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Episode 68: lung cancer screening, preventing celiac disease, and a positive convalescent plasma trial Jan 11, 2021

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This week, we will discuss screening for lung cancer, preventing celiac disease with early introduction of wheat, and a positive trial of convalescent plasma for COVID in patients with early infection.

Episode 67: HPV vaccine, a test for IBD in kids, and household transmission of COVID Dec 23, 2020

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This week, we will discuss the HPV vaccine and whether it actually prevents invasive cervical cancer, diagnosing inflammatory bowel disease in children, and COVID infectivity in households and families. Plus a mythbusting quiz and John's recommendation for what NOT to read.

Episode 66: repurposed antivirals, banlamivimab for outpatients, and convalescent serum, all for COVID-19 Dec 12, 2020

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This is an all-COVID-19 week. We discuss the WHO Solidarity trial of remdesivir and other antivirals, banlamivimab for outpatients, and an RCT of convalescent serum.

Episode 65: gabapentin for chronic pain, achilles tendons, and aspirin for primary prevention Nov 24, 2020

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This week we're joined by special guest Dr. Gary Ferenchick, friend of the pod and professor of Internal Medicine at THE Michigan State University. This week we discuss gabapentin for chronic pelvic pain, cast vs boot (vs surgery) for ruptured achilles tendon, and aspirin for primary prevention.

Episode 64: COVID vaccine update, natural immunity, tocilizumab trials, and a fishing story Nov 12, 2020

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We cover 6 COVID-19 studies today, focusing on natural and acquired immunity, the tocilizumab trials, and a fishing story. Also the quiz, and you can get free CME at: https://iafp.mclms.net

Episode 63: overactive bladder, smoking cessation, and bone density testing Nov 03, 2020

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This week we will discuss treatment of overactive bladder syndrome, a smoking cessation guideline and bone density testing. For free CME, go to https://iafp.mclms.net.

Episode 62: Tests for COVID, kids with COVID, and vaccines. Oct 21, 2020

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Since it has been several weeks since we discussed COVID, this week we will discuss tests for diagnosing it, children and adolescents, whether a vaccine will stop the pandemic, and symptom duration after contracting COVID.

Episode 61: Baloxavir, scaphoid fracture, and bariatric surgery Oct 07, 2020

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This week, we discuss: influenza prophylaxis, treatment of scaphoid fractures and mortality associated with bariatric surgery. And now you can get free CME (0.5 hour) from the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians for listening. Just go to: iafp.mclms.net, answer a short quiz, and claim your credit.

Episode 60: DAPT after stroke, gout, and HRT after 20 years Sep 18, 2020

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This week John, Henry and Mark discuss dual antiplatelet therapy after stroke, updated recommendations for management of gout, and long-term follow up of hormone replacement for post menopausal women.

Episode 59: Top COVID-19 research studies, part deux Sep 05, 2020

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We review 9 more of the top COVID-19 research studies to date, including studies on transmission, treatment, and prognosis.

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