Diabetes Core Update Special Edition - SGLT2 Inhibitors Part 3: Beneficial Effects on Heart Failure Endpoints – March 2021
In this third episode of a three-part series on SGLT-2 inhibitors Drs. John Russell and Neil Skolnik discuss the effects of the SGLT-2 inhibitors in heart failure in persons with and without diabetes.  In episode 1, Drs. Russell and Skolnik discussed an overview of the CVOTs for the SGLT-2 inhibitors and in episode 2 they focused on renal outcomes.  This special three-part series 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. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community M...
Source: Diabetes Core Update - March 12, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Authors: American Diabetes Association Source Type: podcasts

TWiV 720: With vaccines, Offit is on it
Paul Offit joins TWiV to discuss all things vaccine, including how COVID-19 vaccine development was accelerated, whether the vaccines are safe and efficacious, the difference between an EUA and a licensed vaccine, sterilizing immunity, herd immunity, and much more. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Dickson Despommier, Alan Dove, Rich Condit, and Brianne Barker Guest: Paul Offit Subscribe (free): iTunes, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Vaccine education center Letters read on TWiV 720 Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks! Weekly Picks Dickson – Life in a Day 2020 Brianne – Microcosms...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - February 14, 2021 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts

Diabetes Core Update: Diabetes Technology – February 2021
In this special edition of Diabetes Technology three diabetes experts join us to discuss to potential for improvement in care of persons with diabetes with the use of diabetes technology.    This special edition is supported by unrestricted educational grants to the American Diabetes Association from Abbott Diabetes Care and Dexcom. For more information about each of ADA’s science and medical journals, please visit www.diabetesjournals.org. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, Family Medicine Reside...
Source: Diabetes Core Update - February 11, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Authors: American Diabetes Association Source Type: podcasts

Diversifying Medical Education
Increasing the number of physicians who are Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and Indigenous benefits everyone in the US, but it cannot be the sole responsibility of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, president and dean of Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), and Clyde W. Yancy, MD, of Northwestern Medicine, join JAMA Editor in Chief Howard Bauchner, MD, to discuss options for developing training pipelines of underrepresented minority health science students, and how academic medicine can make racial justice a part of its work and mission. Recorded January 5, 2021. Related Article: Acad...
Source: JAMA Author Interviews - January 8, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: JAMA Network Source Type: podcasts

Influenza and Diabetes Part 3 – December 2020
In this third episode of the three-part series “Influenza and Diabetes,” Drs. John Russell and Neil Skolnik discuss frequently asked questions about diabetes, heart disease, the effects of influenza and the impact of influenza vaccination. They also discuss the details of currently available vaccine choices and strategies to enhance vaccination rates.  This special three-part series is supported by independent educational grant from Sanofi Pasteur. For more information about each of ADA’s science and medical journals, please visit www.diabetesjournals.org. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Co...
Source: Diabetes Core Update - December 17, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Authors: American Diabetes Association Source Type: podcasts

TWiV 692: COVID-19 clinical update #40 with Dr. Daniel Griffin
Daniel Griffin provides his weekly clinical report on COVID-19, including the anticipated EUA for the Pfizer mRNA vaccine, mitigation strategies in early care and education settings, expressive aphasia, and much more. Hosts: Daniel Griffin and Vincent Racaniello Subscribe (free): iTunes, Google Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! Links for this episode Mitigation strategies in early care and education settings (MMWR) WHO solidarity trial results (NEJM) Letters read on TWiV 692 Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks! Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees Send your virology questions and comments to twiv@microbe.tv (Sour...
Source: This Week in Virology - MP3 Edition - December 11, 2020 Category: Virology Authors: Vincent Racaniello Source Type: podcasts

Asthma Guidelines Update 2020 - Diagnosis and Management
The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) of the NIH has updated its guideline recommendations for diagnosis and treatment of asthma patients. Michelle M. Cloutier, MD, from UConn Health, Stephanie Lovinsky-Desir, MD, of Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and JAMA Associate Editor George O'Connor, MD, MS, from Boston Medical Center join JAMA's Q&A series to discuss what's new, including revised advice about • Use of intermittent inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) • Use of add-on long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs) • Use of fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) measurement as a diagnosti...
Source: JAMA Author Interviews - December 10, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: JAMA Network Source Type: podcasts

Diabetes Core Update Special Edition: SGLT-2 inhibitors – Renal Effects– December 2020
In this second episode of a three-part series on SGLT-2 inhibitors Drs. John Russell and Neil Skolnik discuss the renal effects of the SGLT-2 inhibitors, as well as the place of the SGLT-2is in the American Diabetes Association Guidelines and address practical issues about SGLT-2 inhibitor use.  In episode 1, Drs. Russell and Skolnik discussed an overview of the CVOTs for the SGLT-2 inhibitors and in episode 3 they will focus heart failure outcomes.  This special three-part series is supported by independent educational grant from AstraZeneca. For more information about each of ADA’s science and medical journals, pleas...
Source: Diabetes Core Update - December 3, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Authors: American Diabetes Association Source Type: podcasts

Diabetes Core Update: Therapeutic Inertia Part 3 – November 2020
In this third episode of a three-part series on “Disrupting Therapeutic Inertia in Diabetes Management,” we discuss practical advice about how to combat therapeutic inertia in the office with four clinical experts.  This special three-part series on therapeutic inertia is supported by independent educational grant from Sanofi (https://www.sanofi.com). For more information about each of ADA’s science and medical journals, please visit www.diabetesjournals.org. Presented by: Neil Skolnik, M.D., Professor of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; Associate Director, ...
Source: Diabetes Core Update - November 6, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Authors: American Diabetes Association Source Type: podcasts

A brief history of politics and science
Science and politics are not easy bedfellows - "Stick to the science" is a three part series which aims to find out why.In this episode we delve into the past, and uncover the complicated relationship between science, politics and power. Along the way, we come up against some pretty big questions: what is science? Should science be apolitical? And where does Nature fit in?Tell us what you think of this series: https://go.nature.com/2HzXVLcThis episode was produced by Nick Howe, with editing from Noah Baker and Benjamin Thompson. it featured contributions from many researchers, including: Shobita Parthasarathy, Al...
Source: Nature Podcast - October 28, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Springer Nature Limited Source Type: podcasts

Diabetes Core Update: Influenza and Diabetes Part 2 – September 2020
In this second episode of the three-part series “Influenza and Diabetes,” Drs. John Russell and Neil Skolnik discuss the consequences of influenza for persons with diabetes, the specific benefits of influenza vaccination in persons with diabetes -  including new information on the cardiovascular benefits of influenza vaccination in diabetes -  and discuss the details of currently available vaccine choices.  This special three-part series is supported by independent educational grant from Sanofi Pasteur. For more information about each of ADA’s science and medical journals, please visit www.diabetesjournals.org. Pr...
Source: Diabetes Core Update - September 29, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Authors: American Diabetes Association Source Type: podcasts

How to think like Shakespeare: lessons from a Renaissance education
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Source: Raj Persaud talks to... - September 23, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Royal College of Psychiatrists Source Type: podcasts

Surgical OSA Management, SSI Prevention After C-Section, COVID-19's First 6 Months, US Medical Education, and more
Editor's Summary by Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, Associate Editor of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, for the September 22, 2020 issue (Source: JAMA: This Week's Audio Commentary)
Source: JAMA: This Week's Audio Commentary - September 22, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: JAMA Network Source Type: podcasts

Diabetes Core Update: SGLT-2 inhibitors – Cardiovascular Effects– Sept. 2020
In this first episode of a three-part series on SGLT-2 inhibitors Drs. John Russell and Neil Skolnik discuss the Cardiovascular Outcome Trials (CVOTs) of the SGLT-2 inhibitors, as well as the place of the SGLT-2is in the American Diabetes Association Guidelines and answer some common practical questions about SGLT-2 inhibitor use.  In episodes 2 and 3 of this series, Drs. Russell and Skolnik we will discuss the evidence about the effects of the SGLT-2 inhibitors on renal and heart failure outcomes.      This special episode of the Diabetes Core Update was supported by an unrestricted educational grant from the Division...
Source: Diabetes Core Update - September 11, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Authors: American Diabetes Association Source Type: podcasts

Time For A Pill Check With Anne McGregor And Tara Stein
Contraceptive pill check-up appointments used to be simple and straightforward for GPs, and frequently felt like a welcome reprieve from more complex consultations. However, there ’s often more to them these days, especially given the rise in tailored regimens, with more and more women moving away from the standard of 21 pills followed by a 7-day break. In this week’s episode, we discuss common misconceptions around the pill cycle compared with a woman’s natural cycle , the various side effects caused by taking an oestrogen-dominant versus a progesterone-dominant pill, and the purely arbitrary nature of the standar...
Source: The BMJ Podcast - August 28, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ talk medicine Source Type: podcasts