In episode 537, Mike and James invite Ricky Turgeon back to the podcast to talk about the impact of the influenza vaccination on cardiovascular events in both primary and secondary prevention. The best evidence is in secondary prevention. Tune-in to hear the numbers. Show Notes 1) Tools for Practice A… Read More
In episode 536, Mike and James talk about 4 questions – Is any bacteriuria associated with altered mental state? – Does treating ASB improve/prevent clinical outcomes? – Does treating ASB improve altered mental state? – Do antibiotic reduction interventions for ASB affect patient outcomes? Tune in to find out the… Read More
In episode 535, Mike and James work through all the evidence and come up with the definitive (in our minds) answer as to whether or not statins cause muscle symptoms. They likely do in 1% of people, but if you have muscle symptoms when you are on a statin it… Read More
In episode 534, Mike and James bring Jamie Falk to go through all the evidence for continuous glucose monitors that use subcutaneous sensors. There certainly seems to be evidence of benefit for T1DM but when it comes to T2DM the evidence for a benefit is not clear at all. Have… Read More
In episode 533, Mike and James go PREMIUM yet again with new information on not so new primary care questions. We talk about FODMAP diets, intra-articular steroids, cannabis and time taken in family practice to do everything. Show Notes 1) Diet or medication in primary care patients with IBS: the… Read More