Episode: November 2023

Host: Karl Steinberg, MD, HMDC, CMD

Guest(s): Joseph Mylotte, MD; Steven Posar, MD (author); Paul Katz, MD, CMD (co-editor-in-chief)

 In This Episode:

In this episode, Host Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD, HMCD, CMD, and his guests spotlighted three articles published in the November issue of JAMDA. First, Joseph Mylotte, MD, will discuss current challenges in determining the appropriateness of initiating antibiotic therapy in nursing homes. Then, Steven Posar, MD, will discuss a novel antipsychotic drug reduction program. Finally, co-editor-in-chief Paul Katz, MD, CMD, discusses the results of systematic review and meta-analysis of deprescribing interventions.

Articles Referenced:

Determining the Appropriateness of Initiating Antibiotic Therapy in Nursing Home Residents

Anti-psychotic Drug Reduction Through the Implementation of a Neurologically Oriented, Interdisciplinary Psycho-Diagnostic and Anti-Psychotic Stewardship Program

Deprescribing Interventions for Older Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis

Date Recorded: November 21, 2023

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