BS Medicine Episode #615: Vape Expectations: Are electronic cigarettes the real deal for smoking cessation?

In episode 615, Mike and James revisit the evidence around using electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation. We look at smoking cessation rates between the use of e-cigarettes, nicotine-free e-cigarettes, nicotine replacement therapy or varenicline. Tune in to hear about the numbers from the trials – it may inform you as… Read More

BS Medicine Episode #614: Nipple Confusion or Nonsense? Pacifiers and Breastfeeding Duration

In episode 614, Mike and James discuss with Caitlin Finley the evidence around a very common primary care question. Does restricting early use of pacifiers result in higher rates of breastfeeding up to 6 months of age in term infants? We discuss the findings and do our best to put… Read More

#406 Scan, See, Decide: POCUS in the Evaluation of Dyspnea

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BS Medicine Episode #613: Doxycycline for post-exposure prophylaxis of sexually transmitted infections

In episode 613, Mike and James discuss with Jessica Kirkwood the evidence for post-exposure prophylaxis of sexually transmitted infections. We go over the 4 RCTs that have looked at the value of a single dose of doxycycline. It does reduce the risk for some specific infections – but as always… Read More

#405 Taking the “ouch” out of IUD insertion: Can topical lidocaine help?

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