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This episode of the Dr. Journal Club podcast offers an enlightening exploration into the realm of chronic pain and the potential role of medical cannabis in its management.  In our latest podcast episode we explore the impact of medical cannabis on chronic pain management.  Today we turn the spotlight onto a really excellent clinical practice guideline from the BMJ from a really stellar research group. 

Also, tune in for some noteworthy nuggets from our EBM Boot Camp, designed to empower clinicians in critically evaluating literatureJoin us in this riveting episode that promises to challenge your perspective on chronic pain management and the potential role of medical cannabis. Remember to join the conversation and share your thoughts with us on our social media channels at Dr Journal Club!

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In our latest podcast episode, we extract valuable insights from a recent Council for Responsible Nutrition conference. We tackle the hot-button issue of industry sponsorship and its potential sway on research trials. How can we ensure transparency, communication, and uphold the independence of safety boards? Through an engaging conversation, we address these essential questions and underscore the need for collaboration between industry and academic centers to maintain the integrity of research methods.

We stress the importance of a radically transparent approach and a priori registration of methods to uphold the highest ethical standards. We also explore the intricacies of FDA regulation within the supplement industry, the necessity for continuous learning, and the value of challenging one's beliefs. So, tune in to our engrossing conversation and discover how you can stay ahead in the fast-paced world of integrative medicine research.

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Join us for a great interview with Dr. Monique Aucoin. She discusses her past work on designing evidence-based medicine training for naturopathic doctors in Canada as well as her current trial on using a specific diet to improve anxiety symptoms in those with GAD.

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Leach MJ, Aucoin M, Cooley K. Canadian Naturopathic Doctor Engagement, Preparedness, and Perceptions of Evidence-Based Practice: A National Cross-Sectional Study. J Integr Complement Med. 2022 Dec;28(12):955-964. doi: 10.1089/jicm.2022.0637. Epub 2022 Sep 9. PMID: 36083287.

Monique Aucoin, Laura LaChance, Inge van der Wurff et al. Dietary counselling plus omega-3 supplementation in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder: Protocol for a randomized wait-list controlled pilot trial (the “EASe-GAD Trial”), 28 February 2023, PREPRINT (Version 1) available at Research Square [https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2543723/v1]

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Join us for a discussion of a great, well-reported, and clinically relevant study. Is Curcumin essentially equivalent to omeprazole for functional dyspepsia? 

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Kongkam P, Khongkha W, Lopimpisuth C, Chumsri C, Kosarussawadee P, Phutrakool P, Khamsai S, Sawanyawisuth K, Sura T, Phisalprapa P, Buamahakul T, Siwamogsatham S, Angsusing J, Poonniam P, Wanaratna K, Teerachaisakul M, Pongpirul K. Curcumin and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia: a randomised, double blind controlled trial. BMJ Evid Based Med. 2023 Sep 11:bmjebm-2022-112231. doi: 10.1136/bmjebm-2022-112231. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37696679 

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Join us for a super speedy summary of the new network meta-analysis exploring the efficacy and safety of different medications for osteoporosis. 

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Händel MN, Cardoso I, von Bülow C, Rohde JF, Ussing A, Nielsen SM, Christensen R, Body JJ, Brandi ML, Diez-Perez A, Hadji P, Javaid MK, Lems WF, Nogues X, Roux C, Minisola S, Kurth A, Thomas T, Prieto-Alhambra D, Ferrari SL, Langdahl B, Abrahamsen B. Fracture risk reduction and safety by osteoporosis treatment compared with placebo or active comparator in postmenopausal women: systematic review, network meta-analysis, and meta-regression analysis of randomised clinical trials. BMJ. 2023 May 2;381:e068033. doi: 10.1136/bmj-2021-068033. PMID: 37130601; PMCID: PMC10152340.

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This is a research review. It is not meant to diagnose or treat disease. For all things medical contact your healthcare professional. This video is meant for educational purposes only. It reviews a new research paper you can find here.

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Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Martin Gurvey, DC. We discuss the philosophy of evidence-based medicine, vitalism, and how the two interact and/or bifurcate within our professions.

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Logan AC, Goldenberg JZ, Guiltinan J, Seely D, Katz DL. North American naturopathic medicine in the 21st century: Time for a seventh guiding principle - Scientia Critica. Explore (NY). 2018 Sep;14(5):367-372. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2018.03.009. Epub 2018 Aug 2. PMID: 30217641.

Use of Complementary and Integrative Approaches: Avoiding Irrational Dichotomies
https://www.nwrpca.org/news/616940/Use-of-Complementary-and-Integrative-Approaches-Avoiding-Irrational-Dichotomies.htm

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Happy birthday Adam! 

Join us for this special birthday Pod where we discuss a fascinating new meta-analysis on the association of PPIs and Dementia. 

Learn about the study's results, methods, a rabbit hole about prediction intervals, and Adam's Tupperware approach to confidence intervals.  

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Ahn N, Nolde M, Krause E, Güntner F, Günter A, Tauscher M, Gerlach R, Meisinger C, Linseisen J, Baumeister SE, Rückert-Eheberg IM. Do proton pump inhibitors increase the risk of dementia? A systematic review, meta-analysis and bias analysis. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2023 Feb;89(2):602-616. doi: 10.1111/bcp.15583. Epub 2022 Nov 23. PMID: 36331350.

Kumar R, Kumar A, Nordberg A, Långström B, Darreh-Shori T. Proton pump inhibitors act with unprecedented potencies as inhibitors of the acetylcholine biosynthesizing enzyme-A plausible missing link for their association with incidence of dementia. Alzheimers Dement. 2020 Jul;16(7):1031-1042. doi: 10.1002/alz.12113. Epub 2020 May 8. PMID: 32383816.

Riley RD, Higgins JP, Deeks JJ. Interpretation of random effects meta-analyses. BMJ. 2011 Feb 10;342:d549. doi: 10.1136/bmj.d549. PMID: 21310794.

IntHout J, Ioannidis JP, Rovers MM, Goeman JJ. Plea for routinely presenting prediction intervals in meta-analysis. BMJ Open. 2016 Jul 12;6(7):e010247. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-010247. PMID: 27406637; PMCID: PMC4947751.

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Join us as we discuss a randomized controlled trial on the use of glutamine for post-infectious IBS. Very clinically useful information! We also discuss Adam's move and Josh's struggles with the start of the kiddos' school year.

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Zhou Q, Verne ML, Fields JZ, Lefante JJ, Basra S, Salameh H, Verne GN. Randomised placebo-controlled trial of dietary glutamine supplements for postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome. Gut. 2019 Jun;68(6):996-1002. doi: 10.1136/gutjnl-2017-315136. Epub 2018 Aug 14. PMID: 30108163; PMCID: PMC9549483.

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Join us as we discuss med shaming as well as diving into the recent results of the MIND trial, which looked at a specific dietary intervention in people at risk for developing dementia.

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Barnes LL, Dhana K, Liu X, Carey VJ, Ventrelle J, Johnson K, Hollings CS, Bishop L, Laranjo N, Stubbs BJ, Reilly X, Agarwal P, Zhang S, Grodstein F, Tangney CC, Holland TM, Aggarwal NT, Arfanakis K, Morris MC, Sacks FM. Trial of the MIND Diet for Prevention of Cognitive Decline in Older Persons. N Engl J Med. 2023 Jul 18. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2302368. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37466280.

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