BS Medicine Episode #622: Bronchodilator with Benefits? Budesonide-formoterol rescue inhaler for asthma

In episode 622, Jamie and James invite Émélie Braschi back again to talk about if we should be using inhalers that combine corticosteroids and beta-agonists as rescue inhalers. We go over the best available evidence and then try to put the findings into context. Show Notes Tools For Practice Bronchodilator… Read More

#415 Blood Pressure Measurement Technique: Meaningful mistakes or minor details?

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#414 A Tough Nut to Crack: Does oral immunotherapy improve outcomes in peanut allergy?

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BS Medicine Episode #621: Whole-Body MRI for Cancer Screening: Many findings, little benefit

In episode 621, Tina, James and Mike K talk about the evidence around whole-body MRIs. We discuss how many abnormalities are found, how many cancers are actually found, and finally the lost opportunity costs. You need to know these numbers to talk to your patients about the value or lack… Read More

BS Medicine Episode #620: Back on the stand: Colchicine for secondary cardiovascular prevention update

In episode 620, Mike K and James bring back Danielle Perry, this time to talk about the evidence around the use of colchicine for secondary cardiovascular prevention. There are some large RCTs so we talk about all the numbers and as always put them into the proper context. Show Notes… Read More