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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

Diabetologist: A doctor who specializes in diabetes (sometimes used interchangeably with endocrinologists). Certification shows they’ve completed specialized training and passed rigorous exams. Ask: How many Type 2 diabetes patients do they treat each month? Are they patient and open to your questions?

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Episode 384: Antiracism in Medicine – Episode 26 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 1

The Clinical Problem Solvers

She served on the National Institute of Mental Health Advisory Council and the APA’s Council for Research. Simon, MD, MPH , is Boston’s inaugural Chief Behavioral Health Officer, appointed by Mayor Michelle Wu.  Additionally, he consults with federal agencies on mental health system design and practices. Dr. 

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Time for Geriatric Assessments in Cancer Care: William Dale, Mazie Tsang, and John Simmons

GeriPal

Does it improve outcomes that patients, caregivers, and clinicians care about? hint: 80% can be done in advance by patients or caregivers) Why is it that some oncologists are resistant to conducting a geriatric assessment, yet have no problem ordering tests that cost thousands of dollars? Welcome back, William. Delighted to be here.

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Palliative Care in Liver Disease: A Podcast with Kirsten Engel, Sarah Gillespie-Heyman, Brittany Waterman, & Amy Johnson

GeriPal

It’s a jampacked 50 minutes, filled with pearls on taking care of patients with liver disease. And, you know, I just thought it was a really special song. Kirsten 04:52 So we did a pilot study and of nine patients, and now we’re in the process of doing an RCT of 200. And so I thought it was appropriate. Eric 04:50 Okay.

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A Podcast on Inhalant Misuse: From Glue to Galaxy Gas

PEMBlog

Formulate effective strategies for identifying, managing, and preventing inhalant misuse in pediatric patients. Inhalant misuse reported to Americas Poison Centers, 2001-2021. As always, Im your host, Brad Sobolewski, and today were diving into an important topic, inhalant misuse, with a special focus on nitrous oxide.

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RCT of Chaplaincy: Lexy Torke, Karen Steinhauser, LaVera Crawley

GeriPal

Today we have a star-studded lineup, including Lexy Torke of Indiana University, who discusses her RCT of a chaplaincy intervention for surrogates of patients in the ICU , published in JPSM and plenary presentation at AAHPM/HPNA. So, it’s not just a cost center. These studies are important. Is that your grandchildren?

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