Research High flow oxygen and risk of mortality in patients with a suspected acute coronary syndrome: pragmatic, cluster randomised, crossover trial Ralph A H Stewart, Peter Jones, Bridget Dicker, et al BMJ 2021; 372: n355 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n355 (Published 02 March 2021) Abstract Objective To determine the association between high flow supplementary oxygen and 30 day mortality in patients presenting with a suspected acute coronary syndrome...

Explore the most influential publications by Chinese researchers We are proud to present a selection of the latest high-impact publications* in clinical medicine by Chinese researchers across from Springer Nature. We hope you enjoy reading this selection and find it helpful.  * High-impact publications in their academic fields as of 2020, according to SN Insights. Open access articles are freely available online on a permanent basis. A pneumonia...

Original Investigation March 18, 2021 Effect of Intermediate-Dose vs Standard-Dose Prophylactic Anticoagulation on Thrombotic Events, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Treatment, or Mortality Among Patients With COVID-19 Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit: The INSPIRATION Randomized Clinical Trial INSPIRATION Investigators JAMA. Published online March 18, 2021. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.4152 Abstract Importance 背景 Thrombotic events are co...

ONLINE FIRST THIS WEEK(FREE ACCESS) Letter ~ Rousset D. et al. - Bedside ultrasound monitoring of prone position induced lung inflationCOVID-19 in Intensive Care ~ Sandroni C. et al. ~The impact of COVID-19 on the epidemiology, outcome and management of cardiac arrestConference Reports and Expert Panel ~ Domínguez-Gil B. et al. - Expanding controlled donation after the circulatory determination of death: statement from an international collaborativeCOVID-19 in Intensiv...

Research Letter March 1, 2021 Binding and Neutralization Antibody Titers After a Single Vaccine Dose in Health Care Workers Previously Infected With SARS-CoV-2 Saman Saadat, Zahra Rikhtegaran Tehrani, James Logue, et al JAMA. Published online March 1, 2021. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.3341 Current shortages in COVID-19 vaccine production and distribution have led some experts to suggest untested regimens.1 Persons who have had COVID-19 are thought to ...

Original Investigation February 26, 2021 Association of Convalescent Plasma Treatment With Clinical Outcomes in Patients With COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Perrine Janiaud, Cathrine Axfors, MD, Andreas M. Schmitt, et al JAMA. Published online February 26, 2021. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.2747 Abstract Importance Convalescent plasma is a proposed treatment for COVID-19. Objective To assess clinical outcomes with convalesc...

Original Investigation February 17, 2021 Effect of a Single High Dose of Vitamin D3 on Hospital Length of Stay in Patients With Moderate to Severe COVID-19: A Randomized Clinical Trial Igor H. Murai, Alan L. Fernandes, Lucas P. Sales, et al JAMA. Published online February 17, 2021. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.26848 Abstract Importance The efficacy of vitamin D3 supplementation in coronavirus disease 2...

ORIGINAL ARTICLE A Neutralizing Monoclonal Antibody for Hospitalized Patients with Covid-19 ACTIV-3/TICO LY-CoV555 Study Group N Engl J Med 2021; 384:905-914DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2033130 Abstract BACKGROUND LY-CoV555, a neutralizing monoclonal antibody, has been associated with a decrease in viral load and the frequency of hospitalizations or emergency department visits among outpatients with coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Data are needed on the effec...

Original Investigation February 23, 2021 Effect of High-Dose Baclofen on Agitation-Related Events Among Patients With Unhealthy Alcohol Use Receiving Mechanical Ventilation: A Randomized Clinical Trial Mickael Vourc’h, Charlotte Garret, Arnaud Gacouin, et al JAMA. 2021;325(8):732-741. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.0658 Abstract Importance Unhealthy alcohol use can lead to agitation in the intensive care unit (ICU). Objective To assess whethe...

Research Early initiation of prophylactic anticoagulation for prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 mortality in patients admitted to hospital in the United States: cohort study Christopher T Rentsch, Joshua A Beckman, Laurie Tomlinson, et al BMJ 2021; 372: n311 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n311 (Published 11 February 2021) Abstract Objective To evaluate whether early initiation of prophylactic anticoagulation compared with ...