Special Edition: Diabetic Neuropathy, Part 2 – March 2022
In this special three-part series we will be doing a deep dive into diabetic peripheral neuropathy.    In this second episode Dr. Rodica Pop-Busui joins our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik to discuss pharmacologic treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.  In part 1 we covered the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, screening and diagnosis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy and in part 3 of the series we will cover non-pharmacologic management.   This series is supported by an unrestricted educational grant to the American Diabetes Association from Nevro, Inc. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professo...
Source: Diabetes Core Update - March 22, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: American Diabetes Association Source Type: podcasts

Rural healthcare in a pandemic
In this episode of the podcast we ’re going to be talking about rural healthcare - and specifically the difficulties that distance, demographics, and funding have introduced into the world’s covid-19 response. Rural regions made vulnerable by limited healthcare infrastructure, lower rates of vaccination, and opposition to gover nment policies are the new frontlines in the pandemic, but support systems have not adjusted to the growing rural needs for health education, testing, vaccination, and treatment.Michael Forster Rothbart, Kata Kar áth, and Lungelo Ndhlovu report from the US, Ecuador, and Zimbabwe (Source: The BMJ Podcast)
Source: The BMJ Podcast - March 7, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ talk medicine Source Type: podcasts

Rural healthcare in a pandemic
In this episode of the podcast we’re going to be talking about rural healthcare - and specifically the difficulties that distance, demographics, and funding have introduced into the world’s covid-19 response. Rural regions made vulnerable by limited healthcare infrastructure, lower rates of vaccination, and opposition to government policies are the new frontlines in the pandemic, but support systems have not adjusted to the growing rural needs for health education, testing, vaccination, and treatment. Michael Forster Rothbart, Kata Karáth, and Lungelo Ndhlovu report from the US, Ecuador, and Zimbabwe (Source: The BMJ Podcast)
Source: The BMJ Podcast - March 7, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ Group Source Type: podcasts

Time in Range for Pregnancy February 202
In this special episode on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and time in range Dr. Dr. Nicole Ehrhardt joins our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik to discuss potential benefits of CGM use and time in range prior to and during pregnancy for women who have diabetes.    This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Abbot. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health Nicole Ehrhardt, M.D., Assistant Professor in the Department of Med...
Source: Diabetes Core Update - February 18, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: American Diabetes Association Source Type: podcasts

Diabetes Core Update – February 2022
Diabetes Core Update is a monthly podcast that presents and discusses the latest clinically relevant articles from the American Diabetes Association’s four science and medical journals – Diabetes, Diabetes Care, Clinical Diabetes, and Diabetes Spectrum. Each episode is approximately 20 minutes long and presents 5-6 recently published articles from ADA journals. Intended for practicing physicians and health care professionals, Diabetes Core Update discusses how the latest research and information published in journals of the American Diabetes Association are relevant to clinical practice and can be applied in a treatmen...
Source: Diabetes Core Update - January 29, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: American Diabetes Association Source Type: podcasts

Diabetic Neuropathy Part I
In this special three-part series we will be doing a deep dive into diabetic peripheral neuropathy.    In this first episode Dr. Rodica Pop-Busui joins our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik to discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, screening and diagnosis of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.  In part 2 we will cover pharmacologic treatment and in part 3 of the series we will cover non-pharmacologic management.   This series is supported by an unrestricted educational grant to the American Diabetes Association from Nevro, Inc. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medici...
Source: Diabetes Core Update - January 21, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Authors: American Diabetes Association Source Type: podcasts

Special Edition: Explaining Time in Range Data to Patients – December 2021
In this special episode on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and time in range Dr. Wettergreen joins our host, Dr. Neil Skolnik to discuss how to simplify and integrate CGM and time in range into primary care office practices.    This special episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Abbot. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Abington Jefferson Health Sara Wettergreen, PharmD, BCACP,  Dr. Wettergreen is an Assistant Professor in the Department...
Source: Diabetes Core Update - December 29, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Authors: American Diabetes Association Source Type: podcasts

Diabetes Core Update SGLT2s and Diabetic Kidney Disease
In this special episode on SGLT-2 inhibitors and CKD Drs. John Russell and Neil Skolnik discuss the effects of the SGLT-2 inhibitors in decreasing progression of chronic kidney disease.    This special episide is supported by independent educational grant from AstraZeneca. For more information about each of ADA’s science and medical journals, please visit www.diabetesjournals.org. Background, Epidemiology, and Pathophysiology of Diabetic Kidney Disease ADA Recommendations for Screening and Diagnosis of Diabetic Kidney Disease ADA Recommendations for Treatment of CKD in Persons with Diabetes Review of the Literature ...
Source: Diabetes Core Update - September 27, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Authors: American Diabetes Association Source Type: podcasts

Are laboratory-made, COVID-19-specific monoclonal antibodies an effective treatment for COVID-19?
Cochrane is producing a series of reviews to help decision makers respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. In September 2021, we published the first version of a Living Systematic Review on the effects of monoclonal antibodies for treating COVID-19 and in this podcast we speak to Nina Kreuzberger one of the lead authors, about the review, which was initiated in the Germany-wide joint projects "COVIM" and "CEOsys" and funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research of Germany. (Source: Podcasts from The Cochrane Library)
Source: Podcasts from The Cochrane Library - September 22, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Cochrane Source Type: podcasts

Healthcare In Afghanistan Now
The final evacuation planes have left Kabul airport, and Afghanistan ’s government have ceded power to the Taliban. Amongst the international community, worries about what that transition of power means for the people of Afghanistan have centred around the rights of women, access to education for the whole population, and the continuing prosperity of the country… However what this means for health is still uncertain. Nadia Akseer is an Afghan scientist and epidemiologist, now working at John's Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and who has published extensively the health of her home country Reading list; A...
Source: The BMJ Podcast - September 9, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ talk medicine Source Type: podcasts

Healthcare In Afghanistan Now
The final evacuation planes have left Kabul airport, and Afghanistan’s government have ceded power to the Taliban. Amongst the international community, worries about what that transition of power means for the people of Afghanistan have centred around the rights of women, access to education for the whole population, and the continuing prosperity of the country… However what this means for health is still uncertain. Nadia Akseer is an Afghan scientist and epidemiologist, now working at John's Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and who has published extensively the health of her home country Reading list; Ac...
Source: The BMJ Podcast - September 9, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ Group Source Type: podcasts

Junior doctors improving hospital wellbeing
The Midlands Charter, is a set of principles that hospitals in the midlands region of England have signed up to, to improve the health and wellbeing of trainees working in the area. It was created in a huge collaboration of trainees, NHS England, Health Education England and the GMC. Dan Smith is a junior doctor at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and one of the authors of that charter. He joins us to explain how they're QI thinking to improve doctors wellbeing, and how other areas can follow their lead. Read the full charter: https://www.england.nhs.uk/midlands/inf ormation-for-professionals/nhs-midlands-char...
Source: The BMJ Podcast - August 27, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ talk medicine Source Type: podcasts

Junior doctors improving hospital wellbeing
The Midlands Charter, is a set of principles that hospitals in the midlands region of England have signed up to, to improve the health and wellbeing of trainees working in the area. It was created in a huge collaboration of trainees, NHS England, Health Education England and the GMC. Dan Smith is a junior doctor at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, and one of the authors of that charter. He joins us to explain how they're QI thinking to improve doctors wellbeing, and how other areas can follow their lead. Read the full charter: https://www.england.nhs.uk/midlands/information-for-professionals/nhs-midlands-chart...
Source: The BMJ Podcast - August 27, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ Group Source Type: podcasts