August 2019

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DynaMed Plus becomes DynaMed

On August 21, DynaMed Plus will be changing its name to DynaMed. If you have downloaded the mobile app, an update will be released a few days after the website transition. You will be able to continue using the mobile app during this time.

August Highlights

Cancer: 32, 35, 51
Cardiovascular: 2, 11, 16, 20, 24, 26, 34, 43, 50
Emergency: 5, 9, 11, 25, 29, 37, eBooks
Gastrointestinal: 4, 6, 10, 13, 22
Mental Health: 14, 19, 27, 37, 42, 52, eBooks
Obs/Gyn: 30, 32, 41, 43, 48, eBooks
Pain & Opioids: 3, 19, 25, 37, 42, 52
Pediatrics: 4, 9, 54
 

  • "Sound" Bytes (Synopses)

    • 1. Adapting diabetes medication for low carbohydrate management of type 2 diabetes
      - Br J Gen Pract 2019;69(684):360-1.
    • 2. Primary prevention of sudden cardiac death
      - JAMA 2019;322(2):161-2.
    • 3. Vestibular migraine
      - BMJ 2016;366:l4213.
    • 4. Management of pediatric gastroesophageal reflux disease
      - JAMA Pediatr 2019;173(5):485-6.
    • 5. Does oral or topical tranexamic acid control bleeding from epistaxis?
      - Ann Emerg Med 2019; 74(2):300-2.
    • 6. Anal fissure: diagnosis, management, and referral in primary care
      - Br J Gen Pract 2019;69(685):409-10.

  • Review Articles

    • 7. Polypharmacy: evaluating risks and deprescribing
      - Am Fam Physician 2019;100(1):32-8.
    • 8. Measles
      - NEJM 2019;381(4):349-57.
    • 9. Managing the frightened child
      - Ann Emerg Med 2019;74(1):30-5.
    • 10. Diagnostic accuracy of point of care tests for diagnosing celiac disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
      - J Clin Gastroenterol 2019;53(7):535-42.
    • 11. Cutting edge acute ischemic stroke management
      - Emerg Med Clin NA 2019;37(3):365-79.
    • 12. Subclinical hypothyroidism: a review
      - JAMA 2019;322(2):153-60.
    • 13. Drug-induced liver injury – types and phenotypes
      - NEJM 2019;381(3):264-73.
    • 14. Psychotic episode: which oral neuroleptic to choose?: a choice tailored to each patient, based on the adverse effect profiles of the various options
      - Prescrire Int 2019;28(206):183-9.
    • 15. Sarcopenia
      - Lancet 2019;393(10191):2636-46.
    • 16. Cardiovascular events and mortality in white coat hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis
      - Ann Intern Med 2019;170(12):853-862.
    • 17. Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps
      - NEJM 2019;381(1):55-63.
    • 18. Diabetic kidney disease: diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
      - Am Fam Physician 2019;99(12):751-9.
    • 19. Iatrogenic opioid use disorder, chronic pain and psychiatric comorbidity: a systematic review
      - Gen Hosp Psychiatry 2019;59:37-50.
    • 20. From ACE inhibitors/ARBs to ARNIs in coronary artery disease and heart failure (Part 2/5)
      - J Am Coll Cardiol 2019;74(5):683-98.
    • 21. Anterior cruciate ligament tear
      - NEJM 2019;380(24):2341-8.
    • 22. Ulcerative colitis
      - Mayo Clin Proc 2019;94(7):1357-73.
    • 23. Adult spinal deformity
      - Lancet 2019;394(10193):160-72.
    • 24. Management of iron deficiency in chronic heart failure: practical considerations for clinical use and future directions
      - Eur J Intern Med 2019;65:17-25.
    • 25. The thunderclap headache: approach and management in the emergency department
      - J Emerg Med 2019;56(6):633-41.
    • 26. Coronary artery disease and transcatheter aortic valve replacement
      - J Am Coll Cardiol 2019;74(3):62-72.
    • 27. Internet interventions for adults with anxiety and mood disorders: a narrative umbrella review of recent meta-analysis
      - Can J Psychiatry 2019;64(7):465-70.
    • 28. Transgender bone health
      - Maturitas 2019;127:35-42.
    • 29. Management of hyperkalemia with insulin and glucose: pearls for the emergency clinician
      - J Emerg Med 2019;57(1):36-42.
    • 30. Telemedicine for medical abortion: a systematic review
      - BJOG 2019;126:1094-1102.
    • 31. How should end-of-life advance care planning discussions be implemented according to patients and informal carers? A qualitative review of reviews
      - J Pain Symptom Manage 2019;58(2):311-35.
    • 32. Current recommendations and recent progress in endometrial cancer
      - CA Cancer J Clin 2019;69(4):258-79.
    • 33. Clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
      - Lancet Neurol 2019;18(8):760-70.
    • 34. Long term risk of symptomatic recurrent venous thromboembolism after discontinuation of anticoagulant treatment for first unprovoked venous thromboembolism event: systematic review and meta-analysis
      - BMJ 2019;366:l4363.
    • 35. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
      - Lancet 2019;394(10192):64-80.
    • 36. Comprehensive supportive care for patients with fibrosing interstitial lung disease
      - Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2019;200(2):152-9.

  • From the Specialties

    • 37. Buprenorphine/naloxone induction in a Canadian emergency department with rapid access to community-based addictions providers
      - CJEM 2019;21(4):492-8.
    • 38. Dermatoporosis, a prevalent skin condition affecting the elderly: current situation and potential treatments
      - Clin Dermatol 2019;37(4):346-50.
    • 39. Shiga toxin-induced haemolytic uraemic syndrome and the role of antibiotics: a global overview
      - J Infect 2049;79(2):75-94.
    • 40. Surgical treatment of lipomatosis of nerve: a systematic review
      - World Neurosurg 2019;128:587-92.
    • 41. The effectiveness of tranexamic acid at reducing blood loss and transfusion requirement for women undergoing myomectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
      - J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2019;41(8):1185-92.

  • Research Studies

    • 42. Development of the revised opioid risk tool to predict opioid use disorder in patients with chronic nonmalignant pain
      - J Pain 2019;20(7):842-51.
    • 43. Cardiovascular risk assessment and follow-up of women after hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: a prospective cohort study
      - J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2019;41(8):1157-67.
    • 44. C-reactive protein testing to guide antibiotic prescribing for COPD exacerbations
      - NEJM 2019;381(2):111-20 and Ed.
    • 45. Implications of differing attitudes and experiences between providers and persons with obesity: results of the national ACTION study
      - Postgrad Med 2019;131(5):357-365
    • 46. Performance of synovial fluid D-lactate for the diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection: a prospective observational study
      - J Infect 2019;79(2):123-9.
    • 47. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for septic shock
      - Crit Care Med 2019;47(8):1097-1105.

  • Practice Guidelines

    • 48. No. 385-indications for pelvic examination
      - J Obstet Gynaecol Can 2019;41(8):1221-1234.
    • 49. Vaccination guidelines for patients with immune-mediated disorders taking immunosuppressive therapies: executive summary
      - J Rheumatol 2019;46(7):751-4.
    • 50. Home-based cardiac rehabilitation: a scientific statement from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, the American Heart Association, and the American College of Cardiology
      - J Am Coll Cardiol 2019;74(1):133-53.
    • 51. Update recommendations of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology on prostate cancer management in older patients
      - Eur J Cancer 2019;116:116-36.

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