Medical News Podcast
438 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 17 ratingsThe 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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More exposure to outdoor light at night linked to higher stroke risk
April 02, 2024 23:00 - 4 minutes - 6.32 MBWhat is the link between artificial nighttime outdoor light, air pollution, and stroke? Find out about this and more in today's PeerDirect Medical News Podcast.
Specialist Spotlight: Alicia Morgans, MD, MPH on the Care of Cancer Survivors
April 02, 2024 23:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBAlicia Morgans, MD, MPH, a genitourinary oncologist and the Medical Director of the Survivorship Program at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, discusses the intricate coordination required for the care of cancer survivors, including strategies for structuring programs that support patients following their cancer treatment. Additionally, she addresses the role of a survivorship clinic in facilitating the transition of care from oncology to primary care. This transition takes into consideration ...
No evidence of MRI-detectable brain injury in people with Havana Syndrome
March 26, 2024 23:00 - 5 minutes - 7.59 MBIs brain damage detectable on MRI in patients with Havana Syndrome? Find out about this and more in today's PeerDirect Medical News Podcast.
Specialist Spotlight: Naushira Pandya, MD, CMD, FACP and Hady Masri, DO on the Unique Risks of the Geriatric Population and RSV: Part 2
March 21, 2024 23:00 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBDrs. Naushira Pandya and Hady Masri share their insights into the unique risks faced by the geriatric population when it comes to RSV, in Part 2 of this Specialist Spotlight.
Psychoactive cannabis use common among high school seniors
March 19, 2024 23:00 - 4 minutes - 5.66 MBHow common is delta 8-THC use among adolescents? Find out about this and more in today's PeerDirect Medical News Podcast.
Specialist Spotlight: Raagini Jawa, MD, MPH, FASAM on Harm Reduction for Individuals with Substance Use Disorders
March 18, 2024 23:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBDr. Raagini Jawa from Boston Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh discusses topics in office-based addiction treatment and harm reduction for indivuals with substance use disorders in this edition of the Specialist Spotlight.
Specialist Spotlight: Raagini Jawa, MD, MPH, FASAM on Harm Reduction for Individuals with Substance Abuse Disorders
March 18, 2024 23:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBDr. Raagani Jawa from Boston Medical Center and the University of Pittsburgh discusses topics in office-based addiction treatment and harm reduction for indiviual with substance abuse disorders in this edition of the Specialist Spotlight.
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
March 15, 2024 23:00 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBDrs. Rosenberg and Morgans share their insights into some late-breaker abstracts presented at the 2024 ASCO GU symposium in San Francisco. The first is a subgroup analysis from EV‑302 with enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab, and the other is AMBASSADOR, which looks at adjuvant pembrolizumab in locally advanced and muscle invasive urothelial cancer.
Specialist Spotlight: Naushira Pandya, MD, CMD, FACP and Hady Masri, DO on the Unique Risks of the Geriatric Population and RSV: Part 1
March 14, 2024 23:00 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBDrs. Naushira Pandya and Hady Masri share their insights into the unique risks faced by the geriatric population when it comes to RSV.
Generics for fingolimod associated with side effects, MS relapse
March 12, 2024 23:00 - 4 minutes - 6.27 MBAre generics for fingolimod as effective as the non-generic formulation? Find out about this and more in today's PV Roundup podcast.
Specialist Spotlight: Alison Buttenheim, PhD on Vaccine Acceptance and Infectious Disease Prevention
March 11, 2024 23:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBAlison Buttenheim, PhD from PennNursing joins the podcast to talk about the behavioral aspects of infectious disease prevention and vaccine acceptance.
Previously Untreated Advanced Urothelial Carcinoma: Update From ESMO 2023
March 08, 2024 23:00 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBDrs. Rosenberg and Morgans share their insights into 2 late‑breaking abstracts presented at ESMO 2023 on the first‑line treatment of metastatic urothelial carcinoma: EV‑302 on the combination of enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab and CheckMate 901 on the combination of nivolumab and gemcitabine/cisplatin.
Study Discussion: Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prefusion F Protein Vaccine in Older Adults
March 07, 2024 23:00 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBDrs. Kenneth Chinsky and Angela R. Branche share their insights into the Respiratory Syncytial Virus Prefusion F Protein Vaccine in Older Adults study, for which Dr. Chinsky was part of the study group and principal investigator at his clinic in Erie, PA. They discuss the findings and what they mean for HCPs who see and care for older adults who are at risk for RSV.
Annual breast cancer screening at 40 saves lives
March 05, 2024 23:00 - 3 minutes - 4.85 MBAnnual breast cancer screening starting at age 40 provides the greatest benefit to women with the least amount of risk, according to a study published in Radiology, a study of patients with anti-citrullinated protein antibodies and subclinical inflammatory changes in joints, published in The Lancet, has shown that 6-month treatment with abatacept can improve inflammation and decrease the risk of rheumatoid arthritis, and persistent false positive COVID-19 rapid antigen tests are rare, but...
Abortion meds can be safely delivered through telemedicine
February 27, 2024 23:00 - 3 minutes - 5.03 MBOffering telehealth options for medication abortion may help safely expand access to abortion care, e-cigarettes could be a useful smoking cessation tool, according to a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, and a study published in JAMA Network Open has shown that individualized venous thromboembolism risk evaluation is warranted for patients undergoing major cancer surgery.
Specialist Spotlight: Sheena Patel, PA-C and Gus Alva, MD, DFAPA on Symptom Domains of Schizophrenia in the Outpatient Setting (Part 2)
February 22, 2024 23:00 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBThis second part of a specialist spotlight with Drs. Dawn Velligan and Sanjai Rao, continue their discussion of the three symptom domains of schizophrenia: positive, negative, and cognitive impairment.
Long COVID increases risk for mental health disorders
February 20, 2024 23:00 - 3 minutes - 4.89 MBEnhanced mental health screening should be a priority among COVID-19 survivors, according to a study published in BMJ Open, a study published in eBioMedicine has shown that interventions targeting mood outcomes may help manage inflammatory bowel disease, and meeting or exceeding physical activity guidelines might help lessen the intensity of lingering pain in cancer survivors, according to a study published in Cancer.
Specialist Spotlight: Sanjai Rao, MD and Dawn Velligan, PhD on Symptom Domains of Schizophrenia in the Outpatient Setting (Part 1)
February 15, 2024 23:00 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBDrs. Dawn Velligan and Sanjai Rao share their insights into the three symptom domains of schizophrenia: positive, negative, and cognitive impairment. They discuss how the full spectrum of symptoms, particularly cognitive impairment, are not adequately recognized.
Alzheimer’s disease may be transmissable in rare cases
February 13, 2024 23:00 - 3 minutes - 4.72 MBResearchers have uncovered evidence that amyloid-beta can be transmitted from person to person via cadaver-derived pituitary growth hormone, which may lead to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, a study published in eBioMedicine has shown that young-onset colon cancer has a distinct microbial signature that may be leveraged to prevent, diagnose, and treat the disease, and mounting evidence suggests that endemic blastomycosis, a rare but potentially fatal fungal disease, is more common...
Specialist Spotlight: Raajit K. Rampal, MD, PhD and Ghaith Abu‑Zeinah, MD on Managing Splenomegaly in Myelofibrosis
February 08, 2024 23:00 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBDrs. Ghaith Abu‑Zeinah and Raajit K. Rampal share their insights into managing splenomegaly in myelofibrosis and the impact that spleen reduction can have on patients and outcomes.
COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on diabetes outcomes
February 06, 2024 23:00 - 3 minutes - 5.47 MBNon-COVID-19-related deaths increased among patients with diabetes during the pandemic, according to a study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, the Prostate Cancer Foundation has issued guidelines for prostate-specific antigen-based prostate cancer screening in Black men from the United States, and new findings, published in The American Journal of Psychiatry, uncover the brain mechanisms behind the acute effects of cognitive behavioral therapy in unmedicated children with ...
Specialist Spotlight: Raajit K. Rampal, MD, PhD and Ghaith Abu‑Zeinah, MD on Sequencing JAK inhibitors in Myelofibrosis
February 01, 2024 23:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this specialist spotlight, Drs. Raajit K. Rampal and Ghaith Abu‑Zeinah share their insights into the sequencing of JAK inhibitors in myelofibrosis and the factors that can influence this sequencing.
HPV vaccine highly effective when administered early
January 30, 2024 23:00 - 3 minutes - 5.25 MBHow effective is the HPV vaccine at preventing cervical cancer? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Oral nirmatrelvir fails to reduce risk of long COVID
January 23, 2024 23:00 - 3 minutes - 4.82 MBDoes nirmatrelvir reduce the risk of developing long COVID? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Modifiable risk factors for young-onset dementia identified
January 16, 2024 23:00 - 3 minutes - 4.96 MBCan early-onset dementia be prevented? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Specialist Spotlight: Dr. Krystal Kittle on Aging and Minority Communities
January 11, 2024 23:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBDr. Krystal Kittle from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, shares research from her background in gerontology, anthropology on aging, sexuality, and minority communities.
Blood test identifies patients at high risk for suicide
January 09, 2024 23:00 - 3 minutes - 4.94 MBCan a blood test identify patients at high risk for suicide? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Specialist Spotlight: Ashton Applewhite on Ageism in Healthcare
January 03, 2024 23:00 - 29 minutes - 39.8 MBAshton Applewhite, author of "This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism," joins the podcast to discuss ageism in healthcare, and how ageist interactions can have detrimental outcomes and what mitigation can be done to improve the experience older patients have with healthcare systems.
Specialist Spotlight: Michaela Khan on Running Physiology
December 22, 2023 23:00 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBMichaela Khan from the Motion Analysis and Biofeedback Laboratory at the University of British Columbia gets ahead of New Year's resolutions and addresses the physical effects of running, whether getting started, or masters runners doing 25km a week in their 80s.
Specialist Spotlight: Dr. Cara Ocobock on Female Endurance
December 20, 2023 23:00 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBDr. Cara Ocobock discusses her latest Scientific American cover article, "Women the Hunter" and her thoughts on female physiology, endurance, extreme environments, and what that says about human metabolism.
Discontinuation of tirzepatide leads to weight regain
December 19, 2023 23:00 - 5 minutes - 7.84 MBHow does tirzepatide discontinuation affect weight? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Early treatment may induce remission in children born with HIV
December 12, 2023 23:00 - 4 minutes - 6.1 MBCan early treatment induce remission in children born with HIV? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Brain Care Score predicts dementia, stroke risk
December 05, 2023 23:00 - 3 minutes - 5.33 MBCan a novel scoring system help prevent dementia and stroke? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Semaglutide reduces cardiovascular event risk in people without diabetes
November 28, 2023 23:00 - 3 minutes - 5.28 MBDoes semaglutide reduce cardiovascular risk in patients without diabetes? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Cat-borne parasite contributes to frailty in older adults
November 21, 2023 23:00 - 3 minutes - 4.75 MBWhich common infection is associated with frailty in older adults? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Experts create core outcomes set for long COVID
November 14, 2023 23:00 - 3 minutes - 4.84 MBHow can you measure improvement in long COVID? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
American Cancer Society updates lung cancer screening guidelines
November 07, 2023 23:00 - 3 minutes - 4.97 MBWho should be screened for lung cancer? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Adult ADHD associated with increased risk for dementia
October 31, 2023 23:00 - 3 minutes - 4.52 MBAre adults with ADHD at increased risk for dementia? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Long COVID is associated with reduced serotonin levels
October 24, 2023 23:00 - 4 minutes - 5.62 MBIs there an association between serotonin levels and long COVID? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Specialist Spotlight: Highlights From the 2023 Annual Meeting of American Society of Retina Specialists: Part 2
October 20, 2023 23:00 - 8 minutes - 12 MBDrs. Diana V. Do and Eric W. Schneider continue their discussion on topics from the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Retinal Specialists in Seattle, Washington.
Specialist Spotlight: Highlights From the 2023 Annual Meeting of American Society of Retina Specialists: Part 1
October 19, 2023 23:00 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBThis is the first segment of a two part series with Drs. Diana V. Do and Eric W. Schneider who review topics from the 2023 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Retinal Specialists in Seattle, Washington.
Specialist Spotlight: What regimen for retinal disease? Drs. Schneider and Do on the PULSAR study 1-year data
October 18, 2023 23:00 - 10 minutes - 14 MBDrs. Diana V. Do and Eric W. Schneider discuss intravitreal aflibercept injection 8 mg for wet age‑related macular degeneration or PULSAR 1‑year data.
Wastewater surveillance provides lead time for pediatric RSV season
October 17, 2023 23:00 - 3 minutes - 5.13 MBCan wastewater-based surveillance identify the start of the pediatric RSV season? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Specialist Spotlight: How long between injections for retinal disease? Drs. Schneider and Do on the PHOTON study 2-year data
October 16, 2023 23:00 - 5 minutes - 8.18 MBDrs. Eric W. Schneider and Diana V. Do discuss a Study of a High‑Dose Aflibercept in Participants With Diabetic Eye Disease: The PHOTON study 2‑year data.
Specialist Spotlight: Dr. Tuan Vu on ALS and What's New in Neurology
October 13, 2023 23:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBDr. Tuan Vu, a neurologist from University of South Florida Health joins the podcast to discuss his journey from Vietnam to becoming a doctor in the US as well as advances in ALS and other topics in neurology.
Which therapies have the strongest evidence for smoking cessation?
October 10, 2023 23:00 - 3 minutes - 5.16 MBIn this podcast, Dr. Wright discusses the results of a meta-analysis on effective smoking cessation therapies. Also in this episode, coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) association with severe psoriasis, and how machine learning is used to detect unruptured cerebral aneurysms.
Semaglutide shows promise in obesity-related heart failure
October 03, 2023 23:00 - 3 minutes - 5.15 MBHow does semaglutide perform in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and obesity? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Specialist Spotlight: Dr. Chloe Zera Reflects One Year After the End of Roe v. Wade
October 02, 2023 23:00 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBDr. Chloe Zera, a Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and the Associate Vice President of the Health Policy and Advocacy Committee of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine, rejoins the podcast on the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. In this episode, Dr. Zera and Dr. Wright delve into the far-reaching implications of this landmark decision on women and their healthcare providers, as well as its effects on ...
Work stress increases risk for heart disease in men
September 26, 2023 23:00 - 3 minutes - 4.66 MBDoes stress at work increase risk for heart disease? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.
Most older adults not aware of the new RSV vaccine
September 19, 2023 23:00 - 3 minutes - 5.27 MBAre older adults aware of the new RSV vaccine? Find out about this and more in today’s PV Roundup podcast.