Daily Archives: March 3, 2017
Fri, Mar 3 – Top 10 Medical News Stories
3 Mar, 2017 | 00:01h | UTC
1 – Check the source: WHO-validated websites provide trustworthy information on vaccine safety – World Health Organization (RT @glassmanamanda)
See also: Vaccine Safety Net Member Websites
Related Editorial: Alcohol and Blood Pressure
Source: Medscape – Studies Suggest Cardiovascular Sweet Spot at Two Drinks per Day (free registration required)
“Cutting back on moderate alcohol intake does not lower blood pressure. It’s a different story for heavier drinkers” (RT @theheartorg)
3 – Viewpoint: Management of Type 2 Diabetes in 2017: Getting to Goal – JAMA (RT @davidludwigmd)
Summary on the management of Type 2 Diabetes with emphasis on new drugs
Original Article Abstract ($ required for full-text): Association of Type 1 Diabetes vs Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosed During Childhood and Adolescence With Complications During Teenage Years and Young Adulthood – JAMA
Complications were frequent in both groups, but more frequent in those with Type 2 Diabetes
Source: Evidence Alerts (free resource to find articles of interest in all specialties)
Subcutaneous Unfractionated Heparin seems to be as safe and effective as Intravenous Heparin or Low Molecular Weight Heparin
6 – New WHO Fact Sheet: Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) – World Health Organization (RT @greg_folkers)
Original Article Abstract ($ required for full-text): Treatment of Subclinical Hypothyroidism or Hypothyroxinemia in Pregnancy – New England Journal of Medicine
Plain Language Summary: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Source: Medscape – New Guidelines for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo