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New from JN Learning COVID-19 Update March 18, 2020: Why People Should Be Concerned About This Disease; Ibuprofen and Hypertension Drugs as They Relate to COVID-19 ja.ma/3a52Uwe

Convalescent plasma for critical COVID19, 5pt case series JAMA Improved surrogate markers (temp, P/F, labs) & 3 of 5 pts discharged to home No ctrls, n=5, multiple other interventions. Plausible option, encouraging data? Need. RCTs. PDF: ebrheum.com/twts

The Decision Support Lab's Lisa Lowenstein PhD and team have a new manuscript out today – how does decision coaching affect lung cancer screening for patients and providers? bit.ly/2QW0cBw

Read our latest #research on multimedia patient education in osteoporosis, published with Springer Nature in Osteoporosis International rdcu.be/b3GxW

We conducted a randomized controlled trial to compare the efficacy of adding a video tool to a printed booklet on osteoporosis. Both strategies were effective in increasing knowledge and decreasing decisional conflict. rdcu.be/b3GxW

Medical imaging.... "is like a box of chocolates....you never know what are you going to find..." Forrest Gump!

Regarding face masks during covid-19, I agree with this piece from The BMJ. In times of uncertainty, we as a society should act towards the common good. Keeping 6 feet apart from others and using face masks does not require any effort! bmj.com/content/369/bm…

A recent study shows that the neurofilament light chain outperforms other blood tests to predict and diagnose traumatic brain injury, even when measured months to years after a single mild, moderate or severe traumatic brain injury n.neurology.org/content/early/…

How sad is to realize that we leave in a world where everything seems going back to times when scientists were attacked for simply stating facts (15th century) 😢

Domains considered for trials in rheumatology evaluating shared decision making #OMERACT2020: -Knowledge of options (benefits&harms) -Decision aligned with patient's preferences -Confidence in decision -Satisfaction w/SDM process -Adherence to decision -Neg. consequences of SDM

Shared Decision Making Breakout Group discussion happening now! excited to participate in this virtual session #OMERACT2020

Patients with RA who swap to a non-TNF-inhibitor more likely to continue therapy healio.com/news/rheumatol…

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We review the most frequent medication and dosages used during withholding and withdrawal of life-prolonging measures in critically ill patients in the intensive care unit. Morphine was the most commonly used opioid, midazolam the sedative rdcu.be/b6rsC

Rheumatic Diseases and Syndromes Induced by Cancer Immunotherapy: A Handbook ... amazon.com/dp/B08WRHM52R/…

In a recent systematic review with meta-analysis, we found that in rural areas, 39% of cancer survivors participating in physical activity interventions achieved at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week.

No se lo pierdan! Un evento gratuito realizado en espanol. Una oportunidad unica de aprender sobre la toma de decisiones basadas en la evidencia durante la pandemia de COVID 19. Por favor compartan!

La revista medica de "JBI Evidence Implementation: en español! El primer BOLETÍN se puede leer aqui: mailchi-mp.translate.goog/2bda53053007/j… Alex Mignone

Are you planning a systematic review and need guidance on how to start? The CERTaIN program at MD Anderson is inviting you to participate in a superb hands-on workshop. Experts in the field will be leading this 3-day curriculum. Don't miss out and join this excellent opportunity!