Physical Medicine
ATS Conference coverage: Many patients prescribed home oxygen after an acute COPD exacerbation no longer meet the criteria two to three months later
22 Oct, 2020 | 09:25h | UTCBreathing easier from hospital to home – ACP Internist
[Preprint] Multi-organ impairment in low-risk individuals with long COVID
18 Oct, 2020 | 23:18h | UTCMulti-organ impairment in low-risk individuals with long COVID – medRxiv
Related study (preprint): Persistent symptoms after Covid-19: qualitative study of 114 long Covid patients and draft quality criteria for services – medRxiv
Commentary on Twitter
"In a young, low-risk population with ongoing symptoms, almost 70% of individuals have impairment in 1 or more organs 4 months after initial symptoms of #SARSCoV2 infection" #LongCovid https://t.co/gPnDtacI1J by @amibanerjee1 and colleagues
via @ahandvanish<-🙏 pic.twitter.com/7mKEsQgq5l— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) October 17, 2020
Improving prone positioning for severe ARDS during the COVID-19 pandemic: An implementation mapping approach
18 Oct, 2020 | 23:17h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Improving Prone Positioning for Severe ARDS during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Implementation Mapping Approach
✅ Just Accepted
🔗 https://t.co/V8K3MUdSWU pic.twitter.com/wPJCp2mKaE— Annals of the ATS (@AnnalsATS) October 13, 2020
NIHR dynamic review of the evidence around ongoing Covid19 symptoms (often called Long Covid)
18 Oct, 2020 | 23:14h | UTCA dynamic review of the evidence around ongoing Covid19 symptoms (often called Long Covid) – National Institute for Health Research
News Release: Living with COVID: NIHR publishes dynamic themed review into ‘ongoing COVID’
Commentaries: Coronavirus: ‘Long Covid could be four different syndromes’ – BBC AND Long covid could be four different syndromes, review suggests – The BMJ AND ‘Long COVID’ may affect multiple parts of body and mind, doctors say – Reuters
Randomized trial: Effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training with and without electromyographic biofeedback for urinary incontinence in women
18 Oct, 2020 | 23:06h | UTCCommentary: For Urinary Incontinence, No Need to Add Biofeedback to Pelvic Floor Exercises – NEJM Journal Watch
Commentary on Twitter
This RCT did not find a statistically significant or clinically important difference in severity of urinary incontinence between women randomised to electromyographic biofeedback plus pelvic floor muscle training or to pelvic floor muscle training alonehttps://t.co/z8nxLplT57
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) October 17, 2020
SCCM International consensus conference on prediction and identification of long-term impairments after critical illness
18 Oct, 2020 | 22:59h | UTCSystematic review: Prediction Models for Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Impairments After Critical Illness: A Systematic Review and Critical Appraisal – Critical Care Medicine
Source: Grupo UTI Clínica HCFMUSP
Commentary on Twitter
"Prediction Models for Physical, Cognitive, and Mental Health Impairments After Critical Illness"
Open-access: https://t.co/zGz9Fb0Ku7
Companion to @SCCM's https://t.co/T9Pw40uD48
Led by @HainesKimberley @LizzyHib
Table 4 = awesome👇(special thanks @GSCollins @MaartenvSmeden) pic.twitter.com/UyFPKOSHFM— Michael Harhay (@Michael_Harhay) October 15, 2020
‘Long Covid’: Why are some people not recovering?
13 Oct, 2020 | 01:03h | UTC‘Long Covid’: Why are some people not recovering? – BBC
Follow-up of adults with non-critical COVID-19 two months after symptoms’ onset
12 Oct, 2020 | 00:44h | UTCCommentary: Even Mild Covid-19 Infections Can Make People Sick for Months – Bloomberg
Commentary on Twitter
Follow-up of adults with non-critical COVID-19 two months after symptoms' onset – Clinical Microbiology and Infection Two thirds of adults with non-critical COVID-19 had persistent symptoms up to 2 months after symptom onset. https://t.co/xZk2DURyTG
— Carlos del Rio (@CarlosdelRio7) October 10, 2020
Study: Neurologic manifestations occur in most hospitalized Covid‐19 patients
9 Oct, 2020 | 09:11h | UTCCommentaries: COVID-19 neurological symptoms emerge in most hospitalized patients, study says AND Many hospitalized COVID-19 patients exhibit neurological symptoms, study finds – News Medical AND More than 80% of people hospitalized for COVID-19 suffer neurological symptoms, from confusion to altered brain function – Business Insider
Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation in patients with COVID-19
9 Oct, 2020 | 08:58h | UTCNon-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation in Patients With COVID-19 – Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Randomized trial: Effect of exercise training for five years on all cause mortality in older adults
9 Oct, 2020 | 08:56h | UTCNews Release: Exercise intensity not linked to mortality risk in older adults, finds trial – BMJ
Infographic: Generation 100 study: randomised controlled trial
Commentary: It’s never too late for older adults to start exercising – The BMJ Opinion
Commentaries on Twitter
Impressive study — 5yr #exercise RCT looking at all cause mortality in over 1500 older adults (~73yo). Adherence to exercise ~50%. @bmj_latest https://t.co/UnthYld2bM pic.twitter.com/t4JMQXiD78
— Jess Scott (@cardiac_fitness) October 8, 2020
Exercise intensity appears to make no difference to risk of mortality among older adults, suggests a randomised controlled trial from Norway published by @bmj_latest today https://t.co/7h7hzPTymf @UWisloff
— BMJ (@bmj_company) October 8, 2020
What is post-viral fatigue syndrome, the condition affecting some COVID-19 survivors?
8 Oct, 2020 | 09:08h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Physical therapy referral from primary care for acute back pain with sciatica
7 Oct, 2020 | 08:56h | UTCPhysical Therapy Referral From Primary Care for Acute Back Pain With Sciatica: A Randomized Controlled Trial – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: For back pain, early MRI didn’t help, early physical therapy did, studies find – ACP Internist AND Early PT for Acute Back Pain and Sciatica Improves Disability – NEJM Journal Watch
Long-term health consequences of COVID-19
6 Oct, 2020 | 00:58h | UTCLong-term Health Consequences of COVID-19 – JAMA
Commentary on Twitter
Persistent post-COVID symptoms could be the from direct tissue invasion by the virus, profound inflammation & cytokine storm, related immune system damage, hypercoagulable state, or some combination https://t.co/G8tI9U3TaL @CarlosdelRio7 lfcollins_md @PreetiNMalani
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) October 5, 2020
Review: Prehabilitation for the Anesthesiologist
6 Oct, 2020 | 00:07h | UTCPrehabilitation for the Anesthesiologist – Anesthesiology
Commentary on Twitter
Review by Dr. Carli @mcgillanesth focuses on fast-track and enhanced recovery after surgery protocols https://t.co/ItIe8RLDL7 pic.twitter.com/lGhq8Xll7I
— Anesthesiology journal (@_Anesthesiology) August 28, 2020
Guideline: Physical therapist management of total knee arthroplasty
6 Oct, 2020 | 00:05h | UTCPhysical Therapist Management of Total Knee Arthroplasty – Physical Therapy
Evaluation of oxygenation in 129 proning sessions in 34 mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients
4 Oct, 2020 | 23:24h | UTC
Editorial: COVID ARDS is not different from ARDS of other causes. Patients should be managed according to the evidence-based recommendations for non COVID related ARDS.
4 Oct, 2020 | 23:23h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
#COVID19 #ARDS? after careful bedside physiological assessment, we may state #SARSCoV2 pts may be managed according to evidence-based recommendations for non COVID related ARDS@audreydejongMD @oriolrocag https://t.co/71TqeTJXMW
On @cafeoranestesia et al https://t.co/FZS2oGm30D pic.twitter.com/HJQ4FLCuL2
— Intens Care Med (@yourICM) October 3, 2020
[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Management of adults with primary frozen shoulder in secondary care
4 Oct, 2020 | 23:21h | UTCManagement of adults with primary frozen shoulder in secondary care (UK FROST): a multicentre, pragmatic, three-arm, superiority randomised clinical trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Intensive care unit acquired muscle weakness in COVID-19 patients
30 Sep, 2020 | 09:39h | UTCIntensive care unit acquired muscle weakness in COVID-19 patients – Intensive Care Medicine
Commentary on Twitter
#ICU acquired muscle weakness in #COVID19 frequently occurring in critically ills on prolonged sedation. Price to pay for rigorous protective MV? follow-up essential to offer tailored rehab, trying to reduce long-term impact on functional status. #ICUrehab https://t.co/anf0WE0W4w pic.twitter.com/MdnNzYuTN8
— Intens Care Med (@yourICM) September 28, 2020
As their numbers grow, COVID-19 “long haulers” stump experts
24 Sep, 2020 | 09:33h | UTCAs Their Numbers Grow, COVID-19 “Long Haulers” Stump Experts – JAMA
Commentary on Twitter
Many #COVID19 long haulers didn’t require hospitalization, let alone ICU stays. Researchers suspect #SARSCoV2 can trigger long-lasting changes in the immune system, especially in the lungs, which may persist long after patients stop shedding the virus https://t.co/UuRr0LbLy5
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) September 24, 2020
NICE Guideline: Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s
23 Sep, 2020 | 14:41h | UTC
The core lesson of the COVID-19 heart debate
22 Sep, 2020 | 10:00h | UTCThe Core Lesson of the COVID-19 Heart Debate – The Atlantic
Commentary on Twitter
The Atlantic does a fantastic job in presenting balance. I'm happy I was able to contribute to this discussion about COVID and the heart in a small way. This is definitely worth the time to read #Covid #heart. https://t.co/gjtzZ7iRiy
— Paul Checchia (@ChecchiaPaul) September 21, 2020
Months after recovery, COVID-19 survivors often have persistent lung trouble
16 Sep, 2020 | 09:04h | UTCMonths After Recovery, COVID-19 Survivors Often Have Persistent Lung Trouble – NIH Director’s Blog
The lasting misery of coronavirus long-haulers
15 Sep, 2020 | 09:05h | UTCThe lasting misery of coronavirus long-haulers – Nature