Medscape Newsfeed:
- Race-, Ethnicity-based Clinical Guidelines Miss the Mark: Study
Race-based recommendations and clinical algorithms may be doing more harm than good, according to a systematic review of databases and guidelines. Medscape Medical News
- Eosinophilic Diseases Often Overlap, Raising Costs
Overlap was less common in eosinophilic esophagitis but more common in eosinophilic gastritis/eosinophilic gastroenteritis. Medscape Medical News
- Steroid Use May Increase Relapse Risk in Ulcerative Colitis
Steroid use may increase relapse risk in patients who have histologically active ulcerative colitis with a Mayo endoscopic subcore of 1. Medscape Medical News
- Psychological Intervention Looks Promising in Crohn's Disease
A combination of mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy showed promise for pain, fatigue, and productivity associated with Crohn's disease. Medscape Medical News
- When Does an Elite Athlete Need Mental Health Treatment?
Nearly all athletes experience anxiety before a competition. But persistent symptoms, such as difficulty falling asleep, may indicate a need for psychotherapy or medication. Medscape Medical News
NIH Newsfeed:
- Changes in brain’s visual areas in infancy may precede autism diagnosis
Researchers theorized that disruption in visual processing could interfere with how infants see the world around them.
- Cancer death rates among Black people declined over time, but remain higher than other racial and ethnic groups
Scientists used death certificate data to analyze age-adjusted cancer death rates.
- Depression, loneliness associated with increased hospitalization risk after COVID-19, NIH-funded study suggests
Scientists analyzed survey data from more than 54,000 female nurses and their children.
- NIH announces antiviral drug development awards
Scientists will seek to develop potential antivirals for COVID-19 and viral families with high potential to cause future pandemics.
EM Journal Watch Newsfeed:
- Canadian Syncope Risk Score Now Is Validated Internationally
The best-studied syncope risk stratification tool performed well in identifying patients at low risk for serious outcomes.
- Balanced Crystalloid vs. Saline for Critically Ill Patients: A Conversation
Two experts discuss the ongoing debate.
- Pulmonary Thrombosis in Trauma Patients: A Distinct Clinical Entity?
Some pulmonary clots in trauma patients can form in situ rather than result from embolization.
- Should CT Angiography or Invasive Coronary Angiography Be the Initial Diagnostic Test for Stable Angina?
No significant differences in cardiovascular-related death, myocardial infarction, or stroke were noted between the two strategies during 3.5 years of follow-up.
- Ultrasound vs. Landmark-Guided Technique for Medium-Sized Joint Aspiration
Ultrasound guidance improved the success rate and avoided unnecessary aspirations.