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Using technology to reclaim our time

Today's Hospitalist

Since the mid-1990s, our capacity for innovation has never stopped as hospitalists navigate a complex landscape of acute illnesses, interprofessional collaborations and the imperative to provide efficient, high-quality care. We have seen explosive growth and become a cornerstone of modern health care systems.

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Is it time for geriatricians to get on board with lecanemab? Jason Karlawish and Ken Covinsky

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary. We’ve talked at length on prior podcasts about the failures of aducnumab, Biogen, and the FDA’s decision to approve it. . But wait, there’s a shiny new anti-amyloid drug, lecanemab! (No No it’s not just the French version of Aducanumab). . In an article in the NEJM (a published article this time, wonder of wonders!)

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Storycatching: Podcast with Heather Coats and Thor Ringler

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Unpacking characteristics of spirituality through the lens of persons of colour living with serious illness: The need for nurse-based education to increase understanding of the spiritual dimension in healthcare. Integration of Person-Centered Narratives Into the Electronic Health Record: Study Protocol. Summary Transcript Summary.

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GeriPal 300th Episode: Ask Me Anything Hot Ones Style

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Widera and Smith have no relationships to disclose. Guest hosts Lynn Flint and Anne Kelly have no relationships to disclose. The hot sauces progressed from mild to extreme (and I mean extreme) heat. Can I just say…it works? Don’t take my word for it, listen for yourself! ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2024.

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Artificial Intelligence: Charlotta Lindvall, Matt DeCamp, Sei Lee

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Audio: [electronic voice] Alex Smith has been taken over by an artificial intelligence. Hallucinations, or when the AI lies or b *s, then denies it When the AI approaches sentience, is it ethical to unplug it? I’m sure this is a subject we will return to, given the rapid progress on AI. This is Eric Widera. Who are you going to be talking to?”

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Transgender Health, Aging, and Advocacy: A Podcast with Noelle Marie Javier and Jace Flatt

GeriPal

Eric 01:04 So we’re going to be talking about transgender health in older adults and those with serious illness. Eric and I remember him from that time and he’s now at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he is associate professor in the department of social and behavioral health. Jace, welcome to the GeriPal Podcast.

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Palliative care for cancer: Podcast with Jennifer Temel and Areej El-Jawahri

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GeriPal post on “fast food” style palliative care in chronic critical illness. Jennifer’s study is most widely known for the “kicker” – not only did it improve quality of life, palliative care was associated with a couple months longer survival. . Additional links: Editorial on Areej’s study. Palliative care in lung and GI cancers.

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