POEM of the Week Podcast Archive

Episode 527: Self-diagnosis of uncomplicated urinary tract infections usually confirmed and treated via telemedicine visits

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' Self-diagnosis of uncomplicated urinary tract infections usually confirmed and treated via telemedicine visits ' Download Episode 527 (mp3, 5.8MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Self-diagnosis of uncomplicated urinary tract infections usually confirmed and treated via telemedicine visits

Episode 526: A specific probiotic decreases crying in colicky infants younger than 2 months

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' A specific probiotic decreases crying in colicky infants younger than 2 months ' Download Episode 526 (mp3, 3.9MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) A specific probiotic decreases crying in colicky infants younger than 2 months

Episode 525: Terbinafine and itraconazole are most effective for toenail onychomycosis

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' Terbinafine and itraconazole are most effective for toenail onychomycosis ' Download Episode 525 (mp3, 4.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Terbinafine and itraconazole are most effective for toenail onychomycosis

Episode 524: Low-dose aspirin beneficial for the prevention of preterm birth in nulliparas with singleton pregnancy

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' Low-dose aspirin beneficial for the prevention of preterm birth in nulliparas with singleton pregnancy ' Download Episode 524 (mp3, 5.2MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Low-dose aspirin beneficial for the prevention of preterm birth in nulliparas with singleton pregnancy

Episode 523: Cycled hyperbaric oxygen improves the healing of diabetic foot ulcers

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' Cycled hyperbaric oxygen improves the healing of diabetic foot ulcers ' Download Episode 523 (mp3, 5.2MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Cycled hyperbaric oxygen improves the healing of diabetic foot ulcers

Episode 522: Antibiotic and corticosteroid treatment effective for acute exacerbations of COPD

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' Antibiotic and corticosteroid treatment effective for acute exacerbations of COPD ' Download Episode 522 (mp3, 4.0MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Antibiotic and corticosteroid treatment effective for acute exacerbations of COPD

Episode 521: Increased daily steps associated with reduced all-cause mortality

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' Increased daily steps associated with reduced all-cause mortality ' Download Episode 521 (mp3, 5.9MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Increased daily steps associated with reduced all-cause mortality

Episode 520: Watch-and-wait strategy is an option for primary spontaneous pneumothorax

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' Watch-and-wait strategy is an option for primary spontaneous pneumothorax ' Download Episode 520 (mp3, 4.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Watch-and-wait strategy is an option for primary spontaneous pneumothorax

Episode 519: C-reactive protein is the most useful biomarker for diagnosis of outpatient community-acquired pneumonia

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' C-reactive protein is the most useful biomarker for diagnosis of outpatient community-acquired pneumonia ' Download Episode 519 (mp3, 5.7MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) C-reactive protein is the most useful biomarker for diagnosis of outpatient community-acquired pneumonia

Episode 518: COVID-19 research briefs: 44% of secondary infections of SARS-CoV2 occur when the index case is presymptomatic

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' COVID-19 research briefs: 44% of secondary infections of SARS-CoV2 occur when the index case is presymptomatic ' Download Episode 518 (mp3, 3.9MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) COVID-19 research briefs: 44% of secondary infections of SARS-CoV2 occur when the index case is presymptomatic

Episode 517: Similar long-term morbidity and mortality with human insulin and analogue insulins

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' Similar long-term morbidity and mortality with human insulin and analogue insulins ' Download Episode 517 (mp3, 4.1MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Similar long-term morbidity and mortality with human insulin and analogue insulins

Episode 516: American College of Rheumatology guideline for managing patients with degenerative joint disease of the hand, knee, and hip

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' American College of Rheumatology guideline for managing patients with degenerative joint disease of the hand, knee, and hip ' Download Episode 516 (mp3, 4.1MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) American College of Rheumatology guideline for managing patients with degenerative joint disease of the hand, knee, and hip

Episode 515: Fecal microbiota transplant effective for irritable bowel syndrome

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' Fecal microbiota transplant effective for irritable bowel syndrome ' Download Episode 515 (mp3, 7.0MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Fecal microbiota transplant effective for irritable bowel syndrome

Episode 514: Daily colchicine post-MI reduces strokes and recurrent hospitalizations for angina (COLCOT)

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' Daily colchicine post-MI reduces strokes and recurrent hospitalizations for angina (COLCOT) ' Download Episode 514 (mp3, 5.8MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Daily colchicine post-MI reduces strokes and recurrent hospitalizations for angina (COLCOT)

Episode 513: Denosumab no better than bisphosphonates at preventing fracture, and the cost is much higher

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' Denosumab no better than bisphosphonates at preventing fracture, and the cost is much higher ' Download Episode 513 (mp3, 5.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Denosumab no better than bisphosphonates at preventing fracture, and the cost is much higher

Episode 512: COVID-19 research briefs: SARS-CoV-2 may increase stroke rate in patients younger than 50, and remdesivir shortens recovery

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' COVID-19 research briefs: SARS-CoV-2 may increase stroke rate in patients younger than 50, and remdesivir shortens recovery ' Download Episode 512 (mp3, 6.1MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) COVID-19 research briefs: SARS-CoV-2 may increase stroke rate in patients younger than 50, and remdesivir shortens recovery

Episode 511: Prophylaxis with continuous IV haloperidol decreased post-op delirium in elderly

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' Prophylaxis with continuous IV haloperidol decreased post-op delirium in elderly ' Download Episode 511 (mp3, 4.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Prophylaxis with continuous IV haloperidol decreased post-op delirium in elderly

Episode 510: Pragmatic trial: Oseltamivir of uncertain benefit in patients with flu-like symptoms

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' Pragmatic trial: Oseltamivir of uncertain benefit in patients with flu-like symptoms ' Download Episode 510 (mp3, 9.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Pragmatic trial: Oseltamivir of uncertain benefit in patients with flu-like symptoms

Episode 509: Small reduction in CV outcome after ischemic stroke with lower LDL target, but also harms; no change in all-cause mortality

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' Small reduction in CV outcome after ischemic stroke with lower LDL target, but also harms; no change in all-cause mortality ' Download Episode 509 (mp3, 6.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Small reduction in CV outcome after ischemic stroke with lower LDL target, but also harms; no change in all-cause mortality

Episode 508: Mailing FIT or gFOBT directly to patients increases uptake of colorectal cancer screening

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' Mailing FIT or gFOBT directly to patients increases uptake of colorectal cancer screening ' Download Episode 508 (mp3, 5.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Mailing FIT or gFOBT directly to patients increases uptake of colorectal cancer screening

Episode 507: Increasing the D-dimer threshold for patients with low clinical pretest probability effectively rules out PE (PEGeD)

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' Increasing the D-dimer threshold for patients with low clinical pretest probability effectively rules out PE (PEGeD) ' Download Episode 507 (mp3, 6.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Increasing the D-dimer threshold for patients with low clinical pretest probability effectively rules out PE (PEGeD)

Episode 506: No cow's milk formula for the first 3 days of life prevents food allergies

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' No cow's milk formula for the first 3 days of life prevents food allergies ' Download Episode 506 (mp3, 3.4MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) No cow's milk formula for the first 3 days of life prevents food allergies

Episode 505: Rates of adverse effects of treatment for otitis media varies by antibiotic and dose

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' Rates of adverse effects of treatment for otitis media varies by antibiotic and dose ' Download Episode 505 (mp3, 5.4MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Rates of adverse effects of treatment for otitis media varies by antibiotic and dose

Episode 504: COVID-19 research briefs: (1) a case series of convalescent sera, and (2) a negative trial of hydroxychloroquine

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' COVID-19 research briefs: (1) a case series of convalescent sera, and (2) a negative trial of hydroxychloroquine' Download Episode 504 (mp3, 3.8MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) COVID-19 research briefs: (1) a case series of convalescent sera, and (2) a negative trial of hydroxychloroquine

Episode 503: Useful signs and symptoms for diagnosing hip osteoarthritis

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' Useful signs and symptoms for diagnosing hip osteoarthritis ' Download Episode 503 (mp3, 4.9MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Useful signs and symptoms for diagnosing hip osteoarthritis

Episode 502: Supplemental MRI screening in women with very dense breasts reduces interval cancer rate but may cause overdiagnosis (DENSE)

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' Supplemental MRI screening in women with very dense breasts reduces interval cancer rate but may cause overdiagnosis (DENSE) ' Download Episode 502 (mp3, 6.9MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Supplemental MRI screening in women with very dense breasts reduces interval cancer rate but may cause overdiagnosis (DENSE)

Episode 501: Being a former professional soccer player is associated with an increased risk of neurodegenerative disease

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ' Being a former professional soccer player is associated with an increased risk of neurodegenerative disease ' Download Episode 501 (mp3, 7.9MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Being a former professional soccer player is associated with an increased risk of neurodegenerative disease

Episode 500: Mind-body treatments enhance opioid treatment of patients with acute or chronic pain

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Mind-body treatments enhance opioid treatment of patients with acute or chronic pain" Download Episode 500 (mp3, 0.7MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Mind-body treatments enhance opioid treatment of patients with acute or chronic pain

Episode 499: For 3-vessel disease (but not left main disease), CABG is preferred over PCI

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "For 3-vessel disease (but not left main disease), CABG is preferred over PCI" Download Episode 499 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) For 3-vessel disease (but not left main disease), CABG is preferred over PCI

Episode 498: No short-term extra benefit when muscle relaxants are added to ibuprofen for acute low back pain

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "No short-term extra benefit when muscle relaxants are added to ibuprofen for acute low back pain" Download Episode 498 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) No short-term extra benefit when muscle relaxants are added to ibuprofen for acute low back pain

Episode 497: Nonpharmacologic approaches are better than medication to control aggression/agitation in dementia

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Nonpharmacologic approaches are better than medication to control aggression/agitation in dementia" Download Episode 497 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Nonpharmacologic approaches are better than medication to control aggression/agitation in dementia

Episode 496: Autism Screening with Follow-up

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Autism Screening with Follow-up" Download Episode 496 (mp3, 0.7MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Autism screening with follow-up overidentifies autism spectrum disorder

Episode 495: Five days of penicillin for strep throat is equal to 10 days

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Five days of penicillin for strep throat is equal to 10 days" Download Episode 495 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Five days of penicillin for strep throat is equal to 10 days

Episode 494: Adding ibuprofen and codeine to acetaminophen does not improve pain relief for acute musculoskeletal injury

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Adding ibuprofen and codeine to acetaminophen does not improve pain relief for acute musculoskeletal injury" Download Episode 494 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Adding ibuprofen and codeine to acetaminophen does not improve pain relief for acute musculoskeletal injury

Episode 493: Results of fecal immunochemical tests for colorectal cancer screening not affected by NSAIDs, aspirin, or anticoagulants

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Results of fecal immunochemical tests for colorectal cancer screening not affected by NSAIDs, aspirin, or anticoagulants" Download Episode 493 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Results of fecal immunochemical tests for colorectal cancer screening not affected by NSAIDs, aspirin, or anticoagulants

Episode 492: Equivalent pain relief with different doses of ibuprofen

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Equivalent pain relief with different doses of ibuprofen" Download Episode 492 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Equivalent pain relief with different doses of ibuprofen

Episode 491: Bedtime instead of morning ingestion of hypertension meds = significantly more reduction in cardiovascular disease risk

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Bedtime instead of morning ingestion of hypertension meds = significantly more reduction in cardiovascular disease risk" Download Episode 491 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Bedtime instead of morning ingestion of hypertension meds = significantly more reduction in cardiovascular disease risk

Episode 490: no benefit to routine antipsychotic use for treatment of delirium in hospitalized patients

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "no benefit to routine antipsychotic use for treatment of delirium in hospitalized patients" Download Episode 490 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) No benefit to routine antipsychotic use for treatment or prevention of delirium in hospitalized patients

Episode 489: Fewer severe exacerbations in pts with mild-moderate asthma treated with budesonide and formoterol

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Fewer severe exacerbations in pts with mild-moderate asthma treated with budesonide and formoterol" Download Episode 489 (mp3, 0.4MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Fewer severe exacerbations with as-needed budesonide + formoterol than with maintenance budesonide for mild-moderate asthma

Episode 488: Linagliptin and glimepiride equally effective for adults with DM2

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Linagliptin and glimepiride equally effective for adults with DM2" Download Episode 488 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Linagliptin and glimepiride equally effective for adults with type 2 diabetes: POEM amended to include Canadian pricing

Episode 487: Guidelines on medications for acute treatment and prevention of migraines in children and adolescents

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Guidelines on medications for acute treatment and prevention of migraines in children and adolescents" Download Episode 487 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) AAN Guidelines on medications for acute treatment and prevention of migraine in children and adolescents

Episode 486: Surgery or lasers preferred to foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Surgery or lasers preferred to foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins" Download Episode 486 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Surgery or lasers preferred to foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins

Episode 485: C-reactive protein guidance safely reduces antibiotic use in patients with acute exacerbation of COPD (NNT = 5)

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "C-reactive protein guidance safely reduces antibiotic use in patients with acute exacerbation of COPD (NNT = 5)" Download Episode 485 (mp3, 0.7MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) C-reactive protein guidance safely reduces antibiotic use in patients with acute exacerbation of COPD (NNT = 5)

Episode 484: Adding dulaglutide only slightly decreases major adverse CV events in patients with T2DM and CVD risk factors (REWIND)

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Adding dulaglutide only slightly decreases major adverse CV events in patients with T2DM and CVD risk factors (REWIND)" Download Episode 484 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Adding dulaglutide only slightly decreases major adverse CV events in patients with T2DM and CVD risk factors (REWIND)

Episode 483: Fasting and nonfasting lipid levels similarly predict CVD risk

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Fasting and nonfasting lipid levels similarly predict CVD risk" Download Episode 483 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Fasting and nonfasting lipid levels similarly predict CVD risk

Episode 482: Topical interventions (eg, 5-FU, ingenol mebutate, and diclofenac) improve outcomes after cryosurgery for actinic keratosis

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Topical interventions (eg, 5-FU, ingenol mebutate, and diclofenac) improve outcomes after cryosurgery for actinic keratosis" Download Episode 482 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Topical interventions (eg, 5-FU, ingenol mebutate, and diclofenac) improve outcomes after cryosurgery for actinic keratosis

Episode 481: Baloxavir reduces symptom duration similarly to oseltamivir, primarily within 24 hours of symptom onset

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Baloxavir reduces symptom duration similarly to oseltamivir, primarily within 24 hours of symptom onset" Download Episode 481 (mp3, 0.8MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Baloxavir reduces symptom duration similarly to oseltamivir, primarily within 24 hours of symptom onset

Episode 480: Platelet-rich plasma = saline for patients with patellar tendinopathy

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Platelet-rich plasma = saline for patients with patellar tendinopathy" Download Episode 480 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Platelet-rich plasma = saline for patients with patellar tendinopathy

Episode 479: As-needed budesonide/formoterol similar to maintenance budesonide plus SABA in patients with mild asthma

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ""As-needed budesonide/formoterol similar to maintenance budesonide plus SABA in patients with mild asthma Download Episode 479 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) As-needed budesonide/formoterol similar to maintenance budesonide plus SABA in patients with mild asthma

Episode 478: One month of DAPT followed by clopidogrel alone is superior to 12 months of DAPT after PCI (STOPDAPT-2)

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ""One month of DAPT followed by clopidogrel alone is superior to 12 months of DAPT after PCI (STOPDAPT-2) Download Episode 478 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) One month of DAPT followed by clopidogrel alone is superior to 12 months of DAPT after PCI (STOPDAPT-2)

Episode 477: Dabigatran reduces risk of stroke and embolism in patients with AF

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ""Dabigatran reduces risk of stroke and embolism in patients with AF Download Episode 477 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Dabigatran reduces risk of stroke and embolism in patients with AF

Episode 476: Steroids beneficial as adjunctive treatment for community-acquired pneumonia

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Steroids beneficial as adjunctive treatment for community-acquired pneumonia' Download Episode 476 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Platelet-rich plasma = saline for patients with patellar tendinopathy

Episode 475: Treating opioid use disorder in primary care—limited data, but looks feasible

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Treating opioid use disorder in primary care—limited data, but looks feasible" Download Episode 475 (mp3, 0.4MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Treating opioid use disorder in primary care—limited data, but looks feasible

Episode 474: Do not change antidepressant treatment early based on a lack of response

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Do not change antidepressant treatment early based on a lack of response" Download Episode 474 (mp3, 4.3MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Do not change antidepressant treatment early based on a lack of response

Episode 473: Adding ultrasound to mammography increases false-positive findings without an increase in cancer detection

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ""Adding ultrasound to mammography increases false-positive findings without an increase in cancer detection Download Episode 473 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Adding ultrasound to mammography increases false-positive findings without an increase in cancer detection

Episode 472: "Augmentation" of antidepressant treatment offers little benefit

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled ""Augmentation" of antidepressant treatment offers little benefit" Download Episode 472 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) "Augmentation" of antidepressant treatment offers little benefit

Episode 471: Platelet-rich plasma injection not beneficial for nonoperative treatment

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Platelet-rich plasma injection not beneficial for nonoperative treatment" Download Episode 471 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Platelet-rich plasma injection not beneficial for nonoperative treatment of rotator cuff disease

Episode 470: 5% fluorouracil is the preferred treatment for actinic keratoses

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "5% fluorouracil is the preferred treatment for actinic keratoses" Download Episode 470 (mp3, 0.4MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) 5% fluorouracil is the preferred treatment for actinic keratoses

Episode 469: Normal vital signs and pulmonary exam results rule out CAP in adults with acute respiratory infection

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Normal vital signs and pulmonary exam results rule out CAP in adults with acute respiratory infection" Download Episode 469 (mp3, 0.4MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Normal vital signs and pulmonary exam results rule out CAP in adults with acute respiratory infection

Episode 468: Oral = IV antibiotics for serious bone and joint infections

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Oral = IV antibiotics for serious bone and joint infections" Download Episode 468 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Oral = IV antibiotics for serious bone and joint infections

Episode 467: More expensive omadacycline no worse than moxifloxacin for community-acquired pneumonia

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "More expensive omadacycline no worse than moxifloxacin for community-acquired pneumonia" Download Episode 467 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) More expensive omadacycline no worse than moxifloxacin for community-acquired pneumonia

Episode 466: E-cigarettes more effective than nicotine replacement for cessation of tobacco use in adults

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "E-cigarettes more effective than nicotine replacement for cessation of tobacco use in adults" Download Episode 466 (mp3, 0.7MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) E-cigarettes more effective than nicotine replacement for cessation of tobacco use in adults

Episode 465: Monthly buprenorphine depot injections maintain abstinence in patients with opioid use disorders

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Monthly buprenorphine depot injections maintain abstinence in patients with opioid use disorders" Download Episode 465 (mp3, 0.7MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Monthly buprenorphine depot injections maintain abstinence in patients with opioid use disorders

Episode 464: More evidence against antibiotics for acute asthma exacerbations

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "More evidence against antibiotics for acute asthma exacerbations" Download Episode 464 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) More evidence against antibiotics for acute asthma exacerbations

Episode 463: Short-term clopidogrel + aspirin prevents second ischemic stroke better than aspirin alone

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Short-term clopidogrel + aspirin prevents second ischemic stroke better than aspirin alone" Download Episode 463 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Short-term clopidogrel + aspirin prevents second ischemic stroke better than aspirin alone

Episode 462: Misoprostol alone is associated with high rate of successful first-trimester abortion

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Misoprostol alone is associated with high rate of successful first-trimester abortion" Download Episode 462 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Misoprostol alone is associated with high rate of successful first-trimester abortion

Episode 461: Overview of new ACC/AHA lipid guidelines: here we go again

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Overview of new ACC/AHA lipid guidelines: here we go again" Download Episode 461 (mp3, 0.3MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Overview of new ACC/AHA lipid guidelines: here we go again

Episode 460: Risk of GI bleeding highest with rivaroxaban, lower with apixaban… and lowest with PPI cotherapy

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Risk of GI bleeding highest with rivaroxaban, lower with apixaban… and lowest with PPI cotherapy" Download Episode 460 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Risk of GI bleeding highest with rivaroxaban, lower with apixaban… and lowest with PPI cotherapy

Episode 459: Aspirin, eicosapentaenoic acid, and placebo equally effective in preventing colorectal adenomas in high-risk patients

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Aspirin, eicosapentaenoic acid, and placebo equally effective in preventing colorectal adenomas in high-risk patients" Download Episode 459 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Aspirin, eicosapentaenoic acid, and placebo equally effective in preventing colorectal adenomas in high-risk patients

Episode 458: Low-dose haloperidol does not prevent delirium after noncardiac thoracic surgery

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Low-dose haloperidol does not prevent delirium after noncardiac thoracic surgery" Download Episode 458 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Low-dose haloperidol does not prevent delirium after noncardiac thoracic surgery

Episode 457: Probiotic ineffective for treatment of acute gastroenteritis in young children

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Probiotic ineffective for treatment of acute gastroenteritis in young children" Download Episode 457 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Probiotic ineffective for treatment of acute gastroenteritis in young children

Episode 456: In healthy elderly, low-dose aspirin increases all-cause and cancer-specific mortality (ASPREE)

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "In healthy elderly, low-dose aspirin increases all-cause and cancer-specific mortality (ASPREE)" Download Episode 456 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) In healthy elderly, low-dose aspirin increases all-cause and cancer-specific mortality (ASPREE)

Episode 455: Omega-3 oil does not reduce serious cardiovascular events for patients with diabetes mellitus (ASCEND)

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Omega-3 oil does not reduce serious cardiovascular events for patients with diabetes mellitus (ASCEND)" Download Episode 455 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Omega-3 oil does not reduce serious cardiovascular events for patients with diabetes mellitus (ASCEND)

Episode 454: Both benefits and harms for low-dose aspirin in patients with diabetes mellitus (ASCEND)

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Both benefits and harms for low-dose aspirin in patients with diabetes mellitus (ASCEND)" Download Episode 454 (mp3, 0.7MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Both benefits and harms for low-dose aspirin in patients with diabetes mellitus (ASCEND)

Episode 453: Simple clinical prediction rule determines risk of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Simple clinical prediction rule determines risk of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction" Download Episode 453 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Simple clinical prediction rule determines risk of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

Episode 452: FIT has similar yield as colonoscopy for colorectal cancer and advanced adenoma over 10 years

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "FIT has similar yield as colonoscopy for colorectal cancer and advanced adenoma over 10 years" Download Episode 452 (mp3, 0.8MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) FIT has similar yield as colonoscopy for colorectal cancer and advanced adenoma over 10 years

Episode 451: Aspirin's benefits and harms are less clear for primary prevention in moderate-risk patients (ARRIVE)

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Aspirin's benefits and harms are less clear for primary prevention in moderate-risk patients (ARRIVE)" Download Episode 451 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Aspirin's benefits and harms are less clear for primary prevention in moderate-risk patients (ARRIVE)

Episode 450: No reduction in delirium with the use of haloperidol or ziprasidone in critically ill patients

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "No reduction in delirium with the use of haloperidol or ziprasidone in critically ill patients" Download Episode 450 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) No reduction in delirium with the use of haloperidol or ziprasidone in critically ill patients

Episode 449: Failure to wear a helmet while motorcycling is bad for your head

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Failure to wear a helmet while motorcycling is bad for your head" Download Episode 449 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Failure to wear a helmet while motorcycling is bad for your head

Episode 448: Limited data: deprescribing is safe, but at the risk of symptom recurrence

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Limited data: deprescribing is safe, but at the risk of symptom recurrence" Download Episode 448 (mp3, 0.7MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Limited data: deprescribing is safe, but at the risk of symptom recurrence

Episode 447: Aspirin alone may be sufficient protection from postop VTE after total knee arthroplasty

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Aspirin alone may be sufficient protection from postop VTE after total knee arthroplasty" Download Episode 447 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Aspirin alone may be sufficient protection from postop VTE after total knee arthroplasty

Episode 446: Sometimes our word choices turn good news into bad news

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Sometimes our word choices turn good news into bad news" Download Episode 446 (mp3, 0.4MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Sometimes our word choices turn good news into bad news

Episode 445: Statins ineffective for primary prevention in patients 75 years or older without diabetes

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Statins ineffective for primary prevention in patients 75 years or older without diabetes" Download Episode 445 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Statins ineffective for primary prevention in patients 75 years or older without diabetes

Episode 444: Lorcaserin is safe, but only modestly effective (6 pounds greater weight loss than placebo)

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Lorcaserin is safe, but only modestly effective (6 pounds greater weight loss than placebo)" Download Episode 444 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Lorcaserin is safe, but only modestly effective (6 pounds greater weight loss than placebo)

Episode 443: Guideline, with no evidence, suggests annual screening for urinary incontinence in women

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Guideline, with no evidence, suggests annual screening for urinary incontinence in women" Download Episode 443 (mp3, 0.7MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Guideline, with no evidence, suggests annual screening for urinary incontinence in women

Episode 442: Gabapentin and pregabalin not effective for low back pain with or without radiculopathy

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Gabapentin and pregabalin not effective for low back pain with or without radiculopathy" Download Episode 442 (mp3, 0.7MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Gabapentin and pregabalin not effective for low back pain with or without radiculopathy

Episode 441: USPSTF 2018: HPV testing alone every 5 years is acceptable screening in women 30 to 65 years old (A recommendation)

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "USPSTF 2018: HPV testing alone every 5 years is acceptable screening in women 30 to 65 years old (A recommendation)" Download Episode 441 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) USPSTF 2018: HPV testing alone every 5 years is acceptable screening in women 30 to 65 years old (A recommendation)

Episode 440: Aspirin + high-dose PPI prevents death and progression in patients with Barrett's esophagus (AspECT)

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Aspirin + high-dose PPI prevents death and progression in patients with Barrett's esophagus (AspECT)" Download Episode 440 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Aspirin + high-dose PPI prevents death and progression in patients with Barrett's esophagus (AspECT)

Episode 439: Decompression surgery no more effective than exercise for shoulder impingement syndrome

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Decompression surgery no more effective than exercise for shoulder impingement syndrome" Download Episode 439 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Decompression surgery no more effective than exercise for shoulder impingement syndrome

Episode 438: Chronic sinusitis: saline irrigation helps somewhat; steroid doesn't add more benefit

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Chronic sinusitis: saline irrigation helps somewhat; steroid doesn't add more benefit" Download Episode 438 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Chronic sinusitis: saline irrigation helps somewhat; steroid doesn't add more benefit

Episode 437: Lower systolic BP during antihypertensive treatment associated with more deaths in the elderly

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Lower systolic BP during antihypertensive treatment associated with more deaths in the elderly" Download Episode 437 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Lower systolic BP during antihypertensive treatment associated with more deaths in the elderly

Episode 436: What are the most effective drug therapies for hirsutism?

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "What are the most effective drug therapies for hirsutism?" Download Episode 436 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Oral contraceptives and anti-androgens most effective for hirsutism pharmacotherapy

Episode 435: Stigmatizing language in chart notes creates negative impressions

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Stigmatizing language in chart notes creates negative impressions" Download Episode 435 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Stigmatizing language in chart notes creates negative impressions

Episode 434: NPH insulin: fewer episodes of severe hypoglycemia than analogs (Lantus and Levemir) and less than half the cost

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "NPH insulin: fewer episodes of severe hypoglycemia than analogs (Lantus and Levemir) and less than half the cost" Download Episode 434 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) NPH insulin: fewer episodes of severe hypoglycemia than analogs (Lantus and Levemir) and less than half the cost

Episode 433: Incidental findings are common with chest CT and MRI of the spine and brain

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Incidental findings are common with chest CT and MRI of the spine and brain" Download Episode 433 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Incidental findings are common with chest CT and MRI of the spine and brain

Episode 432: Mifepristone pretreatment improves success rate of misoprostol for early pregnancy loss

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Mifepristone pretreatment improves success rate of misoprostol for early pregnancy loss" Download Episode 432 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Mifepristone pretreatment improves success rate of misoprostol for early pregnancy loss

Episode 431: American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for treating depression in adolescents

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for treating depression in adolescents" Download Episode 431 (mp3, 0.7MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for treating depression in adolescents

Episode 430: Febuxostat increases all-cause and CV mortality compared with allopurinol

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Febuxostat increases all-cause and CV mortality compared with allopurinol" Download Episode 430 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Febuxostat increases all-cause and CV mortality compared with allopurinol

Episode 429: Ambulatory blood pressure important for decision-making about treatment

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Ambulatory blood pressure important for decision-making about treatment" Download Episode 429 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Ambulatory blood pressure important for decision-making about treatment

Episode 428: Cannabinoids somewhat helpful for nausea, maybe helpful for spasticity, probably not helpful for non-neuropathic pain

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Cannabinoids somewhat helpful for nausea, maybe helpful for spasticity, probably not helpful for non-neuropathic pain" Download Episode 428 (mp3, 0.7MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Cannabinoids somewhat helpful for nausea, maybe helpful for spasticity, probably not helpful for non-neuropathic pain

Episode 427: Five-day nitrofurantoin superior to single-dose fosfomycin for women with uncomplicated UTI

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Five-day nitrofurantoin superior to single-dose fosfomycin for women with uncomplicated UTI" Download Episode 427 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Five-day nitrofurantoin superior to single-dose fosfomycin for women with uncomplicated UTI

Episode 426: American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for treating depression in adolescents

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for treating depression in adolescents" Download Episode 426 (mp3, 0.7MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for treating depression in adolescents

Episode 425: Nonopioids equivalent to opioids for severe chronic back, hip, or knee pain with fewer adverse outcomes

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Nonopioids equivalent to opioids for severe chronic back, hip, or knee pain with fewer adverse outcomes" Download Episode 425 (mp3, 0.8MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Nonopioids equivalent to opioids for severe chronic back, hip, or knee pain with fewer adverse outcomes

Episode 424: HPV testing better than cytology for women vaccinated against HPV

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "HPV testing better than cytology for women vaccinated against HPV" Download Episode 424 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) HPV testing better than cytology for women vaccinated against HPV

Episode 423: Systolic blood pressure at least 140 mm Hg best place to begin treatment

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Systolic blood pressure at least 140 mm Hg best place to begin treatment" Download Episode 423 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Systolic blood pressure at least 140 mm Hg best place to begin treatment

Episode 422: Long-acting muscarinic antagonists + inhaled steroids = long-acting B-agonists + inhaled steroids

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Long-acting muscarinic antagonists + inhaled steroids = long-acting B-agonists + inhaled steroids" Download Episode 422 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Long-acting muscarinic antagonists + inhaled steroids = long-acting B-agonists + inhaled steroids

Episode 421: Single maintenance and reliever therapy more effective than inhaled steroids and short-acting B-agonists for asthma (SMART)

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Single maintenance and reliever therapy more effective than inhaled steroids and short-acting B-agonists for asthma (SMART)" Download Episode 421 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Single maintenance and reliever therapy more effective than inhaled steroids and short-acting B-agonists for asthma (SMART)

Episode 420: Drugs for chronic idiopathic constipation are similarly effective

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Drugs for chronic idiopathic constipation are similarly effective" Download Episode 420 (mp3, 3.1MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Drugs for chronic idiopathic constipation are similarly effective

Episode 419: Determining what matters to patients with multiple chronic diseases

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Determining what matters to patients with multiple chronic diseases" Download Episode 419 (mp3, 2.9MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Determining what matters to patients with multiple chronic diseases

Episode 418: Statins effective for LDL 190 mg/dL or higher, regardless of risk level

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Statins effective for LDL 190 mg/dL or higher, regardless of risk level" Download Episode 418 (mp3, 3.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Statins effective for LDL 190 mg/dL or higher, regardless of risk level

Episode 417: Short courses of antibiotics as effective as longer courses for outpatient infections

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Short courses of antibiotics as effective as longer courses for outpatient infections" Download Episode 417 (mp3, 3.0MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) SR: Short courses of antibiotics as effective as longer courses for outpatient infections

Episode 416: FIT more acceptable with better detection rate than gFOBT for colorectal cancer screening

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "FIT more acceptable with better detection rate than gFOBT for colorectal cancer screening" Download Episode 416 (mp3, 4.4MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) FIT more acceptable with better detection rate than gFOBT for colorectal cancer screening

Episode 415: Clinical diagnosis of Lyme disease frequently misses the bull’s-eye

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Clinical diagnosis of Lyme disease frequently misses the bull’s-eye" Download Episode 415 (mp3, 5.9MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Clinical diagnosis of Lyme disease frequently misses the "bull's-eye"

Episode 414: Early PT for acute low back pain is cost-effective, but gain in quality of life is likely too small to notice

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Early PT for acute low back pain is cost-effective, but gain in quality of life is likely too small to notice" Download Episode 414 (mp3, 6.4MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Early PT for acute low back pain is cost-effective, but gain in quality of life is likely too small to notice

Episode 413: Colorectal cancer screening recommendations for average-risk and high-risk persons from US GI societies

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Colorectal cancer screening recommendations for average-risk and high-risk persons from US GI societies" Download Episode 413 (mp3, 5.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) CRC screening recommendations for average-risk and high-risk persons from US GI societies

Episode 412: Broad-spectrum antibiotics increase adverse events in children with acute respiratory infections with minimal benefit

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Broad-spectrum antibiotics increase adverse events in children with acute respiratory infections with minimal benefit " Download Episode 412 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Broad-spectrum abx increase adverse events in children with acute respiratory infections with minimal benefit

Episode 411: ACC/AHA guidelines take more aggressive, less evidence-based approach to hypertension management

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "ACC/AHA guidelines take more aggressive, less evidence-based approach to hypertension management" Download Episode 411 (mp3, 0.9MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) ACC/AHA guidelines take more aggressive, less evidence-based approach to hypertension management

Episode 410: High-sensitivity troponin I of less than 5 ng/L has negative predictive value of 99.9% for cardiac death at 1 year

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "High-sensitivity troponin I of less than 5 ng/L has negative predictive value of 99.9% for cardiac death at 1 year" Download Episode 410 (mp3, 0.7MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) High-sensitivity troponin I of less than 5 ng/L has negative predictive value of 99.9% for cardiac death at 1 year

Episode 409: Ibuprofen + acetaminophen equals opioid + acetaminophen for acute severe extremity pain

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Ibuprofen + acetaminophen equals opioid + acetaminophen for acute severe extremity pain" Download Episode 409 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Ibuprofen + acetaminophen equals opioid + acetaminophen for acute severe extremity pain

Episode 408: Ibuprofen and morphine provide similar post-op pain relief in kids; ibuprofen has fewer harms

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Ibuprofen and morphine provide similar post-op pain relief in kids; ibuprofen has fewer harms" Download Episode 408 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Ibuprofen and morphine provide similar post-op pain relief in kids; ibuprofen has fewer harms

Episode 407: Rivaroxaban + aspirin somewhat better than aspirin alone for tertiary prevention of CVD (COMPASS)

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Rivaroxaban + aspirin somewhat better than aspirin alone for tertiary prevention of CVD (COMPASS)" Download Episode 407 (mp3, 0.7MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Rivaroxaban + aspirin somewhat better than aspirin alone for tertiary prevention of CVD (COMPASS)

Episode 406: Minimal effect of ERT on sexual function in menopausal women

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Minimal effect of ERT on sexual function in menopausal women" Download Episode 406 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Minimal effect of ERT on sexual function in menopausal women

Episode 405: No effect on mortality with oxygen therapy in nonhypoxemic patients with suspected MI

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "No effect on mortality with oxygen therapy in nonhypoxemic patients with suspected MI" Download Episode 405 (mp3, 0.8MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) No effect on mortality with oxygen therapy in nonhypoxemic patients with suspected MI

Episode 404: Oral steroids not helpful for acute lower respiratory tract infection in nonasthmatic adults

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled Oral steroids not helpful for acute lower respiratory tract infection in nonasthmatic adults"" Download Episode 404 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Oral steroids not helpful for acute lower respiratory tract infection in nonasthmatic adults

Episode 403: Lorazepam added to haloperidol effective for agitated delirium in end-of-life cancer patients

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Lorazepam added to haloperidol effective for agitated delirium in end-of-life cancer patients" Download Episode 403 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Lorazepam added to haloperidol effective for agitated delirium in end-of-life cancer patients

Episode 402: Light therapy improves behavioral disturbances, sleep, depression in elderly with cognitive impairment

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Light therapy improves behavioral disturbances, sleep, depression in elderly with cognitive impairment" Download Episode 402 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Light therapy improves behavioral disturbances, sleep, depression in elderly with cognitive impairment

Episode 401: Single-dose oral dexamethasone decreases sore throat pain

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Single-dose oral dexamethasone decreases sore throat pain" Download Episode 401 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Single-dose oral dexamethasone decreases sore throat pain

Episode 400: Longer term biphosphonates and risk of fractures in older women

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Longer term biphosphonates and risk of fractures in older women" Download Episode 400 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Long-term use of bisphosphonates increases the risk of fractures in older women

Episode 399: Intensive BP Control in older pts and effects on renal function

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Intensive BP Control in older pts and effects on renal function" Download Episode 399 (mp3, 0.4MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Intensive BP control in older patients can decrease renal function

Episode 398: Extremely high HDL cholesterol associated with increased mortality in men and women

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Extremely high Density HDL associated with increased mortality" Download Episode 398 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Extremely high HDL cholesterol associated with increased mortality in men and women

Episode 397: Anacetrapib: effects on CV events

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Anacetrapib: effects on CV events" Download Episode 397 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Anacetrapib has a small effect on CV events, no effect on mortality

Episode 394: Years clinical decision tool decreases CT angiography in patients with suspected PE

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Years clinical decision tool decreases CT angiography in patients with suspected PE" Download Episode 394 (mp3, 0.7MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) YEARS clinical decision tool decreases CT angiography in patients with suspected PE

Episode 393: Use of mindfulness or self-hypnosis provides immediate pain relief to hospitalized patients

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Use of mindfulness or self-hypnosis provides immediate pain relief to hospitalized patients" Download Episode 393 (mp3, 8.2MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Use of mindfulness or self-hypnosis provides immediate pain relief to hospitalized patients

Episode 392: Treating sleep apnea with positive airway pressure does not reduce adverse CV outcomes or mortality

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Treating sleep apnea with positive airway pressure does not reduce adverse CV outcomes or mortality" Download Episode 392 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Treating sleep apnea with positive airway pressure does not reduce adverse CV outcomes or mortality

Episode 391: No mortality benefit and higher costs with early goal-directed therapy for septic shock

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "No mortality benefit and higher costs with early goal-directed therapy for septic shock" Download Episode 391 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) No mortality benefit and higher costs with early goal-directed therapy for septic shock

Episode 390: Mite-impermeable covers decreases hospital visits in kids with asthma

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Mite-impermeable covers decreases hospital visits in kids with asthma" Download Episode 390 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Mite-impermeable covers decreases hospital visits in kids with asthma

Episode 389: Steroid vs antihistamine treatment of acute hives

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Steroid vs antihistamine treatment of acute hives" Download Episode 389 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Steroid treatment adds no benefit to antihistamines for acute hives

Episode 388: Lipid treatment for primary prevention in older adults

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Lipid treatment for primary prevention in older adults" Download Episode 388 (mp3, 5.8MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Lipid treatment for primary prevention not effective in older adults

Episode 387: Intra articular knee injections of steroids

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Steroid injections ineffective for knee osteoarthritis" Download Episode 387 (mp3, 0.4MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Steroid injections ineffective for knee osteoarthritis

Episode 386: Aerobic or resistance exercise in elderly people

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Combination of resistance and aerobic exercise best for obese elderly persons" Download Episode 386 (mp3, 0.4MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Combination of resistance and aerobic exercise best for obese elderly persons

Episode 385: Addition of trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole to cephalexin for cellulitis

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Addition of trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole to cephalexin for cellulitis" Download Episode 385 (mp3, 5.9MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) No benefit with addition of TMP-SMX to cephalexin for nonpurulent cellulitis

Episode 384: The Quick Wee method to collect urine in infants

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "The Quick Wee method to collect urine in infants" Download Episode 384 (mp3, 0.3MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) The Quick-Wee method gets infant urine flowing

Episode 383: Risk of ASD, ADHD, or SGA with first trimester antidepressant use

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "No increased risk of ASD, ADHD, or SGA with first trimester antidepressant use" Download Episode 383 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) No increased risk of ASD, ADHD, or SGA with first-trimester antidepressant use

Episode 382: Pregabalin for sciatica pain

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Pregabalin for sciatica pain" Download Episode 382 (mp3, 0.4MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Pregabalin does not decrease the pain of sciatica

Episode 381: Ketorolac in treatment of acute pain

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "No added benefit with higher doses of ketorolac for treatment of acute pain in the ED" Download Episode 381 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) No added benefit with higher doses of ketorolac for treatment of acute pain in the ED

Episode 380: Dexamethasone may reduce sore throat symptoms in adults

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Dexamethasone may reduce sore throat symptoms in adults" Download Episode 380 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Dexamethasone may reduce sore throat symptoms in adults at 48 hours

Episode 379: Benefits and Harms of screening pelvic exams in symptomatic women

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Benefits and Harms of screening pelvic exams in symptomatic women" Download Episode 379 (mp3, 0.7MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) USPSTF 2017 does not recommend for or against screening pelvic exam in asymptomatic women (I statement)

Episode 378: Is Niacin effective to reduce CV events and mortality

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Is Niacin effective to reduce CV events and mortality" Download Episode 378 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Arthroscopic meniscal surgery = nonoperative management

Episode 377: Is arthroscopy better than nonsurgical treatment for meniscal tears

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Is arthroscopy better than nonsurgical treatment for meniscal tears" Download Episode 377 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Arthroscopic meniscal surgery = nonoperative management

Episode 376: What can patients expect from CTtests to screen for lung cancer

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "What can patients expect from CTtests to screen for lung cancer" Download Episode 376 (mp3, 0.8MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Greater benefit with rivaroxaban than aspirin for extended treatment of VTE

Episode 375: Safest and most effective extended therapy for VTE

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Safest and most effective extended therapy for VTE" Download Episode 375 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) High false-positive rate with lung cancer screening

Episode 374: Testosterone treatment and cognitive function in older men

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Testosterone tx and cognitive function in older men" Download Episode 374 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Testosterone does not improve cognition in memory-impaired older men with low testosterone levels

Episode 373: Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists in elder patients

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists in elder patients" Download Episode 373 (mp3, 0.4MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists improve outcomes in patients younger than 75 with CHF and reduced EF

Episode 372: Efficacy and safety of non operative tx for acute appendicitis

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Efficacy and safety of non operative tx for acute appendicitis" Download Episode 372 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Antibiotics may equal surgery for children with appendicitis

Episode 371: Comparison of BP measurement on the bare arm.

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Comparison of BP measurement on the bare arm." Download Episode 371 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Bare arm best for BP measurement

Episode 370: Bariatric surgery vs intensive medical therapy for diabetes

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Bariatric surgery vs intensive medical therapy for diabetes" Download Episode 370 (mp3, 0.8MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Bariatric surgery improves quality of life and results in more weight loss than intensive medical therapy (STAMPEDE)

Episode 369: End of Rotation Care Transitions Impact on Mortality

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "End of Rotation Care Transitions Impact on Mortality" Download Episode 369 (mp3, 0.7MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) End-of-rotation resident transitions assoc with greater mortality for hospitalized patients

Episode 368: PCI has more benefits and harms than CABG for selected patients with left main coronary disease

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "PCI has more benefits and harms than CABG for selected patients with left main coronary disease" Download Episode 368 (mp3, 6.1MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) PCI has more benefits and harms than CABG for selected patients with left main coronary disease

Episode 367: Repeat cytology within 6 months = colposcopy for younger women with ASCUS or LSIL

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Repeat cytology within 6 months = colposcopy for younger women with ASCUS or LSIL" Download Episode 367 (mp3, 8.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Repeat cytology within 6 months = colposcopy for younger women with ASCUS or LSIL

Episode 366: If you give amoxiclav to 6- to 23-month-olds with AOM, 10 days is preferable to 5 days

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "If you give amoxiclav to 6- to 23-month-olds with AOM, 10 days is preferable to 5 days" Download Episode 366 (mp3, 7.3MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) If you give amoxiclav to 6- to 23-month-olds with AOM, 10 days is preferable to 5 days

Episode 365: Placebo plus message of benefit decreases chronic low back pain

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Placebo plus message of benefit decreases chronic low back pain" Download Episode 365 (mp3, 5.3MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Placebo plus message of benefit decreases chronic low back pain

Episode 364: Vertebroplasty for acute osteoporotic fractures

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Vertebroplasty for acute osteoporotic fractures" Download Episode 364 (mp3, 6.2MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Vertebroplasty improves pain of acute osteoporotic fractures (VAPOUR)

Episode 363: Why families who resist vaccines should not be banned from medical practices

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Why families who resist vaccines should not be banned from medical practices" Download Episode 363 (mp3, 7.3MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Why families who resist vaccines should not be banned from medical practices

Episode 362: Screening for dyslipidemia in younger adults

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Screening for dyslipidemia in younger adults" Download Episode 362 (mp3, 5.7MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) No research to guide decisions regarding lipid disorders in younger adults

Episode 361: Active surveillance of localized prostate cance

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Active surveillance of localized prostate cance" Download Episode 361 (mp3, 8.2MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Active surveillance for localized prostate CA: no increased mortality, but higher rates of clinical progression (ProtecT)

Episode 360: Nasal irrigation or steam inhalation for chronic sinus symptoms

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Nasal irrigation or steam inhalation for chronic sinus symptoms" Download Episode 360 (mp3, 6.2MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Nasal irrigation, but not steam inhalation, beneficial for chronic sinus symptoms (SNIFS)

Episode 359: Sleep apnea

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Sleep apnea" Download Episode 359 (mp3, 5.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) In patients with vascular disease, treating sleep apnea does not reduce the risk of cardiovascular events

Episode 358: Diabetes in those over 80

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Diabetes in those over 80" Download Episode 358 (mp3, 7.4MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Low HbA1C, BP, and cholesterol in elderly patients with DMT2 associated with high mortality

Episode 357: Acne and diet

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Acne and diet" Download Episode 357 (mp3, 4.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Low HbA1C, BP, and cholesterol in elderly patients with DMT2 associated with high mortality

Episode 356: Endometriosis

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "CA125 relatively specific for diagnosing endometriosis" Download Episode 356 (mp3, 6.4MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) CA125 relatively specific for diagnosing endometriosis

Episode 355: Renal stone passage

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Tamsulosin beneficial for passage of 5-mm to 10-mm distal ureteral stones" Download Episode 355 (mp3, 5.1MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Tamsulosin beneficial for passage of 5-mm to 10-mm distal ureteral stones

Episode 354: Size of the bottle used to feed infants

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Larger bottles associated with greater weight in infant" Download Episode 354 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Larger bottles associated with greater weight in infants

Episode 353: Ruling out infant infection

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Step-by-step approach to ruling out infant infection is accurate" Download Episode 353 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Step-by-step approach to ruling out infant infection is accurate

Episode 352: Insomnia guideline

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Insomnia guideline" Download Episode 352 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) ACP chronic insomnia guideline: CBT before drugs

Episode 351: Cervical treatment for invasive disease and association with adverse obstetric outcome

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Cervical treatment for invasive disease and association with adverse obstetric outcome" Download Episode 351 (mp3, 0.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Cervical treatment associated with adverse obstetric outcomes

Episode 350: Lumbar fusion for chronic lower back pain

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Lumbar fusion for chronic lower back pain" Download Episode 350 (mp3, 0.4MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Lumbar fusion no better than exercise and therapy in the long term

Episode 349: Poor outcomes with sulfonylureas in pts with type 2 DM

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Poor outcomes with sulfonylureas in pts with type 2 DM" Download Episode 349 (mp3, 8.0MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Newer sulfonylureas not associated with increased mortality, MIs, or strokes

Episode 348: CBT effective in adolescents with depression

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "CBT effective in adolescents with depression" Download Episode 348 (mp3, 5.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) CBT effective in adolescents with depression who don't want medication

Episode 347: Beliefs among men with prostate cancer

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Beliefs among men with prostate cancer" Download Episode 347 (mp3, 5.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Men with localized prostate cancer have inaccurate perceptions of their prognosis

Episode 346: Providing patients with the costs of care does not reduce health care spending

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Providing patients with the costs of care does not reduce health care spending" Download Episode 346 (mp3, 5.8MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Providing patients with the costs of care does not reduce health care spending

Episode 345: Inhaled fluticasone-salmeterol better than fluticasone alone for asthma

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Inhaled fluticasone-salmeterol better than fluticasone alone for asthma" Download Episode 345 (mp3, 0.6MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Inhaled fluticasone-salmeterol better than fluticasone alone for moderate to severe asthma

Episode 344: Flibanserin ineffective for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Flibanserin ineffective for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women" Download Episode 344 (mp3, 6.9MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Flibanserin ineffective for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women

Episode 343: Pioglitazone after stroke or TIA

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Pioglitazone after stroke or TIA reduces stroke and MI, but has significant harms as well" Download Episode 343 (mp3, 3.0MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Pioglitazone after stroke or TIA reduces stroke and MI, but has significant harms as well

Episode 342: Antipsychotics to treat delirium

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Stop using antipsychotics to treat or prevent delirium -- they are no better than placebo" Download Episode 342 (mp3, 3.2MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Stop using antipsychotics to treat or prevent delirium -- they are no better than placebo

Episode 341: Primary care doctors prescribing opiates

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Updated CDC guidelines for opioid prescribing for chronic pain" Download Episode 341 (mp3, 4.3MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Updated CDC guidelines for opioid prescribing for chronic pain

Episode 340: Knee surgery does not reduce catching and locking

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Knee surgery does not reduce knee catching or locking in patients with meniscal tear (FIDELITY)" Download Episode 340 (mp3, 3.3MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Knee surgery does not reduce knee catching or locking in patients with meniscal tear (FIDELITY)

Episode 339: One vs three days of steroids for asthma

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Single-dose dexamethasone = 3 days of steroids in children with acute asthma" Download Episode 339 (mp3, 2.8MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Single-dose dexamethasone = 3 days of steroids in children with acute asthma

Episode 338: Do genetic tests change behavior?

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Genetic test results that identify increased risk do not change behavior" Download Episode 338 (mp3, 4.1MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Genetic test results that identify increased risk do not change behavior

Episode 337: HTN in diabetes

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Blood pressure goal of 140-150 mmHg best for patients with diabetes" Download Episode 337 (mp3, 3.1MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Blood pressure goal of 140-150 mmHg best for patients with diabetes

Episode 336: Telephone coaching to reduce hospital readmission

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "No reduction in re-admissions with telemonitoring, coaching for HF patients (BEAT-HF)" Download Episode 336 (mp3, 2.9MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) No reduction in re-admissions with telemonitoring, coaching for HF patients (BEAT-HF)

Episode 335: Ovarian cancer screening

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Ovarian cancer screening does not improve outcomes (UKCTOCS)" Download Episode 335 (mp3, 4.3MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Ovarian cancer screening does not improve outcomes (UKCTOCS)

Episode 334: Mediterranean diet

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Mediterranean diet produces moderate weight loss" Download Episode 334 (mp3, 2.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Mediterranean diet produces moderate weight loss

Episode 333: Putting lung screening guidelines into practice

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Lung cancer screening requires additional imaging in 40% of patients in real world" Download Episode 333 (mp3, 4.4MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Lung cancer screening requires additional imaging in 40% of patients in real world

Episode 332: Tamsulosin for distal stones

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Tamsulosin effective as expulsion therapy for 5-mm to 10-mm distal ureteric stones" Download Episode 332 (mp3, 2.7MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Patient navigators on inpatient teams reduce hospital length of stay

Episode 331: Signs and symptoms of severe intracranial head injury

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Useful signs and symptoms of severe intracranial injury after minor head trauma" Download Episode 331 (mp3, 3.2MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Useful signs and symptoms of severe intracranial injury after minor head trauma

Episode 330: Accuracy of high sensitivity troponins

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Low HS-troponin I accurate in identifying patients at low risk of cardiac events" Download Episode 330 (mp3, 3.1MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Low HS-troponin I accurate in identifying patients at low risk of cardiac events

Episode 329: Hyaluroniac acid injection in pts with DJD

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Hyaluronic acid = sham injections in patients with knee DJD" Download Episode 329 (mp3, 3.0MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Hyaluronic acid = sham injections in patients with knee DJD

Episode 328: Red eye

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Best approaches to physical diagnosis of acute red eye" Download Episode 328 (mp3, 3.7MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Best approaches to physical diagnosis of acute red eye

Episode 327: Use of hip xray in hip osteoarthritis

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "Little correlation between hip pain and radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis" Download Episode 327 (mp3, 3.5MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will require an Essential Evidence Plus subscription) Little correlation between hip pain and radiographic evidence of osteoarthritis

Episode 326: Natural hx of HTN in relation to CV disease

Dr. Ebell and Dr. Wilkes discuss the POEM titled "SBP of 120 instead of 140 in nondiabetic, high-risk elderly leads to significant benefits and some harms (SPRINT)" Download Episode 326 (mp3, 5.3MB) Read the Related Daily POEM synopsis (COVID-19 POEMs are freely accessible to all. All non COVID-19 POEMs will req