Internal Medicine
Update on the management of diabetes in long-term care facilities.
26 Aug, 2022 | 13:23h | UTC
Scoping review of randomized trials with discontinuation of medicines in older adults.
26 Aug, 2022 | 13:16h | UTCScoping Review of Randomized Trials With Discontinuation of Medicines in Older Adults – JAMDA
Systematic Review | Pulmonary rehabilitation versus usual care for adults with asthma.
26 Aug, 2022 | 13:12h | UTCPulmonary rehabilitation versus usual care for adults with asthma – Cochrane Library
Commentary on Twitter
Very excited to see our new @CochraneAirways review in print! A modest body of evidence highlights likely benefits of #pulmonaryrehab on ex.tol and QoL in people with #asthma. Big thanks to @EvidSynIRL for supporting @ccass2000's mentorship! Link here: https://t.co/DlgdTqETtb pic.twitter.com/RAtOO0Oam6
— Christian Osadnik (@COsadnik) August 23, 2022
A Bayesian reanalysis of the Standard versus Accelerated Initiation of Renal-Replacement Therapy in Acute Kidney Injury (STARRT-AKI) trial.
26 Aug, 2022 | 13:08h | UTCOriginal Study: Timing of Initiation of Renal-Replacement Therapy in Acute Kidney Injury – New England Journal of Medicine
Related:
Randomized Crossover Trial | In patients with diabetic neuropathic pain, amitriptyline supplemented with pregabalin, pregabalin supplemented with amitriptyline, and duloxetine supplemented with pregabalin were similarly effective.
25 Aug, 2022 | 12:14h | UTC
RCT | Enoxaparin (40 mg/d) is superior to aspirin (100 mg/d) for the prevention of thromboembolism in patients undergoing hip or knee arthroplasty.
25 Aug, 2022 | 12:12h | UTCEffect of Aspirin vs Enoxaparin on Symptomatic Venous Thromboembolism in Patients Undergoing Hip or Knee Arthroplasty: The CRISTAL Randomized Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Thromboprophylaxis After Hip or Knee Arthroplasty – JAMA
Commentary on Twitter
In patients undergoing hip or knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis, aspirin compared with enoxaparin resulted in a significantly higher rate of symptomatic venous thromboembolism (VTE), including below-knee VTE. #Research https://t.co/CdlbAgBttJ
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) August 23, 2022
Consensus Document | Management of decompensated cirrhosis in the surgical ICU.
25 Aug, 2022 | 12:05h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
#TSACOTuesday 🔥 !
Check out what the AAST Critical Care Committee has to say about the managing Decompensated Cirrhotics in the SICU! https://t.co/lKVn9Y50xO pic.twitter.com/A4MQzaDvTk— Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open (TSACO) (@TSACO_AAST) August 2, 2022
Cohort Study | Association between changes in alcohol consumption and cancer risk.
25 Aug, 2022 | 12:03h | UTCAssociation Between Changes in Alcohol Consumption and Cancer Risk – JAMA Network Open
Invited Commentary: Reducing Alcohol Use for Cancer Prevention – JAMA Network Open
Expert Analysis | Clinical applications of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging in pericardial diseases.
25 Aug, 2022 | 11:59h | UTCRelated: Case Series: Cardiac magnetic resonance in the assessment of pericardial abnormalities.
Observational study suggests Hydroxychloroquine is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events compared to Methotrexate in patients with heart failure.
25 Aug, 2022 | 11:56h | UTCCardiovascular Risks of Hydroxychloroquine vs Methotrexate in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis – Journal of the American College of Cardiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Editorial: Hydroxychloroquine: Heart-Throb No More? – Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Commentary: Caution needed with hydroxychloroquine use in older RA patients with heart failure – medwire News
Vasospastic angina: a contemporary review of its pathophysiology, diagnosis and management.
25 Aug, 2022 | 11:53h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Almost 50% of angina pts have non obstructive CAD on cath: 3 types of ANOCA & each has its’ own Rx:
🫀Coronary micro vascular dz B blockers
🫀Coronary endothelial dysfunction (? Rx)
🫀Coronary vasospasm (Ca channel blockers/nitrates) @minissianm https://t.co/zJjhEDAs0K pic.twitter.com/zxDjDoM6ru— Ritu Thamman MD (@iamritu) August 20, 2022
Review | Prevention of first decompensation in advanced chronic liver disease.
25 Aug, 2022 | 11:52h | UTCPrevention of First Decompensation in Advanced Chronic Liver Disease – Clinics in Liver Disease
Commentary on Twitter
Presentations and drivers of decompensated liver disease #LiverTwitter #MedEdhttps://t.co/3h5eJ0tWVM pic.twitter.com/k6A00EGM8L
— Keith Siau (@drkeithsiau) August 20, 2022
Review | Subphenotypes in acute kidney injury.
25 Aug, 2022 | 11:50h | UTCSubphenotypes in acute kidney injury: a narrative review – Critical Care
USPSTF Recommendation Statement | Statin use for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults.
24 Aug, 2022 | 14:21h | UTCEditorials:
Author Interview: USPSTF Recommendation: Statin Use for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults – JAMA
Patient Page: Statins for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease – JAMA
Commentary: Latest statins guidance keeps more conservative approach to preventing first stroke or heart attack – CNN
Retrospective Cohort Study | Clinical and genetic risk factors for acute incident venous thromboembolism in ambulatory patients with COVID-19.
24 Aug, 2022 | 14:17h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Ambulatory #COVID19 was associated with a substantially increased risk of incident venous thromboembolism, but this risk was greatly reduced in fully vaccinated people with breakthrough infection. https://t.co/98zKNfEWaU #Research
— JAMA Internal Medicine (@JAMAInternalMed) August 18, 2022
Monkeypox: a clinical update for pediatricians.
24 Aug, 2022 | 14:19h | UTCMonkeypox: A clinical update for paediatricians – Journal of Pediatrics and Child Health
Related:
CDC Report | Epidemiologic and clinical characteristics of Monkeypox cases in the US.
Update on the Monkeypox Outbreak – JAMA
WHO Declares Global Public Health Emergency Over Monkeypox Virus Outbreak – Health Policy Watch
Monkeypox: A Contemporary Review for Healthcare Professionals – Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Long-term results of a RCT | Vasopressin and methylprednisolone did not improve outcomes in patients with in-hospital cardiac arrest.
24 Aug, 2022 | 14:15h | UTC
Retrospective Cohort Study | Association of COVID-19 vs. Influenza with risk of arterial and venous thrombotic events among hospitalized patients.
24 Aug, 2022 | 14:16h | UTCCommentary: Higher risk of vein blood clots in COVID vs flu patients – CIDRAP
News Release: People with Severe COVID-19 Face Increased Risk of Life-Threatening Blood Clots – Penn Medicine News
Commentary on Twitter
The risk of blood clots in hospitalized patients with Covid vs influenza was increased 60-90% within 90 days, for venous but not arterial thrombosishttps://t.co/wPHf18NYYB @JAMA_current
Retrospective, much smaller influenza cohort from 2018-2019 pic.twitter.com/sClYHF0J6U— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) August 16, 2022
Position Statement | Chronic kidney disease as cardiovascular risk factor in routine clinical practice.
24 Aug, 2022 | 14:14h | UTC
Systematic Review | Anticholinergic burden for prediction of cognitive decline or neuropsychiatric symptoms in older adults with mild cognitive impairment or dementia.
24 Aug, 2022 | 14:10h | UTCRelated:
Commonly-prescribed drugs and dementia: should we be worried? – Evidently Cochrane
How well do you know your anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) drugs? – Therapeutics Initiative
Anticholinergic drugs and risk of dementia: case-control study – The BMJ
Podcast | USPSTF Update: aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
24 Aug, 2022 | 14:05h | UTC#347 USPSTF Update: Aspirin for Primary Prevention of CVD – The Curbsiders
Related Guideline: USPSTF Recommendation Statement: Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease.
Related Randomized Trials:
Randomized Trial: Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Randomized Trial: Effects of Aspirin for Primary Prevention in Persons with Diabetes
Randomized Trial: Effect of Aspirin on All-Cause Mortality in the Healthy Elderly
Related Meta-Analysis:
Meta-Analysis: Efficacy and Safety of Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events
Related Opinions:
Aspirin for Primary Prevention: Is This the End of the Road?
Evidence evolving on aspirin as prevention – ACP Internist
Podcast | Myositis and myopathy.
24 Aug, 2022 | 14:04h | UTC#348 Myositis and Myopathy, LIVE! – The Curbsiders
M-A | Incidence and mortality of non-AIDS-defining cancers among people living with HIV.
23 Aug, 2022 | 13:26h | UTCRelated: Study: Cancer Patients with HIV Infection Have Worse Outcomes
Guideline | Management of adults with diabetes on dialysis.
23 Aug, 2022 | 13:16h | UTCManagement of adults with diabetes on dialysis – Joint British Diabetes Societies for Inpatient Care (PDF)
News Release: Latest JBDS dialysis guideline published – Diabetes Times
Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines for chronic pancreatitis.
23 Aug, 2022 | 13:15h | UTCRelated:
ACG Clinical Guideline: Chronic Pancreatitis – American Journal of Gastroenterology
Pancreatitis – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Guidelines for the understanding and management of pain in chronic pancreatitis – Pancreatology