Internal Medicine
Guideline on multimodal rehabilitation for patients with post-intensive care syndrome
2 Aug, 2023 | 14:04h | UTC
Commentary from the author on Twitter
Very proud to announce our new publication:
Guideline on multimodal rehabilitation for patients with post-intensive care syndrome
Incl. 1 statement, 12 recommendations, and 4 therapy options for prevention & rehab of patients with PICShttps://t.co/NbjIx7zcwR pic.twitter.com/X63epI7ec7
— Peter Nydahl (@NydahlPeter) July 31, 2023
Cohort Study | Depression at any life stage linked to increased dementia incidence
2 Aug, 2023 | 13:49h | UTCAssociation of Early-, Middle-, and Late-Life Depression With Incident Dementia in a Danish Cohort – JAMA Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Depression Over Adulthood May Increase Risk of Dementia – Psychiatric News Alert
Consensus Paper | Diagnosis and management of infective endocarditis in adults
1 Aug, 2023 | 14:34h | UTC
International Study | Postoperative acute kidney injury affects one in five patients after major surgery
1 Aug, 2023 | 14:23h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
? EPIS #AKI, epidemiology of major surgery associated acute kidney injury
➡️ > 10K pts, 1/5 develop PO-AKI: significant burden for health care worldwide!
⬆️ increasing severity of PO-AKI associated with progressive increase in adverse outcomes#FOAMcc
?️ https://t.co/Ps7N7zoMKP pic.twitter.com/gcxkve9OKV— Intensive Care Medicine (@yourICM) July 30, 2023
Novel therapeutics for management of lupus nephritis: what is next?
1 Aug, 2023 | 14:22h | UTCNovel Therapeutics for Management of Lupus Nephritis: What Is Next? – Kidney Medicine
Review | Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: pathophysiological concepts and treatment options
1 Aug, 2023 | 14:19h | UTCRelated:
From NAFLD to MASLD | New consensus changes fatty liver disease terminology to avoid stigmatization
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease from a primary care perspective – Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism
Management of NAFLD in primary care settings – Liver International
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A patient guideline – JHEP Reports
Review | Revisiting resistant hypertension
1 Aug, 2023 | 14:16h | UTCRevisiting resistant hypertension: a comprehensive review – Internal Medicine Journal
Related: Resistant hypertension: A stepwise approach – Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
Podcast: #390 Resistant Hypertension – The Curbsiders
Review | Vegetarian and vegan diets: benefits and drawbacks
1 Aug, 2023 | 14:11h | UTCVegetarian and vegan diets: benefits and drawbacks – European Heart Journal (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
Vegetarian and vegan diets: benefits and drawbacks https://t.co/6XtpEH1RKV @escardio #EHJ #ESCYoung @rladeiraslopes @ehj_ed pic.twitter.com/zAQHJdKpCL
— European Society of Cardiology Journals (@ESC_Journals) July 31, 2023
BTS Guideline for pleural disease
31 Jul, 2023 | 14:44h | UTCBritish Thoracic Society Guideline for pleural disease – Thorax
Opinion Video | Critical analysis of the data behind Covid-19 booster shots
31 Jul, 2023 | 14:40h | UTCOriginal Publication: Correspondence | Potential “healthy vaccinee bias” in a study of BNT162b2 vaccine against Covid-19
Observational Study | More data suggesting Rosuvastatin 10mg/Ezetimibe 10mg combo may be an alternative to Rosuvastatin 20mg
31 Jul, 2023 | 14:38h | UTCCombination Lipid-Lowering Therapy in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention – Journal of the American College of Cardiology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries:
Statins post PCI: Moderate intensity plus ezetimibe may be preferable – Cardiology News
Combination Lipid-Lowering Therapy After PCI – American College of Cardiology
Commentary on Twitter
The current observational analysis assessed the clinical impact of 2 strategies (moderate-intensity statin therapy/ezetimide compared to high-intensity statin monotherapy) among patients undergoing PCI in the Korean nationwide cohort database. https://t.co/liOwFt1NHR #JACC pic.twitter.com/zM4vJhR3id
— American College of Cardiology (@ACCinTouch) July 29, 2023
M-A | Various exercise training modes reduce resting blood pressure, isometric exercise most effective
31 Jul, 2023 | 14:35h | UTCNews Release: Static isometric exercise, such as wall sits, best for lowering blood pressure – BMJ Newsroom
Commentary: Wall squats and planks best at lowering blood pressure – BBC
Review | Perioperative iron deficiency anemia
31 Jul, 2023 | 14:02h | UTCPerioperative iron deficiency anaemia – BJA Education
RCT | Combined endovenous ablation and compression speeds up venous leg ulcers healing
31 Jul, 2023 | 13:49h | UTCEndovenous ablation for venous leg ulcers – Cochrane Library
WHO updates guidelines on fats and carbohydrates
28 Jul, 2023 | 14:25h | UTCNews Release: WHO updates guidelines on fats and carbohydrates – World Health Organization
Guidelines:
Carbohydrate intake for adults and children: WHO guideline – World Health Organization
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Avoid #TransFats! Trans fats are found in
?️ baked & fried foods,
?️ pre-packaged snacks,
?️ meat & dairy foods from animals such as cows or sheep,
?️ processed foods.Limit your trans fats intake to less than 1% of total energy intake ?https://t.co/vCZlOtUeLj #HealthyDiets pic.twitter.com/l0ErFXvO4Q
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) July 17, 2023
Study | Only 11% of sports supplements listing botanical ingredients accurately declare contents, 12% contain FDA-prohibited stimulants
28 Jul, 2023 | 14:21h | UTCCommentaries:
Ensuring the Safety and Value of Supplements – JAMA Network Open
Position Paper | Prioritizing deprescribing in fall prevention strategies
28 Jul, 2023 | 14:12h | UTCOriginal Guideline: World guidelines for falls prevention and management for older adults: a global initiative – Age and Ageing
Cohort Study | Exploring the potential impact of artificial sweeteners on type 2 diabetes risk
28 Jul, 2023 | 14:07h | UTC
RCT | Liraglutide aids weight management in patients with suboptimal weight loss post metabolic surgery
28 Jul, 2023 | 14:05h | UTCSee also: Visual Abstract
RCT – 2ry Analysis | Elevated intracranial bleeding risk with low-dose aspirin in older adults
27 Jul, 2023 | 13:09h | UTCSee also: Visual Abstract
News Release: Low dose aspirin won’t help some older adults trying to avoid a stroke: study – Monash University
Commentary: Daily aspirin doesn’t prevent strokes in older, healthy people after all – The Conversation
Original Study: Randomized Trial: Effect of Aspirin on All-Cause Mortality in the Healthy Elderly
Related Guideline: USPSTF Recommendation Statement: Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease.
Related Randomized Trials:
Randomized Trial: Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Randomized Trial: Effects of Aspirin for Primary Prevention in Persons with Diabetes
Related Meta-Analysis:
Meta-Analysis: Efficacy and Safety of Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events
Related Opinions:
Aspirin for Primary Prevention: Is This the End of the Road?
Evidence evolving on aspirin as prevention – ACP Internist
#347 USPSTF Update: Aspirin for Primary Prevention of CVD – The Curbsiders
AGA clinical practice update on evaluation and management of belching, abdominal bloating, and distention
27 Jul, 2023 | 13:04h | UTC
Cohort Study | 9.9% of patients acquire C. difficile carriage in healthcare facilities, most do not develop clinical infection
27 Jul, 2023 | 13:01h | UTC
Podcast | Obesity medicine, GLP1 agonists, weight loss management tools and tips
27 Jul, 2023 | 12:55h | UTC#405 Obesity Medicine, GLP1 agonists, Weight Loss Management Tools and Tips – The Curbsiders
Podcast | Celiac disease pearls
27 Jul, 2023 | 12:53h | UTC#89: Celiac Disease – The Great Mimicker – The Cribsiders
RCT | Pitavastatin effective in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in HIV-infected individuals
26 Jul, 2023 | 13:35h | UTCPitavastatin to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease in HIV Infection – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries:
Pitavastatin lowers risk of cardiovascular events in people living with HIV – Aidsmap
Statins reduce cardiovascular risk in people living with HIV, new global study finds – STAT
Pitavastatin Cuts MACE in HIV-Infected Patients: REPRIEVE – TCTMD
Commentary on Twitter
Original Article: Pitavastatin to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease in HIV Infection https://t.co/HuR0Lt24N5
Editorial: HIV and Cardiovascular Disease — An Ounce of Prevention https://t.co/fsxCqrLKi0#IAS2023 pic.twitter.com/TCSQkJQNYa
— NEJM (@NEJM) July 24, 2023