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.

Episode Date
Secular differences in early life environment affect brain volume, dementia risk
Apr 30, 2024
Acetaminophen use during pregnancy not associated with neurodevelopmental disorders
Apr 24, 2024
Physician empathy impacts outcomes in patients with chronic pain
Apr 16, 2024
Remote monitoring can identify early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
Apr 09, 2024
More exposure to outdoor light at night linked to higher stroke risk
Apr 02, 2024
Specialist Spotlight: Alicia Morgans, MD, MPH on the Care of Cancer Survivors
Apr 02, 2024
No evidence of MRI-detectable brain injury in people with Havana Syndrome
Mar 26, 2024
Specialist Spotlight: Naushira Pandya, MD, CMD, FACP and Hady Masri, DO on the Unique Risks of the Geriatric Population and RSV: Part 2
Mar 21, 2024
Psychoactive cannabis use common among high school seniors
Mar 19, 2024
Specialist Spotlight: Raagini Jawa, MD, MPH, FASAM on Harm Reduction for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders
Mar 18, 2024
Specialist Spotlight: Jonathan E. Rosenberg, MD and Alicia K. Morgans, MD, MPH on Late‑Breaking Presentations on EV‑302 and AMBASSADOR at ASCO Genitourinary Symposium 2024
Mar 15, 2024
Specialist Spotlight: Naushira Pandya, MD, CMD, FACP and Hady Masri, DO on the Unique Risks of the Geriatric Population and RSV: Part 1
Mar 14, 2024
Generics for fingolimod associated with side effects, MS relapse
Mar 12, 2024
Specialist Spotlight: Alison Buttenheim, PhD on Vaccine Acceptance and Infectious Disease Prevention
Mar 11, 2024
Previously Untreated Advanced Urothelial Carcinoma: Update From ESMO 2023
Mar 08, 2024
Study Discussion: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prefusion F Protein Vaccine in Older Adults
Mar 07, 2024
Annual breast cancer screening at 40 saves lives
Mar 05, 2024
Abortion meds can be safely delivered through telemedicine
Feb 27, 2024
Specialist Spotlight: Sheena Patel, PA-C and Gus Alva, MD, DFAPA on Symptom Domains of Schizophrenia in the Outpatient Setting (Part 2)
Feb 22, 2024
Long COVID increases risk for mental health disorders
Feb 20, 2024
Specialist Spotlight: Sanjai Rao, MD and Dawn Velligan, PhD on Symptom Domains of Schizophrenia in the Outpatient Setting (Part 1)
Feb 15, 2024
Alzheimer’s disease may be transmissable in rare cases
Feb 13, 2024
Specialist Spotlight: Raajit K. Rampal, MD, PhD and Ghaith Abu‑Zeinah, MD on Managing Splenomegaly in Myelofibrosis
Feb 08, 2024
COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on diabetes outcomes
Feb 06, 2024
Specialist Spotlight: Raajit K. Rampal, MD, PhD and Ghaith Abu‑Zeinah, MD on Sequencing JAK inhibitors in Myelofibrosis
Feb 01, 2024
HPV vaccine highly effective when administered early
Jan 30, 2024
Oral nirmatrelvir fails to reduce risk of long COVID
Jan 23, 2024
Modifiable risk factors for young-onset dementia identified
Jan 16, 2024
Specialist Spotlight: Dr. Krystal Kittle on Aging and Minority Communities
Jan 11, 2024
Blood test identifies patients at high risk for suicide
Jan 09, 2024
Specialist Spotlight: Ashton Applewhite on Ageism in Healthcare
Jan 03, 2024
Specialist Spotlight: Michaela Khan on Running Physiology
Dec 22, 2023
Specialist Spotlight: Dr. Cara Ocobock on Female Endurance
Dec 20, 2023
Discontinuation of tirzepatide leads to weight regain
Dec 19, 2023
Early treatment may induce remission in children born with HIV
Dec 12, 2023
Brain Care Score predicts dementia, stroke risk
Dec 05, 2023
Semaglutide reduces cardiovascular event risk in people without diabetes
Nov 28, 2023
Cat-borne parasite contributes to frailty in older adults
Nov 21, 2023
Experts create core outcomes set for long COVID
Nov 14, 2023
American Cancer Society updates lung cancer screening guidelines
Nov 07, 2023
Adult ADHD associated with increased risk for dementia
Oct 31, 2023
Long COVID is associated with reduced serotonin levels
Oct 24, 2023
Specialist Spotlight: Highlights From the 2023 Annual Meeting of American Society of Retina Specialists: Part 2
Oct 20, 2023
Specialist Spotlight: Highlights From the 2023 Annual Meeting of American Society of Retina Specialists: Part 1
Oct 19, 2023
Specialist Spotlight: What regimen for retinal disease? Drs. Schneider and Do on the PULSAR study 1-year data
Oct 18, 2023
Wastewater surveillance provides lead time for pediatric RSV season
Oct 17, 2023
Specialist Spotlight: How long between injections for retinal disease? Drs. Schneider and Do on the PHOTON study 2-year data
Oct 16, 2023
Specialist Spotlight: Dr. Tuan Vu on ALS and What's New in Neurology
Oct 13, 2023
Which therapies have the strongest evidence for smoking cessation?
Oct 10, 2023
Semaglutide shows promise in obesity-related heart failure
Oct 03, 2023
Specialist Spotlight: Dr. Chloe Zera Reflects One Year After the End of Roe v. Wade
Oct 02, 2023
Work stress increases risk for heart disease in men
Sep 26, 2023
Most older adults not aware of the new RSV vaccine
Sep 19, 2023
Specialist Spotlight: Does switching cost more? A cost analysis based on DRCR Network Protocol AC when treating patients
Sep 18, 2023
Specialist Spotlight: What to start DME patient on? A discussion of DRCR Network Protocol AC
Sep 18, 2023
Pharmacological duodenal exclusion therapy shows promise
Sep 12, 2023
Specialist Spotlight: Dallas Ducar on Providing Gender-Affirming Care (Part 2)
Sep 08, 2023
First 10 drugs named for Medicare price negotiations
Sep 05, 2023
Specialist Spotlight: Dallas Ducar on Providing Gender-Affirming Care (Part 1)
Sep 01, 2023
RSV in Adults Who Require Hospitalization and Their Management
Aug 31, 2023
Piroxicam boosts efficacy of emergency contraceptive pill
Aug 29, 2023
RSV Infections in Immunocompromised Adults
Aug 24, 2023
Playing football may increase risk of developing Parkinson's disease
Aug 22, 2023
Myelofibrosis: Updates from EHA 2023
Aug 17, 2023
Semaglutide reduces cardiovascular risk by 20%
Aug 15, 2023
Myelofibrosis: Updates from ASCO 2023
Aug 14, 2023
Topics from the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (Part 2)
Aug 10, 2023
Universal flu vaccine elicits strong immune response
Aug 08, 2023
Topics from the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (Part 1)
Aug 07, 2023
Insights from the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Aug 03, 2023
Almost zero risk of HIV transmission with low viral loads
Aug 01, 2023
Specialist Spotlight on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Retinal Medicine
Jul 31, 2023
Specialist Spotlight on Myelofibrosis: JAK inhibitor Drug Choice and Dosing Strategy
Jul 27, 2023
Specialist Spotlight on Myelofibrosis: Approach to Patients With Myelofibrosis and Anemia
Jul 26, 2023
Antibiotic exposure may affect COVID-19 severity
Jul 25, 2023
FDA approves first nonprescription oral contraceptive
Jul 18, 2023
Concomitant meds can hinder antidepressant response
Jul 11, 2023
Novel obesity drug leads to substantial weight loss
Jul 04, 2023
USPSTF recommends anxiety screening for all adults aged <65 years
Jun 27, 2023
Metformin reduces long COVID risk
Jun 21, 2023
Osimertinib is a game changer in NSCLC
Jun 13, 2023
Multidrug-resistant keratitis manageable when treated early
Jun 06, 2023
Oral therapy for sleep apnea could be a game changer
May 30, 2023
Children show good recovery after pediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome
May 24, 2023
Specialist Spotlight: Clinical psychologist, Dr. Lisa Harris on the psychological impact of eating disorders, obesity, and diet culture
May 18, 2023
Desulfovibrio bacteria associated with Parkinson's disease
May 16, 2023
FDA approves first RSV vaccine for older adults
May 09, 2023
Specialist Spotlight: Dr. Lofton on weight management and the on-label and off-label uses of GLP-1 agonists
May 04, 2023
Brain changes observed in some patients with long COVID
May 02, 2023
Primary Care Physicians' Perspectives on RSV Disease Burden in Adults
Apr 27, 2023
Melanoma vaccine reduces risk of cancer recurrence
Apr 25, 2023
The History, Epidemiology, and Burden of RSV in Adults: Part 2
Apr 20, 2023
Earlier age at menopause, delayed hormone therapy linked to increased tau vulnerability
Apr 18, 2023
The History, Epidemiology, and Burden of RSV in Adults: Part 1
Apr 13, 2023
The association between PTSD and cognitive decline beyond the effect of Alzheimer's disease
Apr 11, 2023
Specialist Spotlight: Gastroenterologist, Dr. Paul Feuerstadt talks on all things C. diff, the microbiota, and gut bacteria's link to overall health
Apr 06, 2023
Emergency department visit rates for firearm injuries during the pandemic
Apr 04, 2023
Increased rates of US maternal mortality in 2021
Mar 28, 2023
Early Detection of COPD: Part 2
Mar 23, 2023
Mortality risk of women vs. men after heart surgery
Mar 21, 2023
Early Detection of COPD: Part 1
Mar 16, 2023
Common diuretic for kidney-stone recurrence prevention
Mar 14, 2023
Discussing Step-down therapy in COPD, when and why
Mar 09, 2023
Racial and ethnic disparities in the incidence of triple-negative breast cancer in the US
Mar 07, 2023
Health Inequities and Disparities in COPD
Mar 02, 2023
Causes for early surge of RSV disease in the United States
Feb 28, 2023
COPD and Overlap Syndromes
Feb 23, 2023
COVID-19 risk in patients with rheumatic diseases after a 4th vaccine dose
Feb 21, 2023
Boiled peanuts could be beneficial in peanut allergy desensitization
Feb 14, 2023
The latest on restrictions for blood donations from gay and bisexual men
Feb 07, 2023
Trends in US pediatric mental health emergency department visits
Jan 31, 2023
The RETHINC Trial: What Did We Learn, and What Do We Do Now?
Jan 26, 2023
Racial and ethnic inequities in opioid access among older patients dying of cancer
Jan 24, 2023
GOLD Guidelines Updates for COPD in 2023: Part 2
Jan 19, 2023
Depressive symptoms poorly recognized and undertreated in African American women
Jan 17, 2023
GOLD Guidelines Updates for COPD in 2023: Part 1
Jan 13, 2023
The impact of Glimperide on cardiovascular mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic heart failure
Jan 10, 2023
Specialist Spotlight: Dr. Dan Berlau discusses statins for dementia and the use of cannabis for pain
Jan 05, 2023
Naloxone products could be safe and effective for over-the-counter use
Jan 03, 2023
The latest advisories regarding invasive Group A streptococcal infections
Dec 27, 2022
Specialist Spotlight: Dr. Dan Berlau on white and brown noise therapy for ADHD
Dec 22, 2022
Certain patient groups are more likely to develop or die from long COVID
Dec 20, 2022
Healthcare Professional Origin Stories: Sharing stories about your journey to a career in medicine
Dec 15, 2022
Gut microbiome composition may play a key role in depression
Dec 13, 2022
Specialist Spotlight: Dr. Holly Lofton on time-restricted eating, BMI, and other topics in obesity and weight management
Dec 08, 2022
Vaccination, infection, or both provide a percentage of U.S. adults with SARS-CoV-2 antibodies
Dec 06, 2022
Specialist Spotlight: Dr. Yuan on the breast cancer patient's journey and new treatments on the horizon
Dec 01, 2022
A percentage of children present with congenital abnormalities after prenatal Zika exposure
Nov 29, 2022
Majority of transgender adolescents continue gender-affirming hormone treatment in early adulthood.
Nov 23, 2022
Crossword puzzles may help slow decline of mild cognitive impairment
Nov 15, 2022
Specialist Spotlight: Michaela Khan talks on her research in running biomechanics and its effect on our bodies
Nov 11, 2022
Adolescent obesity treatment shows substantial reduction of BMI
Nov 08, 2022
Specialist Spotlight: Human biologist, Dr. Cara Ocobock on the evolution of metabolic physiology and the environmental effects on the body - part 2
Nov 03, 2022
Omicron-specific booster shots don't work much better than original boosters
Nov 01, 2022
Specialist Spotlight: Human biologist, Dr. Cara Ocobock on the evolution of metabolic physiology and the environmental effects on the body - part 1
Oct 27, 2022
COVID-19 drug may interact with common heart medications
Oct 25, 2022
Specialist Spotlight: Oncologist, Dr Stewart on understanding cancer, systemic healthcare issues, and the future of oncology
Oct 20, 2022
Real-world effectiveness of colonoscopy is overestimated
Oct 18, 2022
Specialist Spotlight: Medical oncologist, Dr. Mehta talks on barriers in healthcare, cancer nutrition, and progress in cancer therapies
Oct 14, 2022
Bronchodilators ineffective for smokers with preserved lung function
Oct 11, 2022
Specialist Spotlight: Dr Haman on environmental medicine and the implications of cold on physiology
Oct 06, 2022
Experimental drug prevents formation of amyloid plaque, slows cognitive decline
Oct 04, 2022
Insulin glargine, liraglutide most effective for maintaining target blood glucose levels
Sep 27, 2022
Multi-cancer blood test shows promise for early detection
Sep 20, 2022
Statins rarely cause muscle pain or weakness
Sep 13, 2022
Specialist Spotlight: Pulmonologist, Dr. Hogarth talks on therapies and technologies in interventional pulmonology
Sep 09, 2022
FDA authorizes updated bivalent COVID-19 boosters
Sep 06, 2022
Longitudinal study links childhood obesity to midlife cognition
Aug 30, 2022
FDA finalizes rule allowing sale of over-the-counter hearing aids
Aug 23, 2022
Specialist Spotlight: Cardiologist, Dr. Singh on improving cardiovascular outcomes through clinical trials, research, and new technologies
Aug 18, 2022
CDC relaxes COVID-19 guidelines
Aug 16, 2022
US declares monkeypox a public health emergency
Aug 09, 2022
Specialist Spotlight: Dr. Zera discusses the impact of reproductive rights policy on healthcare providers, patient care, and access to safe abortion practices
Aug 04, 2022
Possible scientific misconduct may have misled Alzheimer's research for 16 years
Aug 02, 2022
Specialist Spotlight: Dr. Sathya provides insight on addressing gun safety and violence prevention from a public health perspective
Jul 28, 2022
US announces 3-digit number for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Jul 26, 2022
ATS 2022 Conference Highlights
Jul 21, 2022
FDA authorizes emergency use of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
Jul 19, 2022
Specialist Spotlight: Dr. Wohl talks on the latest in COVID-19, monkeypox, and other topics in infectious diseases
Jul 15, 2022
Persistent circulating SARS-CoV-2 spike antigen associated with long COVID
Jul 12, 2022
COPD Readmissions
Jul 08, 2022
Engaging Primary Care in the Treatment of COPD: Approaches and Practices to the New and Established Patient
Jul 08, 2022
Race-based eGFR calculations to be eliminated for transplant candidates
Jul 05, 2022