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Monkeypox virus infection in humans across 16 countries — April–June 2022.

25 Jul, 2022 | 13:09h | UTC

Monkeypox Virus Infection in Humans across 16 Countries — April–June 2022 – New England Journal of Medicine

Commentary: Largest monkeypox study to date highlights new symptoms – CIDRAP

Commentary on Twitter

In this report, 528 cases of monkeypox across 16 countries are described. Rash, mucosallesions, fever, lethargy, and lymphadenopathy were common clinical findings. Few patients were hospitalized. https://t.co/SPTVK1vBRl pic.twitter.com/PNWDuAb7AG

— NEJM (@NEJM) July 21, 2022

WHO declares global public health emergency over Monkeypox virus outbreak.

25 Jul, 2022 | 13:11h | UTC

WHO Declares Global Public Health Emergency Over Monkeypox Virus Outbreak – Health Policy Watch

[PREPRINT] RCT | Inhaled fluticasone not beneficial for outpatients with Covid-19.

25 Jul, 2022 | 13:01h | UTC

Inhaled Fluticasone for Outpatient Treatment of Covid-19: A Decentralized, Placebo-controlled, Randomized, Platform Clinical Trial – medRxiv

News Release: Study finds no benefit to taking fluticasone furoate for COVID-19 symptoms – Duke Clinical Research Institute

Commentary: Asthma Drug Fluticasone Fails as Potential COVID-19 Treatment – HealthDay

Retrospective Cohort Study | Effectiveness of a fourth dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine against all-cause mortality in long-term care facility residents and in the oldest old.

25 Jul, 2022 | 13:03h | UTC

Effectiveness of a fourth dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine against all-cause mortality in long-term care facility residents and in the oldest old: A nationwide, retrospective cohort study in Sweden – The Lancet Regional Health Europe

Effectiveness of a fourth dose of covid-19 mRNA vaccine against the omicron variant among long term care residents in Ontario, Canada: test negative design study – The BMJ

Association of Receipt of the Fourth BNT162b2 Dose With Omicron Infection and COVID-19 Hospitalizations Among Residents of Long-term Care Facilities – JAMA Internal Medicine

Short term, relative effectiveness of four doses versus three doses of BNT162b2 vaccine in people aged 60 years and older in Israel: retrospective, test negative, case-control study – The BMJ

Fourth Dose of BNT162b2 mRNA Covid-19 Vaccine in a Nationwide Setting – New England Journal of Medicine

Cohort Study | Fatty liver disease is not associated with increased mortality in the elderly.

25 Jul, 2022 | 12:59h | UTC

Fatty liver disease is not associated with increased mortality in the elderly: A prospective cohort study – Hepatology

Commentary: Fatty liver disease may not affect mortality risk in elderly patients – ACP Gastroenterology

Cohort Study | Taiwan’s nationwide Hepatitis B vaccination and antiviral therapy program reduced end-stage liver disease burden.

25 Jul, 2022 | 12:54h | UTC

Association of Nationwide Hepatitis B Vaccination and Antiviral Therapy Programs With End-Stage Liver Disease Burden in Taiwan – JAMA Network Open

Commentary on Twitter

This cohort study found the nationwide implementation of hepatitis B vaccination (1984) and antiviral treatment programs (2003) was followed by dramatic reductions in the burden of end-stage liver disease in Taiwan. https://t.co/Qnei2abi85

— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) July 18, 2022

M-A | Antihistamines are better than benzodiazepines for symptomatic control in patients with acute vertigo.

25 Jul, 2022 | 12:52h | UTC

Efficacy of Benzodiazepines or Antihistamines for Patients With Acute Vertigo: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Antihistamines Appear More Effective Than Benzodiazepines for Acute Vertigo, Meta-Analysis Finds – NeurologyToday

Commentary on Twitter

Study found #benzodiazepines were inferior to #antihistamines for immediate relief of acute #vertigo. Benzodiazepine use is not supported by randomized controlled data for improvement in any outcomes related to acute vertigo. https://t.co/e9NQ1hFMIK

— JAMA Neurology (@JAMANeuro) July 18, 2022

Guideline Synopsis | Therapy for mild to moderate asthma.

22 Jul, 2022 | 11:48h | UTC

Therapy for Mild to Moderate Asthma – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Original Guideline: 2022 GINA Report, Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention

Perspective | Achieving diagnostic excellence for cancer: symptom detection as a partner to screening.

22 Jul, 2022 | 11:44h | UTC

Achieving Diagnostic Excellence for Cancer: Symptom Detection as a Partner to Screening – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Single-center RCT | A procalcitonin-based algorithm to guide antibiotic use in patients with acute pancreatitis.

22 Jul, 2022 | 11:40h | UTC

A procalcitonin-based algorithm to guide antibiotic use in patients with acute pancreatitis (PROCAP): a single-centre, patient-blinded, randomised controlled trial – The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary on Twitter

Can procalcitonin safely guide antibiotics in acute pancreatitis? @LancetGastroHep PROCAP study is the answer
Infographics based on the abstract, full paper: https://t.co/PdUla5Fe9Y
Read the Editorial by @lelecapurso and me in https://t.co/k4PVt8tfN8 #TheAmylaseSchool @my_ueg pic.twitter.com/cop0DWXmtC

— Enrique de-Madaria (@DeMadaria) July 19, 2022

An approach to the management of diabetes mellitus in cirrhosis: a primer for the hepatologist.

22 Jul, 2022 | 11:26h | UTC

An Approach to the Management of Diabetes Mellitus in Cirrhosis: A Primer for the Hepatologist – Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology

Analysis | Fiber intake for optimal health: how can healthcare professionals support people to reach dietary recommendations?

21 Jul, 2022 | 13:17h | UTC

Fibre intake for optimal health: how can healthcare professionals support people to reach dietary recommendations? – The BMJ

Retrospective cohort study | Impact of ethnicity on the accuracy of measurements of oxygen saturations.

21 Jul, 2022 | 13:15h | UTC

Impact of ethnicity on the accuracy of measurements of oxygen saturations: A retrospective observational cohort study – eClinicalMedicine

Racial and Ethnic Discrepancy in Pulse Oximetry and Delayed Identification of Treatment Eligibility Among Patients With COVID-19 – JAMA Internal Medicine

Racial Bias in Pulse Oximetry Measurement – New England Journal of Medicine

Pulse Oximetry for Monitoring Patients with Covid-19 at Home — A Pragmatic, Randomized Trial – New England Journal of Medicine

Effectiveness and safety of pulse oximetry in remote patient monitoring of patients with COVID-19: a systematic review – The Lancet Digital Health

FDA issues alert on ‘limitations’ of pulse oximeters, without explicit mention of racial bias – STAT

Pulse Oximeter Accuracy and Limitations: FDA Safety Communication – U.S. Food & Drug Administration

With monkeypox spreading globally, many experts believe the virus can’t be contained.

21 Jul, 2022 | 13:12h | UTC

With monkeypox spreading globally, many experts believe the virus can’t be contained – STAT

A Primer on Monkeypox Virus for Obstetrician–Gynecologists: Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment – Obstetrics & Gynecology

Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Monkeypox – JAMA

7 of your most pressing monkeypox vaccine questions, answered – Vox

How contagious is monkeypox—and should you get a vaccine? Here’s the latest. – National Geographic

Prevention and Treatment of Monkeypox – Drugs

Monkeypox soars in Europe, with more than 4,000 cases – CIDRAP

No room for complacency – World Health Organization

Multi-country monkeypox outbreak: situation update – World Health Organization

Monkeypox Genital Lesions – New England Journal of Medicine

Monkeypox: Africa CDC Demands Equal Treatment in Global Allocation of Limited Vaccine Doses – Health Policy Watch

Monkeypox vaccination begins — can the global outbreaks be contained? – Nature

Incubation period for monkeypox: Estimates from the Netherlands.

‘Discriminatory and stigmatizing’: Scientists push to rename monkeypox viruses – STAT

Rename monkeypox strains to remove geographic stigma, researchers say – Science

Clinical management and infection prevention and control for monkeypox: Interim rapid response guidance, 10 June 2022 – World Health Organization

2022 Monkeypox and Orthopoxvirus Outbreak Global Map – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

As monkeypox threat grows, scientists debate best vaccine strategy – Science

Monkeypox is a new global threat. African scientists know what the world is up against – Science

WHO Experts Emphasize ‘Window of Opportunity’ to Control Monkeypox Spread as Cases Outside Africa Double Again – Health Policy Watch

Genetic data indicate at least two separate monkeypox outbreaks underway, suggesting wider spread – STAT

Experts highlight sexual aspect of monkeypox spread – CIDRAP

What to Know About Monkeypox – JAMA

Multi-country monkeypox outbreak in non-endemic countries: Update – World Health Organization

Principles for monkeypox control in the UK: 4 nations consensus statement – UK Health Security Agency

Monkeypox outbreaks: 4 key questions researchers have – Nature

Study reports first use of antivirals in monkeypox patients – Lancet

Surveillance, case investigation and contact tracing for Monkeypox – World Health Organization

Laboratory testing for the monkeypox virus: Interim guidance – World Health Organization

A Novel International Monkeypox Outbreak – Annals of Internal Medicine

EU health agency warns monkeypox could become endemic in Europe if outbreak continues – STAT

Monkeypox cases increase across Europe, North America – CIDRAP

Multi-country monkeypox outbreak in non-endemic countries – World Health Organization

Monkeypox goes global: why scientists are on alert – Nature

Monkeypox: What do we know about the outbreaks in Europe and North America? – The BMJ

Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster – STAT

What is monkeypox? A microbiologist explains what’s known about this smallpox cousin – The Conversation

Monkeypox: Time to worry or one to ignore? – BBC

UK, Spain, Portugal report more monkeypox cases – CIDRAP

U.S. monkeypox case reported, as Spain, Portugal report infections in growing outbreak – STAT

Monkeypox – United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland – World Health Organization

Monkeypox cases confirmed in England – latest updates – UK Health Security Agency

Seven Confirmed Monkeypox Cases in UK Includes Sexually Transmitted Cluster – Health Policy Watch

European outbreak of monkeypox: what you need to know – The Conversation

Rare monkeypox outbreak in U.K., Europe and U.S.: What is it and should we worry – NPR

Monkeypox cases under investigation in Canada as outbreak spreads in Europe, U.S. – CBC News

Review | Clinical implications, evaluation, and management of hyponatremia in cirrhosis.

21 Jul, 2022 | 12:53h | UTC

Clinical Implications, Evaluation, and Management of Hyponatremia in Cirrhosis – Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology

M-A | Loop diuretics in adult intensive care patients with fluid overload.

21 Jul, 2022 | 12:56h | UTC

Loop diuretics in adult intensive care patients with fluid overload: a systematic review of randomised clinical trials with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis – Annals of Intensive Care

Review | Fatigue in cirrhosis.

21 Jul, 2022 | 12:52h | UTC

Fatigue in Cirrhosis – Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology

Review | Therapeutic advances in alcohol-associated hepatitis.

21 Jul, 2022 | 12:36h | UTC

Therapeutic advances in alcohol-associated hepatitis – Journal of Hepatology

Commentary on Twitter

Therapeutic advances in #AlcoholAassociatedHepatitis

How to personalise biomarkers & therapies for AH patients❓

By @GSzaboMD, @MarkThursz & @Dr_Vijay_Shah

Full text here👉https://t.co/XubWfBCuis

Part of #BreakthroughsInHepatology
➡️https://t.co/QHvXVi5lG8 #LiverTwitter pic.twitter.com/dEApFM6JIj

— Journal of Hepatology (@JHepatology) June 23, 2022

Open-label RCT | Moderate-intensity statin plus ezetimibe is noninferior to high-intensity statin monotherapy in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

20 Jul, 2022 | 12:32h | UTC

Long-term efficacy and safety of moderate-intensity statin with ezetimibe combination therapy versus high-intensity statin monotherapy in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (RACING): a randomised, open-label, non-inferiority trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

AHA Scientific Statement | Polygenic risk scores for cardiovascular disease.

20 Jul, 2022 | 12:31h | UTC

Polygenic Risk Scores for Cardiovascular Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association – Circulation

High-sensitivity cardiac troponin and the 2021 AHA/ACC Guidelines for the evaluation and diagnosis of acute chest pain.

20 Jul, 2022 | 12:29h | UTC

High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin and the 2021 AHA/ACC/ASE/CHEST/SAEM/SCCT/SCMR Guidelines for the Evaluation and Diagnosis of Acute Chest Pain – Circulation (free for a limited period)

Summary: High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin and the 2021 Guidelines for Acute Chest Pain – American College of Cardiology

Commentary on Twitter

#Primer HS Cardiac Troponin & Guidelines for Evaluation and Diagnosis of Acute Check Pain #AHAJournals https://t.co/avcm6LEbgb pic.twitter.com/zs8yRe6u1y

— Circulation (@CircAHA) July 13, 2022