Hey everyone   On this episode, we review the recent AFP article on outpatient alcohol withdrawal management. 

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DIY -At Home Alcohol Withdrawal Management

New study looking at outcomes between ACE and ARBs. Is there a difference? Does the choice matter?    PLUS BONUS HCTZ concerns

ACEs vs ARBs, Is There a Winner?

Meta-analysis shows us polypills win, again.  Easy button.   Also, should we be dosing aspirin by weight and giving it to everyone?

Polypills =Easy Mode + Dosing Aspirin by Weight?

What's the real NNT when placebo works so well? Let's discuss management of adolescent anxiety and depression.

Adolescent Anxiety and Depression Management: The Power of the Placebo

Today we do something VERY different. We talk about practice management, specifically diving into a question from a listener about how to effectively manage an efficient schedule to stay on time. Hope you enjoy. Back to the studies next week.

Practice Management -Schedule Efficiency

Hey everyone,   New JAMA article showing some significant issues with opioid tapering. Pretty scary data. Let's dive in.

Opioid Tapering is Bad? W.T.F.?

Hey everyone,   On today's episode we look at a new Swedish study from this week on the benefits of improving our accuracy of prostate cancer screening by adding MRI before biopsy. Does it reduce false positive PSAs and unnecessary biopsies? Does it catch high grade and not low grade (Gleason

Prostate Cancer Screening with Targeted MRI Biopsy

My 3 Brazilians listeners can be experts for discussions about their recently hospitalized president when they listen to this podcast episode on intractable hiccups!

Intractable Hiccups!

Keep It Simple, Stupid!   Can we simplify complex multiple insulin types and doses per day and go away from the Basal Bolus regimen (which, btw, usually works super well) without sacrificing efficacy? Can we make patients happy, make our lives managing their diabetes easier, and yet not be inferior to the Basal/Bolus method?   New study last month validates that yes, you can!   listen in!

K.I.S.S.: Simplifying Insulin Regimens

Today we're talking about clinic exam maneuvers that are evidence-based for examining a patient presenting to clinic with a red eye.

Physical Exam for the Red Eye

Hey! Are we appropriately screening women for breast cancer? What are the risks/benefits to different screening strategies? Is there a better way? Let's explore

Risk Based Breast Cancer Screening

SGLT2s are apparently the greatest medication on the planet, but they are just mediocre for A1c reduction, let's review a couple of recent studies on the topic

SGLTs are Amazing, Except for Diabetes

Let's fix some broken noses, people. Well, not actually broken, but you know...

Treating Loss of Smell after COVID

This is a description of the podcast, but I'm too lazy to write anything.  

Guideline Update! ACP on Antibiotics: Less is More

Does it work? GUESS YOU'LL HAVE TO LISTEN TO FIND OUT?

New Treatment for Alzheimer's? Monoclonal Antibody Time!

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