Mark Ebell

Primary Care Update

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Four healthily skeptical primary care physicians discuss the latest in primary care medicine. Join Essential Evidence Editor Mark Ebell MD, Rush University's Kate Rowland MD, MSU Professor of Medicine Gary Ferenchick MD, and POEMs co-founder Henry Barry MD, MS for this fast-paced weekly update on evidence-based primary care.

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Mark Ebell

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Primary Care Update: Episode 10 18.01.2019 26:30

Does linagliptin prevent CV events: ttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30418475 ; does Tai Chi prevent falls and fractures: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30208396 ; treatment of endometriosis pain: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30396557 ; and the benefits of sauna: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30486813 . 

Primary Care Update: Episode 9 04.01.2019 28:34

This week: how does the yield for FIT testing compare with colonoscopy ( https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29101260 ); our take on the new ACC/AHA lipid guidelines ( https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30423391 ); and what works (or doesn't) for subacute cough ( https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30201828 ).  

Primary Care Update: Episode 8, 12/20/18 20.12.2018 28:38

This week we talk about the results of the 3 ASPREE aspirin trials, whether omega-3 oil prevents CV events, and a new biologic agent for migraine. Pubmed abstract links: ASPREE: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30221596 ; omega-3: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30146932 ; and migraine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30360965

Primary Care Update: Episode 7 05.12.2018 26:35

Topics: fluids to prevent UTI, deprescribing study, antipsychotics for delitium, and the value of ECG and echo for preparticipation physicals.

Primary Care Update: Episode 6 20.11.2018 22:26

This week's topics: whether surgery works for shoulder impingement, framing test results positively for patients, vagus nerve stimulation for frequent migraines, and a commentary on shared decision-making. Study links: Impingement: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5734212/ ; Vagus nerve stimulation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29907608 ; and Positive messaging: https://www.ncbi...

Primary Care Update: Episode 5 08.11.2018 24:03

We discuss recent studies on: antibiotics to treat appys, whether gabapentin is any good for back pain, the accuracy of a single BP measurement, and the best approach to smoking cessation.

Primary Care Update: Episode 4 23.10.2018 26:29

Mark, John and Henry talk about tamsulosin for helping stones pass (but not all of them), how aspirin and esomoprazole (at the right dose) can reduce mortality in Barrett's esophagus, whether to do HPV only or co-testing in women 30-65 years, and the safety (and effectiveness) of lorcaserin for weight loss.

Primary Care Update: Episode 3 08.10.2018 29:22

Mark, John and Henry discuss the new aspiring studies (does it really prevent heart disease), a positive (!) vitamin D trial, and whether procalcitonin can help us avoid antibiotics for patients with lower respiratory infection. Plus, the quiz, and John nerds out about vitamin D. In a good way.

Primary Care Update: Episode 2 14.09.2018 20:45

Today's topics include anticoagulation in patients already taking aspirin, asthma treatment, and getting patients on board with advanced directives. Plus the quiz, and Nerd Alert with Henry.

Primary Care Update: Episode 1 24.08.2018 38:08

Today's topics: are new basal insulins really any better, the impact of stigmatizing language, the value of adding cytology to HPV testing alone, and the best evidence to date on just how common incidentalomas are with MRI and CT. Plus, the pop quiz, and a segment we call "Preventing Bad Stuff" (today's topic is prostate CA screening).