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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

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. Are there, though, populations that it may be helpful in, or should that change with the advent of the new amyloid antibodies? Should it? If so, how do we screen and who do we screen?

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At Long Last, FDA Unveils Plan for Rare Disease Innovation Hub

FDA Law Blog

By Sarah Wicks & James E. Valentine & Frank J. Sasinowski — On July 17, 2024, FDA announced the establishment of a Rare Disease Innovation Hub (the “Hub”) to enhance and improve outcomes for patients with rare diseases and conditions by focusing on rare disease drug and biological product development across the Agency’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (“CDER”) and Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (“CBER”).

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Episode 344: Neurology VMR – bilateral lower limb weakness

The Clinical Problem Solvers

[link] Episode 344: Neurology VMR – bilateral lower limb weakness Episode description: We continue our campaign to #EndNeurophobia, with the help of Dr. Aaron Berkowitz. This time, Aye presents a case of bilateral lower limb weakness to Valeria. Neurology DDx Schema Aye Chan Moe Thant Aye graduated from University of Medicine, Mandalay, Myanmar, and has been working with her mentor neurologist, one of only three neurologists covering the Upper Myanmar region of 23 million population.

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Family Integrative Medicine Excels at Best Fest 2024 

Family Integrative Medicine

Family Integrative Medicine continues to shine as a leader not only in healthcare but also in the community. Recently, the team participated in Best Fest 2024, a premier event hosted by the West Orange Chamber of Commerce in Winter Garden, Florida.

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The Silence Killer: Tinnitus and the Soundscape of Current Treatment

Clinical Correlations

By Carolyn Akers Peer Reviewed Roger Daltrey, co-founder and lead singer of The Who, had this to say of bandmate Pete Townshend’s famous penchant for bludgeoning Fender Stratocasters: “Pete wasn’t just smashing his guitar. He used to.

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Through the Looking Glass? Loper Bright Will Force FDA to Change Its Approach to Litigation and Advocacy

FDA Law Blog

By John W.M. Claud & JP Ellison — The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Loper Bright v. Raimondo has done away with Chevron deference to federal agencies’ interpretation of ambiguous statutes, including the FDA. The decision commands that federal judges must make their own decisions in suits against FDA, considering—but not deferring to—the Agency’s interpretation of ambiguous statutory provisions.

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Medical Music Mondays: A Fallopian Twist of Fate

PEMBlog

Ovarian Torsion causes lots of pain and vomiting. If you want to get a transabdominal ultrasound you need a full bladder. Also Motown is cool. Lyrics It’s a fallopian twist of fate Pain and vomiting won’t abate You thought it was gas And that it would pass But now you hope it’s not too late Ultrasound of the belly Transabdominal needs jelly A full bladder as well Ovary’s deep in the well Blood flow I hope we will see [Chorus] Torsed again!

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Jefferson Airplane Gave Me Tinnitus

Clinical Correlations

By Dr. Michael Tanner The author, at age 14 in 1968, with pennies on his eyes, wearing a Napoleonic military jacket fashionable at the time. Albums clockwise from top left: After Bathing at Baxter’s (Jefferson Airplane), Blonde on Blonde (Bob Dylan), Disraeli Gears (Cream), Magical Mystery Tour (The Beatles), The Doors, Everything Playing.

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Ageism and Elections: Louise Aronson and Ken Covinsky

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary Emergency podcast! We’ve been asked by many people, mostly junior/mid career faculty, to quickly record a podcast on ageism and the elections. People are feeling conflicted. On the one hand, they have concerns about cognitive fitness of candidates for office. On the other hand, they worry about ageism. There’s something happening here, and what it is ain’t exactly clear.

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