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Infective Endocarditis with Dr. Henry Chambers May 15, 2019

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Infective endocarditis is a rare infection associated with a high mortality. Patients are often admitted for prolonged periods of time to receive antibiotics. The Partial Oral versus Intravenous Antibiotic Treatment of Endocarditis or the POET trial asked the question whether patients with left sided infective endocarditis can be switched to oral...

Statistical Review – Non-Inferiority Trials with Dr. David Harrington May 01, 2019

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Ever read a paper and feel a bit confused about all the statistical jargon and how to properly interpret the findings? At NEJM Resident 360, we’re bringing you Statistical Review which aims to cover some key areas in research methodology and trial design. On this episode, Dr David Harrington, our statistical editor here at the NEJM...

Cardiovascular and Renal Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes Medications with Dr. Marie McDonnell Apr 17, 2019

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The number of medications available to treat diabetes continues to increase. Recently, there has been widespread interest in two classes of medications, the SGLT2 inhibitors and the GLP1 agonists. They have created quite the splash with improvements in cardiovascular outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes. In this podcast...

Statistical Review – Power with Dr. David Harrington Mar 29, 2019

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Ever read a paper and feel a bit confused about all the statistical jargon and how to properly interpret the findings? At NEJM Resident 360, we’re trying something new and bringing you Statistical Review which aims to cover some key areas in research methodology and trial design. On this episode, Dr. David Harrington our statistical editor here...

VTE Prophylaxis in Patients with Cancer with Dr. Jean Connors Mar 06, 2019

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Patients with cancer have a significantly higher risk of VTE. How do we assess risk for developing VTE in patients with cancer? Is there a role for primary VTE prophylaxis in cancer patients? If so what are our treatment options? On this podcast, our expert hematologist Dr Jean Connors delves into these questions and more.

Statistical Review – Intention-to-Treat Versus Per-Protocol Analyses Feb 04, 2019

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Worsening Asthma Symptoms and Preventing Asthma Exacerbations with Dr. Jeff Drazen Jan 04, 2019

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Winter is upon us and asthma exacerbations are on the rise. But how well can clinicians and patients predict and prevent these asthma exacerbations before they start? NEJM Editor-in-Chief and Pulmonologist Dr. Jeff Drazen discusses the challenge clinicians and patients face in the setting of worsening asthma symptoms, also known as...

Statistical Review – P-values, Outcomes, Point-estimates and Confidence Intervals Dec 05, 2018

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Acute MI and Cardiogenic Shock with Dr. John Jarcho Nov 13, 2018

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Every medical resident will need to manage acute myocardial infarction at some stage. But what makes a patient with acute MI and cardiogenic shock more of a challenge to manage? NEJM Deputy Editor and Cardiologist Dr John Jarcho discusses the details around the pathophysiology and management in these patients and the recent paper...

Thyroid Disorders with Dr. Ole-Petter Hamnvik Oct 19, 2018

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There is a wide spectrum of disorders that affect the thyroid gland. Dr Hamnvik discusses the diagnostic testing of some of these common thyroid hormone disorders including hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism and the evidence behind their management.

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