#407 DIGEST: Bempedoic acid and cardiac risk, Alpha-Gal Syndrome, Orforglipron, Zuranolone, DOACs for VTE of Malignancy, mAbs for Dementia, New Med for Smoking Cessation, Kiwis and Constipation

Join us as we review recent articles and news featured in The DIGEST #43 and #44, including bempedoic acid to lower cardiovascular risk, Alpha-Gal Syndrome, tick bites and meat allergy, orforglipron an oral GLP1 agonist for weight loss, zuranolone for postpartum depression, DOACs for VTE of malignancy, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) for Dementia, cytisinicline for smoking cessation, and two kiwis a day for constipation. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Drs. Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Nora Taranto (@norataranto), and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto).

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Credits

Written and Hosted by: Nora Taranto MD; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP

Cover Art: Matthew Watto MD, FACP

Reviewers: Nora Taranto MD; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP

Technical Production: Pod Paste

Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

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Show Segments

Intro, disclaimer

Bempedoic Acid for CV risk reduction

DOACs to prevent recurrent VTE of malignancy

Cytisinicline for smoking cessation

Alpha-Gal Syndrome, tick bites, and meat allergy

Zuranolone for postpartum depression

Orforglipron, an oral GLP1 agonist, for weight management

mAbs for Alzheimer’s dementia

Kiwis to prevent constipation

Outro