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Episode 128: BP targets, treatment resistant depression, angry and disruptive patients, and putting infants to bed May 10, 2023

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This week our intrepid team of primary care physicians (Kate Rowland, Henry Barry, Gary Ferenchick and Mark Ebell) discuss treatment of resistant depression in older adults, recognizing and managing angry and disruptive patients, the best way to settle a cranky infant, and the AAFP 2022 Guideline on BP targets in adults with hypertension.

Episode 127: LDL targets, genicular nerve blocks, adding cytology to HPV, and HCTZ to prevent stones May 02, 2023

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This week, Henry, Kate, Gary and Mark discuss: treating to LDL target or intensity-based statin therapy for adults with CAD, genicular nerve blocks for pain relief in adults with DJD, the value of adding cytology to HPV for cervical cancer screening, and HCTZ for preventing kidney stone recurrence

Episode 126: screening for genital herpes, semaglutide for obesity, ACG guideline on lower GI bleed, and whether invasive management is helpful for stable CAD Apr 11, 2023

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This week, Gary, Kate, Henry and Mark discuss 2 new studies and 2 new guidelines: screening for genital herpes infections from the USPSTF, semaglutide injections in obese adolescents, ACG guidelines for acute lower GI bleeding, and invasive vs. noninvasive management of patients with stable CAD. And Henry manages to not talk about baseball!

Episode 125: reducing seizure frequency, antidepressants for pain, and periop anticoagulation Mar 31, 2023

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Kate is at the Cubs opener today, so you'll have to settle for Mark, Gary and Henry as they discuss reducing seizures in young kids, the best antidepressants for managing pain, and new ACCP guidelines for peri-operative management of anticoagulation and antiplatelet agents.

Episode 124: etonogestrel and lactogensis, celiac guidelines, FODMAPS for IBS, and a new CV drug Mar 20, 2023

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This week, join Kate, Henry, Gary and Mark as they discuss: immediate insertion of etonogestrel contraception and lactogenesis, ACG Guideline for managing patients with celiac disease, FODMAPS diet for irritable bowel, and a new way to lower cholesterol and reduce CV events.

Episode 123: mindfulness, PRP for Achilles rupture, lecanab for Alzheimer's, and VTE prophylaxis post-fracture Mar 01, 2023

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This week, Kate, Gary, Henry and Mark discuss mindfulness based stress reduction for anxiety, platelet rich plasma for Achilles tendon ruptures, lecanamab for Alzheimer’s, and VTE prevention after fracture. Is aspirin sufficient?

Episode 122: predicing dementia, incentives to quit smoking, HP eradication for dyspepsia, and comparison of diabetes meds Feb 15, 2023

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Join Kate, Mark, Gary and Henry as they discuss whether we should (or can) use biomarkers to predict mild cognitive impairment or dementia, financial incentives to promote smoking cessation, the efficacy of HP eradication for functional dyspepsia, and results of the glycemic control arm of the GRADE Trial.

Episode 121: vitamin C for sepsis, probiotics for halitosis, and dyspepsia evaluation Feb 01, 2023

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This week, Kate, Henry and Mark discuss vitamin C for sepsis, probiotics for treating halitosis, and new UK guidelines for evaluation of dyspepsia. Plus a quiz: how much time do we primary care docs spend every day delivering preventive services?

Episode 120: sleepy time for kids, crenezumab for Alzheimers, prognosis after TKA, and intermittent fasting Jan 18, 2023

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Join us this week as Kate, Henry, Gary and Mark discuss: nonpharmacologic sleep interventions in children, crenezumab for treating patients with early Alzheimers, prognosis after knee replacement, and time restricted eating (“intermittent fasting”) for weight loss. Henry and Gary are oxygen deprived and recording in Big Sky, teaching a CME course. You can join all four of us on March 3 and 4 in Scottsdale, AZ for 16 hours of content at the Arizona Academy of Family Physicians annual spring course. Click here to learn more and register.

Episode 119: insomnia treatment, when to take HTN meds, colonoscopy effectiveness, and chlorthalidone vs HCTZ Jan 04, 2023

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An action packed episode with some truly landmark studies to discuss. Join Kate, Henry, Gary and Mark as they discuss drug treatment of insomnia, when to take your anti-hypertensive meds, whether colonoscopy is effectiveness, and chlorthalidone vs HCTZ.

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