Hippo Education Presents: The Monthly Rounds

Ketorolac is our go-to UC workhorse for MSK pain, kidney stones, and so much more. But are you giving the right dose? We'll dive into the literature. Explore Our Podcasts: hippoed.com/podcasts

Parul and Sol review neuroendocrine causes of obesity, including some syndromes associated with obesity. Explore Our Podcasts: hippoed.com/podcasts

Down Syndrome or Trisomy 21, is one of the most commonly encountered syndromes seen in the primary care office. Guidelines for the care of the patient with Down Syndrome has changed several times in the past couple of decades, and in keeping with this tradition, the AAP came out with yet another set of guidelines in May of 2022. This Clinical Report for the Health Supervision of Patients with Down...

Nirsevimab - the new RSV monoclonal antibody has been FDA approved for use in infants. Parul and Sol review what it is, how effective it is in preventing severe RSV bronchiolitis, and who should receive it. Explore Our Podcasts: hippoed.com/podcasts

Patients sometimes ask us about further testing for lipids beyond the standard lipid profile. Neda Frayha sits down with cardiologist, Dr. Stanley Liu, to dive into advanced testing for lipids and how to evaluate and treat the results of that testing. Explore Our Podcasts: hippoed.com/podcasts

It's well-documented that the insertion of an IUD can be painful, sometimes excruciatingly so. But somehow it has taken a public outcry about this extreme discomfort to bring the issue to the forefront of the medical community. Neda sits down with Matt to explore new recommendations from the CDC, evidence-based options for pain and anxiety management, and a toolkit of strategies we can use when in...

Thyroid disorders can be confusing. In this episode, Neda Frayha, MD sits down with endocrinologist Rana Malek, MD for a thyroid Q&A lightning round. Listen as Dr. Malek answers our burning questions about T3, subclinical hypothyroidism, thyroid antibodies, levothyroxine formulations, and more. Explore Our Podcasts: hippoed.com/podcasts

Antibiotic Stewardship with an Expert Guillermo Sanchez, PA-C, MPH, MSHS and Tiffany Proffitt, DO   Antibiotic stewardship is a complex issue, influenced by factors beyond just medical necessity. Late-night shifts, public misconceptions, and patient expectations can all drive inappropriate prescribing. In this discussion, Guillermo (Memo) Sanchez, PA-C, MPH, MSHS from the CDC's Office of Antibioti...

Primary Care RAP presents a segment on Hypogonadism Featuring Margaret Wierman, MD and Andrew Buelt, DO

Mike and Rob dive back in to give you some new finds on Smoking Cessation from the March 2016 Edition of Urgent Care RAP.

Dr. Ilene Claudius discusses the safety, risks and laws relating to hoverboards.

Solomon Behar, MD and Danelle Fisher, MD discuss the most common skin conditions in children and basic approaches to management. Pearls: First line management of atopic dermatitis includes good skin hygiene and topical moisturizers; topical corticosteroids are often needed to control flares as well as help with relapses. Topical calcineurin inhibitors are used as second line treatment in children...

Mike Weinstock, MD and Mizuho Spangler, DO discuss fingernail pathologies, management of paronychia and risks for aggressive antibiotic usage in outpatient settings. PEARLS: Fingertip lesions can be isolated injuries or evidence of more serious, systemic processes. Radiographs of fingertips are useful if there is a concern for a retained foreign body, underlying fracture or deep-space infection li...

A patient you’re caring for, but don’t know very well, dies in the hospital. You feel awkward about writing a condolence letter since there isn’t much of a relationship with the family. Should you write one? Will it bring up unpleasant memories for the family? Eric Lamotte and Susan Merel explore these questions and more (as well as brief how to guide) in this Primary Care RAP short.