Podcasts about cochrane reviews

In this second episode of a three-part series, Drs. Ruth Carrico and Paula Tucker explore the challenges of medical misinformation, its impact on patient care and strategies for navigating the overwhelming flow of health information in today's digital age. The discussion covers the rise of the "infodemic” how misinformation spreads and how nurse practitioners (NPs) can critically evaluate medical literature to ensure evidence-based practice. The hosts share real-world experiences from the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the difficulties of adapting to rapidly evolving guidelines while maintaining public trust. They also discuss the role of social determinants of health in the spread of misinformation and provide practical solutions for mitigating misinformation in clinical settings. Key Takeaways: Understanding the Infodemic: Definition: An overload of health-related information — both accurate and inaccurate — spread rapidly via social media, news and professional circles. Impact of COVID-19: Misinformation amplified due to evolving scientific knowledge, political influences and social media algorithms. Role of Trust: Public mistrust in health care institutions and shifting guidelines fueled skepticism. Misinformation Drivers and Consequences: Psychological Factors: Cognitive biases (confirmation bias, authority bias) make individuals more susceptible to misinformation. Technology and Social Media: Algorithm-driven content creates echo chambers where misinformation spreads unchecked. Public Health Outcomes: Misinformation leads to vaccine hesitancy, delayed treatments and preventable deaths. How NPs Can Combat Misinformation: 1. Active Listening: Understand patients' concerns before correcting misinformation. 2. Effective Communication: Use simple, culturally relevant messaging tailored to health literacy levels. 3. Building Resilience: Teach patients how to critically evaluate health information sources. 4. Community Engagement: Collaborate with local leaders and organizations to promote credible information. Evaluating Evidence-Based Information: Use the CRAAP Test (Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose) to assess credibility. Trust peer-reviewed sources like CDC, WHO, FDA, Cochrane Reviews and PubMed. Be aware of misleading studies and cherry-picked data used to spread misinformation. Trusted Resources for Patients and Providers: For Clinicians: UpToDate, DynaMed, BMJ Best Practice, Cochrane Reviews. For Patients: MedlinePlus, Mayo Clinic, CDC Vaccine Fact Sheets, American Heart Association. To claim 1.1 contact hours (CH) of continuing education (CE) credit for this program, “Navigating the Infodemic: A Call for Critical Thinking to Optimize Patient Care,” search for this program by the title and complete the posttest and evaluation by entering the participation code provided after listening to the podcast. “This activity is sponsored by an independent medical education grant from Kenvue.” Tool: https://www.aanp.org/practice/clinical-resources-for-nps/clinical-resources-by-therapeutic-area/primary-care Next Episode Preview: In the final episode of this series, Drs. Carrico and Tucker will dive into practical strategies for debunking medical myths, patient-centered communication techniques and choosing the right battles when addressing misinformation.

This episode tackles a common concern: urinary incontinence after childbirth. This can affect about a third of women, so you're not alone. I dive into what you can do to minimize urinary leaks after your first delivery with insights from a major 2020 Cochrane Review. The big takeaway? Pelvic floor muscle training, like Kegels, can make a huge difference! I'll cover how to do these exercises, why they work, and the benefits they offer, including reducing the risk of severe tears during childbirth. I'll discuss risk factors such as multiple pregnancies, higher maternal weight, and age, as well as why maintaining a healthy weight and understanding your delivery options are essential. I also talk about how long recovery might take and what to expect. Importantly, if you're experiencing symptoms, there are strategies that can help. Join me for a friendly, informative chat about keeping those leaks at bay and feeling your best postpartum! https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD007471.pub4/fullTimeline:00:28 Introduction and Podcast Series Overview 00:43 Understanding Urinary Incontinence Post-Delivery 01:03 Pelvic Floor Muscle Training: Evidence and Benefits 02:41 How Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Works 03:45 Theories Behind Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Benefits06:41 Risk Factors for Postpartum Urinary Incontinence 07:35 Prevention and Management Strategies 08:58 Post-Delivery Incontinence: What to Expect and Do 11:04 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

Early Detection and Early Intervention - where are we now (and what does the future hold)?The last time we had Alicia on the pod, we spoke about the Cochrane Review she led titled “Early developmental intervention programmes provided post hospital discharge to prevent motor and cognitive impairment in preterm infants” which was published in 2024. In this week's episode, we thought we'd ask Alicia about the state of early intervention right now and what the provision of therapy looks like within our current context of early detection and early intervention for children with cerebral palsy.There have been some rather significant developments in the early detection and early intervention space over the past 20 years. From the rapid technological advances to the value of co-design and involvement of people with lived experience, we now have some impressive evidence to guide our clinical pathways. However, what is very clear now is the vital importance of implementation. The industry has generated substantial knowledge that now needs to be implemented into practice with one particularly important aspect that we must include - family involvement and well-being. Alicia speaks ever so passionately about our role as therapists and I cannot help but to feel even more compelled to ensure that the family is at the centre of everything we do. It is exciting to know that we have the evidence now, so it's time to put it into practice and it can start in your very next session.https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/27041-alicia-spittle

In deze podcast spreekt presentator Richard Engelfriet met Pepijn van Erp over de AA, de Anonieme Alchoholisten. Een luisteraar vroeg zich af of dit niet stiekem een religieuze club is. En met gast Enith Vlooswijk, wetenschapsjournalist en striptekenaar, hebben we het over prebunken, een hippe manier die gepromoot wordt voor de bestrijding van desinformatie. Maar werkt het wel zo goed als voorgesteld wordt? Tenslotte helpen we de skepticus aan goede openingszinnen voor een gesprek met een potentiële date.Reacties, suggesties en tips zijn welkom op podcast@skepsis.nlBoektip:Ruben Mersch, Waarom iedereen altijd gelijk heeft (2016)Verder lees- en kijkvoer bij deze aflevering:AAde AA NederlandKelly, J.F., Abry, A., Ferri, M., Humphreys, K. (2020), Alcoholics Anonymous and 12-Step Facilitation Treatments for Alcohol Use Disorder: A Distillation of a 2020 Cochrane Review for Clinicians and Policy Makers, Alcohol and Alcoholism.The Skeptic: Exposing the myth of Alcoholics Anonymous – cult not cure (2011)Trimbos: Expertisecentrum AlcoholPrebunkende Volkskrant: Factchecken werkt amper in de strijd tegen misinformatie. Wat werkt dan wel?Altay, S., Berriche, M., & Acerbi, A. (2023). Misinformation on Misinformation: Conceptual and Methodological Challenges. Social Media + Society, 9(1).Ecker, U., Van der Linden, S., Oreskes, N., Lewandowsky, S. ea (2024). Misinformation poses a bigger threat to democracy than you might think. Nature.Webpagina van Enith Vlooswijk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are many Cochrane Reviews of possible treatments for dementia. One of the earliest of these looked at the effects of a drug called galantamine, which is found in daffodil bulbs, and the review was updated in November 2024.

There are many Cochrane Reviews of possible treatments for dementia. One of the earliest of these looked at the effects of a drug called galantamine, which is found in daffodil bulbs, and the review was updated in November 2024.

There are many Cochrane Reviews of possible treatments for dementia. One of the earliest of these looked at the effects of a drug called galantamine, which is found in daffodil bulbs, and the review was updated in November 2024.

This week, as a gift for New Year's Eve, we're opening up a previously-paywalled episode so that everyone can listen. It's our episode from April 2024 on “Youth gender medicine & the Cass Review”. Since the show notes were previously behind the paywall, they're copied below.If you'd like to listen to all our paywalled episodes—which are of course ad-free, like this one—you can subscribe by visiting thestudiesshowpod.com.Normal service will be resumed next week. Happy New Year!Show notes* The Cass Review's final report* List of systematic reviews from University of York researchers that were commissioned by the Cass Review* Hannah Barnes on why the Tavistock gender identity clinic was forced to close* VICE interview with a Tavistock doctor, including information on patient numbers* Original Dutch single-case study on puberty blockers* Somewhat larger Dutch study of puberty blockers from 2011* The “Early Intervention” study from England (not published until 2021)* Article that's critical of the “cis-supremacy” in the Cass Review* BMJ editorial on the Cass Review* Billy Bragg claims that the Cass Review only included 2 studies out of 102* Owen Jones's video where he claims studies were “arbitrarily” excluded from the report* Fact-checking post from Benjamin Ryan, covering some of the criticisms of the Cass Report* Hilary Cass interviewed by The Times* Episode of BBC More or Less that addresses some of the criticisms* 2020 study on the small proportion of medical treatments where there's strong evidence* More recent (2022) study by the same authors finding an even more depressing picture: “More than 9 in 10 healthcare interventions studied within recent Cochrane Reviews are not supported by high-quality evidence, and harms are under-reported”* The book Medical Nihilism* The BMJ review of the book, quoted in the episodeCreditsThe Studies Show is produced by Julian Mayers at Yada Yada Productions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thestudiesshowpod.com/subscribe

There are more than 60 Cochrane Reviews relevant to multiple sclerosis and, one of these, a network meta-analysis of immunomodulators and immunosuppressants for progressive multiple sclerosis, was updated in September 2024. We asked one of the authors, Francesco Nonino from the Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna in Italy, to tell us about the condition and the latest evidence in this podcast.

There are more than 60 Cochrane Reviews relevant to multiple sclerosis and, one of these, a network meta-analysis of immunomodulators and immunosuppressants for progressive multiple sclerosis, was updated in September 2024. We asked one of the authors, Francesco Nonino from the Istituto delle Scienze Neurologiche di Bologna in Italy, to tell us about the condition and the latest evidence in this podcast.

Cochrane Reviews cover a very wide range of interventions for people with heart disease. One of these looks at exercise-based rehabilitation for patients with heart failure and it was updated for the fourth time in March 2024. Two of the authors, Rod Taylor and Cal Molloy from the University of Glasgow in the UK, discuss the latest findings in this podcast.

Cochrane Reviews cover a very wide range of interventions for people with heart disease. One of these looks at exercise-based rehabilitation for patients with heart failure and it was updated for the fourth time in March 2024. Two of the authors, Rod Taylor and Cal Molloy from the University of Glasgow in the UK, discuss the latest findings in this podcast.

Globally, postpartum haemorrhage is responsible for a quarter of maternal deaths after childbirth. Tears of the perineum, which are common in vaginal births, are a major contributor to this excessive blood loss, and a variety of techniques are used to try to prevent them. The effects of these interventions are reviewed in a new Cochrane Review published in October 2024 and two of the authors, Tilly Fox and Kerry Dwan from The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in the UK, talk about the findings in this podcast.

Globally, postpartum haemorrhage is responsible for a quarter of maternal deaths after childbirth. Tears of the perineum, which are common in vaginal births, are a major contributor to this excessive blood loss, and a variety of techniques are used to try to prevent them. The effects of these interventions are reviewed in a new Cochrane Review published in October 2024 and two of the authors, Tilly Fox and Kerry Dwan from The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in the UK, talk about the findings in this podcast.

Is Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., just a big crank? Well, yes. But is he nevertheless correct in his specific claims about the harms of water fluoridation? It's long been argued that it's no longer necessary, and that it might have the scary adverse effect of lowering children's IQs. In this episode of The Studies Show, Tom and Stuart look at the evidence.While they're at it, Tom and Stuart ask whether there's evidence for several other dentistry-related claims. Regular check-ups; flossing; fillings; fluoride toothpaste—is your dentist just b**********g you about any or all of these?[This podcast was recorded just before Donald Trump selected RFK Jr. as his candidate for US Health Secretary, but that makes the episode even more relevant].The Studies Show is brought to you by Works in Progress magazine. If you're an optimist who enjoys reading about how things have gotten better in the past, and how we might make them better in the future—then it's the magazine for you. Find it at worksinprogress.co. Show notes* RFK Jr.'s tweet about how the new Trump administration will remove fluoride from the US water supply* US National Research Council's 2006 report on fluoridation* 2023 meta-analysis on water fluoridation and IQ* Letter co-authored by Stuart, criticising a bad study on fluoride and IQ in pregnant women and their babies* The original study* Review of fluoridation and cancer risk* 2000 UK NHS review of fluoridation and cancer risk* 2022 UK Government report on the link of water fluoridation to various different medical conditions* 2024 Cochrane Review on fluoridation and preventing tooth decay* Review of guidelines from the Journal of the American Dental Association* 2020 randomised controlled trial on fillings in children's teeth* The Cochrane Library on the evidence for specific intervals between dental appointments (e.g. 6 months)* The American Dental Association guidelines on flossing, and the NHS ones* 2019 Cochrane review of RCTs of flossing* The ADA and NHS guidelines on brushing with fluoride toothpaste* 2019 Cochrane review on brushing and fluoride* Claims about cardiac health being related to dental health* Study of 1m people in Korea on cardiac health and tooth loss* 2020 meta-analysis of cardiac and dental health* The study included in the meta-analysis by Chen, Chen, Lin, and Chen* Claims about dental health and cancer* 2020 review of the literature* 2024 Ars Technica story on dentists over-selling their services* 2019 Atlantic piece: “Is Dentistry a Science?”* 2013 piece in the Washington State Dental News magazine on “creative diagnosis”* Articles in the British Dental Journal and JAMA Internal Medicine both arguing that evidence-based medicine has left dentistry behindCredits The Studies Show is produced by Julian Mayers at Yada Yada Productions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thestudiesshowpod.com/subscribe

Age-related macular degeneration is a progressive, sight-threatening disease affecting the retina at the back of the eye. There are several Cochrane Reviews of its treatment and, in October 2024 we published a new review of the use of artificial intelligence for its diagnosis. Here's the review's first author, Chaerim Kang from Brown University in the USA, to tell us more.

Age-related macular degeneration is a progressive, sight-threatening disease affecting the retina at the back of the eye. There are several Cochrane Reviews of its treatment and, in October 2024 we published a new review of the use of artificial intelligence for its diagnosis. Here's the review's first author, Chaerim Kang from Brown University in the USA, to tell us more.

In August 2024, we published the latest update of the Cochrane Review of the effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors on women with premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. In this podcast, two of the authors, Jeppe Bennekou Schroll and Cecilie Jespersen, both from Cochrane Denmark, talk about the need for the review and its latest findings. 

In August 2024, we published the latest update of the Cochrane Review of the effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors on women with premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. In this podcast, two of the authors, Jeppe Bennekou Schroll and Cecilie Jespersen, both from Cochrane Denmark, talk about the need for the review and its latest findings. 

Ankle fractures are one of the most common fractures of the lower limb and it's important to have evidence on how to help people recover from them. There's been a Cochrane Review of this since 2008 and the most recent update was published in September 2024. In this podcast, Sophie Degraeve from Symmetron, talks with new author, Chris Bretherton from the Blizard Institute at Queen Mary University of London in the UK, about the latest findings.

Ankle fractures are one of the most common fractures of the lower limb and it's important to have evidence on how to help people recover from them. There's been a Cochrane Review of this since 2008 and the most recent update was published in September 2024. In this podcast, Sophie Degraeve from Symmetron, talks with new author, Chris Bretherton from the Blizard Institute at Queen Mary University of London in the UK, about the latest findings.

The Cochrane Neonatal Group produces and updates Cochrane Reviews to provide comprehensive coverage of the evidence on the care of babies and infants. In this podcast, we present an important topic in neonatal care: the management of pain and discomfort during spinal taps in newborns, for which a new Cochrane review was published in September 2023. In this podcast, two of the authors talk about the findings. Ehsan Hedayati and Sara Pessano, welcome to the podcast.

The Cochrane Neonatal Group produces and updates Cochrane Reviews to provide comprehensive coverage of the evidence on the care of babies and infants. In this podcast, we present an important topic in neonatal care: the management of pain and discomfort during spinal taps in newborns, for which a new Cochrane review was published in September 2023. In this podcast, two of the authors talk about the findings. Ehsan Hedayati and Sara Pessano, welcome to the podcast.

There are many Cochrane Reviews about the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis and those involved in managing this condition also need to know about its prognosis, especially in the presence of other illnesses. We can now help them in regard to diabetes and tuberculosis, with a new review published in August 2024. Here are two of the authors, Juan Franco and Yang Guo from the Institute of General Practice, Medical Faculty of the Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf in Germany, to tell us more.

There are many Cochrane Reviews about the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis and those involved in managing this condition also need to know about its prognosis, especially in the presence of other illnesses. We can now help them in regard to diabetes and tuberculosis, with a new review published in August 2024. Here are two of the authors, Juan Franco and Yang Guo from the Institute of General Practice, Medical Faculty of the Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf in Germany, to tell us more.

The topics for some Cochrane Reviews cut across multiple Review Groups. This is the case with an April 2024 review of interventions to stop or reduce alcohol consumption during pregnancy, which is relevant to both Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth and Drugs and Alcohol. Here's one of the authors, Julia Sinclair from the University of Southampton in the UK to tell us more.

The topics for some Cochrane Reviews cut across multiple Review Groups. This is the case with an April 2024 review of interventions to stop or reduce alcohol consumption during pregnancy, which is relevant to both Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth and Drugs and Alcohol. Here's one of the authors, Julia Sinclair from the University of Southampton in the UK to tell us more.

People with cystic fibrosis are particularly prone to chest infections caused by bacteria that are hard to treat, but one possible treatment is a class of antibiotic known as the macrolides. There's been a Cochrane Review of this since 2003 and the fourth update was published in February 2024. Here's Kevin Southern from Alder Hey Children's Hospital in the UK, who is one of its authors and an Editor for the Cochrane Cystic Fibrosis Group, to tell us more.

People with cystic fibrosis are particularly prone to chest infections caused by bacteria that are hard to treat, but one possible treatment is a class of antibiotic known as the macrolides. There's been a Cochrane Review of this since 2003 and the fourth update was published in February 2024. Here's Kevin Southern from Alder Hey Children's Hospital in the UK, who is one of its authors and an Editor for the Cochrane Cystic Fibrosis Group, to tell us more.

There are several Cochrane Reviews of the effects of physical activity and these were added to in June 2024 with a qualitative evidence synthesis of factors that influence it for people with bipolar disorder. We asked one of the authors, Gavin Breslin, from Queen's University Belfast in Northern Ireland to tell us more about the condition and the review in this podcast.

There are several Cochrane Reviews of the effects of physical activity and these were added to in June 2024 with a qualitative evidence synthesis of factors that influence it for people with bipolar disorder. We asked one of the authors, Gavin Breslin, from Queen's University Belfast in Northern Ireland to tell us more about the condition and the review in this podcast.

There are many Cochrane Reviews relevant to the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis. These were added to in June 2024 by a new review of prognosis, specifically to look at the impact of undernutrition. Here are two of the authors, Juan Franco and Brenda Bongaerts from the Institute of General Practice, Medical Faculty of the Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf in Germany, to tell us more.

There are many Cochrane Reviews relevant to the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis. These were added to in June 2024 by a new review of prognosis, specifically to look at the impact of undernutrition. Here are two of the authors, Juan Franco and Brenda Bongaerts from the Institute of General Practice, Medical Faculty of the Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf in Germany, to tell us more.

There are more than 100 Cochrane Reviews relevant to the care of people with cystic fibrosis and an update for the one looking at the effects of nebulisers was published in November 2023. Here's the new lead author, Gemma Stanford, from the Royal Brompton Hospital in London UK to tell us about it.

There are more than 100 Cochrane Reviews relevant to the care of people with cystic fibrosis and an update for the one looking at the effects of nebulisers was published in November 2023. Here's the new lead author, Gemma Stanford, from the Royal Brompton Hospital in London UK to tell us about it.

People with cystic fibrosis are particularly susceptible to chest infection. It's important to find treatments for these infections and a Cochrane Review from Cochrane Cystic Fibrosis examines the evidence for the use of antibiotics. Nikki Rowbotham, respiratory paediatrician, who is based in the East Midland in the UK and one of the authors of the June 2023 update of the review, tells us more in this podcast.

People with cystic fibrosis are particularly susceptible to chest infection. It's important to find treatments for these infections and a Cochrane Review from Cochrane Cystic Fibrosis examines the evidence for the use of antibiotics. Nikki Rowbotham, respiratory paediatrician, who is based in the East Midland in the UK and one of the authors of the June 2023 update of the review, tells us more in this podcast.

Adding to the Cochrane Reviews of screening for breast cancer, a new review was published in May 2024 looking at the research into shared-decision making for this screening. In this podcast, Dr. Marleen Kunneman from Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands and Mayo Clinic in the US talks with lead author Dr. Paula Riganti from Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires in Argentina about the review and its findings.

Adding to the Cochrane Reviews of screening for breast cancer, a new review was published in May 2024 looking at the research into shared-decision making for this screening. In this podcast, Dr. Marleen Kunneman from Leiden University Medical Center in the Netherlands and Mayo Clinic in the US talks with lead author Dr. Paula Riganti from Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires in Argentina about the review and its findings.

Many of us experience the nuisance of having a common cold, and a variety of interventions have been suggested to prevent or treat it. One of these is zinc and a new Cochrane Review, published in May 2024, looks at the evidence. Here's the first author, Daryl Nault from Maryland University of Integrative Health in the USA to tell us what the review found.

Many of us experience the nuisance of having a common cold, and a variety of interventions have been suggested to prevent or treat it. One of these is zinc and a new Cochrane Review, published in May 2024, looks at the evidence. Here's the first author, Daryl Nault from Maryland University of Integrative Health in the USA to tell us what the review found.

The Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group produced more than 650 Cochrane Reviews after its establishment as the first Cochrane Review Group, 30 years ago. Several relate to postpartum haemorrhage, and these were added to in November 2023, with a new review of qualitative research, which was also supported by the Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care Group. In this podcast, Martha Vazquez Corona, talks with corresponding author Meghan Bohren, head of the Gender and Women's Health Unit at the University of Melbourne in Australia, about this qualitative evidence synthesis and its findings.

The Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group produced more than 650 Cochrane Reviews after its establishment as the first Cochrane Review Group, 30 years ago. Several relate to postpartum haemorrhage, and these were added to in November 2023, with a new review of qualitative research, which was also supported by the Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care Group. In this podcast, Martha Vazquez Corona, talks with corresponding author Meghan Bohren, head of the Gender and Women's Health Unit at the University of Melbourne in Australia, about this qualitative evidence synthesis and its findings.

Patient understanding can be key to the successful use of many of the interventions for which there are Cochrane Reviews and, in November 2023, we published a review that might help with this. Here are two of the authors, Angela Aldin from Cochrane Haematology and Annika Baumeister from the University of Bonn, both in Germany, to talk about the findings of that review looking at interventions for improving health literacy in migrants.

Patient understanding can be key to the successful use of many of the interventions for which there are Cochrane Reviews and, in November 2023, we published a review that might help with this. Here are two of the authors, Angela Aldin from Cochrane Haematology and Annika Baumeister from the University of Bonn, both in Germany, to talk about the findings of that review looking at interventions for improving health literacy in migrants.

Okay, whether exercise is good isn't really in question. But there are so many pseudoscientific myths surrounding sports and exercise that it's always worth looking more closely at some of the claims.In this episode of The Studies Show, Tom and Stuart look into two widely-believed claims about exercise. First, does stretching your muscles before exercising actually help you in any way? Second, does exercise help alleviate the symptoms of depression? And then, they ask a bonus question inspired by the quality of the evidence on the previous two: why is so much of sports science so crap?The Studies Show is brought to you by Works in Progress, the brilliant magazine of ideas about human progress. If you're at all interested in science and technology, and in reading detailed, well-researched, beautifully-illustrated articles about some surprising and fascinating scientific topics, then Works in Progress is the magazine for you. What's more, it's all free. Take a look at their website at this link.Show notes* Old (and bad) 1983 study on stretching and muscle injury* Review questioning the theoretical basis of the supposed benefit of stretching* 2020 systematic review and meta-analysis of the evidence for (among other things) stretching* 2005 review of the same, with very similar results* 2011 Cochrane Review of stretching to prevent delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS)* The strange fad of “kinesio tape”, used by many top athletes (for no actual demonstrable benefit)* The TREAD study on physical activity for depression* Tom on the very angry Guardian article attacking the TREAD study* 2013 Cochrane Review on exercise for depression - a very small effect* 2021 meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials of exercise for depression symptoms (in people without clinical depression)* Survey on the replication crisis in sports & exercise science* Attempt to replicate four sports & exercise science studies* The Sports Science Replication Center, who ran the above replication attemptCreditsThe Studies Show is produced by Julian Mayers at Yada Yada Productions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thestudiesshowpod.com/subscribe

On this episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, we turn our attention to a Viewpoint article published in JAMA on December 18, 2023 entitled “Corporate Influences on Science and Health—the Case of Spinal Cord Stimulation”. Written by the same lead author of the widely criticized Cochrane Review of Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) for Low Back Pain, this recent article blames all physicians who defend SCS for having corporate interests and suggests that no research in any specialty should be influenced by industry.Hosts Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and Mustafa Broachwala, DO, sit down with Nathaniel M. Schuster, MD, from UC San Diego Health. All are authors to responses in Pain Medicine to the Cochrane Review by Traeger et al. –see Pain Matters Episode 21 and articles PMID: 37067491 & PMID: 37195450 by Durbhakula et al. This episode responds to the questionable allegations made by Traeger et al., questioning the integrity of all SCS research and the pain physicians who utilize SCS for patients. We do a fact-check on the JAMA article and take a deep dive into understanding the true nature of corporate influences on SCS.In this episode, you'll gain insights into:Critiquing Corporate Influence: Dr. Schuster and our hosts examine corporate influence in pain medicine research, particularly in the context of SCS treatments for low back pain.False Dichotomies in SCS Research: The false dichotomy that physician-scientists who may engage with industry at any level cannot be industry-independent when speaking on the subject of SCS.Physician Scientist Integrity: False accusations, including that ALL physicians who responded to the Cochrane Review by Traeger et al,. were influenced by industry.Publishing SCS Research: The by Traeger et al. that academic journals should never publish anything with industry ties – in SCS or any field of medicine.Reality of SCS Funding: Understanding the intricacies of device research funding as well as the limitations of funding outside of industry (e.g., government funding) and contextualizing the paucity of placebo- or sham-controlled studies.Ethics in Academic Societies: Clarifying the policies surrounding conflicts of interest amongst academic societies.Debunking Hara et al.: Understanding the methodologic flaws of the Hara et al. study of SCS for Chronic Radicular Pain After Lumbar Spine Surgery.Listen in as we navigate these complex waters, aiming to provide a balanced perspective on the interplay between industry funding, scientific research, and clinical practice in pain medicine. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the multifaceted nature of pain medicine in today's healthcare landscape.CORRECTION (11:10-11:50): SCS for FDA requires a premarket approval (PMA). There is no need for clinical data if it is possible to prove equivalence. For external powered devices where RF is the predicate device, FDA 510k pathway is required.

Has the pendulum swung too far?  Is it time to put the drill down??  Or, drill, baby, drill!  While the number of rib plating cases has exploded the data supporting the practice is less-than-stellar.  On this episode of the BIG T Trauma series Drs. Patrick Georgoff, Teddy Puzio, and Jason Brill bring you up to speed on rib plating. If you haven't already, we recommend you listen to Behind the Knife episode 298, published in May 2020. (https://behindtheknife.org/podcast/big-t-trauma-series-ep-10-rib-fractures/)  This episode covers comprehensive management of rib fractures, including multimodal pain control, regional blocks, pulmonary toilet, BiPAP, etc.   REFERENCES: GUIDELINES EAST PMG Rib Plating (2017): https://www.east.org/education-resources/practice-management-guidelines/details/rib-fractures-open-reduction-and-internal-fixation-of-update-in-process EAST PMG Rib Fracture Non-Surgical Management (2022): https://www.east.org/education-resources/practice-management-guidelines/details/nonsurgical-management-and-analgesia-strategies-for-older-adults-with-multiple-rib-fractures-a-systematic-review-metaanalysis Chest Wall Injury Society Guidelines (2020): https://cwisociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/CWIS-SSRF-Guideline-01102020.pdf FLAIL/UNSTABLE CHEST Operative vs Nonoperative Treatment of Acute Unstable Chest Wall Injuries: A Randomized Clinical Trial, JAMA 2022: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/fullarticle/2796556 Prospective randomized controlled trial of operative rib fixation in traumatic flail chest, JACS 2013: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23415550/ Surgical versus conservative treatment of flail chest. Evaluation of the pulmonary status, Interact Cardiovasc Thoracic Surg 2005: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17670487/ Surgical stabilization of internal pneumatic stabilization? A prospective randomized study of management of severe flail chest patients, J Trauma 2002: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11956391/ Surgical Rib Fixation of Multiple Rib Fractures and Flail Chest: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, J Surg Research 2022: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35390577/ Surgical versus nonsurgical interventions for flail chest, Cochrane Review 2015: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26222250/ NON-FLAIL CHEST Randomized Controlled Trial of Surgical Rib Fixation to Nonoperative Management in Severe Chest Wall Injury, Ann Surgery 2023: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37317861/ Rib fixation in non-ventilator-dependent chest wall injuries: A prospective randomized trial, J Trauma 2022: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35081599/ A multicenter, prospective, controlled clinical trial of surgical stabilization of rib fractures in patients with severe, nonflail fracture patterns (NONFLAIL), J Trauma 2020: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31804414/ Operative versus nonoperative treatment of multiple simple rib fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Injury 2020: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32650981/ Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more.   If you liked this episode, check out the rest of the BIG T Trauma episodes here: https://behindtheknife.org/podcast-series/big-t-trauma/

Stigall briefly responds today to the Hunter Biden gun charges yesterday as well as the breaking news the UAW has gone on strike with some big demands. Check out the Harrumph Society for much more commentary while he's been on the road. Enjoy the wrap on the week with thoughtful conversations with brilliant folks: Wall Street Journal Editor at Large Gerard Baker and his new book "American Breakdown," former AG of Kansas Phil Kline warns of the Secretaries of State across the country plotting to keep Trump off the ballot entirely if he's successful in securing the GOP nomination, Dr. Marty McCary discusses the new wave of COVID and his impressions of the latest booster push, and Stella Morobito who wrote the most important book of the lockdown era "The Weaponization of Loneliness" discusses a possible return to lockdowns. - For more info visit the official website: https://chrisstigall.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisstigallshow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisStigall Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.stigall/ Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/StigallPod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/StigallShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about Joe Rogan telling Bill Maher why the left thinks he's dangerous and a threat to woke culture; Tucker Carlson revealing to Dave Portnoy the real reason that Fox News fired him; Robert F. Kennedy Jr. telling James O'Keefe how Operation Mockingbird allows the CIA to control mainstream media; Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyer, and John Oliver joining together to create one truly awful podcast; CNN's Michael Smerconish confronting Dr. Fauci with data from the gold standard Cochrane Review that says that masks are not an effective way of preventing the transmission of COVID; world leaders like Justin Trudeau backpedaling and pretending that they didn't push vaccine mandates; Russell Brand pointing out the major flaw in Sam Harris' argument defending the profits of Big Pharma; and much more. WATCH the MEMBER-EXCLUSIVE segment of the show here: https://rubinreport.locals.com/ Check out the NEW RUBIN REPORT MERCH here: https://daverubin.store/