Is a rigid HPV vaccination schedule really necessary? Story by Bruce Jancin, reporting from the annual meeting of the European Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases. Delayed administration of the second dose of an HPV vaccine had no negative impact on the magnitude of the immune response. Other top stories: Women are underrepresented as lead authors in oncology trials The proportion has been increasing but still lags behind the proportion of female oncologists in the United States. Dupilumab...
Aug 14, 2019•9 min
SPECIAL Crossover with Blood & Cancer, the official podcast of MDedge HematologyOncology. You can learn more about Blood & Cancer at http://www.mdedge.com/podcasts/blood-cancer SHOW NOTES: Alan P. Lyss, MD , a medical oncologist in community practice at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, joins Blood & Cancer host David H. Henry, MD , of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, to break down the most interesting and practice-changing studies at the recent 2019 annual m...
Jun 23, 2019•39 min
Today's top stories in clinical medicine. Medical cannabis laws appear no longer tied to drop in opioid overdose mortality EULAR revises its RA management recommendations Aggressive lowering of LDL cholesterol: Is it a good thing? Residents are drowning in job offers -- and debt You can contact the MDedge Daily Medical News by emailing us at [email protected] or following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets...
Jun 21, 2019•8 min
Today's top stories in clinical medicine. Treat insomnia as a full-fledged disorder. Illinois law expands abortion rights. Consider iatrogenesis in patients with new psychiatric symptoms. Foot osteoarthritis: forgotten no longer. You can contact the MDedge Daily Medical News by emailing us at [email protected] or following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets ....
Jun 19, 2019•7 min
Today's top stories in clinical medicine: Modest changes deemed inherent in 'normal' aging COPD exacerbations associated with poor sleep quality Genetic analysis links PCSK9 inhibition and CV mortality Obesity and overweight declined among lower-income kids You can contact the MDedge Daily Medical News by emailing us at [email protected] or following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets ....
Jun 18, 2019•7 min
Today's top stories: Chronic opioid use may be common in patients with ankylosing spondylitis Reducing pediatric RSV burden is top priority Less reactogenic acellular pertusses vaccine has waning immunity Nearly two-thirds of gynecologic oncology respondents experienced sexual harassment You can contact the MDedge Daily Medical News by emailing us at [email protected] or following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets ....
Jun 12, 2019•9 min
You can find more of our podcasts at http://www.mdedge.com/podcasts . Today's top stories in clinical medicine: Updated systematic review of aspirin for primary prevention shows benefits, risks. Estimated prevalence of OSA in the Americas stands at 170 million. How to reverse type 2 diabetes with a crash diet the DiRECT approach. Zeroing in on a key issue: SGLT2s or GLP-1s for elderly T2D? You can contact the MDedge Daily Medical News by emailing us at [email protected] or following us on Twit...
Jun 10, 2019•8 min
You can find more of our podcasts on our website: http://www.mdedge.com/podcasts Today's top stories in clinical medicine: Coffee, tea, and soda all up GERD risk Warfarin boosts OS risk in Rotterdam Study mTORC1 inhibitor protects elderly asthmatics from viral respiratory infections NJ law, EMR alerts appear effective at reducing opioid prescriptions You can contact the MDedge Daily Medical News by emailing us at [email protected] or following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets ....
May 27, 2019•7 min
Today in clinical medicine: Most measles cases in 25 years prompts government pleas to vaccinate Positive psoriatic arthritis screens occur often in psoriasis patients Sleep apnea is linked with tau accumulation in the brain Patients say primary care video visits are convenient, high quality You can contact the MDedge Daily News by emailing us at [email protected] or following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets ....
May 01, 2019•7 min
The 2019 annual Internal Medicine meeting of the American College of Physicians took place beginning April 10 in Philadelphia. MDedge Podcast host and producer Nick Andrews joined Internal Medicine News editor Katie Lennon to discuss a few of the biggest topics. ACP 2019 highlights: Telemedicine update. Neuropathic pain update. Negotiating a strong contract. ACP launches quality improvement tools. You can contact the MDedge Daily news by emailing [email protected] or by following us on Twitter...
Apr 15, 2019•12 min
Today, we’re bringing you a special episode featuring exclusive coverage from the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in Washington. 1. Food allergies and atopic dermatitis: What is the evidence? https://bit.ly/2CayGcp 2. Many common dermatologic drugs can be safely used during pregnancy. https://bit.ly/2HmZLfY 3. 31-GEP test predicts likelihood of metastasis for cutaneous melanoma. https://bit.ly/2NO3dkK 4. Bermekimab reduces lesions, cuts pain in patients with hidradenitis su...
Mar 09, 2019•12 min
Contact us: [email protected] 1. CDC: United States has hit a plateau with HIV. https://bit.ly/2TokV3E 2. Fauci, Messonnier testify on measles outbreaks. https://bit.ly/2XqP3KO 3. Big pharma says it can’t drop drug list prices alone. https://bit.ly/2Xs92Zy 4. Barrett’s esophagus uncommon in patients with uncomplicated GERD. https://bit.ly/2VqKRJd...
Mar 01, 2019•8 min
Contact us: [email protected] FDA panels back intranasal esketamine for refractory depression. http://bit.ly/2TOKrfp ONC aims to help doctors, patients with information sharing in proposed rule. http://bit.ly/2X3SVkP Survey: Health care costs unlikely to improve in 2019. http://bit.ly/2SwSIYJ Vaccination and antiviral treatment don't lower stroke risk after shingles. http://bit.ly/2tjYQVa...
Feb 15, 2019•6 min
Contact us : podcasts@mdedge Automated office BP readings best routine measures https://www.mdedge.com/internalmedicinenews/article/193804/hypertension/automated-office-bp-readings-best-routine-measures Positive FIT test should prompt colonoscopy https://www.mdedge.com/internalmedicinenews/article/193798/gastroenterology/positive-fit-test-should-prompt-colonoscopy Mild aerobic exercise speeds sports concussion recovery https://www.mdedge.com/internalmedicinenews/article/193748/injuries/mild-aero...
Feb 06, 2019•6 min
Contact us: [email protected] Follow MDedge on Twitter: @MDedgeTweets In this special edition of the MDedge Daily News, Nick Andrews and Terry Rudd report the latest news from the 2018 annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. Stories include: using low-dose tamoxifen, the latest findings fro KATHERINE trial, results of a meta-analysis of neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and capecitabine in early stage triple negative breast cancer
Jan 12, 2019•13 min•Ep. 235
Contact us: [email protected] The Postcall Podcast is available here: http://bit.ly/2QxXAHh Today's stories: Asking about a family's military service can improve pediatric care. http://bit.ly/2LYC91k Knee pathologies, including multiple meniscal tears, predict accelerated osteoarthritis. http://bit.ly/2TySGvt Poor-prognosis cancers linked to highest suicide risk in first year. http://bit.ly/2CWavzh Nuedexta mainly prescribed for dementia, Parkinson's. http://bit.ly/2Rddrju...
Jan 09, 2019•7 min•Ep. 231
U.S. life expectancy down; drug overdose, suicide up sharply http://bit.ly/2Sfcx2a Less-distressed patients are driving an increase in outpatient services. http://bit.ly/2QvSoYe ASH releases new VTE guidelines. http://bit.ly/2TVCy8n Commentary: NIH director expresses concern over CRISPR-cas9 baby claim. http://bit.ly/2QvSoYe...
Nov 30, 2018•7 min•Ep. 213
The MDedge Psychcast is new with Dr. John Rozel and a conversation on gun violence. ( TENS cuts fibromyalgia pain in large, randomized controlled trial. Brisk walking may decrease total knee replacement risk in osteoarthritis. Smoking neglected in patients with peripheral arterial disease. The American College of Physicians beefs up firearms policy.
Nov 01, 2018•8 min•Ep. 192
MedPAC eyes 'incident to' billing. ( http://bit.ly/2AbQBP3 ) Stepdown to oral ciprofloxacin looks safe in gram-negative bloodstream infections. ( http://bit.ly/2CKC0wx ) Nasal cannula device may be an option for severe COPD. ( http://bit.ly/2IX5aZR ) Brexanolone injection quickly improves postpartum depression. ( http://bit.ly/2CLuLVs )...
Oct 16, 2018•8 min•Ep. 181
Postcall Podcast: ( http://bit.ly/2CfnY52 ) Suicide risk doubles in COPD patients who are taking benzodiazepines. ( http://bit.ly/2yGVIVt ) Feds say ACA's silver plan premiums will drop in 2019. ( http://bit.ly/2ygRQLt ) Bias in the clinical setting can impact patient care. ( http://bit.ly/2CIqH89 ) Managing asthma in children: PEts don't always have to go. ( http://bit.ly/2IVYD1m )...
Oct 15, 2018•8 min•Ep. 180
Postcall Podcast: https://apple.co/2IeKD2y GARFIELD-AF registry: DOACs cut mortality 19% http://bit.ly/2CFwmfe Obesity paradox extends to PE patients http://bit.ly/2yvOILf Adjuvanted flu vaccine reduces hospitalizations in oldest old http://bit.ly/2ITnnHq Third trimester Tdap vaccination raises antibodies in newborns http://bit.ly/2Cb1Jx8...
Oct 12, 2018•8 min•Ep. 177
Guidelines outlines patient-centered approach to type 2 diabetes. ( http://bit.ly/2Przga9 ) With more mindfulness, menopausal symptoms wane. ( http://bit.ly/2ybN2Hk ) Employer health insurance: Deductibles rising faster than wages. ( http://bit.ly/2ybN2Hk ) Delayed pushing during labor does not benefit mother or baby. ( http://bit.ly/2QC8sEq )...
Oct 11, 2018•6 min•Ep. 177
Bisphosphonate holiday may help reduce atypical femur fracture risk. ( http://bit.ly/2QFvMkF ) Most dermatologic drugs safe for breastfeeding mothers. ( http://bit.ly/2C7VLgn ) 'Twincreatin' produces 'impressive' HbA1c, weight control in T2DM. ( http://bit.ly/2RBRIyp ) Short-term NSAIDs appear safe for high-risk patients.( http://bit.ly/2ONpv9e )...
Oct 10, 2018•7 min•Ep. 175
Half of outpatient antibiotics prescribed with no infectious disease code. https://www.mdedge.com/internalmedicinenews/article/176602/practice-management/half-outpatient-antibiotics-prescribed-no How to vaccinate patients on biologics. https://www.mdedge.com/internalmedicinenews/article/176611/vaccines/how-vaccinate-patients-biologics Opiate use tied to hepatitis C risk in youth. https://www.mdedge.com/internalmedicinenews/article/176570/hepatitis/opiate-use-tied-hepatitis-c-risk-youth In rosace...
Oct 09, 2018•7 min•Ep. 174
FDA expands approval of 9-valent HPV vaccine to include men and women aged 27 - 45. http://bit.ly/2zYfcHj Allergen of the year may be closer than you think. http://bit.ly/2y6FllH Encourage influenza vaccination in pregnant women. http://bit.ly/2NtitBC Sunscreens: Misleading labels, poor performance, and more. http://bit.ly/2y50M6G...
Oct 08, 2018•8 min•Ep. 174
Sexual assault and harassment and the impact they have on women’s health. Also today, experts recommend anti-TNFs to for severe psoriasis in pregnancy, the FDA approves first-of-its-kind lung disease treatment, and do you know what the rive ontological emergencies are?
Oct 05, 2018•7 min•Season 1Ep. 174
PCV13 shows moderate overall effectiveness for preventing invasive pneumococcal disease caused by PCV13 vaccine serotypes in adults 65 years and older ( http://bit.ly/2QtUXGW ). Also today, ED visits that are related to psychiatric complaints are up 20 among elderly ( http://bit.ly/2xVmmus ), nonobstructive angina should trigger functional testing ( http://bit.ly/2Nk6TJk ), and antibiotics trigger proteolytic activity that leads to chronic colitis ( http://bit.ly/2zP0n9P )....
Oct 04, 2018•9 min•Ep. 173
Around one-half of women and, one-third of men will eventually develop dementia, stroke, or parkinsonism during their lifetime ( http://bit.ly/2OxI0yh0 ). Also today, trivalent adjuvant influenza vaccine aIIV3 is safe in elderly adults ( http://bit.ly/2P6MWqY ) , pill burden affects the ability to reach systolic BP control ( http://bit.ly/2P5LOUy ), and breast cancer risk in type 2 diabetes related to adiposity (http://bit.ly/2NiOsVf )....
Oct 03, 2018•7 min•Season 1Ep. 172
Using aspirin across the board is not justified based on results of the ASPREE trial as well as on the equivocal results from other recent primary prevention trials ( http://bit.ly/2Ophib1 ). Also today, swings in four metabolic measures predicted death in healthy people ( http://bit.ly/2y4StXQ ), anticoagulation plus single antiplatelet fails noninferiority measure 1 year after stenting ( http://bit.ly/2Iuohdm ), and Behavioral checklist identifies children at risk of depressive and/or anxiety ...
Oct 02, 2018•9 min•Season 1Ep. 169
Hayden Bosworth, PhD has advice on how to get on top of home BP monitoring and how it can be clinically relevant ( http://bit.ly/2QkMllQ ). Also today, opioid use in osteoarthritis may mean more activity-limiting pain ( http://bit.ly/2QlQqWN ), sulfasalazine is pinpointed as the reason for high triple-therapy discontinuation ( http://bit.ly/2DIyqoc ), and point-of-care test for respiratory viruses lowers antibiotic use ( http://bit.ly/2xRiLNM )....
Oct 01, 2018•7 min•Season 1Ep. 169
