Maria A. Lopez-Olivo

MD, PhD. Associate Professor @ Department of Health Services Research. Tweets are my own.

[Maria A. Lopez-Olivo @amlopezo]

Are you planning a systematic review and need guidance on how to start? The CERTaIN program at MD Anderson is inviting you to participate in a superb hands-on workshop. Experts in the field will be leading this 3-day curriculum. Don't miss out and join this excellent opportunity!

[Maria A. Lopez-Olivo @amlopezo]

La revista medica de "JBI Evidence Implementation: en español! El primer BOLETÍN se puede leer aqui: https://t.co/OVPhtwnoSY
@AlexJMig

[Maria A. Lopez-Olivo @amlopezo]

No se lo pierdan! Un evento gratuito realizado en espanol. Una oportunidad unica de aprender sobre la toma de decisiones basadas en la evidencia durante la pandemia de COVID 19. Por favor compartan!

[Cochrane US Network @Cochrane_US]

Foro Gratis en Español! Join us for World #EvidenceBasedHealthcare Day to hear lessons learned in evidence use during a pandemic: a #LatinAmerica perspective. Excellent speakers, plus hear from our current mentees! https://t.co/WeIO7cmuGk @WorldEBHCDay @BMJ_EBM @EstudiantesxME

[Maria A. Lopez-Olivo @amlopezo]

In a recent systematic review with meta-analysis, we found that in rural areas, 39% of cancer survivors participating in physical activity interventions achieved at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week.

[Dr. Scherezade Mama @schermama]

Hot off the press in @CEBP_AACR! We completed a review & meta-analysis looking at the effectiveness of #physicalactivity interventions in rural cancer survivors. Shout out to my phenomenal coauthors @hjleach15 @amlopezo @Nishat49B who made this fun!

https://t.co/qnX7oTIVLn

[Maria A. Lopez-Olivo @amlopezo]

Rheumatic Diseases and Syndromes Induced by Cancer Immunotherapy: A Handbook ... https://t.co/lz2qSLQtie

[Maria A. Lopez-Olivo @amlopezo]

We review the most frequent medication and dosages used during withholding and withdrawal of life-prolonging measures in critically ill patients in the intensive care unit. Morphine was the most commonly used opioid, midazolam the sedative
https://t.co/T0H2NViH0g

[Maria A. Lopez-Olivo @amlopezo]

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[American College of Rheumatology @ACRheum]

On behalf of its members, the ACR wishes to express strong support for Dr. Anthony Fauci & his continued & close involvement in the work to address the nation’s response to the #COVID19 pandemic. Read more → https://t.co/ZNsVUs1Oab

[Maria A. Lopez-Olivo @amlopezo]

Patients with RA who swap to a non-TNF-inhibitor more likely to continue therapy https://t.co/r8JsxpGd6E

[Maria A. Lopez-Olivo @amlopezo]

Shared Decision Making Breakout Group discussion happening now! excited to participate in this virtual session #OMERACT2020

[Maria A. Lopez-Olivo @amlopezo]

Domains considered for trials in rheumatology evaluating shared decision making #OMERACT2020:
-Knowledge of options (benefits&harms)
-Decision aligned with patient's preferences
-Confidence in decision
-Satisfaction w/SDM process
-Adherence to decision
-Neg. consequences of SDM

[Maria A. Lopez-Olivo @amlopezo]

@KGMaki Congratulations!

[Maria A. Lopez-Olivo @amlopezo]

How sad is to realize that we leave in a world where everything seems going back to times when scientists were attacked for simply stating facts (15th century) 😢

[JAMA @JAMA_current]

An Open Letter From @jamanetwork's Editor
"The undermining of science - and unprecedented attacks on scientists and public health officials - risks lives in every corner of our country"
@WhiteHouse @realDonaldTrump @POTUS @Mike_Pence
@NIAIDNews @NIHDirector @CDCgov @CDCDirector

[Maria A. Lopez-Olivo @amlopezo]

A recent study shows that the neurofilament light chain outperforms other blood tests to predict and diagnose traumatic brain injury, even when measured months to years after a single mild, moderate or severe traumatic brain injury

https://t.co/b8J6brRWzC

[Maria A. Lopez-Olivo @amlopezo]

Regarding face masks during covid-19, I agree with this piece from @bmj_latest. In times of uncertainty, we as a society should act towards the common good. Keeping 6 feet apart from others and using face masks does not require any effort!

https://t.co/rYT12oapfZ

[Maria A. Lopez-Olivo @amlopezo]

Medical imaging.... "is like a box of chocolates....you never know what are you going to find..." Forrest Gump!

[NEJM @NEJM]

Image in Clinical Medicine: Three Kidneys

[Maria A. Lopez-Olivo @amlopezo]

We conducted a randomized controlled trial to compare the efficacy of adding a video tool to a printed booklet on osteoporosis. Both strategies were effective in increasing knowledge and decreasing decisional conflict.

https://t.co/ZxbY30kUNY

[Maria A. Lopez-Olivo @amlopezo]

Read our latest #research on multimedia patient education in osteoporosis, published with @SpringerNature in Osteoporosis International https://t.co/ZxbY30kUNY

[Maria A. Lopez-Olivo @amlopezo]

The Decision Support Lab's @LMLowensteinPhD and team have a new manuscript out today – how does decision coaching affect lung cancer screening for patients and providers? https://t.co/DQF2eyt8Pn

[Mike Putman @EBRheum]

Convalescent plasma for critical COVID19, 5pt case series @JAMA_current

Improved surrogate markers (temp, P/F, labs) & 3 of 5 pts discharged to home

No ctrls, n=5, multiple other interventions. Plausible option, encouraging data?

Need. RCTs.

PDF: https://t.co/Mbrq7bFHk0

[JAMA @JAMA_current]

New from JN Learning COVID-19 Update March 18, 2020: Why People Should Be Concerned About This Disease; Ibuprofen and Hypertension Drugs as They Relate to COVID-19 https://t.co/WxFLo7Meuv