'Serious Health Risks' Associated With Pesticides
Pesticides are associated with serious health risks, particularly in children. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - January 22, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
What's the Best 'Breathing Retraining' for Uncontrolled Asthma?
Dr Arefa Cassoobhoy comments on a trial that compares two methods of ' retraining ' asthma patients in breathing techniques. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - January 19, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Type 2 Diabetes in Kids: Don't Miss It
Dr Tyree Winters stresses the importance of identifying at-risk kids and screening often, as much as annually, to be sure that early-stage type 2 diabetes is not missed. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - January 12, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Hydrochlorothiazide and Skin Cancer: Should We Be Worried?
Should we be concerned about, or take any action on, a new link found between this common antihypertensive agent and skin cancer? (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - January 12, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Shingles and Shingles Vaccine: An Update
A recently approved shingles vaccine seems to be more effective in preventing the virus. Drs Rapuano and Meghpara from Wills Eye Hospital discuss its role for patients. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - January 5, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
'Avoid Opioids to Treat Arthritis,' Says a Rheumatologist
Rheumatologic conditions can be treated effectively without the use of opioids, says Dr Jonathan Kay. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - January 3, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Are Older Diabetes Drugs Safe and Effective?
You might have to prescribe older diabetes drugs to some patients so that they will be able to maintain treatment. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - December 22, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Hormonal Contraception and Risk for Breast Cancer: Many Caveats
This large-scale study is an important contribution to the literature, notes Dr JoAnn Manson, but should it change practice? (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - December 13, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Gun Sense or Non-sense?
These days, the only limiting parameter to gun ownership seems to be how many people you wish to kill in a brief time, says Dr Lundberg. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - November 15, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Oral HPV in Men: On the Rise
Dr Arefa Cassoobhoy highlights one of the week ' s important news stories for primary care. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - November 3, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Medscape Today Source Type: podcasts
How to Talk to Patients About Their Terminal Diagnosis
What is the best way to discuss a terminal diagnosis with a patient? Experts in palliative care weigh in. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - October 30, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Ensuring Meaningful End-of-Life Conversations
How can you communicate with difficult family members about end-of-life decisions? How can you get the conversation started? Palliative care experts offer their suggestions. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - October 27, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
An Advance Directive May Be Hazardous to Your Healt
An alternative to living wills and POLST documents is less subject to interpretation and most valuable in a disaster, says Dr Mirarchi. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - October 27, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Use of Psych Meds in Medical Students and Residents
About 75% of med students and residents use psychoactive drugs. When does use become abuse, and what can we do about it? (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - October 23, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
From Obesity to Practicing Physician: An MD's Personal Story
Dr Paul Grewal shares his story of his battle against obesity and how he uses his personal struggle to support his patients with obesity and diabetes. (Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast)
Source: Medscape Medscape Podcast - October 11, 2017 Category: General Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
