Cites & Bytes August 2021

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1. Novel lipid-lowering therapies to reduce cardiovascular risk

- JAMA 2021;326(3):266-7.

2. Therapeutic potential of psychedelics in treatment of psychiatric disorders, part 2: review of the evidence

- J Clin Psychiatry 2021;82(3):77-9.

3. Costochondritis: rapid evidence review

- Am Fam Physician 2021;104(1):73-8.

4. Diagnosing active tuberculosis in primary care

- BMJ 2021;374:n1590.

5. Diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of adenomyosis

- JAMA 2021;326(2):177-8.

6. Pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV (PrEP): useful for some high-risk patients

- Prescrire Int 2021;30(227):610-1.

7. How to communicate with patients who are D/deaf or have hearing loss

- BMJ 2021;373:n1382.

Review articles

8. Approach to the patient with chronic pruritus

- Med Clin NA 2021;105(4):699-721.

9. Stress incontinence in women

- NEJM 2021;384(25):2428-36.

10. Depression

- Ann Intern Med 2021;174(5):ITC65-80.

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11. Arterial hypertension

- Lancet 2021;398(10296):249-61.

12. “Is medical cannabis safe for my patients?” A practical review of cannabis safety considerations

- Eur J Intern Med 2021;89:10-8.

13. Hematuria in adults

- NEJM 2021;385(2):153-63.

14. Evidence-based psychological interventions for adults with chronic pain: precision, control, quality, and equipoise

- Pain 2021;162(8):2149-53.

15. Managing drug-induced QT prolongation in clinical practice

- Postgrad Med J 2021;97(1149):452-8.

16. Parkinson’s disease

- Lancet 2021;397(10291):2284-303.

17. Urethritis: rapid evidence review

- Am Fam Physician 2021;103(9):553-8.

18. Initial management of seizure in adults (18.1) and Advances in the management of generalized convulsive status epilepticus: what have we learned? (18.2)

- NEJM 2021;385(3):251-63 (18.1) and Brain 2021;144(5):1336-41 (18.2).

19. Vaping instead of cigarette smoking: a panacea or just another form of cardiovascular risk?

- Can J Cardiology 2021;37(5):690-8.

20. Review of pediatric neurologic history and age-appropriate neurologic examination in the office

- Pediatr Clin NA 2021;68(4):707-14.

21. Glucocorticoid induced adrenal insufficiency

- BMJ 2021;374:n1380.

22. Diagnosis and management of infertility: a review

- JAMA 2021;326(1):65-76.

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23. Pulmonary hypertension

- Ann Intern Med 2021;174(4):ITC49-64.

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24. The evolving challenge of infections in cirrhosis

- NEJM 2021;384(24):2317-30.

25. Refeeding syndrome occurs among older adults regardless of refeeding rates: a systematic review

- Nutr Res 2021;91:1-12.

26. Polycythemia vera: rapid evidence review

- Am Fam Physician 2021;103(11):680-7.

27. Venous thromboembolism

- Lancet 2021;398(10294):64-77.

28. Effects of physical activity on vascular function in autoimmune rheumatic diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis

- Rheumatology 2021;60(7):3107-20.

29. The efficacy of abdominal binders in reducing postoperative pain and distress after cesarean delivery: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

- Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2021;262:73-9.

30. Recent advances in the treatment of melanoma

- NEJM 2021;384(23):2229-40.

31. Lower extremity peripheral artery disease without chronic limb-threatening ischemia: a review

- JAMA 2021;325(21):2188-98.

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32. Histiocytosis

- Lancet 2021;398(10295):157-70.

33. Early functional rehabilitation compared with traditional immobilization for acute Achilles tendon ruptures: a meta-analysis

- Bone Joint J 2021;103-B(6):1021-30.

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34. Recent progress in the treatment of cancer in children

- CA Cancer J Clin 2021;71(4):315-32.

35. What works? Interventions to reduce readmission after hip fracture: a rapid review of systematic reviews

- Injury 2021;52(7):1851-60.

36. An update on hyper-acute management of ischaemic stroke

- Clin Med 2021;21(3):215-21.

From the specialties

37. Functional neurological disorder in the emergency department

- Acad Emerg Med 2021;28(6):685-96.

38. Cardiologist’s approach to the diabetic patient: no further delay for a paradigm shift

- Int J Cardiol 2021;338:248-57.

39. Timing of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and relationship with meniscal tears: a systematic review and meta-analysis

- Am J Sports Med 2021;49(9):2551-62.

40. A comprehensive review of endoscopic management of sleeve gastrectomy leaks

- J Clin Gastroenterol 2021;55(7):551-76.

41. Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and new therapeutic approaches for ischemic mitral regurgitation

- Can J Cardiol 2021;37(7):968-79.

Research studies

42. Sublingual buprenorphine-naloxone compared with injection naltrexone for opioid use disorder: potential utility of patient characteristics in guiding choice of treatment

- Am J Psychiatry 2021;178(7):660-71.

43. Use of cast immobilisation versus removable brace in adults with an ankle fracture: multicentre randomised controlled trial

- BMJ 2021;374:n1506.

44. Improving the effectiveness of psychological interventions for depression and anxiety in cardiac rehabilitation: PATHWAY–a single-blind, parallel, randomized, controlled trial of group metacognitive therapy

- Circulation 2021;144(1):23-33.

45. Ablation versus drug therapy for atrial fibrillation in racial and ethnic minorities

- J Am Coll Cardiol 2021;78(2):126-38.

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46. Telehealth treatment of patients in an intensive acute care psychiatric setting during the COVID-19 pandemic: comparative safety and effectiveness to in-person treatment

- J Clin Psychiatry 2021;82(2):20m13815.