Best Pneumococcal Podcasts (2024)

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New ACIP recommendations for RSV, COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccines, plus updated flu vaccine 16:41

5d ago16:41

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Is a new COVID vaccine coming out? Which RSV vaccine is better? Are there new PCV vaccines? Which vaccines can be given together? When is the new flu shot available? Our guest is Sandra Fryhofer, MD, AMA’s liaison to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and a member of ACIP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Workgroup. American Medical Associat…

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116: Vaccination Updates: RSV, COVID, Pneumococcal & Meningococcal 14:07

17d ago14:07

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There have been quite a few updates to certain vaccinations over the past several years, so Anna and I are here this week to review these important updates with you. Regardless of the population you care for, these vaccines are ones you’ll see in your clinical rotations or in practice, and you’ll probably be asked about them by your patients. Tune …

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Capvaxive Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine, Elevidys for DMD, Krazati for CRC, Keytruda for Endometrial Cancer, Skyrizi for UC, Tremfya for Crohn’s Disease 10:08

19d ago10:08

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Visit nascentmc.com for the full writup of this episode and medical writing assistance. Visit learnamastyle.com for free downloads directed towards medical writing and editing. • The FDA has approved the 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, CAPVAXIVE™ (Merck), for the prevention of invasive disease and pneumonia in adults aged 18 years and old…

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MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #207 — Skyrizi for UC; 21-Valent Pneumococcal Vaccine; Indictment May Affect ADHD Meds; Next-Gen COVID-19 Vaccine; Farxiga Approval Expanded 13:30

22d ago13:30

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Skyrizi has been approved for ulcerative colitis; New pneumococcal vaccine approved; An indictment may impact as much as 50,000 patients who need ADHD meds; Results announced for Moderna’s next-gen COVID-19 vaccine; Farxiga approval expanded.

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MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #209 — Atopic Dermatitis Topical; Wet AMD Implant Available Again; Neurostimulation Device for RA; FDA Denies Weekly Insulin; Smarthphone Therapy for Fibromyalgia 12:56

1d ago12:56

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New steroid-free topical for atopic dermatitis; A refillable ocular implant for the treatment of neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration returns following recall; A neuroimmune modulation device shows clinical benefit in adults with rheumatoid arthritis; FDA denies Novo Nordisk’s once-weekly insulin icodec; And a smarthphone therapy show…

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AMA Advocacy: Who does the AMA represent and what does the American Medical Association fight for? 16:53

1d ago16:53

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What are the goals of the American Medical Association? Is Medicare unsustainable? Do doctors lose money on Medicare patients? What is the AMA position on prior authorization? Our guest is AMA Senior Vice President of Advocacy, Todd Askew. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: h…

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Using Genomics to Understand the Evolution of Plants - Dr James Clark 16:35

1d ago16:35

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The Director of the Milner Centre for Evolution, Professor Turi King, talks to Dr James Clark about his research into plant evolution.By Milner Centre for Evolution

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Is COVID on the rise again? The latest COVID news, FLiRT variant symptoms and bird flu outbreak 2024 12:41

3d ago12:41

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What is the new COVID variant? How many variants are there? How long does long COVID last? How long do COVID GI symptoms last? Which states have bird flu? Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care…

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117: When Patient Vignettes Reveal Hidden Challenges 13:59

3d ago13:59

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Anna and I are doing something new this week that we think you’ll love. We’re taking a slightly different approach to highlighting important clinical practice by sharing two patient vignettes we've encountered in our own clinical practice. We hope these scenarios help you become the best Nurse Practitioner possible. Join us on this episode as we sh…

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Kisunla for Alzheimer’s, Sirturo for TB, Kar-XT for Schizophrenia, MDMA-based Therapy for PTSD, Seladelpar for PBC, TransCon PTH for Hypoparathyroidism, Afami-Cel for Synovial Sarcoma 11:10

5d ago11:10

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Visit learnamastyle.com for free downloads and free courses related to writing in medicine and science. - The FDA has approved donanemab (Kisunla) for early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease, making it the third drug in a new class aimed at slowing cognitive decline in early-stage patients. Eli Lilly will make the drug available within weeks followin…

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2024 dengue fever outbreak, dengue symptoms, a new study on bird flu in cows and state fair safety 12:26

10d ago12:26

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What is dengue fever? Is dengue fever deadly? How long does dengue fever last? Can dengue fever kill you? Is dengue fever in Florida? Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://a…

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Risant Health news, benefits of value-based care and fixing the biggest problems in healthcare today 14:29

12d ago14:29

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What is a value-based care model? Is value-based care the future? How does value-based care work? What is Risant Health and who is buying Cone Health? Our guest is Risant Health CEO Jaewon Ryu, MD. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🎞️ Watch Dr. …

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Ohtuvayre for COPD, Tepylute for Breast and Ovarian Cancer, Epkinly for R/R FL, Sofdra for Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis, Wakix for Narcolepsy, PiaSky for PNH, Efgartigimod for CIDP, IBI343 for Pancreatic ... 12:54

12d ago12:54

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Do you work for a CME company that needs urgent medical writing assistance? We can help. Visit nascentmc.com - The FDA has approved ensifentrine (Ohtuvayre) as an inhaled maintenance therapy for adults with COPD. Ohtuvayre is the first new mechanism of action for COPD treatment in over two decades, offering anti-inflammatory and bronchodilatory eff…

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MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #208 — Ohtuvayre Approved; Generic Victoza; DMD Gene Therapy Expanded; Treatment for Pediatric Narcolepsy; OTC Video Game for ADHD 12:21

15d ago12:21

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New maintenance treatment approved for COPD; Authorized generic version of Victoza launches; Duchenne muscular dystrophy treatment indication expanded; Narcolepsy treatment expanded for certain pediatric patients; FDA clears digital therapeutic for ADHD.

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Evolution of Complexity: Single Cell to Complex Organism - Professor Dr Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard 29:25

16d ago29:25

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Professor Turi King discusses the career of developmental geneticist Professor Dr Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard, and how her passion for genetic analysis led to her 1995 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine.By Milner Centre for Evolution

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Bird flu news today: Avian flu symptoms in humans, CDC H5N1 milk warning and avian influenza vaccine 13:15

15d ago13:15

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What is the cause of bird flu? How does bird flu spread to humans? Is bird flu contagious? What are the symptoms of avian flu in humans? Is milk safe to drink? Our guest is Jay Butler, MD, deputy director for infectious diseases at the CDC. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: …

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Heat related illness, summer COVID uptick and WHO weight loss drug warning for fake Ozempic online 11:52

18d ago11:52

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COVID summer surge: Are COVID cases rising? Is there fake semaglutide? Is compounded tirzepatide the same as Mounjaro? Plus latest FDA VRBPAC Meeting 2024 news. Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patien…

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CMS final rule: Medicare diabetes screening changes and the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program 10:07

19d ago10:07

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What is MDPP coverage for Medicare? Why is it important to catch diabetes early? Does Medicare cover A1c for prediabetes? Does Medicare cover diabetes prevention program?Our guest is Colleen Barbero, PhD, MPPA, model lead with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Innovation Center, and Kate Kirley, MD, MS, director of chronic disease preven…

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Pretend Time Off: JAMA burnout study and PTO for doctors 7:59

22d ago7:59

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How to heal from physician burnout: Can a vacation help with burnout? How much vacation do doctors get? What are risk factors for burnout? Why do physicians leave their jobs? Our guest is Christine Sinsky, MD, vice president of Professional Satisfaction, at the American Medical Association. AMA CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally i…

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Heat wave 2024: Heat stroke vs heat exhaustion symptoms, plus Mpox and bird flu in milk study 12:38

25d ago12:38

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Heat wave safety tips: How long will the heat wave last? What are the first signs of heat exhaustion? Can women get monkeypox? Is there bird flu in milk? Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care.…

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How the American Medical Association influences policy on value-based care, AI in medicine and more 20:54

27d ago20:54

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Who can join the AMA? What issues does the AMA fight for? How does the AMA affect healthcare policy? What are AMA Sections? How is the AMA organized? Our guests answer those questions and more at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates. Adnan Munkarah, MD, is care delivery system president and chief clinical officer at Henry Ford Heal…

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Adbry for Atopic Dermatitis, Augtyro for NTRK Tumors, Donanemab for Alzheimer's, Iqirvo for Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Retevmo in Thyroid Cancer, OTC Continuous Glucose Monitors 8:38

26d ago8:38

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Check out Nascentmc.com for medical writing assistance. visit learnAMAstyle.com for free downloads on medical writing and editing Adbry for Atopic Dermatitis The FDA has approved tralokinumab-ldrm (Adbry) as a 300 mg single-dose autoinjector for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) in adults, offering a more convenient delivery method. Adbry, …

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MPR Weekly Dose 206 — OTC Glucose Monitors; RSV Vaccine Approval Expanded; Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Tx; Emflaza Generic; New Primary Biliary Cholangitis Tx 11:34

29d ago11:34

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Two glucose monitoring systems have been cleared for over-the-counter sale; Arexvy gains approval for adults aged 50 to 59 years; Kevzara approved for active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis; Generic Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug is made available; and Iqirvo gets accelerated approval for primary biliary cholangitis.…

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Avian flu in humans, H5N1 symptoms, mushroom chocolate recall and AMA Annual Meeting 2024 highlights 11:32

30d ago11:32

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How is bird flu transmitted? Is bird flu dangerous to humans? Are mushroom gummies safe? Why don't edibles list ingredients? What is the new AMA policy on public health? Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally …

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Experimental Evolution, Gene Networks and Bacterial Defences - Professor Tiffany Taylor 23:48

30d ago23:48

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The Director of the Milner Centre for Evolution, Professor Turi King, talks to Professor Tiffany Taylor about her research which centres on three main and interlinking areas, experimental evolution, gene networks and bacterial defences.By Milner Centre for Evolution

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115: LGBTQIA+ Principles in Healthcare 10:57

1M ago10:57

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In honor of Pride Month this June, Anna is here this week to talk about inclusivity and how to exemplify that for the LGBTQIA+ community in healthcare. The LGBTQIA+ community is twice as likely to report discrimination by a healthcare provider than non-LGBTQIA+ people, among other chronic stressors that lead to stigmatization. As real-deal NPs, you…

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Reforming Medicare, reducing burnout and uniting physicians with new AMA President Bruce Scott, MD 12:26

1M ago12:26

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What does the AMA fight for? Why is prior authorization taking so long? What is the scope of practice for the American Medical Association? Our guest is the new president of the AMA, Bruce Scott, MD. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 💪 See how t…

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Klisyri for Actinic Keratosis, MDMA for PTSD, Arexvy for RSV, Rytelo for MDS, Firdapse for LEMS 10:05

1M ago10:05

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Nascentmc.com for medical writing assistance for your company. Visit learnAMAstyle.com for free downloads on medical writing and editing Klisyri for Actinic Keratosis: The FDA has approved tirbanibulin (Klisyri) for treating actinic keratosis (AK) on larger areas of the face or scalp, up to 100 cm². Previously approved for areas up to 25 cm² in Dec…

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MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #205 — Entresto Generics; mRNA-Based RSV Vaccine; Doxycycline PEP for STI Prevention; FDA Vote on MDMA Therapy; Rinvoq Indication Expanded 11:56

1M ago11:56

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First generics of heart failure drug gain approval; mRNA vaccine approved for RSV; CDC make drug recommendation for STI prevention; Advisory Committee vote on MDMA for PTSD; Rinvoq approval expanded

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AMA Annual Meeting 2024: Advocacy progress on Medicare payment reform, prior authorization and more 16:42

1M ago16:42

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AMA Senior Vice President of Advocacy, Todd Askew, provides an update at the AMA Annual Meeting on the advocacy efforts of the AMA so far this year on the top priorities for physicians. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🤝 Learn more about grant …

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AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, talks burnout, telehealth and augmented intelligence 9:58

1M ago9:58

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What is the CMS rule for prior authorizations? How is AI changing healthcare? Why is there a shortage of primary care physicians? What are the telehealth billing rules? Our guest is AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://ama-assn.co…

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mRESVIA for Lower Respiratory Tract Disease, Breyanzi for R/R MCL, Sarclisa for ND MM, Onyda XR for ADHD, Bkemv for PNH and aHUS, Austedo in Huntington’s 9:29

1M ago9:29

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Go here for complete show notes. Visit learnAMAstyle.com for free downloads on medical writing and editing Nascentmc.com for medical writing assistance for your company. mRESVIA for Lower Respiratory Tract Disease The FDA approved mRNA-1345 (mRESVIA) for preventing RSV-caused lower respiratory tract disease in adults 60 and older, based on Phase 3 …

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Scope of practice in Texas 9:22

1M ago9:22

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How to manage scope creep in medicine: What is the Texas scope of practice? What is mid level creep in medicine? What determines the scope of practice for healthcare practitioners?Our guest is Texas Medical Association President G. Ray Callas, MD. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.By American Medical Association

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MPR Weekly Dose 204 — Novel ADHD Extended-Release Tx; Soliris Biosimilar Approved; Depression, Insomnia Tx; FDA Vote on Colorectal CA Test; Mistrust in the FDA 11:49

1M ago11:49

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Extended-release ADHD treatment gains approval; An interchangeable biosimilar to Soliris is approved; Investigational treatment shows promise for improving depression and insomnia; The FDA vote on a blood-based colorectal cancer diagnostic; Survey reveals public attitudes towards the FDA.

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Pneumococcal Bacteria Evolution and Vaccine Development - Associate Professor Stephanie Lo 14:26

1M ago14:26

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The Director of the Milner Centre for Evolution, Professor Turi King, talks to Associate Professor Stephanie Lo about her research into Pneumococcal diseases, the formulation of more effective vaccines and the impact those vaccines can have on reducing our reliance on antibiotics.By Milner Centre for Evolution

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Bird flu in milk: Raw milk vs pasteurized milk, H5N1 symptoms 11:37

2M ago11:37

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How does bird flu spread to humans? Is raw milk safe to drink? What are the symptoms of bird flu in humans? Are STI rates increasing? Why are STIs on the rise?Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.…

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114: Everything You Need to Know About Advanced Care Planning 11:59

2M ago11:59

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Advanced care planning is about your patients planning for the care they want in advance, just in case they become so seriously ill that they’re unable to advocate for themselves. While it’s vital for you to have these conversations with your patients, it often feels overwhelming and intimidating, especially if you’re getting ready to head out into…

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How to find reliable health information, weight loss drug research, and GLP-1 side effects 12:03

2M ago12:03

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What is the most trusted medical information source? Is semaglutide safe? What is the best treatment for obesity? How long can you be on semaglutide for weight loss?Our guest is Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD, editor-in-chief of JAMA and the JAMA Network. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.…

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MPR Weekly Dose Podcast 203 — Urinary Incontinence Device; Autoinjector Warning for MS Tx; COVID-19 Preexposure Prophylaxis; Elyea Biosimilars; Lung Cancer Treatment Approved 14:19

2M ago14:19

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Self-administered device cleared to treat stress urinary incontinence in women; Autoinjector warning for relapsing MS treatment; COVID-19 preexposure prophylaxis investigational treatment looks promising; Biosimilars for Eylea approved; Imdelltra approved for extensive stage small cell lung cancer with disease progression.…

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2024 Mpox news, bird flu raw milk dangers and more 10:36

2M ago10:36

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What are the symptoms of Mpox? Who is high risk for monkeypox? Is raw milk illegal? When is Hajj 2024? Are there long term effects of meningococcal disease?Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.…

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How to improve physician well-being and fix burnout in healthcare 11:10

2M ago11:10

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Why are doctors so burned out? How common is physician burnout? What causes physician burnout? Is physician burnout increasing? Why is physician wellness important?Our guest is chair of the AMA Board of Trustees Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.By American Medical Association

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Imdelltra for EC-SCLC, Breyanzi for R/R LL, SNB-101 for SCLC, Upstaza for AADC Deficiency, Altuviiio for Hemophilia A Label Update, Self-Collected Sample for Cervical Cancer Screening, Clinolipid Parenteral ... 10:01

2M ago10:01

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For medical writing assistance, please visit nascentmc.com learnAMAstyle.com for the AI in Medical Writing and Editing: Blueprint for Success in a Changing World course to assist with implementing AI in medical writing. • Imdelltra for EC-SCLC: The FDA granted accelerated approval for tarlatamab-dlle (Imdelltra) for adults with extensive-stage smal…

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MPR Weekly Dose 202 — Unreliable COVID-19 Tests; Insulin Pump App Update; Noninvasive Colorectal CA Test; Self-Collection HPV Screening Option; Drug Threats to the US 11:09

2M ago11:09

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Reliability of COVID-19 tests unreliable; Insulin pump app updated following battery issue; Noninvasive colorectal cancer test gets FDA approval; Self-collection HPV screening option; National Drug Threat Assessment highlights illicit drugs currently endangering the US.

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How to prevent data breaches and improve cybersecurity in healthcare 13:55

2M ago13:55

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Top health care cybersecurity issues: Why is healthcare data so valuable to hackers? When is it OK to reuse a password? Why are hospitals vulnerable to cyber attacks?Our guest is Charles Aunger, managing director of technology at Health2047 and founder and CEO of HEAL Security. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.…

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Altruism, Synonymous Sites and Gene Evolution - Professor Laurence Hurst 25:44

2M ago25:44

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The Director of the Milner Centre for Evolution, Professor Turi King, talks to Professor Laurence Hurst about his career, his research, and his passion for all things evolution.By Milner Centre for Evolution

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H5N1 news, CDC wastewater surveillance for bird flu, FLiRT variants, and the latest COVID symptoms 11:49

2M ago11:49

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Is bird flu spreading in US dairy cows? Is it safe to drink milk? Is COVID going around again? How dangerous is the new COVID variant? Is diarrhea a symptom of COVID? Our guest is AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in …

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113: A Clinician’s Guide to Weight Loss Medications 18:04

2M ago18:04

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Over the past couple of years, weight loss medications like Ozempic have skyrocketed in popularity, having gained the attention of celebrities and social media influencers for their seemingly magical weight loss powers. As a real-deal Nurse Practitioner, you must understand how these medications work in the body and how to safely prescribe them, an…

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mRNA Anti-EBV Cancer Vaccine, BTX-9341 for Breast Cancer, Nivolumab Hyaluronidase Formulation, ColoSense Colorectal Cancer Screening Test 6:40

2M ago6:40

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Visit NascentMC.com for medical writing assistance. Visit learnAMAstyle.com for information on AI in Medical Writing and Editing - **mRNA Anti-EBV Cancer Vaccine**: The novel mRNA therapeutic cancer vaccine WGc-043 has been approved for clinical trials by the FDA, targeting Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) related cancers such as nasopharyngeal carcinoma a…

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Physician burnout solutions: Using AI to improve EHR workflows 9:14

2M ago9:14

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What is the leading cause of physician burnout? What problems can AI solve in health care? Benefits of artificial intelligence in health care: How is AI used in EHR? Our guest is AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally in patient care. Join now: https://bit.ly/AMAJoin…

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Drug Shortage Crisis: An interview with Dr. Michael Ganio 13:54

2M ago13:54

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Dr. Michael Ganio, ASHP's Director of Pharmacy Practice and Quality, joins me to discuss the current drug shortage crisis, which has reached new levels.

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