Daily Archives: August 30, 2017
Meta-analysis: Association of Sleep-Disordered Breathing With Cognitive Function and Risk of Cognitive Impairment
30 Aug, 2017 | 20:37h | UTCAssociation of Sleep-Disordered Breathing With Cognitive Function and Risk of Cognitive Impairment: A Systematic Review Meta-analysis – JAMA Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Breathing Disorders During Sleep Tied to Cognitive Issues – MedPage Today (free registration required) AND Sleep-Disordered Breathing Raises Risk for Cognitive Decline – Medscape (free registration required)
This meta-analysis of observational studies suggests a possible association. Further studies are needed to examine whether the treatment of this condition can help in the prevention of dementia and in improvement of cognition.
Study: Resistance training may prevent obese older people becoming frail when losing weight
30 Aug, 2017 | 19:12h | UTCResistance training may prevent obese older people becoming frail when losing weight – NIHR Signal (free)
Original article: Aerobic or Resistance Exercise, or Both, in Dieting Obese Older Adults – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text) AND Video Summary: Exercise and Dieting in Obese Older Adults (free)
Cohort Study: Chronic cough postacute respiratory illness in children
30 Aug, 2017 | 20:12h | UTCChronic cough postacute respiratory illness in children: a cohort study – Archives of Disease in Childhood (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Kids often have a chronic cough after respiratory illness – Reuters (free)
Study: Medical Students Fall Short on Blood Pressure Check Challenge
30 Aug, 2017 | 20:20h | UTCMedical News & Perspectives: Medical Students Fall Short on Blood Pressure Check Challenge – JAMA (free)
Original Article: Medical students and measuring blood pressure: Results from the American Medical Association Blood Pressure Check Challenge – The Journal of Clinical Hypertension (free)
“Only 1 out of 159 medical students correctly performed all 11 elements in a BP check challenge w simulated patients” (RT @JAMA_current see Tweet)
Stop blocking postdocs’ paths to success
30 Aug, 2017 | 19:39h | UTCStop blocking postdocs’ paths to success – Nature News (free)
#ESCCongress – Observational Study: Clopidogrel or ticagrelor in acute coronary syndrome patients treated with newer-generation drug-eluting stents
30 Aug, 2017 | 19:01h | UTC#ESCCongress – Clopidogrel or ticagrelor in acute coronary syndrome patients treated with newer-generation drug-eluting stents: CHANGE DAPT – EuroIntervention (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Rethinking dual antiplatelet guidelines in acute coronary syndrome? (CHANGE-DAPT) – ESC Press Releases (free) AND Ticagrelor for DAPT Again Questioned in Current Era of PCI for ACS: CHANGE DAPT – Medscape (free registration required)
CHANGE DAPT: Study Contests Benefit of Ticagrelor Over Clopidogrel After PCI in ACS – TCTMD (free)
Systematic Review: Chemotherapy for advanced gastric cancer
30 Aug, 2017 | 18:51h | UTCChemotherapy for advanced gastric cancer – Cochrane Library (free)
Full Review: Chemotherapy for advanced gastric cancer – Cochrane Library (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Study: Lack of REM sleep may lead to higher risk for dementia
30 Aug, 2017 | 19:08h | UTCSleep architecture and the risk of incident dementia in the community – Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Lack of REM sleep may lead to higher risk for dementia – Boston University School of Medicine, via EurekAlert (free) AND Less REM Sleep May Significantly Boost Dementia Risk – Medscape (free registration required) AND Dreaming may keep dementia at bay – Medical News Today (free) AND Lack of REM sleep tied to increased risk of dementia – Reuters (free)
#ESCCongress – Cohort Study: Fruit, vegetable, and legume intake, and cardiovascular disease and deaths
30 Aug, 2017 | 18:32h | UTC#ESCCongress – Fruit, vegetable, and legume intake, and cardiovascular disease and deaths in 18 countries (PURE): a prospective cohort study – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Reassessing the benefits of plant-based eating (PURE) – ESC Press Release (free) Fruit, Vegetable, Legume Intake and CVD Events – American College of Cardiology, Latest in Cardiology (free) AND Life-saving fruit and vegetable diet need only be three portions – study – The Guardian (free) AND Less Is More? Health Benefits of Fruits, Vegetables, and Legumes Seen at Lower Intake Levels – TCTMD (free)
#ESCCongress – Study: Underweight associated with highest mortality and costs after cardiac catheterization
30 Aug, 2017 | 18:30h | UTCUnderweight associated with highest mortality and costs after cardiac catheterization (free) (the results have not been published yet)
Commentaries: Underweight and Overlooked: Low BMI Patients May Be Highest-Risk Post-PCI – TCTMD (free) AND Underweight Patients Fare Worse After Heart Catheterization – Medscape (free registration required) AND ESC 2017: Underweight Is Associated With Highest Mortality and Costs After Cardiac Catheterization – PracticeUpdate (free registration required)
#ESCCongress – Study confirms safety of rapid algorithm to rule-out and rule-in myocardial infarction
30 Aug, 2017 | 18:31h | UTCStudy confirms safety of rapid algorithm to rule-out and rule-in myocardial infarction – ESC Press Release (free) (the results have not been published yet)
Commentary: ESC Rapid Rule-In, Rule-Out Algorithm for NSTEMI Safe, Accurate – Medscape (free registration required)
Related guideline: 2015 ESC Guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes in patients presenting without persistent ST-segment elevation (free) AND Other Resources (free)
#ESCCongress – Cohort Study: Associations of fats and carbohydrate intake with cardiovascular disease and mortality
30 Aug, 2017 | 18:33h | UTC#ESCCongress – Associations of fats and carbohydrate intake with cardiovascular disease and mortality in 18 countries from five continents (PURE): a prospective cohort study – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Revisiting dietary fat guidelines? (PURE) – ESC Press Release (free) AND PURE Investigators: Rethink Diet Guidance to Plug More Fats, Fewer Carbs – TCTMD (free) AND International study shows moderate consumption of fats and carbohydrates best for health – McMaster University, via EurekAlert (free) AND PURE: Findings Could Have Implications For Global Dietary Guidelines – ACC News Story (free) AND Huge Diet Study Questions Conventional Wisdom About Carbs And Fats – Cardiobrief (free)
#ESCCongress – Study: Effects of Anacetrapib in Patients with Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease
30 Aug, 2017 | 18:29h | UTCCommentaries: Anacetrapib REVEALs ‘Modest’ Effect on Cardiovascular Outcomes – Medscape (free registration required) AND Anacetrapib Finds (Modest) Success Where All Other CETP Inhibitors Failed – TCTMD (free) AND REVEAL Revealed: A Slightly Positive CETP Inhibitor Trial – Cardiobrief (free)
Interesting new drug, but with modest benefits. During the median follow-up period of 4.1 years, the primary outcome occurred in fewer patients in the anacetrapib group than in the placebo group (10.8% vs. 11.8% / absolute risk difference = 1%, meaning 100 patients would have to be treated for 4.1 years to benefit 1 patient)
Review: The role of nutritional support in the physical and functional recovery of critically ill patients
30 Aug, 2017 | 18:26h | UTC
#ESCCongress – Study: Automatic external defibrillators save lives in amateur sports and fitness centres
30 Aug, 2017 | 18:28h | UTCAutomatic external defibrillators save lives in amateur sports and fitness centres (free) (the results have not been published yet)
“Neurologically intact survival was 93% for patients treated with an onsite Automatic external defibrillator (AED) compared to 9% without an AED”
Guideline: Management of Patients with Advanced Prostate Cancer
30 Aug, 2017 | 18:26h | UTCCommentary: International Consensus (or Not) on Management of Advanced Prostate Cancer – ASCO Post (free)
Cohort Study: History of breast feeding and risk of incident endometriosis
30 Aug, 2017 | 18:23h | UTCHistory of breast feeding and risk of incident endometriosis: prospective cohort study – The BMJ (free)
Commentaries: Breast-Feeding Associated with Reduced Endometriosis Risk – Physician’s First Watch (free) AND Breast-Feeding May Lower Risk of Endometriosis – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free)
Richard Lehman’s journal review – 29 August 2017
30 Aug, 2017 | 18:27h | UTCRichard Lehman’s journal review, 29 August 2017 – The BMJ Blogs (free)
Richard Lehman reviews the latest research in the top medical journals.
Clinical Report: Pediatric Integrative Medicine
30 Aug, 2017 | 18:25h | UTCClinical Report: Pediatric Integrative Medicine – American Academy of Pediatrics (free)
AAP News: From acupuncture to yoga, report updates integrative medicine therapies (free)
Commentaries: AAP Recommendations Address Complementary Therapies – Medscape (free registration required) AND AAP: Counsel on Complementary Medicine: Natural doesn’t always mean safe – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Systematic Review: Efficacy of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in the absence of side effects
30 Aug, 2017 | 18:18h | UTCCommentary: Final Word? Antidepressants ‘Do Work’ – Medscape (free registration required)
Practice Guidelines on Intrauterine Adhesions
30 Aug, 2017 | 18:11h | UTCSource: Medscape New Guidelines and Recommendations (free registration required)
Review of systematic reviews: Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for major depressive disorder
30 Aug, 2017 | 18:14h | UTC
Guidelines for the management of acute joint bleeds and chronic synovitis in haemophilia
30 Aug, 2017 | 18:10h | UTCSource: Medscape New Guidelines and Recommendations (free registration required)
Recommendations and Guidelines for Gastrointestinal Ultrasound
30 Aug, 2017 | 18:09h | UTCSource: Medscape New Guidelines and Recommendations (free registration required)
Guideline: Stereotactic body radiation therapy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer
30 Aug, 2017 | 18:11h | UTCCommentary: ASTRO Guidelines on Stereotactic Radiation in Early NSCLC – Medscape (free registration required)