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Learn about pertinent news stories—in the format of short podcast episodes—that get to the heart of today’s most important issues in primary care with the Pri-Med News & Industry Features channel. Each news episode includes three distinct topics – jump to a topic of interest using helpful timestam…

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    How Blood Tests are Revolutionizing Alzheimer's Diagnosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 14:02


    Overview: Explore the evolving landscape of Alzheimer's diagnosis, where blood tests are emerging as a critical tool in clinical practice. In this episode, we'll examine how these tests add value to traditional diagnostic methods and the latest research validating their accuracy. Join us to discover the potential of blood tests in transforming Alzheimer's diagnosis.   Guest: Suzanne E. Schindler, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine   For more information, please visit: https://www.pri-med.com/clinical-resources/podcast/ceoi-alzheimers-diagnostics-pt-1 

    From Lab to Practice: Integrating Alzheimer's Blood Tests into Primary Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 14:28


    Overview: With the foundational knowledge from Episode 1, we transition from theory to practice. As these diagnostic tools become more widespread, primary care clinicians are at the forefront of their implementation. Listeners will gain insights from real-world experiences, learning actionable strategies to overcome challenges such as logistical barriers and resource limitations. By the end of this episode, primary care clinicians will have a roadmap for implementing blood tests into their practice.   Guest: Deanna Willis, MD, MBA, FAAFP, FNAP; Jared Brosch, MD   For more information, please visit: https://www.pri-med.com/clinical-resources/podcast/ceoi-alzheimers-diagnostics-pt-2 

    Navigating Ethics and Communication: Delivering Alzheimer's Blood Test Results

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 11:29


    Overview: As blood tests for Alzheimer's become more accessible, clinicians must navigate the ethical and emotional complexities of delivering life-changing results. We explore how to communicate these findings with care, manage the psychological impact on patients and families, and address uncertainty in ambiguous cases. Drawing on real-world experiences and research, discover practical guidance for balancing clinical responsibility with compassionate patient care.    Guest: Michelle M. Mielke, PhD; Allyson Rosen, PhD, ABPP-CN   For more information, please visit: https://www.pri-med.com/clinical-resources/podcast/ceoi-alzheimers-diagnostics-pt-3 

    Are eosinophils a good biomarker in severe asthma?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 14:27


    Overview: In this episode, join us as we discuss the use of blood eosinophils as a biomarker in severe asthma and whether there is prognostic value in measuring eosinophil levels. Episode key references and resource links:  Bruselle GG, and Koppelman GH. N Engl J Med. 2022;386(2):157–171. Global Initiative for Asthma. Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention 2023. Available from: https://ginasthma.org/2023-gina-main-report/. Access date [June 2023]. de Groot JC, et al. ERJ Open Research. 2015;1(1):00024–2015. Bousquet J, et al. N Engl J Med. 1990;323(15):1033–1039. Yancey SW, et al. J. Allergy Clin Immunol. 2017;140(6):1509–1518.   Guest: Dareen Siri, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI and Matthew Mintz, MD, FACP  

    When should you refer to a specialist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 14:32


    Overview: In this episode, join us as we discuss the risks of elevated eosinophil levels and exacerbations, and the role a specialist can play in the management of severe asthma. Episode references and resource links:  Price DB, et al. Lancet Respir Med. 2015;3(11):849–858. Dougherty RH and Fahy JV. Clin Exp Allergy. 2008;39(2):193–202. Chung LP, et al. Respirology. 2020;25(2):161–172. Global Initiative for Asthma. Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention 2023. Available from: https://ginasthma.org/2023-gina-main-report/. Access date [June 2023]. Agusti A, et al. Respir Med. 2021;187:106572.   Guest: Dareen Siri, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI and Matthew Mintz, MD, FACP

    Should you measure blood eosinophil levels in patients with severe asthma?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 14:58


    Overview: In this episode, join us as we discuss the importance of blood eosinophil testing for improving diagnosis and phenotyping in severe asthma. Episode key references and resource links:  Bruselle GG, and Koppelman GH. N Engl J Med. 2022;386(2):157–171. Global Initiative for Asthma. Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention 2023. Available from: https://ginasthma.org/2023-gina-main-report/. Access date [June 2023]. Heaney LG, et al. Chest. 2021;160(3):814–830. de Groot JC, et al. ERJ Open Research. 2015;1(1):00024–2015. Fitzpatrick AM, et al. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2020;8(2):452–463 Guest: Dareen Siri, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI and Matthew Mintz, MD, FACP

    The Pathophysiology of Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 13:56


    This podcast will review the unique pathophysiology in older adults with long-term Type 2 diabetes that underlie requirements for combination insulin therapy. Please take a few minutes to answer this questionnaire to help us evaluate the impact of this program and plan for future educational programs. Click Here

    Framework for Approaching the Treatment of Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 14:31


    This podcast reviews the specific considerations in appropriately individualizing care for older adults with T2D by reviewing health status, cognition, frailty and their living situation  Please take a few minutes to answer this questionnaire to help us evaluate the impact of this program and plan for future educational programs. Click Here

    Treatment Selection for Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 14:34


    This podcast focuses on the exploration of treatment approaches in older patients with Type 2 diabetes who are insulin-requiring through case discussion with a focus on simplicity, minimization of hypoglycemia and importance of simplification/de-intensification utilizing an individualized approach by reviewing psychological, medical, functional and social domains. Please take a few minutes to answer this questionnaire to help us evaluate the impact of this program and plan for future educational programs. Click Here

    Managing Recurrent UTIs: From Prevention to Treatment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 19:29


    The complexity behind recurrent UTI management often leaves both patients and clinicians with questions on the optimal management strategy. Should they be treated as an uncomplicated UTI? Are there special considerations or prevention measures? Are there unforeseen or unknown factors contributing to disease incidence? In this second episode, we take a deep dive into the treatment and management of recurrent UTI and explore the impact that this disease has on patients. Disclaimers: This presentation is sponsored by GSK. The speakers are GSK paid healthcare providers. The content is intended to support disease state education and is considered nonpromotional. The content and views expressed therein do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or position of Pri-Med. This program is limited to Health Care Professionals (HCPs) only. GSK complies with all state and federal laws including transparent reporting and disclosure of payments and transfers of value to HCPs.   References: Anger J, Lee U, Ackerman AL, et al. Recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women: AUA/CUA/SUFU guideline. J Urol. 2019;202(2):282-289. doi: 10.1097/JU.00000000000002963.  Foxman B, Brown P. Epidemiology of urinary tract infections: transmission and risk factors, incidence, and costs. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2003;17(2):227-241. doi: 10.1016/s0891-5520(03)00005-9 Foxman B, Gillespie B, Koopman J, et al. Risk factors for second urinary tract infection among college women. Am J Epidemiol 2000; 151:1194. Ikäheimo R, Siitonen A, Heiskanen T, et al. Recurrence of urinary tract infection in a primary care setting: analysis of a 1-year follow-up of 179 women. Clin Infect Dis 1996; 22:91. Gupta K, Hooton TM, Naber KG, et al. International clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis and pyelonephritis in women: a 2010 update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the European Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. Clin Infect Dis. 2011;52:e103. Markowitz MA, Wood LN, Raz S, Miller LG, Haake DA, Kim JH. Lack of uniformity among United States recommendations for diagnosis and management of acute, uncomplicated cystitis. Int Urogynecol J. 2019;30(7):1187-1194. doi:10.1007/s00192-018-3750-z. Labcorp Report – Antibiotic Resistance in Bladder Infections (2019). https://www.labcorp.com/organizations/data/insights[1]analysis#InsightAnalytics-Antibiotic. Accessed December 1, 2022. Langford BJ, Brown KA, Diong C, et al. The Benefits and Harms of Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Urinary Tract Infection in Older Adults. Clin Infect Dis. 2021;73(3):e782-e791. doi:10.1093/cid/ciab116 Harding C, Mossop H, Homer T, et al. Alternative to prophylactic antibiotics for the treatment of recurrent urinary tract infections in women: multicentre, open label, randomised, non-inferiority trial. BMJ. 2022;376:e068229. Published 2022 Mar 9. doi:10.1136/bmj-2021-0068229

    Patient-Centered Approach to Treating UTIs: Seeking Consensus Through Controversies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 18:32


    Uncomplicated UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections) can have a detrimental impact on emotional wellbeing. Patients may feel ignored by their clinicians, who face a diverse set of challenges when managing uncomplicated UTIs, all of which are important to address when keeping the plan patient-centered. In this podcast, we will discuss patient-clinician communication barriers and the importance of patient[1]centered outcomes in managing uncomplicated UTIs. Disclaimers: This presentation is sponsored by GSK. The speakers are GSK paid healthcare providers. The content is intended to support disease state education and is considered nonpromotional. The content and views expressed therein do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or position of Pri-Med. This program is limited to Health Care Professionals (HCPs) only. GSK complies with all state and federal laws including transparent reporting and disclosure of payments and transfers of value to HCPs.   References: Hilt EE, McKinley K, Pearce MM, et al. Urine is not sterile: use of enhanced urine culture techniques to detect resident bacterial flora in the adult female bladder. J Clin Microbiol. 2014;52(3):871-876. doi:10.1128/JCM.02876-13 Lindsay LE, et al. Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria: 2019 Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. Clin Infect Dis 68, no. 10 (May 2, 2019): e83–110. https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciy1121 Advani SD, Polage CR, Fakih MG. Deconstructing the urinalysis: A novel approach to diagnostic and antimicrobial stewardship. Antimicrob Steward Healthc Epidemiol. 2021;1(1):e6. doi: 10.1017/ash.2021.167. Epub 2021 Jun 28. PMID: 34604864; PMCID: PMC8486290 FDA Drug Safety Communication. FDA. 2016. Accessed October 10, 2022 https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-drug-safety[1]communication-fda-advises-restricting-fluoroquinolone-antibiotic-use-certain Anger J, Lee U, Ackerman AL, et al. Recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women: AUA/CUA/SUFU guideline. J Urol. 2019;202(2):282-289. doi: 10.1097/JU.00000000000002963 Thompson J, Marijam A, Mitrani-Gold FS, Wright J, Joshi AV. Activity impairment and health-related emotional wellbeing associated with an uncomplicated urinary tract infection among US females. Oral presentation at: IDWeek 2021; September 29-October 3, 2021; Virtual Conference. Session: UTIs; presentation 196 7.Colgan R, Keating K, Dougouih M. Survey of symptom burden in women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections. Clin Drug Investig. 2004;24(1):55-60. doi: 10.2165/00044011-200424010-00007 Thompson J, Marijam A, Mitrani-Gold FS, Wright J, Joshi AV. A survey study of healthcare resource use, and direct and indirect costs, among females with an uncomplicated urinary tract infection in the United States. Poster presented at: IDWeek 2021; September 29-October 3, 2021. Poster 1227 Grigoryan L, Mulgirigama A, Powell M, Schmiemann G. The emotional impact of urinary tract infections in women: a qualitative analysis. BMC Womens Health. 2022;22(1):182. doi: 10.1186/s12905-022-01757-3 Scott VC, Thum LW, Sadun T, et al. Fear and frustration among women with recurrent urinary tract infections: findings from patient focus groups. J Urol. 2021;206(3):688-695. doi: 10.1097/JU.0000000000001843 Lecky DM, Howdle J, Butler CC, McNulty CA. Optimising management of UTIs in primary care: a qualitative study of patient and GP perspectives to inform the development of an evidence-based, shared decision-making resource. Br J Gen Pract. 2020;70(694):e330-e338. doi: 10.3399/bjgp20X708173 Chwa A, Kavanagh K, Linnebur SA, Fixen DR. Evaluation of methenamine for urinary tract infection prevention in older adults: a review of the evidence. Ther Adv Drug Saf. 2019;10:2042098619876749. Published 2019 Sep 23. doi:10.1177/2042098619876749 Harding C, Mossop H, Homer T, etal. Alternative to prophylactic antibiotics for the treatment of recurrent urinary tract infections in women: multicentre, open label, randomised, non-inferiority trial. BMJ 2022;376:e068229. doi: 10.1136/bmj-2021-0068229 Wade C, et al. Methenamine Prophylaxis for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in a Tertiary Referral Center. Urol Pract 2021;8(8):699-704 Hoffmann TC. Methenamine hippurate for recurrent urinary tract infections. BMJ 2022; 376 De Paepe H, Hoebeke P, Renson C, et al. Pelvic-floor therapy in girls with recurrent urinary tract infections and dysfunctional voiding. Br J Urol. 1998;81 Suppl 3:109-113. doi:10.1046/j.1464-410x.1998.00021.x Hooton TM, Vecchio M, Iroz A et al. Effect of increased daily water intake in premenopausal women with recurrent urinary tract infections. JAMA Intern Med 2018; 178: 1509 Gupta K, Hooton TM, Naber KG, et al.; Infectious Diseases Society of America; European Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. International clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis and pyelonephritis in women: A 2010 update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the European Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. Clin Infect Dis. 2011;52(5):e103-e120. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciq257

    Is an Uncomplicated UTI Really Uncomplicated?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 21:11


    The controversy surrounding whether to collect urine cultures and which empiric treatment to prescribe in patients with uncomplicated UTI has left many clinicians unsure of the right approach. In this the first episode of a podcast series, we'll discuss the definition of clinical cure and dive into the evidence behind grey areas in the diagnosis and management of uncomplicated UTI. Disclaimers: This presentation is sponsored by GSK. The speakers are GSK paid healthcare providers. The content is intended to support disease state education and is considered nonpromotional. The content and views expressed therein do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or position of Pri-Med. This program is limited to Health Care Professionals (HCPs) only. GSK complies with all state and federal laws including transparent reporting and disclosure of payments and transfers of value to HCPs.   References: Gupta K, Hooton TM, Naber KG, et al.; Infectious Diseases Society of America; European Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. International clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis and pyelonephritis in women: A 2010 update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the European Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. Clin Infect Dis. 2011;52(5):e103- e120. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciq2572. Anger J, Lee U, Ackerman AL, et al. Recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women: AUA/CUA/SUFU guideline. J Urol. 2019;202(2):282-289. doi: 10.1097/JU.00000000000002963 Houlbar M, Meng L. SHC Clinical Pathway: Inpatient Management of Urinary Tract Infections – Adult Patients. Stanford Antimicrobial Safety and Sustainability Program. November 2017. https://med.stanford.edu/content/dam/sm/bugsanddrugs/documents/c linicalpathways/SHC-UTI-Inpatient-Guideline.pdf. Accessed November 30, 2022. Hooton TM, Gupta K. Acute simple cystitis in women. UpToDate. Updated March 15, 2021. Accessed November 9, 2022. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/acute-simple-cystitis-in-women Colgan R, Williams M. Diagnosis and treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis. Am Fam Physician. 2011;84(7):771-776. Shafrin J, Marijam A, Joshi AV, et al. Impact of suboptimal or inappropriate treatment on healthcare resource use and cost among patients with uncomplicated urinary tract infection: an analysis of integrated delivery network electronic health records. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control. 2022;11(1):133. Published 2022 Nov 4. doi:10.1186/s13756-022-01170-3 Daneman N, Chateau D, Dahl M, et al. Fluoroquinolone use for uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women: a retrospective cohort study. Clin Microbiol Infect. 2020;26(5):613-618. doi:10.1016/j.cmi.2019.10.016 Bratsman A, Mathias K, Laubscher R, Grigoryan L, Rose S. Outpatient fluoroquinolone prescribing patterns before and after US FDA boxed warning. Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 2020;29(6):701-707. doi:10.1002/pds.5018 FDA Drug Safety Communication. FDA. 2019. Accessed October 10, 2022 https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/fda-warns[1]about-increased-risk-ruptures-or-tears-aorta-blood-vessel[1]fluoroquinolone-antibiotics Nicolle LE; AMMI Canada Guidelines Committee*. Complicated urinary tract infection in adults. Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol. 2005;16(6):349- 360. doi:10.1155/2005/385768

    Meet The Patient: Decoding IBS-D in Your Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 12:52


    Diagnosing and treating IBS-D can be challenging. On IBS-D(ecoded), host Susan Brazil gets the latest facts about IBS-D, and real life patients share their experiences living with IBS-D. In Episode 1, patient Molly from Atlanta discusses her symptoms and frustrations since being first diagnosed with IBS-D ten years ago. Expert physician Dr. Gregory Sayuk introduces treatment options.. US-VBZ-220064 09/22 This content is developed exclusively by or on behalf of the industry sponsor through a third party and is not reviewed by Pri-Med. The content and opinions expressed are those of the sponsor or presenters and may not reflect the views of Pri-Med.

    Meet The Experts: Using the Symptoms to Decode IBS-D

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 19:12


    IBS-D was once a diagnosis of exclusion. If a patient didn't test positive for other gastrointestinal conditions, IBS-D was considered possible. On this episode of IBS-D(ecoded), experts who have been involved in both the research and treatment of IBS-D discuss the symptoms that may help health care providers make an efficient, reliable diagnosis. US-VBZ-220064 09/22 This content is developed exclusively by or on behalf of the industry sponsor through a third party and is not reviewed by Pri-Med. The content and opinions expressed are those of the sponsor or presenters and may not reflect the views of Pri-Med.

    Meet Nico & Christine: Their IBS-D Journeys Decoded

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 21:26


    IBS-D can affect people of all ages, from all walks of life. On this third and final episode of IBS-D(ecoded), we meet two more patients. Nico is a young man who was first diagnosed with IBS-D while in college. Christine is in her 60s and has lived with abdominal pain and diarrhea for decades. Our expert gastroenterologists discuss these patients' symptoms and treatment options. Then patient Molly, whom we met in Episode 1, returns with some important advice for both health care providers and patients. US-VBZ-220064 09/22 This content is developed exclusively by or on behalf of the industry sponsor through a third party and is not reviewed by Pri-Med. The content and opinions expressed are those of the sponsor or presenters and may not reflect the views of Pri-Med.

    Episode 5: Sex Differences

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 10:55


    Join Dr Hillary Norton and Amanda Mixon, PA as they discuss the sex differences in the presentation of axSpA Dr Norton is a board-certified rheumatologist based in Santa Fe Amanda Mixon earned her PA certification at Michigan State University This podcast is sponsored by Novartis Medical Affairs, and the speakers have been compensated for their time. This podcast is part of the Think Back: Insights Into Axial Spondyloarthritis curriculum.

    Episode 4: IBP vs MBP

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 9:49


    Join Dr Robert Sallis and Dr Steve Lee as they discuss the differentiation of inflammatory back pain and mechanical back pain in axSpA Dr Sallis is a family physician at Kaiser Permanente in Fontana, California, and a clinical professor at the University of California Riverside School of Medicine. Dr Lee is a practicing rheumatologist in Fontana, California This podcast is sponsored by Novartis Medical Affairs, and the speakers have been compensated for their time. This podcast is part of the Think Back: Insights Into Axial Spondyloarthritis curriculum.

    Episode 3: Referral Tools

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 15:07


    Join Dr Abhijeet Danve and Dr Neal Skolnik as they describe how to recognize axSpA among patients with chronic back pain and which patients to refer to rheumatology Dr Danve is an academic rheumatologist at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut Dr Skolnik is an academic family physician at Abington Jefferson Health in Abington, Pennsylvania This podcast is sponsored by Novartis Medical Affairs, and the speakers have been compensated for their time. This podcast is part of the Think Back: Insights Into Axial Spondyloarthritis curriculum.    

    Episode 1: Peripheral Symptoms

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 13:52


    Join Dr Reeti Joshi and Dr Ethan Craig as they discuss the peripheral symptoms that can help health care practitioners better diagnose axSpA Dr Joshi is a rheumatology specialist in Beaumont, Texas Dr Craig is a rheumatologist at the University of Pennsylvania This podcast is sponsored by Novartis Medical Affairs, and the speakers have been compensated for their time. This podcast is part of the Think Back: Insights Into Axial Spondyloarthritis curriculum.

    Episode 2: When Pain Hides Inflammatory Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 12:41


    Join Dr Neil Skolnik and Dr Ethan Craig as they discuss the underlying biological processes in axSpA Dr Skolnik is an academic family physician at Abington Jefferson Health in Abington, Pennsylvania Dr Craig is a rheumatologist at the University of Pennsylvania This podcast is sponsored by Novartis Medical Affairs, and the speakers have been compensated for their time. This podcast is part of the Think Back: Insights Into Axial Spondyloarthritis curriculum.

    The Patient Voice: Improving Shared Decision-Making in Patients with SLE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 13:56


    Dr Saira Sheikh and Dr Vera Oyabure discuss their experiences with shared decision-making in SLE, the benefits of involving patients in the decision-making process, and how shared decision-making can be implemented in clinical practice.

    Perhaps it's Lupus? The Importance of Early Diagnosis and Management of SLE

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 12:07


    Dr Saira Sheikh and Dr Vera Oyabure discuss the challenges associated with diagnosing SLE from a multidisciplinary perspective, and why an earlier diagnosis can improve long-term treatment outcomes.

    The Burden of SLE: Prevalence, Disparities, and Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 11:36


    Dr Saira Sheikh and Dr Vera Oyabure discuss racial, socioeconomic, and healthcare access disparities in SLE, and their impact on these patient outcomes from a multidisciplinary perspective.

    Mission Impossible? Exploring Difficult to Treat Asthma

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 24:03


    This case-based podcast focuses on identification of difficult-to-treat asthma and evidence-based techniques for optimizing management. This content is developed exclusively by or on behalf of the industry sponsor through a third party and is not reviewed by Pri-Med. The content and opinions expressed are those of the sponsor or presenters and may not reflect the views of Pri-Med.

    ACT Now: Determining if Your Patient's Asthma is Under Control

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 19:31


    This podcast discusses the importance of asthma control, including how it is defined, risk factors for poor asthma control and techniques for the assessment of asthma control. This content is developed exclusively by or on behalf of the industry sponsor through a third party and is not reviewed by Pri-Med. The content and opinions expressed are those of the sponsor or presenters and may not reflect the views of Pri-Med.

    How Real World Evidence Complements Clinical Trials

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 21:46


    This podcast explores real world evidence by defining what it is, where it comes from, and its value and application to clinical practice. This content is developed exclusively by or on behalf of the industry sponsor through a third party and is not reviewed by Pri-Med. The content and opinions expressed are those of the sponsor or presenters and may not reflect the views of Pri-Med.

    Telemedicine and the virtual care of heart disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 36:04


    Overview: This podcast discusses the evolving role of telemedicine in the virtual care of cardiovascular disease. Best practices for telemedicine and conducting virtual visits in the cardiology sub-specialty are described. Guest: Ami Bhatt, MD

    Shared decision-making in lipid management

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 6:52


    Overview: This podcast discusses when patients who are at high risk of cardiovascular disease should be comanaged by primary care providers and lipidologists. Guest: Yehuda Handelsman, MD, FACP, FNLA, FASPC, MACE

    When is LDL-C low enough?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 5:28


    Overview: This podcast discusses the management of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and addresses the concept of when LDL-C levels are “low enough” to reduce the risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Guest: Yehuda Handelsman, MD, FACP, FNLA, FASPC, MACE

    Identifying high-risk patients with ASCVD and reducing the burden of elevated LDL-C

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 24:47


    Overview: This podcast discusses the identification and management of patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and highlights opportunities to reduce the overall burden of elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). Guest: Norman E. Lepor, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI

    Effects of long-term exposure to persistently elevated LDL-C

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 9:17


    Overview: This podcast discusses the effects of long-term exposure to persistently elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) on risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Four health care providers offer their perspectives from the fields of family medicine, internal medicine, cardiology, and endocrinology. Guest: Guy Mintz, MD, FACP, FACC, FASPC, FNLA & James Underberg, MD, PLCC

    Living in a World with COVID-19: From Reaction to Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 23:18


    Overview: The podcast focuses on the scientific understanding of SARS-CoV-2, in addition to the clinical management of patients with COVID-19 or long term sequalae. We bring together healthcare professionals from UK, Canada and Latin America to discuss COVID-19, variants, and how they are managing patients with COVID-19. Guest: Dr Alexander Liakos

    COVID-19: What Do We Know Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 15:09


    Overview: This video will provide attendees an update on COVID-19. Dr. Taylor will discuss current COVID-19 activity globally; review increased transmission as a consequence of variant strains, including the delta variant; and touch briefly on vaccinations and monoclonal antibodies.  Guest: Patrick A. Taylor, MD

    Pandemic in practice: Impact of viral variance, hyperinflammation and vaccinations on COVID-19 outcomes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 27:18


    Overview: This medical podcast will educate attendees on the drivers of COVID-19 in the community, and the factors that contribute to disease progression in the hospital. Dr. Deepa Gotur will discuss the role of GM-CSF in hyperinflammation in the severe COVID-19 patient. Guest: Deepa Gotur, MD & Patrick A. Taylor, MD

    Mortality of CRM Disorders: The Benefits of a Collaborative Care Approach

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 8:27


    Overview: Listen as Drs. Rachel Pessah-Pollack and Peter McCullough discuss how coexisting CRM disorders can affect mortality risk and what healthcare providers can do to improve clinical outcomes in patients Guest: Rachel Pessah-Pollack, MD, FACE & Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH

    The CRM Systems and the Continuum of Disease Risk

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 11:33


    Overview: The cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic systems are physiologically and pathophysiologically interconnected. Join Drs. Rachel Pessah-Pollack and Peter McCullough as they explore this interconnection and discuss how it impacts disease risk in our patients. Guest: Rachel Pessah-Pollack, MD, FACE & Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH

    Morbidity of CRM Disorders: Multifaceted Risk Factor Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 9:58


    Overview: Cardiometabolic risk factors can contribute to the development and progression of CRM disorders. Listen as two key experts discuss the impact of coexisting CRM disorders on morbidity, and how healthcare providers can manage these disorders through collaborative care. Guest: Rachel Pessah-Pollack, MD, FACE & Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH

    Close to the Heart: Assessing Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Our Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 10:39


    Overview: Listen as Dr. Eden Miller and Dr. James O'Keefe discuss how diabetes can affect cardiovascular health. These key experts will also review key cardiovascular outcomes trials and their impact on treatment guidance for patients with type 2 diabetes. Guest: Eden M. Miller, DO & James H. O'Keefe, MD 

    Close to the Heart: The Impact of Cardiovascular Disease on Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 9:39


    Close to the Heart: The Impact of Cardiovascular Disease on Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

    Close to the Heart: The Increasing Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes and Associated Comorbidities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 13:35


    Overview: Listen as Dr. Eden Miller and Dr. James O'Keefe discuss how diabetes can affect cardiovascular health. These key experts will also review key cardiovascular outcomes trials and their impact on treatment guidance for patients with type 2 diabetes. Guest: Eden M. Miller, DO & James H. O'Keefe, MD 

    Chapter 3 | Heart Failure and Type 2 Diabetes: Assessment of Patient Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 9:47


    Guests: James O'Keefe, MD & Melissa Magwire, RN, MSN, CDE For more information, please visit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/curriculum/continuum-heart-failure-2021

    Chapter 2 | The Interconnected Nature of the Cardio-Renal-Metabolic (CRM) System

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 12:26


    Guests: James O'Keefe, MD & Melissa Magwire, RN, MSN, CDE For more information, please visit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/curriculum/continuum-heart-failure-2021 

    Chapter 1 | Classifying Heart Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 10:56


    Guests: James O'Keefe, MD & Melissa Magwire, RN, MSN, CDE For more information, please visit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/curriculum/continuum-heart-failure-2021

    How to Recognize the Potential Signs of IPF and Understand When Patients Should be Referred to an ILD Center

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 36:24


    Guest: Erica Herzog, MD, PhD & Marilyn Glassberg, MD  For more information, please visit https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Curriculum/bi-ofev  

    Identifying Patients for De-escalation or Withdrawal of Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS) in COPD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 9:13


    Guests: MeiLan Han, MD, MS & Barbara P Yawn, MD, MSc, FAAFP For more information, please visit https://www.pri-med.com/podcast/clinical-practice-recommendations-ics 

    Highlights from the American Thoracic Society (ATS) Guidelines 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 11:57


    Guests: Gerard J Criner, MD, FACP, FACCP & Jill Ohar, MD, FCCP For more information, please visit https://www.pri-med.com/podcast/clinical-practice-recommendations-ats  

    The Global Initiative For Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) 2021 Report – Takeaways for Healthcare Practitioners

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 13:52


    Guests: MeiLan Han, MD, MS & Barbara P Yawn, MD, MSc, FAAFP For more information, please visit https://www.pri-med.com/podcast/clinical-practice-recommendations-copd-gold 

    Managing ILD Patients During the COVID Pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 15:07


    Guest: Cori Fratelli, RN For more information, please visit https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Curriculum/bi-ofev

    Improving the Management of Patients with IPF Through Disease, Symptom, and Support-Centered Management

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 30:59


    Guest: Erica Herzog, MD, PhD & Amy Olson, MD, MSPH For more information, please visit https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Curriculum/bi-ofev

    Pulmonary Embolism Trials: Part 1 – Dedicated PE Trials

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 25:53


    Hear Experts Discuss Dedicated DOAC Pulmonary Embolism Trials

    Pulmonary Embolism Trials: Part 2 – Low Risk PE Discharged Early

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 27:13


    Hear Experts Discuss Clinical Trial Data on Early Hospital Discharge of Patients with Low Risk PE 

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