In episode 313, James and Mike go over two new large COPD trials that looked at the use of different types of inhalers and find that unfortunately they do very little to clinically relevant outcomes. The bottom line is don’t smoke.
Show notes
1) SUMMIT trial – Fluticasone furoate and vilanterol
2) FLAME trial – Indacaterol–Glycopyrronium versus Salmeterol–Fluticasone for COPD
In episode 312, Mike and James give you PREMIUM information on high dose Vit D, delayed antibiotics, spironolactone and pioglitazone. All this new evidence supports pretty much all the premium stuff we’ve been saying for years – thank goodness.
Show notes
1) Vitamin D
JAMA Intern Med 2016;176:175-83
2) Delayed antibiotics
3) Spironolactone
4) Pioglitazone
In episode 311, Mike and James finish off the series on back pain by looking at the best available evidence around treatment options. We look at the evidence behind acetaminophen, NSAIDs, cyclobenzaprine, narcotics, antidepressants, spinal manipulation, injections, massage, ice, heat, and the kitchen sink.
Show notes
THE NUTRITION PROPOSITION BOOK
Check it out at nutritionproposition.com and think about picking up a copy on Amazon. All the evidence you ever wanted about nutrition and the only nutrition book that won’t tell you what to eat.
This pragmatic trial is now recruiting in BC. Make a difference and get involved with pragmatic trials (www.pragmatictrials.ca)
