Annals of internal medicine
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Tea is frequently consumed worldwide, but the association of tea drinking with mortality risk remains inconclusive in populations where black tea is the main type consumed. ⋯ National Cancer Institute Intramural Research Program.
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Comment Randomized Controlled Trial
In IgA nephropathy, oral methylprednisolone reduced adverse kidney outcomes but increased adverse events.
Lv J, Wong MG, Hladunewich MA, et al. Effect of oral methylprednisolone on decline in kidney function or kidney failure in patients with IgA nephropathy: the TESTING randomized clinical trial. JAMA. 2022;327:1888-98. 35579642.
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Practice Guideline
Clinical Practice Guidelines From the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB): COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma.
Coronavirus disease 2019 convalescent plasma (CCP) has emerged as a potential treatment of COVID-19. However, meta-analysis data and recommendations are limited. The Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies (AABB) developed clinical practice guidelines for the appropriate use of CCP. ⋯ CCP is most effective when transfused with high neutralizing titers to infected patients early after symptom onset.
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Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
Reinfection and Risk Behaviors After Treatment of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Persons Receiving Opioid Agonist Therapy : A Cohort Study.
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) reinfection after successful treatment may reduce the benefits of cure among people who inject drugs. ⋯ Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.
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Comment Randomized Controlled Trial
In COVID-19 acute hypoxemia, awake prone positioning vs. usual care did not reduce intubation at 30 d.
Alhazzani W, Parhar KK, Weatherald J, et al. Effect of awake prone positioning on endotracheal intubation in patients with COVID-19 and acute respiratory failure: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA. 2022;327:2104-13. 35569448.