Coffee and Type 2 Diabetes -- Drink Up?
A large new study suggests that moderate coffee consumption can lower the risk for type 2 diabetes. (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - September 10, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Ending Opioid Abuse
CDC Director Tom Frieden discusses the national problem of opioid abuse and overprescribing, citing data that show stark regional differences in prescribing patterns. (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - September 9, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Infection Prevention and Control of Ebola in US Hospitals
Is your hospital ready to handle an Ebola patient? (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - August 20, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
American Healthcare Predictions, Part 3
In the third part of 3 related v-blogs, Dr. Lundberg foresees 10 changes, big and small, for the future of Americans' health. (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - August 5, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
American Healthcare Predictions Part 2: Policy and Politics
Dr. Lundberg offers 8 fearless predictions about US health policy and politics into the next decade. (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - July 29, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
ID Update 2014: New and Emerging Threats
A quick review of the new and emerging threats in infectious disease for primary care providers. (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - June 5, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Why You Should Consider This New Menopause Drug
Trials show an improvement in vasomotor symptoms and an increase in bone density. (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - May 23, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Can Vitamin C Cause Kidney Stones?
A study conducted in healthy men found an increased incidence of kidney stones in those taking vitamin C supplements. How much might be too much? (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - May 21, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Balancing Hypertension Drugs and Fall Risk in the Elderly
Dr. Henry Black reviews the data linking antihypertensive drug use to fall risk in elderly patients. (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - May 9, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Getting to 'A-ha!' With Obese Patients
Dr. Anne Peters shares a patient's story of how she battled obesity and won. (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - April 21, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Hypertension Guidelines: Same Data, Different Conclusions
Dr. Black quizzes Dr. Weber, lead author on the ASH/ISH guidance, and Dr. Townsend, who was part of JNC 8 and the ASH/ISH statement, on the reasoning behind the different recommendations. (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - February 11, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
The 2014 Adult Immunization Schedule: What Has Changed?
What are the important changes in the 2014 adult immunization schedule? (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - February 4, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Suspecting That Your Patient Is Violent or Mentally Ill
There are times when a primary care physician or specialist worries that a patient might be mentally ill or violent. Noted psychiatrist Paul Appelbaum, MD, talks about what to do. (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - February 4, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Warfarin Reversal: Time for a Change?
A recent study compares frozen plasma with prothrombin complex concentrate for warfarin reversal. (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - January 23, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Does Treating Depression Help With Weight Loss?
Is lifestyle counseling effective if depression is not simultaneously treated? (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast - November 8, 2013 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
