

Can an intermittent fasting (IF) diet reverse Type 2 diabetes?
A small randomized trial says yes, w/ 47% of IF-assigned participants achieving remission for at least 1 year vs 3% of controls (odds ratio of 31; yes, too good to be true)https://t.co/Ths3LrNL8u
Worth further study pic.twitter.com/VwOqMeAAJr

— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) December 14, 2022

Guideline | ADA 2023 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes.

14 Dec, 2022 | 15:59h | UTC

Guideline Homepage: ADA 2023 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes – American Diabetes Association

Introduction: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2023

Summary of Revisions: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2023

2022 ACR/EULAR classification criteria for giant cell arteritis.

16 Dec, 2022 | 13:39h | UTC

2022 American College of Rheumatology/EULAR classification criteria for giant cell arteritis – Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases

News Release: Updated: GCA Classification Criteria – European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology

RCT | A remotely delivered self-directed behavioral intervention resulted in little weight loss in adults with obesity.

16 Dec, 2022 | 13:38h | UTC

Effect of a Remotely Delivered Self-directed Behavioral Intervention on Body Weight and Physical Health Status Among Adults With Obesity: The D-ELITE Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Editorial: The Challenge of Defining the Optimal Lifestyle Weight Loss Intervention for Real-world Settings – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Commentary from the author on Twitter (thread – click for more)

https://twitter.com/KateHoerster/status/1602703023738064897

RCT | Effect of diet and exercise on knee pain in patients with osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity.

16 Dec, 2022 | 13:36h | UTC

Effect of Diet and Exercise on Knee Pain in Patients With Osteoarthritis and Overweight or Obesity: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)

RCT | Efficacy and safety of azithromycin vs. placebo to treat lower respiratory tract infections associated with low procalcitonin.

16 Dec, 2022 | 13:30h | UTC

Efficacy and safety of azithromycin versus placebo to treat lower respiratory tract infections associated with low procalcitonin: a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, non-inferiority trial – The Lancet Infectious Diseases (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Study Evaluates Biomarker to Help Curb Unnecessary Antibiotic Use: Placebo Worse Than Antibiotics After 5 Days, But Similar at Day 11 – Duke Health

Commentary on Twitter

New research: Efficacy and safety of azithromycin versus placebo to treat lower respiratory tract infections associated with low procalcitonin: a randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind, non-inferiority trialhttps://t.co/EZW7YdxPPU pic.twitter.com/4zlsVN5NtT

— The Lancet Infectious Diseases (@TheLancetInfDis) December 14, 2022

Review | Human papillomavirus vaccination and cervical cancer risk.

16 Dec, 2022 | 13:26h | UTC

Human papillomavirus vaccination and cervical cancer risk – The BMJ

M-A | Vestibular suppressants do not reduce symptoms in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

16 Dec, 2022 | 13:18h | UTC

Vestibular suppressants for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials – Academic Emergency Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Polled analysis of RCTs | Linaclotide reduced response time for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation symptoms.

16 Dec, 2022 | 13:17h | UTC

Linaclotide Reduced Response Time for Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation Symptoms: Analysis of 4 Randomized Controlled Trials – The American Journal of Gastroenterology

BHIVA guidelines on antiretroviral treatment for adults living with HIV-1 2022.

15 Dec, 2022 | 13:52h | UTC

BHIVA guidelines on antiretroviral treatment for adults living with HIV-1 2022 – HIV Medicine

SR | Ultrasound guidance versus landmark method for peripheral venous cannulation in adults.

16 Dec, 2022 | 13:08h | UTC

Ultrasound guidance versus landmark method for peripheral venous cannulation in adults – Cochrane Library

Summary: Is ultrasound guidance a good option for peripheral intravenous cannulation in adults? – Cochrane Library

RCT | Mindfulness training and exercise did not improve cognitive function in older adults.

15 Dec, 2022 | 13:48h | UTC

Effects of Mindfulness Training and Exercise on Cognitive Function in Older Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Associations between extreme temperatures and cardiovascular cause-specific mortality: results from 27 countries.

15 Dec, 2022 | 13:44h | UTC

Associations Between Extreme Temperatures and Cardiovascular Cause-Specific Mortality: Results From 27 Countries – Circulation

News Release: About 1 in 100 heart disease deaths linked to extreme hot and cold weather days – University of Maryland School of Medicine

Review | Management of chronic migraine.

15 Dec, 2022 | 13:41h | UTC

Management of chronic migraine – The BMJ

Review | Management of psychiatric and cognitive complications in Parkinson’s disease.

15 Dec, 2022 | 13:39h | UTC

Management of psychiatric and cognitive complications in Parkinson’s disease – The BMJ

Research Opportunities in the treatment of mitral valve prolapse: JACC Expert Panel.

14 Dec, 2022 | 15:10h | UTC

Research Opportunities in the Treatment of Mitral Valve Prolapse: JACC Expert Panel – Journal of the American College of Cardiology

RCT | A calorie-unrestricted low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet resulted in short-term weight loss and better glycemic control.

14 Dec, 2022 | 15:08h | UTC

Effect of Calorie-Unrestricted Low-Carbohydrate, High-Fat Diet Versus High-Carbohydrate, Low-Fat Diet on Type 2 Diabetes and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Low-Carbohydrate, High-Fat Diet Beneficial in T2DM in Short Term – HealthDay

Summary for Patients: Effect of Calorie-Unrestricted Low-Carbohydrate, High-Fat Diet Versus High-Carbohydrate, Low-Fat Diet on Type 2 Diabetes and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease – Annals of Internal Medicine

Commentary on Twitter

RCT finds low-carb diet beats low-fat diet for weight loss and glucose control in patients with #type2diabetes over 6-month intervention, but changes not sustained. @AleksanderKrag @Camilla_Dalby @FLASH_OUH: https://t.co/4v58k8KK4x pic.twitter.com/zwgIBDCxCB

— Annals of Int Med (@AnnalsofIM) December 13, 2022

Cohort Study | Assessment of depression and adherence to guideline-directed medical therapies following PCI.

14 Dec, 2022 | 14:59h | UTC

Assessment of Depression and Adherence to Guideline-Directed Medical Therapies Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention – JAMA Network Open

Commentaries:

More Evidence of the Association of Depression With Adherence to Medical Therapies in Coronary Heart Disease – JAMA Network Open

Individuals with depression less likely to adhere to medications following percutaneous coronary intervention – News Medical / University of Pittsburg

RCT | Medication optimization vs. cognitive behavioral therapy in patients with chronic low back pain.

14 Dec, 2022 | 14:58h | UTC

Effect of Medication Optimization vs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Among US Veterans With Chronic Low Back Pain Receiving Long-term Opioid Therapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Network Open

Commentary on Twitter

RCT of Veterans w/chronic low back pain prescribed opioids found collaborative care medication optimization was modestly more effective in reducing pain at 1 year, compared to individual psychologist-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy. @DrMikeBushey https://t.co/K0kXy5Ngou

— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) November 17, 2022

SR | Use of acupuncture for adult health conditions, 2013 to 2021.

14 Dec, 2022 | 14:54h | UTC

Use of Acupuncture for Adult Health Conditions, 2013 to 2021: A Systematic Review – JAMA Network Open

SR | Treatment of enteric fever (typhoid and paratyphoid fever) with cephalosporins.

14 Dec, 2022 | 14:51h | UTC

Treatment of enteric fever (typhoid and paratyphoid fever) with cephalosporins – Cochrane Library

Podcast | Prostate cancer: screening, advanced testing, and survivorship.

14 Dec, 2022 | 14:48h | UTC

#371 Prostate Cancer: Screening, Advanced Testing, and Survivorship – The Curbsiders

WHO Report signals increasing resistance to antibiotics in bacterial infections in humans.

12 Dec, 2022 | 12:52h | UTC

News Release: Report signals increasing resistance to antibiotics in bacterial infections in humans and need for better data – World Health Organization

Report: Global antimicrobial resistance and use surveillance system (‎GLASS)‎ report: 2022 – World Health Organization

Commentary: WHO report shows rising antibiotic resistance, need for better data – CIDRAP

Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)

New WHO report on #AntimicrobialResistance reveals very high levels of resistance in common bacteria frequently causing bloodstream infections in hospitals.

Infection prevention & control is critical to stop the spread and save lives.

More: https://t.co/8dGqw5KgZT pic.twitter.com/XGC2I7KbwB

— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) December 9, 2022