First State Med Airways- A DAFP Podcast

In this episode of the DAFP Podcast, Dr. B explores the different types of diabetes and their management with Dr. Francisco Padilla, endocrinologist at TidalHealth. The episode also features insights into chronic kidney disease through a Q&A with written responses provided by Dr. Shalini Verma, nephrologist and internist at TidalHealth. Finally, Dr. B reviews a recent American Family Physician article on urinary tract infections, with a focus on managing recurrent UTIs.

In the premiere episode of First State Med Airways, Dr. B welcomes Dr. David Epstein, pediatrician at Delaware Modern Pediatrics, and Dr. Sandra Palavecino, obesity medicine specialist at TidalHealth, for a timely conversation on two of the most important topics in modern primary care: updated vaccine recommendations and the evolving science of obesity medicine.

Together, they discuss the latest guidance on childhood and adult immunizations, addressing vaccine hesitancy in today’s healthcare climate, and the growing role of physicians in combating obesity and metabolic disease through evidence-based treatment strategies.