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How to manage GLP-1s in the hospital

Today's Hospitalist

“You want someone who can monitor patients’ side effects and have a longitudinal relationship with them.” Guidance released in October 2024 from multiple societies recommended an individualized approach to the decision of holding GLP-1s and using shared decision-making to assess a patient’s procedural risk.

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Caring for the Unrepresented: A Podcast with Joe Dixon, Timothy Farrell, Yael Zweig

GeriPal

He died in 2024. We’re going to be talking about the American Geriatric Society position statement on making medical treatment decisions. Alex 02:21 For Eric 02:21 For unrepresented older adults. But before we go into that topic, Tim, I think you have a song request. Tim 02:29 Yeah, it’s such an honor to make a song request.

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Substance Use Disorder in Aging and Serious Illness: A Podcast with Katie Fitzgerald Jones, Jessica Merlin, Devon Check

GeriPal

Panelists Katie Fitzgerald Jones and Jessica Merlin have no relationships to disclose. ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2024. Summary Transcript Summary The CDC’s Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain excludes those undergoing cancer treatment, palliative care, and end-of-life care.

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Cachexia and Anorexia in Serious Illness: A Podcast with Eduardo Bruera

GeriPal

Widera and Smith have no relationships to disclose. Guest Eduardo Bruera has no relationships to disclose. ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2024. Summary Transcript Summary I always find cachexia in serious illness puzzling. Eduardo, welcome to the GeriPal podcast. Eduardo 00:57 Thanks.

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2024 Summer Pinecones E-Newsletter -- ADVOCACY News

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

Pat Connolly reported on the 2024 Maine Legislative Session: It was a short but busy session in Augusta this year. Family Physicians Relieved SCOTUS Preserves Patient-Physician Relationship The June 13 U.S. Here in Maine the "shorter" Legislative Session was quite full! That’s why passage of the Seniors’ Act is imperative.