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Medical News Podcast

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The Medical News Podcast by PeerDirect delivers news and interviews with clinical thought leaders and researchers to keep you informed of the latest breakthroughs, guidelines, and insights in your specialty. Designed for clinicians with stories selected by the PeerDirect editorial board. Visit us at peerdirect.com to sign-up for our newsletter.

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Specialist Spotlight: Clinical psychologist, Dr. Lisa Harris on the psychological impact of eating disorders, obesity, and diet culture 18.05.2023 30:48

Dr. Lisa Harris, a clinical psychologist specialist joins the podcast to discuss eating disorders in this edition of the PV Roundup specialist spotlight.

Desulfovibrio bacteria associated with Parkinson's disease 16.05.2023 4:15

Could bacteria be responsible for the development of Parkinson's disease? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.

FDA approves first RSV vaccine for older adults 09.05.2023 3:50

Who is eligible for the first FDA-approved RSV vaccine? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.

Specialist Spotlight: Dr. Lofton on weight management and the on-label and off-label uses of GLP-1 agonists 04.05.2023 18:53

Dr. Holly Lofton, a medical weight management specialist joins me to discuss on-label and off-label uses of GLP-1 agonists including Ozempic in this edition of the PV Roundup specialist spotlight.

Brain changes observed in some patients with long COVID 02.05.2023 3:22

Does long COVID have lasting effects on brain activity? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.

Retinal Disease Updates from AAO 2025 13:38

Drs. Danzig and Vakharia review new AAO 2025 data on high-dose aflibercept, early corticosteroid implants, and emerging TKI inserts for RVO, DME, and wet AMD. These therapies aim to maintain vision while reducing injection burden through extended dosing and promising safety profiles.

Could switching direct oral anticoagulants after breakthrough stroke be unnecessary? 4:19

New evidence from JAMA Network Open suggesting that switching direct oral anticoagulants after breakthrough ischemic stroke in atrial fibrillation does not improve short-term outcomes; NEJM data from the Beamion LUNG-1 trial showing promising first-line efficacy of zongertinib in HER2-mutant NSCLC; and 10-year follow-up from the FIDELITY trial reinforcing that arthroscopic partial meniscectomy off...

Evolving Strategies in Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Management 12:48

Drs. Maron and Rowin focus on modern treatment options for patients with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, including both new medications and long-established invasive procedures that relieve heart obstruction and improve symptoms. They emphasize that multiple effective choices now exist, and that factors like patient preference, access to drugs, and other heart conditions help...

Are we entering a new frontline era for HER2-positive gastroesophageal cancer? 4:55

This episode of the PeerDirect Medical News Podcast reviews emerging ASCO 2026 and NEJM data that could reshape frontline oncology care, including zanidatamab-based therapy in HER2-positive gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma, earlier-line teclistamab in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma, and updated NRG-GY018 findings supporting pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy in advanced endometrial cancer. The d...