In episode 576, James, Mike, and Jamie continue to review the evidence for acne treatments. In this podcast, we examine if antibiotics work and we find they do have an effect. Check out the podcast for all the numbers.

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Tools for Practice
Facing the Evidence in Acne, Part II: Oral Antibiotics

Tools for Practice
Is less more with isotretinoin and acne?

Alberta Medication Costs

In episode 575, James and Mike invite Jamie Falk back to the podcast to help us sift through all the evidence for using oral contraceptives and spironolactone to treat acne. We find that they actually do work. We go over all the numbers for the benefits and harms. Have a listen.

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Tools for Practice
Facing the Evidence in Acne, Part I: Oral contraceptives and spironolactone in females

In episode 574, James and Mike invite Jennifer Young back to the podcast to help us yet again look at the evidence for cranberries and the prevention of UTI’s. Unfortunately, there is a problem with the evidence as there is a high risk-of-bias from potential publication bias, small studies, and unblinding. However, if we look past some of these biases, cranberry products might be worth a try. But have a listen and see what the evidence says.

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1) Tools for Practice
Any berry good solutions to preventing UTIs: Cranberries?
2) MAKING EVIDENCE MATTER for EVERYONE CONFERENCE
Vancouver
May 24/25, 2024

In episode 573, James and Mike invite Jamie Falk back to the podcast to help us simplify all the evidence around using antipsychotics for difficult to treat depression. They do seem to “work”, but you really need to know the numbers around what “work” means. At the end of the podcast, you will!

Show notes
1) Tools for Practice
Overcoming Resistance: Antipsychotics for difficult to treat depression
2) MAKING EVIDENCE MATTER for EVERYONE CONFERENCE
Vancouver
May 24/25, 2024