Medical News Podcast

Amaal J. Starling, MD, FAHS, FAAN and Eric J. Eross, DO explore the validity and recognition of sinus headache as a distinct condition among healthcare professionals. They review the complex relationship between sinus issues and migraines and discuss the implications for treatment and the importance of accurate diagnosis in providing effective relief for affected patients.

Drs. Merle L. Diamond and Susan Hutchinson discuss the risks and benefits of migraine treatments for patients considering pregnancy, reviewing the evidence and specific recommendations.

Drs. Susan Hutchinson and Merle L. Diamond discuss general considerations for patients with migraine who choose to breastfeed, including the impact of breastfeeding on migraine, postpartum migraine recurrence, and the safety of migraine treatments while breastfeeding.

Our first story highlights Odin Medical’s FDA clearance for a cloud-based AI tool for detecting colorectal polyps during colonoscopies. The second story addresses updated estimates of atrial fibrillation (AF) prevalence in the U.S., revealing a significant increase in diagnosed cases, especially among younger, hypertensive, and diabetic patients. Finally, we explore new data on the the efficacy of...

Learn about the mpox outbreak in Africa, how upper gastrointestinal mucosal damage may increase the risk of Parkinson's disease, and the public health consequences of increased pesticide use.

Learn about a study in NEJM which found no significant benefits from discontinuing beta-blocker therapy in MI patients, gut microbiota's potential influence on hematologic cancers and, data from ESC Congress 2024 suggesting that catching up on sleep during weekends may reduce heart disease risk by up to 20%.

Does long COVID present differently in children and adolescents? Find out about this and more in today's PeerDirect Medical News Podcast.

Can artificial intelligence restore speech in patients with ALS? Find out about this and more in today's PeerDirect Medical News Podcast.

Dr. Wohl rejoins the podcast to discuss the newly released data about the twice-yearly injections of lenacapavir for PrEP in uninfected cis-gender women, the search for a HIV vaccine, disparities in diagnosis and treatment of HIV and the latest round of COVID vaccines.

Drs. Lake D. Morrison and Joseph G. Mammarappallil conclude their discussion of ILAs as key precursors to ILDs, reviewing a patient case and addressing considerations when ordering imaging studies, focusing on HRCT scans, their optimal cut widths, views, and more, to help identify and differentiate ILAs from other lung abnormalities.

Drs. Lake D. Morrison and Joseph G. Mammarappallil discuss ILAs as key precursors to ILDs, including defining what ILAs are, their identification by imaging specialists, as well as the clinical implications of ILAs for HCPs caring for these patients.

Drs. Tanzira Zaman and Elizabeth Volkmann conclude their discussion of ILDs for the non‑pulmonologist, delving into the management of ILDs and how that can significantly improve patient outcomes, especially for those with autoimmune disease.

Drs. Tanzira Zaman and Elizabeth Volkmann discuss ILDs for the non‑pulmonologist and cover the overlap between pulmonology and rheumatology and why it is crucial for non‑pulmonologists to understand ILDs. They also discuss why early recognition and management of ILDs can significantly improve patient outcomes, especially for those with autoimmune disease.

Can a nasal spray treat anaphylaxis? Find out about this and more in today's PeerDirect Medical News Podcast.

In part two of this discussion, Corinne Young, MSN, FNP‑C, FCCP, and Jessica Glennie, CNP, talk about the role of advanced practice providers in rural areas and how their role may differ from larger medical centers.

Corinne Young, MSN, FNP‑C, FCCP, and Jessica Glennie, CNP, share insights on identifying, diagnosing, treating, and setting goals of care for patients with ILDs as advanced practice providers in a variety of practice settings (Part 1 of 2).

Drs. Callahan and Yuan share their insights into HER2‑low breast cancer, including the evolving definitions and testing approaches, and exploring how these results can impact treatment.

Join Drs. Yuan and Callahan as they continue their discussion on HER2+ testing by reviewing our current understanding of HER2+ low and how it differs from HER2+ and HER2 negative. They explore the role of neoadjuvant therapy in HER2+ patients, post-operative phenotype shifts, and the need for HER2+ testing after surgery. They share cases from their practices where these issues arose and discuss ho...

Which modifiable factors can cut risk of dementia in half? Find out about this and more in today's PeerDirect Medical News Podcast.

Drs. Yuan and Callahan discuss HER2 testing in breast cancer. They will explore the clinical relevance and need for testing, and discuss testing methods, evolving testing guidelines, and interpretation of results.

Can a twice-yearly shot provide 100% protection against HIV? Find out about this and more in today's PeerDirect Medical News Podcast.

Drs. Vela and Adegunsoye explore the intersections of patient education, community engagement, and healthcare policies, particularly in addressing the needs of underrepresented racial groups. Monica emphasizes the value of long-term patient-physician relationships in primary care, the necessity of interrupting physician biases, and the importance of systemic changes to facilitate more comprehensiv...

Drs. Vela and Adegunsoye delve into the racial disparities in the diagnosis and progression of pulmonary fibrosis, particularly within the black population. They discuss the role of environmental and occupational exposures, and the impact of cultural and autoimmune factors on the disease's prevalence in black communities. Dr. Adegunsoye emphasizes that black individuals are at a higher risk for au...

Drs. Vela and Adegunsoye share their insights into racial disparities in pulmonary fibrosis, including the impact of characterizing groups based on skin color or race, the concept of cultural humility, and best practices for diagnosing ILD while taking into account these disparities.

How does opioid prescribing in the ED differ between races? Find out about this and more in today's PeerDirect Medical News Podcast.