The Medical Futurist

JUNE 2, 2025

The title, Drugs vs. DTx, is a classic case of the “it’s complicated” relationship status. Privacy + Access = Wider Reach In a previous article , we explored DTx and its benefits. On one hand, they stand toe-to-toe, each offering unique modes of healing, on the other, they do their best when working together.

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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 9, 2024

I therefore reviewed the main research studies and guidelines and tried to summarize them briefly and clearly in this article. Patients ask me these questions fairly often, so I know it’s important for GPs to know the key facts. How effective are GLP-1 analogs for weight loss? mg is not recommended.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

“[Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)] closely relates to obesity, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, with which it shares many pathogenetic features” researchers wrote in Metabolism. PW: Why was it important to do this study? PW: How may this summary affect patient care?

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Common Sense Family Doctor

DECEMBER 14, 2024

times more likely to develop urinary or sexual complications, 2.78 times more likely to develop urinary or sexual complications, 2.78 Also, limited life expectancy increases the likelihood of complications from most procedures, including radiation therapy. Watchful waiting refers to clinical observation only.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

AUGUST 25, 2019

Clinical Manifestations We often think of GPA as a pulmonary-renal syndrome, but, while many patients develop renal complications, a much smaller percentage present with them. Some of our favorite articles on the topic are listed below. A lung biopsy demonstrated necrotizing granulomatous inflammation, and a diagnosis of GPA was made.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Sonali Advani and Lona Mody talk about their recent JAGS article highlighting three recent articles that every clinician caring for older adults should be aware of in the treatment of infectious diseases (hint: I’ve never finished a course of antibiotics, and maybe your patients don’t need that full course either). This is Eric Widera.

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AMMD

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

I will have an article about the dangers of gadolinium dye soon. I also did a screening blood test to look for circulating tumor cells, which I will have an article on this soon! In 2024, I had another scare. My annual mammogram picked up calcifications again. She again recommended an MRI with contrast and another breast biopsy.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

In an article for Obesity , researchers investigated how to better design lifestyle-based weight loss programs for older adults in order to address muscle and bone health concerns. Structured exercise programs can help in both regards. For older adults, the YMCA’s Silver Sneakers Program is a fantastic community resource.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Recall from our first article in the “Clinical Reasoning Corner” that pretest probability represents the relative probability we attribute to a certain disease before we gather further diagnostic data. As this article explains , using LRs can be time consuming, making it impractical to apply them to every clinical decision.

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PEMBlog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Other complications include obstruction due to intussusception or volvulus, leading to bowel ischemia and shock. Background Meckel diverticulum is a congenital abnormality of the small intestine and is the most common cause of significant lower gastrointestinal bleeding in children. The bleeding is usually painless.

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GeriPal

MARCH 14, 2024

We also talk about the importance of a proactive approach to involving speech-language pathologists in the care of individuals early on with neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and ALS. Eric: Alex, we got a great show today on Dysphagia Revisited. Who do we have on with us today? Alex: Revisit thickened liquid challenge is back, baby.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 19, 2025

This article explores common signs and symptoms, risk factors associated with blood pressure abnormalities, and when medical attention may be warranted. Recognizing subtle symptoms of high blood pressure or hypertension early is paramount for mitigating associated health risks before complications develop.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 23, 2025

Summary Transcript CME Summary Its another deprescribing super special on today’s GeriPal Podcast, where we delve into the latest research on deprescribing medications prescribed to older adults. Today, we explore four fascinating studies highlighting innovative approaches to reducing medication use and improving patient outcomes. Here we go.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

Experts shared updated guidance for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) in a recent viewpoint article published in Blood Advances. Autoimmune Complications : Clinicians should consider guiding patients with autoimmune conditions toward regimens that include anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies.

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Physician's Practice

JUNE 9, 2025

Reynolds Fact checked by Chris Mazzolini News Article Physicians Practice Physicians Practice June 2025 Volume 3 Issue 3 This year’s survey shows medical practice administrators wrestling with familiar challenges and new uncertainties. 67: Immigration policy and the physician shortage with Thomas E. Price, M.D.

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The Motivated MD

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

When determining if real estate should earn a place in your personal portfolio, consider a few statistics from Investopedia in an article titled Has Real Estate or the Stock Market Performed Better Historically? This article highlights some important concepts regarding the risks and benefits of real estate as an investment.

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FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The support FDA offers for its proposition – which comes from a mixture of sources, including a few published scientific articles, newspaper stories, FDA’s experience with LDTs with COVID, anecdotes, older case studies, and class action lawsuits – is singularly unconvincing. In sum, we think the proposed rule is a mistake.

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GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

There’s an article about her in New York Times. Summary Transcript Summary The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. Should it? If so, how do we screen and who do we screen? Soo 00:32 Thanks.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 12, 2023

If you want to do a deeper dive in ACE units, check out some of the following articles: The original NEJM paper on ACE units from 1996. After coming out of residency and taking care of lots of complicated older adults as of now, a brand new physician attending, I really needed that team to help me out. I think Kellie, do you have it?

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GeriPal

MAY 11, 2023

And because we can’t resist, we dip into aducanumab and lecanemab at the end. AlexSmithMD Transcript Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal Podcast. This is Eric Widera. Kristine, do you have a song request for Alex? Kristine: Well, I did have a song, but I was negligent at giving it to him. So, he tried to read my mind… Eric: What was your song?

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GeriPal

JUNE 8, 2023

We debate the merits of use of CGM in the nursing home and other late life settings (Eric and I argue against CGM and lose). Ozempic is a new fancy med that, by the way, leads to weight loss among celebrities, resulting in shortages of the drug from people using it off-label for that purpose. Listen in to learn more! This is Eric Widera.

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Rao Doctor

APRIL 3, 2025

In my previous article I covered the types of illness and the causes. Using these methods can reduce temperature discomfort and minimize complications. FEVER FAQs (contd.) In case you have missed it, click below to read- FEVER FAQ- Part 1 Fever Diagnosis: How is your health assessed? And I do this regularly.

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GeriPal

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

If you want to do a deeper dive into some of the articles we discuss, take a look at the following: An awesome JAMA review by Sarah on fall risk assessment and prevention in community-dwelling adults. How does life expectancy fit in with all of this? To learn more about CME for other GeriPal episodes, click here. Alex 00:41 Free Fall in’?

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 20, 2022

This all came out from JAGS just published their first Clin-STAR corner, which is, and we’ll talk about what that is, but it’s a series of articles bringing in specialists to talk about updates in the last couple years within their field. Mody for the mentorship and for the opportunity to bring together these articles.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 25, 2024

The article we discuss today, also published in JAMA , addresses these two gaps. Summary Transcript Summary In a JAMA 2020 systematic review of palliative care for non-cancer serious illness, Kieran Quinn found many positives, as we discussed on our podcast and in our editorial. Welcome to GeriPal, Lyndsay. Lyndsay: Thank you so much.

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 16, 2025

Edwards edited by Gaby Clark , reviewed by Andrew Zinin Gaby Clark scientific editor Meet our editorial team Behind our editorial process Andrew Zinin lead editor Meet our editorial team Behind our editorial process Editors notes This article has been reviewed according to Science Xs editorial process and policies. Former Texas Gov.

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 16, 2025

But what we observed was much more complicated." This cluster of about 20,000 to 40,000 neurons functions like a central watch, coordinating the timing of body functions to follow the 24-hour day. When we cross time zones and experience jet lag, it happens because our internal clock remains set to the old time zone.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Summary Transcript CME Summary Cannabis is complicated. It can mean many things, including a specific type of plant, the chemicals in the plant, synthetic analogs, or products that have these components. Eric 00:49 And I just want a big shout out to Alex Gamble, who said, we have to get Eloise on a podcast to talk about this topic.

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GeriPal

MAY 22, 2025

And I was looking for articles, and I wasn’t seeing as many as I expected. Jenny 04:45 Like, the last article was, like, 10 years ago. This is not highly scripted orchestral music, people, its Jazz. -S And I was fortunate to record an episode of my medical mixtape with Tyler at the w hich meeting were we at, Tyler ? Remember me?

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary Medical communication is tough, although fundamentally at its most basic unit of delivery, it includes really only three steps. First, a clinician’s thoughts must be encoded into words, then transmitted often via sounds, and finally decoded back to thoughts by a patient or family member. Simple, right? Alex: (Singing).

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

MOC Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.75 MOC points per podcast in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2024. Alex: Yeah.

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Aspiring Minority Doctor

DECEMBER 31, 2024

December 17 th marked 11 years since this blog has been in existence, but for the first time ever since its creation, I managed to go the entire year without a single post! I originally started writing this post on the day of my actual blogiversary, but as you can see, life has been super busy and I never got around to finishing it.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 12, 2023

And, what if your surgeon openly discussed the expected ‘bad stuff’ of post-operative recovery, instead of rotely reciting a list of possible complications? Eric: We’re going to be talking about surgical communications, really based off a series of four wonderful articles in JAMA Surgery, titled Innovations In Surgical Communication.

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary The comprehensive geriatric assessment is one of the cornerstones of geriatrics. But does the geriatric assessment do anything? Does it improve outcomes that patients, caregivers, and clinicians care about? We talk about: What is a practical geriatric assessment and how can busy oncologists actually do one? Thank you.

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GeriPal

MARCH 9, 2023

Eric, did you take your ketamine before this podcast? Eric: No, I did a little psilocybin. Eric: Thanks to our Ira Byock podcast. I forget how long ago that was. Alex: Yeah, it’s time to update, psilocybin is having a moment. We’re going to talk about that. Welcome back to GeriPal, Stacy. Stacy: It’s great to be here. Alex: Yeah.

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GeriPal

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Eric 00:13 And, Alex, I am very excited today because there was an awesome article on Annals on conservative management versus dialysis. Do target trials differ from randomized trials and “ordinary” observational studies, or do they differ?!? Eric is skeptical. Let it be (hint hint). This is Eric Widera. Alex 00:12 This is Alex Smith.

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GeriPal

JUNE 15, 2023

For example, there was one article that we reviewed for Jags where it asked great questions, they gave great prompts, and ChatGPT answered great questions about antipsychotics and gave a list of references to back up ChatGPT’s assertions. I’m sure this is a subject we will return to, given the rapid progress on AI. ” Eric: Oh!

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