EE+ POEM Archive
- COVID-19 research briefs: Hydrocortisone may reduce the need for organ support interventions in critically ill patients
- Vitamin D not effective for reducing asthma exacerbations in children with asthma and low vitamin D levels (VDKA)
- Breast implant–associated lymphoma incidence highest with textured implants (1 in 871 implants)
- USPSTF 2020 recommends counseling for sexually active adolescents and at-risk adults to prevent STIs (B recommendation)
- Oral progestogen increases live birth rate among women with threatened miscarriage
- Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) plus clarithromycin associated with higher risk of bleed than DOACs plus azithromycin
- COVID-19 research briefs: Using public transportation or socializing in food/beverage outlets increases rates of infection
- COVID-19 research briefs: Pregnant women may manifest fewer symptoms, but may need more intensive treatment if symptomatic
- Hyponatremia predicts poor outcomes in patients hospitalized with acute sickle cell crisis
- Messages of fear and empowerment are best for reducing inappropriate antibiotic use
- Nirsevimab in a single intramuscular dose prevents medically attended RSV infection and hospitalization in preterm infants
- Risk of atypical femoral fracture higher with longer duration of bisphosphonate use and in other groups of women
- Compression reduces recurrent cellulitis in patients with chronic leg edema
- COVID-19 research briefs: High incidence of thrombotic events in patients hospitalized with COVID-19
- COVID-19 research briefs: Not all face coverings offer similar degrees of protection
- American Gastroenterological Association practice guidelines for the use of probiotics
- Bedroom air filter does not affect pollen allergy symptoms
- Mindfulness classes may lead to a reduction in headache frequency
- Bariatric surgery associated with decreased all-cause mortality and lower rates of other obesity-related events
- Serum procalcitonin not very accurate in diagnosing children with pneumonia
- Initial cast immobilization is a reasonable option in persons with scaphoid fractures
- Use of the Cytosponge to screen for Barrett's esophagus is feasible in primary care settings
- Magnesium sulfate reduces the risk of cerebral palsy in offspring when given to women prior to preterm birth
- Baloxavir is effective for influenza prophylaxis in household contacts
- For patients with chronic kidney disease, prehydration prior to contrast-enhanced computed tomography is unnecessary
- COVID-19 research briefs: rapid control of outbreak in Beijing; antibodies estimate infection fatality ratio in Iceland
- COVID-19 research briefs: BMJ living systematic review of drugs for treatment; 5 days equivalent to 10 days of remdesivir
- Rifabutin added to combination therapy might be a new option for treating H. pylori infection
- No clear benefit to daily probiotics for reducing antibiotic use among elderly care home residents