Medscape Internal Medicine Podcast

In this quick summary, Dr Bhargava reviews the many diet trends that swirl around on websites, blogs, and discussion boards. What do you need to know?

Dr David Johnson reviews the optimal diagnostic and treatment strategies for ischemic colitis, particularly isolated right-sided colon ischemia, a disease not to be missed.

Dr Arefa Cassoobhoy highlights some of this week's most important medical news, including long-term use of psych meds, patient outcomes for female vs male physicians, and pain tolerance in silent MI.

Dr Debra E. Houry discusses strategies to reduce fall risk in elder patients, and how the CDC STEADI site can help.

You need to be aware of these three important changes in the healthcare landscape. Will these trends become stronger, or sputter out?

The FDA's recent addition of a cardiovascular indication for diabetes drug empagliflozin is a significant milestone in diabetes care, says Dr Anne Peters.

Dr Arefa Cassoobhoy highlights some of this weeks most important medical news, including the rise in young adult colorectal cancer, new practice guidelines for restless leg syndrome, and recent warnings about e-cigarettes.

Dr Arefa Cassoobhoy highlights some of this weeks most important medical news, including aspirin to prevent CVD in type 2 diabetes, another risk from PPIs, and a novel use for magic mushrooms.

Dr Arefa Cassoobhoy highlights some of this weeks most important medical news, including confirming penicillin allergy, overuse of levothyroxine, and final USPSTF recommendations for use of statins.

Dr Alan Jacobs shares results of a big data analysis of biomarkers that may one day have value as therapeutic interventions.