In episode 537, Mike and James invite Ricky Turgeon back to the podcast to talk about the impact of the influenza vaccination on cardiovascular events in both primary and secondary prevention. The best evidence is in secondary prevention. Tune-in to hear the numbers.

Show Notes
1) Tools for Practice
A Jab for Your CAD: Influenza vaccination for the prevention of cardiovascular events

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In episode 536, Mike and James talk about 4 questions – Is any bacteriuria associated with altered mental state? – Does treating ASB improve/prevent clinical outcomes? – Does treating ASB improve altered mental state? – Do antibiotic reduction interventions for ASB affect patient outcomes? Tune in to find out the answers.

Show Notes
1) Tools for Practice
Asymptomatic bacteriuria in the elderly: Don’t drug the bugs?

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In episode 535, Mike and James work through all the evidence and come up with the definitive (in our minds) answer as to whether or not statins cause muscle symptoms. They likely do in 1% of people, but if you have muscle symptoms when you are on a statin it is very unlikely it is because of the statin.

Show Notes
Tools for Practice
Wouldn’t Bet On it: What is the risk of muscle symptoms on statins?
https://gomainpro.ca/wp-content/uploads/tools-for-practice/1676944827_tfp334_statinmsk.pdf

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