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Take a deeper dive into our peer-reviewed emergency medicine content with the EMplify podcast. Join hosts Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD for educational, conversational reviews of current evidence guaranteed to help you make your best clinical decisions. Each high-yield episode gives you practical, time-tested guidance from practicing emergency medicine clinicians and subject-matter experts. Listen and learn!
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The Medscape Medical Minute

George D. Lundberg, MD, Editor-in-Chief, The Medscape Journal of Medicine; Adjunct Professor of Heal

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In The Medscape Medical Minute, Dr. George Lundberg, Editor-in-Chief of The Medscape Journal of Medicine and eMedicine.com, offers clinicians a brief synopsis and commentary of key evidence-based clinical studies from the medical literature.
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Melanoma is a commonly encountered, often metastatic, disease in canine patients. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, Dr. Beth invites Dr. Timothy Fan to share advice on the clinical management of melanoma in practice. Dr. Fans offers insights on staging, surgical intervention, and more, including how the latest scientific advance…
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In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews social media marketing expert Adam Goodcoff, DO, Founder and CEO of MedFluencers. Meet Dr. Adam Goodcoff The Role of Physicians on Social Media Legal Considerations for Physicians on Social Media Employer Policies and Social Media Creating Engaging Content Balancing Professionalism and Personal Life on Soci…
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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Niccole Bruno, DVM, about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Why Veterinary Practices Need a Cultural Crash Cart.” Dr. Bruno discusses how diversity is an urgent need in veterinary medicine, both from the perspective of being a field that historically and currently lacks diversity, as well as…
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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. One perk of working in the veterinary field is having improved access to care for our own pets, but do team member pets get special treatment or deep discounts? In this episode, Dr. …
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What started as a Facebook group has grown into a powerful force within the veterinary industry, leading the charge on mental wellness. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth invites Not One More Vet (NOMV) president Dr. Brian Bourquin to join her for an important discussion on one of NOMV’s recent missions. Dr. Bourqui…
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In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the August 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Patients With Sickle Cell Disease Epidemiology Common Presentation of Sickle Cell Disease in the ED Screening and Diagnosis Differences Epidemiology: 200,000 ED Visits Annually, 85% for Pain Pathophysiol…
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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Jason Tarricone, DVM, DACVS, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Indications for Cystotomy in Dogs & Cats.” From stones to cystitis, Dr. Tarricone describes each condition, starting with presentation and ending with surgery. He also offers up plenty of useful surgical ti…
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An innovative, noninsulin drug option has arrived for the management of feline diabetes: the sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth invites Dr. Christopher Byers to discuss this novel option and how it is changing clinical strategies in the approach to feline diabetes. From case…
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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Katie talk about their recent experiences with artificial intelligence (AI) powered SOAP note software, including benefits, pain points, and some …
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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back DJ Haeussler, DVM, MS, DACVO, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Diamond Burr Debridement for Indolent Corneal Ulcers.” Dr. Haeussler starts by reviewing all the practical details about indolent ulcers, including how to diagnose them and initiate treatment. Then, for the case…
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What should we expect when using Zenalpha® (medetomidine and vatinoxan hydrochlorides injection), a novel alpha-2 drug combination for sedation in dogs? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth opens up the discussion on procedural sedation with Brandi Pooley, CVT, who works in a fast-paced Texas shelter that sees a myria…
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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Florida veterinarians were recently surprised to learn about a new state law exempting them from continuing education requirements if they met certain criteria. Dr. Beth and Dr. Aly…
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There is no simple solution for providing relief to a patient suffering from chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis, but we have numerous options available to help. Curious about how supplements, NSAIDs, monoclonal antibody therapies, and more can be utilized? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson welcome…
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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Andrew Linklater, DVM, DACVECC, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Causes of Pleural Effusion in Dogs.” Dr. Linklater reviews what makes an effusion a transudate, exudate, or something in between. He then details his top effusion causes—hemothorax, chylothorax, pyothora…
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It’s easy for the obesity conversation to get sidelined when navigating a busy day of conversations in the examination room. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson invites board-certified veterinary nutritionist Dr. Lindsey Bullen to discuss the alarming rise of pet obesity and effective strategies for tackling…
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In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the July 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Management of Patients With Complications of Dialysis Overview of Dialysis Complications Key Dialysis ComplicationsCardiovascular Disease Congestive Heart Failure Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade Neurological Sequelae…
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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Prompted by the recent news of Nationwide dropping 100k+ pet insurance policies, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth take to the mic to discuss how this changes their outlook on pet insurance, …
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If there’s one thing you can count on in small animal practice, it’s itchy pets. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson chats with veterinary dermatologist Dr. Dana Liska in honor of Itchy Pet Awareness Month. Dr. Liska reviews the latest treatments for canine allergic dermatitis, including another option to ad…
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Does your heart start to race when you identify a new murmur in your canine patients? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson gets advice from veterinary cardiologist Dr. Geri Lake-Bakaar on how to navigate myxomatous mitral valve disease, the most common heart disease in dogs. Dr. Lake-Bakaar shares valuable in…
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What does the increasing prevalence of ticks mean for veterinarians and their patients? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson asks parasitology expert Dr. Michael Dryden all your burning questions when it comes to one of the most dangerous parasites for veterinary patients. Dr. Dryden discusses strategic metho…
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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Amara Estrada, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Identifying Arrhythmias in Veterinary Patients.” Dr. Estrada shares how to effectively use ECG in general practice and reviews a comprehensive list of arrhythmias that veterinarians may encounter, inc…
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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, Beth Molleson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Drs. Alyssa, Beth, and Katie take a trip down memory lane to reflect on the impact of advice they were given early in their careers. They share s…
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In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD interview Corey Hazekamp, MD, MS, one of authors of the June 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Managing Emergency Department Patients With Opioid Use Disorder Current State of Opioid Epidemic Overview of overdose deaths and trends. Data and statistics about opioid overdose mortality rates. …
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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Alex Blutinger, VMD, DACVECC, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Stabilization Following Vehicular Trauma Prior to Tertiary Referral.” Dr. Blutinger gives a thorough review of the approach to trauma cases—emphasizing management of hemorrhages—and the steps we can take to stabi…
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A trip to the cardiologist is not always possible for every patient with myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD), which is why it is critical for the general practitioner to feel confident in the management of MMVD. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with cardiologist Dr. Wendy Ware to discuss the …
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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, Beth Molleson, DVM, and Katie Berlin, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. The veterinary shortage has been a topic of great debate in the industry for years. And, recently, the AAVMC withdrew its commissioned report on the supply and de…
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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. With women veterinarians outnumbering men since 2009, we asked: Is this one field where women have achieved gender equality? Tune in as we discuss how salary, specialty credentials,…
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In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Rob Orman, MD, founder of Orman Physician Coaching, about routine examination of our careers in emergency medicine. Understanding Career Cycles and Embracing Change The Importance of Career Reflection and Making Trades Navigating Career Satisfaction and Preventing Burnout Proactive Career Management and Ref…
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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, to discuss his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Considerations for Behavioral Euthanasia in Dogs.” Dr. Pachel explores the challenging factors surrounding these cases, both leading up to the euthanasia decision and following it. He also shares practices and r…
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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. When a reporter for the New York Times recently issued a request for individuals to share their experiences of "being stuck with a big vet bill," Dr. Beth and Dr. Alyssa were concer…
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When we prescribe short-term steroids for pruritic dogs, do we really know what happens next? In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth sits down with dermatologist Dr. Fiona Bateman to delve into a new study examining adverse events associated with short-term steroid use. Dr. Beth reflects on the impact these results can …
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In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD interview Reuben J. Strayer, MD, author of the May 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Current Concepts in Ketamine Therapy in the Emergency Department Diving Into Ketamine Use in Emergency Medicine Understanding Ketamine: From Origins to Emergency Use Exploring the Ketamine Brain Continuum K…
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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks to Ray M. Kaplan, DVM, PhD, DEVPC, DACVM (Parasitology), about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Diagnosing Drug Resistance in Canine Hookworms via Fecal Egg Count Reduction Test.” Resistant hookworms are no longer uncommon, so Dr. Kaplan joined us to break it down. He details how to diagnose res…
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In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Ashley A. Foster, MD, Bijan Ketabchi, MD, MPH and Jennifer A. Hoffmann, MD, MS on the March 2024 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Evaluation and Management of Suicidal Ideation and Self-Harm in Children in the Emergency Department Introduction Understanding Suicidal Ideation and Self Harm in Y…
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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Today, Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth shine a light on the relationship between general practitioners and the emergency vets and specialists on the other end of the referral relationship. …
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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Galina Hayes, BVSc, DVSc, PhD, DACVECC, DACVS, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Quiz: Surgical Decision-Making in Veterinary Patients.” Dr. Hayes guides us through four challenging surgical cases—highlighting hemorrhage, wound management, respiratory emergencies, and mass ex…
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Although seizures can be scary, managing idiopathic epilepsy doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth sits down with Dr. Fred Wininger to get answers on how to approach the seizing pet, tips for pet owner communication, and options in seizure management. Sponsored by PRN Pharmacal Resource: https://www…
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In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the April 2024 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Brief Resolved Unexplained Events: Practical Evaluation and Management in the Emergency Department Introduction The Evolution of BRUE Understanding BRUE Guidelines The Importance of Pre-Hospital Care in BRUE Cases Investigating t…
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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. Clients with human medical training can sometimes cause frustration among veterinary teams when they challenge the veterinarian’s expertise in treating their animals. But in this ep…
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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks to Marc Seitz, DVM, DACVR, DABVP, about his recent Clinician’s Brief articles, “Diagnosing Foreign Body Obstructions via Radiography” and “Diagnosing Foreign Body Obstructions via Ultrasonography.” Dr. Seitz shares excellent advice on how to use radiography to the fullest—even if it means getting a wo…
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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In today’s episode, Clinician's Brief colleague Katie Berlin, DVM, joins Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth in the breakroom to share her experience of re-entering clinical practice after a 2-…
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The Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Support Mission (PPPVSM) was established to help tackle the hurdles that stand in the way of a veterinarian’s “calling to care.” In this episode of the Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Callie Harris to get the details on how PPVSM’s recent donation to the American Veterinary…
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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Katie Tolbert, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM), to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Treatment for Foreign Body-Induced Esophagitis in a Dog.” Dr. Tolbert explains the differences between gastroesophageal reflux and true esophagitis, with the latter being a painful condition. She then d…
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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, Dr. Alyssa shares her recent experience at CES, the world’s largest consumer electronics trade show, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Alyssa and Dr. Beth explore the pract…
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In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD and T.R. Eckler, MD discuss the March 2024 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Emergency Department Evaluation and Management of Constipation Prevalence and Impact Understanding the Causes Medications That Can Cause Constipation Dealing with Fecal Impaction Understanding Stercoral Colitis Pre-Hospital Care ED History…
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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, is joined by Samuel Babbitt, DVM, DAVDC, to talk about his recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Top 5 Complications of Dental Procedures in Cats & Dogs.” In this lively discussion, Dr. Babbitt shares his best tips for preventing the most common issues associated with dental procedures, including how to increa…
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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In today’s episode, they debate the role of the veterinary team when it comes to pet owner education. Is the vet team morally obligated to educate pet owners on the lifetime costs o…
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In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Paul Aronson, MD, MHS, one of the authors of the February 2024 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Febrile Infants Aged ≤60 Days: Evaluation and Management in the Emergency Department Guideline Changes Pathophysiology Etiology and Definitions Prehospital Care ED History and Physical Diagnostic St…
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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, welcomes back Karen Tobias, DVM, MS, DACVS, to talk about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Postgrooming Furunculosis in a Corgi.” Dr. Tobias shares the challenges and successes in diagnosing and treating Ella, a young Pembroke Welsh corgi, who was presented with acute neck pain, fever, and lethargy. W…
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Welcome to the Veterinary Breakroom! In the breakroom, Alyssa Watson, DVM, and Beth Molleson, DVM, discuss the important, relevant topics affecting veterinarians today. In this episode, they consider the thought-provoking question: Do pets truly make us happier? Inspired by a recent article in Psychology Today challenging conventional beliefs, Dr. …
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