Medical Economics Pulse

This week’s podcast reviews new findings on colonoscopy adherence, rt-CGM in gestational diabetes, semaglutide and food noise, vaccine attitudes, and MI etiology.

In this episode of the Weekly Dose Podcast by Patient Care Online, we review key clinical updates for primary care professionals. Topics include global disparities in diabetes diagnosis and control, the underuse of salt substitutes for hypertension prevention, and new vaccine research showing high-dose flu shots are safe for older adults. The episode also covers women’s health studies on the safet...

In this episode of the Weekly Dose podcast by Patient Care Online, we review recent studies on key clinical topics: the heightened risk of depression after chronic illness diagnosis, the safety of vaginal estradiol for women with prior stroke, the approval of generic liraglutide for obesity, the potential cancer risk reduction with GLP-1 therapies, and cardiovascular benefits of semaglutide in pat...

This week’s Weekly Dose covers new Endocrine Society guidelines on preexisting diabetes in pregnancy and primary aldosteronism screening, a digital asthma management tool that improved symptoms but revealed disparities, public perceptions of physicians using AI, evidence linking GLP-1 receptor agonists to reduced dementia risk, and the FDA’s first approved treatment for chronic hand eczema.

In this episode of the  Weekly Dose, Patient Care editors review recent studies on key health care topics. Highlights include health care professionals’ views on diets and nutrition training, the link between cycling and reduced dementia risk, the role of tau pathology in late-life depression, the safety of aluminum in childhood vaccines, and the impact of maternal depression on parenting.

In this episode of Weekly Dose , we explore a range of clinical studies, from patient preferences in atopic dermatitis treatment to the impact of social determinants of health on hormonal therapy use in midlife women. We also discuss the FDA's Breakthrough Device designation for a multi-cancer detection test, the challenges in deimplementing low-value cancer screenings, and the impact of obesity p...

In this episode of Weekly Dose , we cover a wide range of important clinical findings. We discuss the feasibility of digital cognitive assessments for Alzheimer disease screening in primary care, patient preferences for atopic dermatitis treatments, and the impact of social determinants of health on hormonal therapy use among midlife women. Additionally, we explore the FDA's Breakthrough Device de...

 In this episode of Weekly Dose , we cover the latest clinical research, including a study linking cannabis-related ED visits to a higher risk of dementia, and new findings on hormonal contraceptives and postpartum depression. We also explore the FDA’s approval of the first blood test for Alzheimer disease diagnosis, gepotidacin as an oral treatment for gonorrhea, and the growing global burden of...

In this episode of Weekly Dose , we round up the latest clinical research, featuring key studies on patient navigation for follow-up colonoscopy, the FDA-approved Teal Wand for at-home cervical cancer screening, and the effectiveness of telemedicine in managing acute respiratory tract infections. We also explore the real-world data on upadacitinib for Crohn disease and the impact of AI in improvin...

In this episode of The Weekly Dose , Patient Care editors speaks with Elizabeth Mollard, PhD, about new research she presented at the 2025 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting that highlighted how Medicaid policy directly impacts postpartum depression (PPD) diagnosis rates. Drawing on national data, Mollard explains that more generous...

In this episode of Weekly Dose , we dive into the most impactful clinical research from the past week on Patient Care , covering key studies across multiple specialties. We begin with a study on the treatment of bacterial vaginosis, highlighting the significant impact of antimicrobial therapy for male partners in reducing recurrence rates. Next, we explore a meta-analysis on the use of dupilumab i...

Hello and welcome to Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. We offer concise updates on the most important developments affecting your practice, your bottom line, and the broader health care landscape, delivered to you by our editorial team at Medical Economics. It’s Friday, April 4, 2025, and here are today’s headlines: Dr. Mehmet Oz, a cardi...

Hello and welcome to Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. We offer concise updates on the most important developments affecting your practice, your bottom line, and the broader health care landscape, delivered to you by our editorial team at Medical Economics. It’s Wednesday April 2, 2025, and here are today’s headlines: First, the medical d...

Hello and welcome to Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. We offer concise updates on the most important developments affecting your practice, your bottom line, and the broader health care landscape, delivered to you by our editorial team at Medical Economics. It’s March 28, 2025, and here are today’s headlines: The U.S. Department of Health...

Hello and welcome to Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. We offer concise updates on the most important developments affecting your practice, your bottom line, and the broader health care landscape, delivered to you by our editorial team at Medical Economics. It’s March 26, 2025, and here are today’s headlines: It’s no secret that patient t...

Hello and welcome to Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. We offer concise updates on the most important developments affecting your practice, your bottom line, and the broader health care landscape, delivered to you by our editorial team at Medical Economics. It’s Friday, March 21, 2025, and here are today’s headlines: The Louisiana Departm...

Hello and welcome to Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. We offer concise updates on the most important developments affecting your practice, your bottom line, and the broader health care landscape, delivered to you by our editorial team at Medical Economics. It’s Wednesday, March 19, 2025, and here are today’s headlines:  First up: A new h...

Hello and welcome to Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. We offer concise updates on the most important developments affecting your practice, your bottom line, and the broader health care landscape, delivered to you by our editorial team at Medical Economics. It’s March 14, 2025, and here are today’s headlines: The Centers for Medicare &amp...

Hello and welcome to Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. We offer concise updates on the most important developments affecting your practice, your bottom line, and the broader health care landscape, delivered to you by our editorial team at Medical Economics.  It’s March 7, 2025, and here are today’s headlines:  A recent report has highligh...

Hello and welcome to Medical Economics Pulse, a quick-hitting news podcast that keeps busy physicians in the know. We offer concise updates on the most important developments affecting your practice, your bottom line, and the broader health care landscape, delivered to you by our editorial team at Medical Economics.  It’s March 5, 2025, and here are today’s headlines:  A recent study published in...