Join us as we review recent articles and news featured in The DIGEST issues #59-61, including cfDNA and incidental detection of cancer in pregnancy, vitamin K2 for nocturnal leg cramps, the danger of as-needed anti-hypertensive medications in the hospital, GLP-1 agonists for alcohol use disorder, short-course (7 vs 14 days) antibiotics for bacteremia, and patient-collected HPV testing for cervical cancer screening. Fill your brain hole with a fully digestible meal! Featuring Laura Glick MD, Nora Taranto (@norataranto), Paul Williams (@paulnwilliamz), and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto).
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Show Segments
00:00 Introduction and Overview02:57 The IDENTIFY study: Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing and Cancer Detection with cfDNA05:54 Implications of Non-Reportable Results in Prenatal Testing08:51 Vitamin K2: A New Approach to Managing Nocturnal Leg Cramps12:07 Practicality and Future of Vitamin K2 in Clinical Practice23:21 The Dangers of As-Needed Antihypertensives in the hospital32:21 Exploring GLP-1 Agonists for Alcohol Use Disorder40:24 Shorter Antibiotic Courses in Sepsis46:09 Advancements in Patient-Collected HPV Screening for cervical cancer
Credits
Written and Produced by: Nora Taranto MD, Laura Glick MD, Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACPShow Notes: Nora Taranto MDCover Art: Matthew Watto MD, FACPHosts: Nora Taranto MD, Laura Glick MD, Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MDShowrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACPTechnical Production: PodPaste
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