The New Forbidden-Word List
Dr George Lundberg reflects on the history of forbidden words and how physicians will respond to President Donald Trump ' s list of words that can ' t be used at the CDC. (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - February 6, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Avoid These Antibiotics in the First Trimester of Pregnancy
Dr Arefa Cassoobhoy highlights a study of antibiotics prescribed to pregnant women with urinary tract infections. (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - February 2, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Telemedicine for Family Medicine Practice
Let AAFP help you make the leap to telemedicine. (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - February 2, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Missing Influenza in Our Older Patients
Dr Arefa Cassoobhoy highlights a recent study suggesting that we might not see typical flu symptoms in the elderly. (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - January 26, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

No Physician Shortage Despite Dire Warnings: Zeke Emanuel
Dr Eric Topol discusses factors behind a predicted physician shortage (or lack thereof) with policy expert and ethicist Dr Ezekiel Emanuel. (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - January 24, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Should a Terminal Patient Receive Cataract Surgery?
Should a terminally ill cancer patient who asks for cataract surgery to improve his quality of life be granted his wish? (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - January 18, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

The Effects of Antihypertensive Meds on Microcirculation
Dr Alan Jacobs reports on a recent study suggesting that antihypertensive therapy might not return microcirculation to normal. (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - January 10, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Patient Taking Biotin? Be Sure to Ask if Ordering Tests
A recent safety report from the FDA warns about this vitamin ' s possible interference with lab tests. (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - January 4, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

An Unusually Happy Holiday Blog from 'Scrooge'
Dr Lundberg offers an atypically celebratory holiday message about the world ' s first free, for-credit university, NextGenU. (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - December 19, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

When Are Opioids the Right Treatment?
Although chronic opioid therapy is associated with explicit harms, Dr Argoff argues that opioids may be medically appropriate for certain patients. What is happening in your practice? (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - December 15, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Obesity Is a Crisis, Yet New Weight Loss Drugs Are Underused
There ' s no shortage of options, and patients are asking for help. So why are we still not using the new weight loss drugs to manage the obesity epidemic? (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - December 8, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Healthcare Apps to Recommend to Patients
A study ranks the best clinical apps for health, wellness, and disease management. (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - December 1, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Will Pig Organs Be Used for Transplants?
Immunosuppression and the fear of transmitting diseases that animals have to people have impeded pig organ transplants in humans. Will new scientific advances enable pig organ transplants? (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - November 29, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

‘Moneyball’ Author Michael Lewis on Errors and Medical Misdiagnosis
Michael Lewis, author of ' Moneyball ' and ' The Blind Side, ' speaks with Eric Topol about his latest book, ' The Undoing Project, ' which delves into the world of perception and cognitive bias. (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - November 27, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Acupuncture for Chronic Pain: The Latest Research
The data support a trial of acupuncture for some common pain conditions. (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - November 17, 2017 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts