Family Medicine Perspective

• Advice on Antibiotics For Kids During Shortages Prescribing antibiotics for children with viral infections has led to a shortage of the most commonly used antibiotics.
  Medscape Pediatrics, February 03, 2023
• The Loss of Letters "Upon my skinny, adaptable desk the other day sat a white envelope that was hand-addressed to me. It was postmarked more than 2 weeks before," Dr Jeffrey Benabio writes in his column.
  MDedge, February 03, 2023
• Feb 3 2023 This Week in Cardiology   A possible major breakthrough in thinking about diastolic dysfunction and HFpEF, MRI scanning and cardiac devices, and AF and dementia are the topics John Mandrola, MD, covers in this week’s podcast.
  theheart.org on Medscape, February 03, 2023
• 'Ozempic Face': Accepting Wrinkles for Improved Health   Some who are taking Ozempic are complaining about their faces thinning as an effect of this weight loss drug. Dr Anne Peters thinks the benefit of this new medication outweighs the risk.
  Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology, February 03, 2023
• Preoperative Preparation for Gender-Affirming Vaginoplasty Surgery As the number of surgeries increases, so does the need for a standardized approach to preoperative evaluation and patient preparation.
  MDedge, February 03, 2023
• Commenting on Weight's Not Rude. It's Dangerous. Making comments about a patient's weight can be seen as bias. Dr Gonsahn-Bollie gives advice on how to talk about weight with patients.
  February 03, 2023
• Docs Get Clever With ChatGPT   Alok S. Patel, MD, discusses the use of chatbot technology in healthcare and shares examples.
  Medscape Hospital Medicine, February 03, 2023
• Is It Time to Unionize? William G. Wilkoff, MD discusses whether it is appropriate to unionize to strengthen your voice and create some change.
  MDedge, February 02, 2023
• The New Blood Pressure Target in Primary Care   Dr Neil Skolnik discusses the rationale for the new lower blood pressure target for adults with hypertension.
  Medscape Family Medicine, February 02, 2023
• Do Liberal State Policies Really Save Lives?   A study looking at mortality in working-age adults finds big differences between red and blue states.
  Medscape, February 02, 2023
• Episode 6: Reproductive Rights, Maternal Health, Menopause, and MS   Most MS patients are women, often diagnosed during their childbearing years. Drs Anne Cross and Riley Bove discuss maternal health, IVF, birth control, and menopause when living with MS.
  Medscape, February 02, 2023
• Diagnosing Myositis and Myopathy: Exam and Testing   The movie theater sign? The best way to assess muscle strength? The Curbsiders share pearls from an expert on these rare autoimmune disorders.
  The Curbsiders, February 01, 2023
• S2 Episode 2: Recognizing the Signs: Heart Failure and Type 2 Diabetes   Join Dr Carol Wysham and Dr Javed Butler as they discuss the stealth complication of heart failure in patients with type 2 diabetes, including subtle signs and symptoms of heart failure and the importance of early detection and treatment.
  Medscape, February 01, 2023
• S2 Episode 1: How to Care for Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes   Drs Carol Wysham and Medha N. Munshi discuss the unique challenges and strategies when treating older adults with type 2 diabetes.
  Medscape, February 01, 2023
• Universal Testing for Lp(a): What Are We Waiting For? A retired cardiologist with a personal history with the atherogenic molecule calls for universal testing for lipoprotein (a).
  theheart.org on Medscape, February 01, 2023
• Change Makers: Dr Rice on Disparities and Moving From Talk to Action WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, John Whyte, MD, MPH, speaks with Valerie Montgomery Rice, MD, on cultural humility in healthcare disparities.
  Medscape, January 31, 2023
• White House COVID Chief on Why Paxlovid Is Underused   Giving Paxlovid to an older adult with COVID is a clinical no-brainer. So why is there so much Paxlovid prescribing phobia?
  Medscape, January 31, 2023
• Episode 2: Mantle Cell Lymphoma International Prognostic Index and MRD   Drs Peter Martin and Eva Hoster discuss minimal residual disease, the Mantle Cell Lymphoma International Prognostic Index, and newer variable additions and their role in understanding recent findings.
  Medscape, January 31, 2023
• Episode 1: Autologous Stem Cell Transplant for Mantle Cell Lymphoma   Drs Peter Martin and Brad Kahl discuss autologous stem cell transplantation for mantle cell lymphoma, the TRIANGLE trial results, and the transition toward use of Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
  Medscape, January 31, 2023
• Infant Screen Time Spells Trouble in School   Are screens responsible for changes in babies' brains or just innocent bystanders when parents routinely use them to get a little free time?
  Medscape, January 30, 2023