Faculty of 1000 Medicine

• A Call for More Transparency of Registered Clinical Trials on Endometriosis. Ranked "Exceptional" by F1000 The need for exposure of important research in endometriosisto the medical and public eyes is long overdue.
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, June 2009
• Long-Term Use of Antidepressants For Depressive Disorders and the Risk of Diabetes Mellitus. Ranked "Changes Clinical Practice" by F1000 Be sure to check glucose levels in patients who have been on antidepressants for long periods.
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, June 2009
• Ultrasound-guided Regional Anesthesia and Analgesia: A Qualitative Systematic Review. Ranked "Must Read" by F1000 How useful is ultrasound guidance in reducing complications of regional anesthesia and analgesia?
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, June 2009
• Prediction of Cure and Risk of Hypothyroidism in Patients Receiving 131I for Hyperthyroidism. Ranked "Changes Clinical Practice" by F1000 This significant article highlights, for the first time, that male patients with severe hyperthyroidism and those with a palpable goitre require larger doses of radioactive iodine.
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, May 2009
• The Effect Of Postoperative Fasting On Vomiting In Children And Their Assessment Of Pain. A "Hidden Jewel" from F1000 Let them eat cake! Does feeding children who want to eat after an operation make them sicker?
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, May 2009
• Clinical Update on the Pharmacology, Efficacy and Safety of Transdermal Buprenorphine. Ranked "Exceptional" by F1000 This old molecule is now available in a new transdermal preparation and may change the way chronic pain is managed.
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, May 2009
• Rosuvastatin and Cardiovascular Events in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis. Ranked "Changes Clinical Practice" by F1000 Do statins benefit patients with CKD? This important study suggests an answer.
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, May 2009
• Ovarian Conservation at the Time of Hysterectomy and Long-Term Health Outcomes in the Nurses' Health Study: Ranked "Changes Clinical Practice" by F1000 Women undergoing hysterectomy for benign disease prior to the age of 50 should be carefully counselled about the benefits and risks associated with concurrent prophylactic oophorectomy.
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, May 2009
• Patient Preference as a Moderator of Outcome For Chronic Forms of Major Depressive Disorder Treated With Nefazodone, Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy, or Their Combination Ranked "Exceptional" by F1000, this study shows that patient preference between two equally effective treatments for depression, can have a dramatic impact on therapeutic outcome.
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, April 2009
• Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) Assessment on Efficacy of Antidepressants Ranked "Exceptional" by F1000m this paper from the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) justifies its past licensing of the newer antidepressants and maintains its position that they are useful.
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, April 2009
• Does Breastfeeding Protect Against Substantiated Child Abuse And Neglect? Ranked "Hidden Jewel" by F1000 This elegant 15-year cohort study makes important connectipons between breast feeding and protection against abuse.
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, April 2009
• The Effect of a Low-Fat, High-Protein or High-Carbohydrate Ad Libitum Diet on Weight Loss Maintenance and Metabolic Risk Factors: A Must Read From F1000 High protein or high carbs? Another study weighs in on the battle of the diets.
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, April 2009
• Musical Training Shapes Structural Brain Development. A "Hidden Jewel" From F1000 This study demonstrates the brains plasticity and capability for changing in response to the environment.
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, April 2009
• Soft Drinks, Fructose Consumption, and the Risk of Gout in Men: Ranked "Changes Clinical Practice" by F1000 Sugar has another bum rap -- this time it's in the joints.
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, April 2009
• Recent Advances in Medical Treatment and Percutaneous, Transapical and Surgical Interventions in Aortic-Valve Stenosis An important review of the third most common cardiovascular disease, with a focus on medical treatment and novel surgical and percutaneous approaches.
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, April 2009
• Biomarkers in Predicting Mortality and Treatment in Hemodialysis Patients How can cTnT testing be applied in daily clinical practice?
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, March 2009
• Current Concepts in the Management of Carotid Stenosis Endarterectomy or angioplasty? What's the latest evidence on managing carotid stenosis?
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, March 2009
• Risk Factors for End-Stage Renal Disease: 25-Year Follow-Up. Ranked "Changes Clinical Practice" by F1000. The largest cohort study to examine traditional and novel risk factors for ESRD over a quarter of a century.
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, March 2009
• Pain Management During Labor An important quck review of the latest evidence on pain relief during labor.
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, March 2009
• Prior Statin Use Is Associated With Improved Outcomes in Community-Acquired Pneumonia. An F1000 Hidden Jewel. This study adds to the growing evidence that the use of statins belongs to all physicians, not just cardiologists.
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, March 2009
• Assessment of Knowledge Regarding Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation of Pregnant Women. F1000 Ranking: "Exceptional" Cardiac arrest during pregnancy is a rare event. However, the knowledge of how to manage it should not substandard.
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, February 2009
• A Comparison of Common Elective Orthopaedic Surgical Procedures. F1000 Ranking: "Changes Clinical Practice" This important study compares common spinal surgeries. Some are of great benefit, but some are not.
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, February 2009
• Do Risk Factors for Chronic Coronary Heart Disease Help Diagnose Acute Myocardial Infarction in the Emergency Department? F1000 Ranking "Changes Clinical Practice" This important study demonstrates the necessity of a full cardiac work-up in appropriate patients with chest pain-regardless of risk factors.
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, February 2009
• American Society of Echocardiography Consensus Statement on the Clinical Applications of Ultrasonic Contrast Agents in Echocardiography. F1000 Ranking "Changes Clinical Practice" This is a must read article on the clinical applications of contrast agents used in echocardiography.
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, February 2009
• Case Detection, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Patients With Primary Aldosteronism: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline: F1000 Ranking "Changes Clinical Practice" Should all hypertensive patients be screened for primary aldosteronism?
  Faculty of 1000 Medicine, January 2009