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BS Medicine Episode #587: Mission Slimpossible – Oral GLP-1 agonists for weight loss

Oct 04 2024 23 mins  
In episode 587, Mike and James invite Adrienne Lindblad back to the podcast to go over all the evidence we have for the oral GLP-1 weight loss medications. You know you are going to get lots of questions about these medications so tune in to find out all the numbers around the benefit and potential harms – and cost. Show notes 1) Tools for Practice Mission Slimpossible Part 2: Or

BS Medicine Episode #586: It’s time to challenge penicillin allergy labels

Sep 19 2024 29 mins  
In episode 585, Mike and James invite Émélie Braschi back to the podcast to talk about the tricky issue of how to deal with a potential penicillin allergy. Believe it or not there are a couple of RCTs looking at this issue. These two trials compared oral challenge alone to skin testing followed (if negative) by oral challenge. The results may allow you to change your practice in

BS Medicine Episode #585: PREMIUM – Beta-blockers after an MI and respiratory specialists for COPD

Sep 19 2024 34 mins  
In episode 585, Mike and James finally get back to being PREMIUM. We review the REDUCE-AMI trial which tried to answer the question – do you need to use a beta-blocker after an MI if there is preserved ejection fraction? We also review a COPD trial that shows integrating respiratory specialists in primary care improves guideline adherence. However, the interesting finding is what

BS Medicine Episode #584: Remind me, do medications that target brain amyloid improve my dementia?

Sep 19 2024 32 mins  
In episode 584, Mike and James invite Tina Korownyk back to the podcast to talk about the evidence for amyloid-targeting monoclonal antibodies in mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s dementia. Unfortunately, the evidence shows these medications don’t seem to have a clinically important effect and do have some harms. Have a listen as we give you all the numbers so you will b

In the Clinic Episode #27: Managing Hypertension in Diabetes

Sep 17 2024 28 mins  
Mike, Jess and Émélie follow up with Charlotte McLeod, a 50 year old patient, who originally presented to the clinic with diabetes. Today, the team discusses the management of Charlotte's blood pressure in the context of diabetes. Did you miss Charlotte's original visit? Tune into episode #12: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1F1eZobKKIKTswqYGy9C2c?si=22fa6e6f8a9041e1. To claim

In the Clinic Episode #26: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Sep 17 2024 24 mins  
Mike, Jess and Émélie discuss Ms. Ottie Stone, a 35 year old patient who presents with dizziness. Today's podcast will discuss the diagnosis and management of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. To claim your Mainpro+ credit on CFPCLearn, click here: https://cfpclearn.ca/?post_type=podcast&p=13750&preview=true

BS Medicine Episode #583: Reducing the risk associated with risk calculators – PART II

Sep 03 2024 37 mins  
In episode 583, Mike and James continue to go over the issues associated with using CVD risk calculators. We talk about some of the limitations, how to think about the results and explain the risks and benefits to patients. Show notes PEER Simplified Cardiovascular Decision Aid Incorporation of Shared Decision-Making in International Cardiovascular Guidelines, 2012-2022 JAMA Netw

BS Medicine Episode #582: Reducing the risk associated with risk calculators

Sep 03 2024 29 mins  
In episode 582, Mike and James go over the issues associated with using CVD risk calculators. We talk about where the numbers come from, what they mean, what their limitations are, how to think about them and how to use them. So have a listen as it may decrease your risk but it will definitely increase your understanding. Show notes 1) PEER Simplified Cardiovascular Decision Aid

BS Medicine Episode #581: Antibiotics or no antibiotics for acute diverticulitis, that is the question!

Aug 20 2024 28 mins  
In episode 581, Mike and James invite Mike Kolber back to the podcast for the umpteenth time – this time we talk about a topic we haven’t discussed before – acute diverticulitis. Historically, if a person has diverticulitis they were given antibiotics BUT do they really do anything? We look at all the evidence and the results may surprise you. Show notes Tools for Practice An

BS Medicine Episode #580: (A)dressing the Christmas Tree? Therapies for pityriasis rosea

Aug 20 2024 24 mins  
In episode 580, Mike and James invite Jennifer Young to talk about the treatment of pityriasis rosea. Believe it or not there are 2 simple treatments that seem to work really quite well. Tune in to hear what works and how well they work. Show notes Tools for Practice (A)dressing the Christmas Tree? Therapies for pityriasis rosea