Persistent Pain Following Cholecystectomy for Patients with Abdominal Pain and Gallstones A restrictive set of surgical indications resulted in fewer operations, but one third of patients still had pain at 5 years. jwat.ch/3XjGDWz #MedTwitter

In the PROTECTION trial, researchers evaluated the efficacy and safety of intravenous amino acid therapy in reducing the risk of acute kidney injury in adult patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass. Full trial results: nej.md/45zYDyF

Drug Watch: The FDA has approved an epinephrine nasal spray (“neffy”) for the emergency treatment of type 1 allergic reactions in adults and children. jwat.ch/3Z3eW5M #DrugWatch #epinephrine #allergies

Does pneumococcal vaccination protect people using long-term immunosuppressive agents? jwat.ch/3yVX81H Abigail Zuger MD #vaccine #MedTwitter

A new trial closes the door on chelation therapy for reducing cardiovascular risk in patients with coronary artery disease and prior myocardial infarction, writes Dr. Karol Watson. jwat.ch/3Z42HFV #cardiology

For patients with type 2 diabetes, are the benefits of taking SGLT-2 inhibitors plus GLP-1 agonists additive? jwat.ch/4cJOeSR #diabetes

Should blood-based biomarkers be used for cognitive assessments in the clinic? jwat.ch/3X1dZYZ #neurology

Seeking the Optimal Antithrombotic Therapy After Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion In a small trial, risk for bleeding or thrombotic events was lower with low-intensity direct oral anticoagulants than with dual antiplatelet therapy. jwat.ch/3X6wbk0 Behnood Bikdeli #cardiology

How well do antibiotics work against Staphylococcus aureus that has been taken in by macrophages? jwat.ch/3Z5tCkG #IDTwitter

A meta-analysis suggests a surprisingly high prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia after acute infectious gastroenteritis. jwat.ch/3X7niX9 #IBS #gastroenterology

Do transitional care clinics for patients without primary care providers prevent readmissions or emergency visits? jwat.ch/4cR349X #HospitalMedicine

Will GLP-1–receptor agonists break the (Medicare) bank? A recent study estimated that 3.6 million Medicare patients with elevated BMI and established cardiovascular disease would be newly eligible for GLP-1 agonist therapy. jwat.ch/473VJTt Daniel Dressler #glp1

Anemia develops in most critically ill patients with traumatic brain injury. The best red-cell transfusion strategy for these patients is unclear. Research findings are summarized in a new Quick Take video. nej.md/3Xjl5JS

Do telehealth mindfulness-based interventions relieve chronic pain? jwat.ch/3z6m4U8 #ChronicPain #telemedicine #mindfulness

Do biomarkers predict excess risk for postoperative cardiovascular complications after noncardiac surgery? jwat.ch/4dGefDD #surgery #biomarkers

Two studies presented at #ESCCongress2024 provide new data on transcatheter mitral valve repair for functional mitral regurgitation. jwat.ch/47dUaCr NEJM #ESC2024

How do long-term outcomes differ between lobular carcinoma and breast cancer of no special type? jwat.ch/3XxcDH2 #bcsm William Gradishar, MD

Is physical activity associated with asthma control? In a recent study, patients who walked more than 7500 steps daily were less likely to have uncontrolled asthma. jwat.ch/3Mxqruy #asthma #MedTwitter

Results of a recent randomized trial of mass azithromycin administration in children should trigger reexamination of current WHO policy, writes Dr. Mary Wilson. jwat.ch/4ecptQa NEJM #IDTwitter