In episode 632, Tina and James invite Samantha Moe to review the evidence around creatine use and strength. We talk about the limitations of the research and give you all the numbers. Tune in and listen and we guarantee you will, at a minimum, be mentally stronger about the best available evidence.
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What’s the Scoop on Creatine? Effects on strength
In episode 631, Tina and James invite Jen Potter to go over all the evidence for the question, does desmopressin reduce bedwetting for children with nocturnal enuresis? We find out it does have an effect but you need to know the numbers. So, tune in and find out what they are.
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Happiness is a Dry Bed: Desmopressin for pediatric nocturnal enuresis
In episode 630, Jamie and James invite Karenn Chan back to the podcast and we go over all the evidence to answer the question, is giving oral vitamin B12 as effective as intramuscular vitamin B12? Lots of people still get these intramuscular shots, but have a listen to the podcast to see if this really still makes sense.
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Monthly shots or daily pills?
In episode 629, Jamie and James invite Karenn Chan to the podcast for the first time. We go over the evidence for the very important topic of if and when to stop medications for dementia. We’ll give you all the numbers you need to have informed conversations with patients and caregivers of people with dementia. Have a listen and hopefully you will find the discussion useful.
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Deprescribing Cholinesterase Inhibitors: Good or bad idea?
In episode 628, Jamie and James invite Jennifer Young back to the podcast to talk about the very important topic of sleep and what to use instead of medications. We go over all the evidence for cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia and the numbers look pretty impressive. Have a listen and hopefully you will be impressed by the benefit.
Show Notes
1) Tools For Practice
Enough Evidence to Put One to Sleep: Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia
2) Great Insomnia Website
Sleepwell
In episode 627, Tina and James again invite Danielle Perry and Caitlin Finley back to the podcast to answer the question, in children with peanut allergy, does oral immunotherapy increase peanut tolerance, and what are the adverse effects? It does work, but it is not a cure, so you need to know the numbers and the important context – you’ll get this from this podcast.
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A Tough Nut to Crack: Does oral immunotherapy improve outcomes in peanut allergy?
In episode 626, Tina and James invite Caitlin Finley and Danielle Perry to the podcast to discuss the evidence for using hydrocortisone or pimecrolimus for atopic dermatitis in patients under the age of 2. They do work, so check out the podcast for all the numbers and the important context.
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Itchy Beginnings: Can we calm infant eczema?
In episode 625, Mike K and James invite Danielle Perry and Tony Nickonchuk to the podcast to talk about the evidence around blood pressure measurement techniques. You might be surprised by what does and does not influence blood pressure measurements. Check out the podcast.
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Blood Pressure Measurement Technique: Meaningful mistakes or minor details?
In episode 624, James and Mike K invite Tony Nickonchuk to go over all the new evidence we have for the PCSK9 inhibitors. First, we discuss whether or not the evidence addresses the issue of primary versus secondary prevention. We then give you all the numbers and the context you need to allow you to discuss these with your patients.
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PCSK9 Inhibitors: Cardiovascular prevention panacea or pricey pokes?
In episode 623, Jamie and James invite Samantha Moe back again to talk about the never-ending debate as to what is the target for systolic blood pressure. We look at the evidence and then try to put it into a reasonable context because at best the evidence is always nuanced. But at least you will now know the numbers.
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Less than 140, 130, or 120? Counting down to the optimal systolic blood pressure target.
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