Clarithromycin for early anti-inflammatory responses in community-acquired pneumonia in Greece (ACCESS): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Giamarellos-Bourboulis E.J., Siampanos A., Bolanou A., et al

The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, 2024

Addition of macrolide antibiotics to beta-lactam antibiotics for the treatment of patients in hospital with community-acquired pneumonia is based on results from observational studies and meta-analyses rather than randomised clinical trials.

Especialidad: Respiratorio


A randomized placebo-controlled trial comparing the efficacy of etoricoxib 30 mg and ibuprofen 2400 mg for the treatment of patients with osteoarthritis.

Puopolo A.[1], Boice J.A., Fidelholtz J.L., et al

Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 2007

We compared the efficacy of etoricoxib 30 mg to placebo and ibuprofen 2400 mg for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip and knee.

Especialidad: Dolor


Effect of Probiotics on Diarrhea in Children With Severe Acute Malnutrition: A Randomized Controlled Study in Uganda

Grenov B., Namusoke H., Lanyero B., et al

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 2017

The aim of the study was to assess the effect of probiotics on diarrhea during in- and outpatient treatment of children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM).

Especialidad: Gastroenterología


Risk factors of developing contralateral breast cancer after first primary breast cancer treatment

Avatefi M., HadavandSiri F., Nazari S.S.H., et al

Cancer Reports, 2024

Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer among women worldwide. Increased survival of primary BC (PBC) has increased contralateral breast cancer (CBC) and become a health problem.

Especialidad: Oncología


Genetic and immune microenvironment characterization of HER2‐positive gastric cancer: Their association with response to trastuzumab‐based treatment

Kwon H.J., Park Y., Nam S.K., et al

Cancer Medicine, 2023

We aimed to determine the molecular and immune microenvironment characteristics of HER2‐positive gastric cancer (GC) related to the patient response to first‐line trastuzumab‐based treatment.

Especialidad: Oncología


The ABCs of the 2023 AHA/ACC/ACCP/ASPC/NLA/PCNA guideline for the management of patients with chronic

Khorsandi M., Blumenthal R.S., Blaha M.J., et al

Clinical Cardiology, 2024

The 2023 Multisociety Guideline for the Management of Chronic Coronary Disease (CCD) updates recommendations for CCD, formerly known as “stable ischemic heart disease.” This condition encompasses a spectrum of coronary vascular pathologies from subclinical to clinical ischemic heart disease.

Especialidad: Cardiovascular


Associations Between Headache-Free Days and Patient-Reported Outcomes Among Migraine Patients: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Survey Data in Europe

Doane M.J., Gupta S., Vo P., et al

Pain and Therapy, 2019

Migraine imposes a substantial burden on patients, society, and healthcare systems. This study aimed to assess the associations between the number of headache-free days (HFDs) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL), work productivity and activity impairment (WPAI), and healthcare resource utilization (HRU) in patients with migraine in the EU5 (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom).

Especialidad: Sistema Nervioso Central


Integration of smartphone technology and artificial intelligence for advanced ophthalmic care: A systematic review.

Jin K., Li Y., Wu H., et al

Advances in Ophthalmology Practice and Research, 2024

Background: The convergence of smartphone technology and artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the landscape of ophthalmic care, offering unprecedented opportunities for diagnosis, monitoring, and management of ocular conditions.

Especialidad: Oftalmología


Health benefits of combined oral contraceptives - a narrative review.

Coelingh Bennink H.J.T., van Gennip F.A.M., Gerrits M.G.F., et al

The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care, 2024

This review presents an update of the non-contraceptive health benefits of the combined oral contraceptive pill.

Especialidad: Salud Feminina


Beyond Skin Deep: case-based online modules to teach multidisciplinary care in dermatology among clerkship students

Liu C., Chan M., Beard V., et al

BMC Medical Education, 2023

Canadian medical schools offer limited clinical dermatology training. In addition, there is a lack of educational resources that are designed specifically for clerkship students that focus on the multidisciplinary nature of dermatology.

Especialidad: Dermatología