Southern Medicine

During this presentation, Donald DiPette, MD, FACP, FAHA, on behalf Robert M. Carey, MD, reviews the role of the RAAS in normal blood pressure and salt and water homeostasis. In addition, Dr. DiPette discusses the role of the RAAS in the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and kidney disease, and he also details the pharmacologic inhibition/blockade of the RAAS.

Closed tendon injuries, dislocations and fractures are among the more common sports related hand injuries. Due to initial swelling and pain, these injuries may sometimes be deceptively difficult to diagnose. Often effective treatment is relatively simple and nonoperative but must be instituted in a timely manner in order to minimize complications. It is also important to recognize when surgical referral is required. Dr. David Netscher discusses several topics, including:

-- Phalangeal and metacarpal fractures -- MP and PIP joint dislocations -- Closed tendon injuries -- Tendinopathies

During this presentation, Robert Baillieu, MD, MPH, FAAFP, describes the current state of the overdose crisis and details SAMHSA/CSAT's role and associated strategies for addressing the overdose crisis.

This podcast explores the growing role of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in primary care. We discuss practical applications, challenges in implementation, and tips for providers looking to adopt POCUS in their practice.

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This case-based session, presented by Dr. Christopher D. Jackson, MD, FACP, FSSCI, will use the Curbsiders podcast to help develop a systematic approach to the diagnosis, workup, and initial management of patients with dementia.

CME is available: https://sma.org/courses/demystifying-dementia-2/

In this podcast, Dr. Eugene Lambert reviews the current state of alcohol use disorders, its healthcare system impact and utilization. He also describes the increasing prevalence of the dual pathology of alcohol use disorders and associated liver disease, including the advanced liver disease entity of AUD-cirrhosis. Additionally, Dr. Lambert reviews the current state of AUD-cirrhosis management and discusses an addiction-focused and multidisciplinary approach to the effective treatment and management of AUD-cirrhosis.

In this episode of Southern Medicine, Dr. Ankur Patel highlights the potential consequences of polypharmacy, such as drug interactions, decreased adherence, and increased likelihood of adverse events. He also emphasize the rising prevalence of ADEs, underscoring their impact on patient outcomes, healthcare costs, and the burden on healthcare providers.

In this episode of Southern Medicine, Dr. Sadie Elisseou, an internationally recognized subject matter expert in trauma-informed care (TIC), will highlight specific examples of how healthcare professionals can apply the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service (SAMHSA)'s "4 Rs" and "6 principles" of TIC to clinical care and their own well-being. Listeners will leave with simple, actionable steps to ensure that care provided is safe, collaborative, and avoids retraumatizing patients.

Trauma is highly prevalent in the general population in various forms--adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), natural disasters, medical illness, and community violence are several examples. U.S. Military Veterans have unique exposures to trauma in the course of their service. The aftereffects of trauma can impact Veterans' health as well as their experience with health care. In this podcast, VHA healthcare professionals discuss how to practice person-centered, trauma-informed care with Veterans.

Sara Paul, DNP, FNP, FAHA, CHFN, FHFSA, discusses the association between sudden death and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, and actions for aggressive treatment and management of heart failure will be presented. In addition, she describes device therapy for the prevention of sudden death.