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Expert consensus on liver transplantation perioperative evaluation and rehabilitation for acute-on-chronic liver failure.

21 Nov, 2022 | 14:21h | UTC

Expert consensus on liver transplantation perioperative evaluation and rehabilitation for acute-on-chronic liver failure – Liver Research 

 


Portopulmonary hypertension: current developments and future perspectives.

21 Nov, 2022 | 14:20h | UTC

Portopulmonary hypertension: Current developments and future perspectives – Liver Research 

Related: Pulmonary complications in liver disease – Intensive Care Medicine (free) 

Related Reviews:  

Hepatopulmonary syndrome and portopulmonary hypertension: recent knowledge in pathogenesis and overview of clinical assessment – Liver International 

Pulmonary complications of hepatic diseases – World Journal of Gastroenterology 

Pulmonary Vascular Complications of Liver Disease – American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 

 


Epidemiology of ICU-onset bloodstream infection: prevalence, pathogens, and risk factors among 150,948 ICU patients.

21 Nov, 2022 | 14:14h | UTC

Epidemiology of ICU-Onset Bloodstream Infection: Prevalence, Pathogens, and Risk Factors Among 150,948 ICU Patients at 85 U.S. Hospitals* – Critical Care Medicine 

 


M-A | Cardiac and kidney adverse effects of HIF Prolyl-Hydroxylase inhibitors for anemia in patients with CKD not receiving dialysis.

21 Nov, 2022 | 14:03h | UTC

Cardiac and Kidney Adverse Effects of HIF Prolyl-Hydroxylase Inhibitors for Anemia in Patients With CKD Not Receiving Dialysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – American Journal of Kidney Diseases 

 


M-A | Prophylactic platelet transfusions vs. no prophylaxis in hospitalized patients with thrombocytopenia.

21 Nov, 2022 | 13:59h | UTC

Prophylactic platelet transfusions versus no prophylaxis in hospitalized patients with thrombocytopenia: A systematic review with meta-analysis – Transfusion 

 


M-A | Comparative benefits and harms of individual opioids for chronic non-cancer pain.

21 Nov, 2022 | 13:34h | UTC

Comparative benefits and harms of individual opioids for chronic non-cancer pain: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised trials – British Journal of Anaesthesia 

 

Commentary on Twitter 

https://twitter.com/BJAJournals/status/1552579835217821698 

 


RCT | Influenza vaccine to reduce adverse vascular events in patients with heart failure.

18 Nov, 2022 | 13:26h | UTC

Influenza vaccine to reduce adverse vascular events in patients with heart failure: a multinational randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial – The Lancet Global Health

Commentary: 

Flu vaccines cut pneumonia, cardiovascular issues in heart failure patients – CIDRAP

Flu Shot Could Be Lifesaver for Folks With Heart Failure – HealthDay

 


ISPD peritonitis guideline recommendations: 2022 update on prevention and treatment.

18 Nov, 2022 | 13:23h | UTC

ISPD peritonitis guideline recommendations: 2022 update on prevention and treatment – Peritoneal Dialysis International

 


SR | There is insufficient evidence to recommend Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus.

18 Nov, 2022 | 13:19h | UTC

Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus – Cochrane Library

Summary: Ginkgo biloba herbal supplement for tinnitus – Cochrane Library

 


M-A | Efficacy and safety of treatments for different stages of syphilis.

18 Nov, 2022 | 13:20h | UTC

Efficacy and Safety of Treatments for Different Stages of Syphilis: a Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials and Observational Studies – Microbiology Spectrum

 


M-A | Effect of pharmacological treatment on outcomes of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

18 Nov, 2022 | 13:14h | UTC

Effect of pharmacological treatment on outcomes of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: an updated systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials – Cardiovascular Diabetology

 


Retrospective Cohort Study | Risk of CKD following detection of microscopic hematuria.

18 Nov, 2022 | 13:11h | UTC

Risk of CKD Following Detection of Microscopic Hematuria: A Retrospective Cohort Study – American Journal of Kidney Diseases

News Release: Persistent hematuria associated with strong risks of chronic kidney disease – National Kidney Foundation

 


M-A | Pharmacological interventions on smoking cessation.

18 Nov, 2022 | 13:12h | UTC

Pharmacological interventions on smoking cessation: A systematic review and network meta-analysis – Frontiers in Pharmacology

 


RCT | Clopidogrel is better than Aspirin for chronic maintenance monotherapy after percutaneous coronary intervention.

17 Nov, 2022 | 12:30h | UTC

Aspirin vs. Clopidogrel for Chronic Maintenance Monotherapy after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: the HOST-EXAM Extended Study – Circulation

Related: 

Meta-analysis of randomized trials: Clopidogrel is better than aspirin for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular events.

#ACC21 – RCT: Clopidogrel better than aspirin for chronic maintenance monotherapy after percutaneous coronary intervention.

 

Commentary on Twitter

https://twitter.com/CircAHA/status/1589647384073703426 

 


M-A | High-flow nasal cannula vs. non-invasive ventilation for acute hypercapnic respiratory failure in adults.

17 Nov, 2022 | 12:25h | UTC

High-flow nasal cannula versus non-invasive ventilation for acute hypercapnic respiratory failure in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials – Critical Care

 


RCT | Extending the duration of prequit treatment with varenicline did not increase smoking abstinence rates.

17 Nov, 2022 | 12:22h | UTC

Effect of Extending the Duration of Prequit Treatment With Varenicline on Smoking Abstinence: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Network Open

 

Commentary on Twitter

https://twitter.com/JAMANetworkOpen/status/1591128623947591680

 


Mild-to-moderate kidney dysfunction and cardiovascular disease: observational and mendelian randomization analyses.

17 Nov, 2022 | 12:18h | UTC

Mild-to-Moderate Kidney Dysfunction and Cardiovascular Disease: Observational and Mendelian Randomization Analyses – Circulation

 

Commentary on Twitter

https://twitter.com/CircAHA/status/1587897418989080577

 


M-A | Comparative accuracy of biomarkers for predicting hospital-acquired acute kidney injury.

17 Nov, 2022 | 12:09h | UTC

Comparative accuracy of biomarkers for the prediction of hospital-acquired acute kidney injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Critical Care

 


USPSTF Statement | There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for obstructive sleep apnea.

16 Nov, 2022 | 13:46h | UTC

Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement – JAMA

Evidence Report: Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force – JAMA

Editorial: USPSTF Updates Recommendation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening in Adults – JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery 

JAMA Patient Page: Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Author Interview: USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults

Commentary: USPSTF: Evidence Inadequate for Recommending OSA Screening – HealthDay

 


RCT | Comparative effects of low-dose rosuvastatin vs. dietary supplements on lipids and inflammatory biomarkers.

16 Nov, 2022 | 13:41h | UTC

Comparative Effects of Low-Dose Rosuvastatin, Placebo and Dietary Supplements on Lipids and Inflammatory Biomarkers – Journal of the American College of Cardiology

News Release: 6 common “heart-health” supplements ineffective at lowering cholesterol compared to statins – American Heart Association

Commentaries: 

Study – For Lowering Cholesterol, Statins Work, Supplements Don’t – Science-Based Medicine

Statins vs. supplements: New study finds one is vastly superior to cut cholesterol NPR

 


Editorial | Agitated patients in the intensive care unit: guidelines for causal rather than symptomatic treatment are warranted.

16 Nov, 2022 | 13:37h | UTC

Agitated Patients in the Intensive Care Unit: Guidelines for Causal Rather Than Symptomatic Treatment are Warranted – Journal of Intensive Care Medicine

 


Cohort Study | Childhood adversity and cardiovascular disease in early adulthood.

16 Nov, 2022 | 13:29h | UTC

Childhood adversity and cardiovascular disease in early adulthood: a Danish cohort study – European Heart Journal (free for a limited period)

Commentary: Study explores the links between childhood adversity and cardiovascular disease in early adulthood – European Society of Cardiology/News Medical

 

Commentary from the author on Twitter

https://twitter.com/HulvejRod/status/1592520830155886593

 


Guideline | Management of hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state in adults.

15 Nov, 2022 | 13:03h | UTC

Management of Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic State (HHS) in Adults: An updated guideline from the Joint British Diabetes Societies (JBDS) for Inpatient Care Group – Diabetic Medicine

Related: Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome: review of acute decompensated diabetes in adult patients – The BMJ

 


RCT | Evaluation of two short, standardized regimens for the treatment of rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis.

15 Nov, 2022 | 12:57h | UTC

Evaluation of two short standardised regimens for the treatment of rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (STREAM stage 2): an open-label, multicentre, randomised, non-inferiority trial – The Lancet

Commentary: 

Shorter treatment effective for drug-resistant tuberculosis – University College London

Shorter Treatment Regimen for Drug-Resistant TB is More Effective – Health Policy Watch

 


2022 EULAR recommendations for screening and prophylaxis of chronic and opportunistic infections in rheumatic diseases.

15 Nov, 2022 | 12:55h | UTC

2022 EULAR recommendations for screening and prophylaxis of chronic and opportunistic infections in adults with autoimmune inflammatory rheumatic diseases – Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases

 

Commentary on Twitter

https://twitter.com/ARD_BMJ/status/1590254371257946112

 


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