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Using antibiotics when they're not needed means they may not work as well in the future.

Today, we've published final guidance that sets out an antimicrobial prescribing strategy for adults with leg ulcer infection.https://t.co/4UIa6VcHr8 pic.twitter.com/Wk3V93Ycp7

— NICE (@NICEComms) February 11, 2020

Randomized Trial: Among Patients with MRSA Bacteremia, the Addition of an Antistaphylococcal β-lactam to Standard Therapy Does Not Improve Outcomes

12 Feb, 2020 | 07:29h | UTC

Effect of Vancomycin or Daptomycin With vs Without an Antistaphylococcal β-Lactam on Mortality, Bacteremia, Relapse, or Treatment Failure in Patients With MRSA Bacteremia: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Editorial: Combination Therapy for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia: Not Ready for Prime Time (free for a limited period)

Commentaries: Trial pours cold water on combo treatment for MRSA bacteremia – CIDRAP (free) AND Trial shows using two drugs not better than one when treating MRSA blood infections – University of Melbourne (free)

Related Commentary on Twitter

Adding an antistaphylococcal β-lactam to standard #antibiotic therapy w vancomycin or daptomycin did not improve a primary composite outcome of mortality, persistent #bacteremia, relapse, or Tx failure in pts with #MRSA bacteremia https://t.co/UpyCz3Ss4F #VisualAbstract

— JAMA (@JAMA_current) February 12, 2020

Current Management Strategies for Visceral Artery Aneurysms

26 Jan, 2020 | 22:35h | UTC

Current management strategies for visceral artery aneurysms: an overview – Surgery Today (free)

[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Endovascular vs. Open Repair for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

23 Jan, 2020 | 01:55h | UTC

Endovascular vs. Open Repair for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Updated Peri-operative and Long Term Data of Randomised Controlled Trials – European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Position Statement on Endovascular Intervention for Trauma

19 Jan, 2020 | 20:57h | UTC

Society of Interventional Radiology Position Statement on Endovascular Intervention for Trauma – Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (free)

ACG Clinical Guideline: Disorders of the Hepatic and Mesenteric Circulation

8 Jan, 2020 | 08:49h | UTC

ACG Clinical Guideline: Disorders of the Hepatic and Mesenteric Circulation – American College of Gastroenterology (free)

ASA Practice Guidelines for Central Venous Access 2020

12 Dec, 2019 | 08:31h | UTC

Practice Guidelines for Central Venous Access 2020: An Updated Report by the American Society of Anesthesiologists Task Force on Central Venous Access – Anesthesiology (free)

Randomized Trial: Angiotensin-II Receptor Blockade Reduces the Rate of Aortic Dilatation in Patients with Marfan Syndrome

12 Dec, 2019 | 08:24h | UTC

Irbesartan in Marfan syndrome (AIMS): a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomised trial – The Lancet (free)

Invited Commentary: Angiotensin-II receptor blockade in Marfan syndrome – The Lancet (free)

Related Commentary on Twitter

NEW—Irbesartan is associated with a reduction in the rate of aortic dilatation in children and young adults with #Marfansyndrome and could reduce the incidence of aortic complications: finding from AIMS, double-blind, placebo-controlled randomised trial https://t.co/uVUWOC062A pic.twitter.com/FPiph5RcJu

— The Lancet (@TheLancet) December 11, 2019

USPSTF Recommendation Statement: Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

11 Dec, 2019 | 08:29h | UTC

Recommendation Statement: Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm – US Preventive Services Task Force (free)

Evidence Report: Primary Care Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm – JAMA (free)

JAMA Editorials: Updated Guidelines on Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (free) AND Updated US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm—Are We Really Up To Date? (free) AND Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm—A Call to Arms? (free)

Author Interview: USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (free audio)

ASH Guideline: Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Surgical Hospitalized Patients

5 Dec, 2019 | 11:29h | UTC

American Society of Hematology 2019 guidelines for management of venous thromboembolism: prevention of venous thromboembolism in surgical hospitalized patients – Blood Advances (free)

Review: Extra-cardiac Endovascular Infections in the Critically Ill

20 Nov, 2019 | 10:22h | UTC

Extra-cardiac endovascular infections in the critically ill – Intensive Care Medicine (free)

Consensus Document: Follow-up of Patients after Revascularization for Peripheral Arterial Diseases

5 Nov, 2019 | 10:20h | UTC

Follow-up of patients after revascularisation for peripheral arterial diseases: a consensus document from the European Society of Cardiology Working Group on Aorta and Peripheral Vascular Diseases and the European Society for Vascular Surgery – European Journal of Preventive Cardiology (free)

[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy vs. Control Dressings for the Prevention of Postoperative Wound Complications

23 Oct, 2019 | 07:54h | UTC

Meta-analysis, Meta-regression, and GRADE Assessment of Randomized and Nonrandomized Studies of Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Versus Control Dressings for the Prevention of Postoperative Wound Complications – Annals of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Source: EvidenceAlerts

Supplement: Vascular Imaging

16 Oct, 2019 | 08:42h | UTC

Supplement: Vascular Imaging – Cardiovascular Diagnosis & Therapy (free articles)

– Ultrasound imaging of the arterial system

– Vascular computed tomography angiography technique and indications

– Vascular magnetic resonance angiography techniques

– Pulmonary arteries: imaging of pulmonary embolism and beyond

– Non-aortic vascular findings on chest CT angiogram: including arch vessels and bronchial arteries

– Mesenteric ischemia: what the radiologist needs to know

– The role of imaging in gastrointestinal bleed

– Pre-hepatic and pre-pancreatic transplant donor evaluation

– Vascular imaging in renal donors

– Preoperative cross-sectional mapping for deep inferior epigastric and profunda artery perforator flaps

– Role of imaging in the diagnosis of vascular malformations vascular malformations

– CT and MR imaging of the upper extremity vasculature: pearls, pitfalls, and challenges

– Lower extremity arteries

[Abstract Only] Study: Similar Outcomes with Medical Management or Mechanical Thrombectomy in Mild Strokes

7 Oct, 2019 | 00:56h | UTC

Medical Management vs Mechanical Thrombectomy for Mild Strokes: An International Multicenter Study and Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Medical Therapy Vs Endovascular Therapy: Similar Outcomes for Mild Strokes – Neurology Today (free) AND Similar Benefits for Thrombectomy, Medical Management, in Mild Stroke – Medscape (free)

Related Commentary on Twitter

Mechanical #thrombectomy shows similar efficacy & safety profile compared w/ best medical management for patients with #stroke with mild-deficits emergency large-vessel occlusion. Study details in @JAMANeuro. https://t.co/UIP728yfI6

— Neurology Today (@NeurologyToday) September 25, 2019

Meta-Analysis: Carotid Artery Stenting vs. Carotid Endarterectomy

3 Oct, 2019 | 01:12h | UTC

Editor’s Choice – Overview of Primary and Secondary Analyses From 20 Randomised Controlled Trials Comparing Carotid Artery Stenting With Carotid Endarterectomy – European Journal of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery (free)

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