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  • HDL-C Levels' Role in Cardioprotection: 5 Things to Know Targeting HDL-C function can be an effective strategy to understand mechanisms related to CV protection, which in turn can lead to the development of newer therapies to prevent CVD.
  • Change Makers: Bill Meury on Transformative Medicines Bill Meury, president and CEO of Karuna Therapeutics, speaks with WebMD Chief Medical Officer John Whyte, MD, about the differences in drug development in psychiatry and the importance of innovation.
  • Key Updates in Obesity From AHA 2023   Highlights in obesity from AHA 2023 include an overview of the SELECT and SURMOUNT trials, cost-effectiveness of weight loss therapies, and the association of obesity with the risk for heart failure.
  • Medscape Female Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2023 Female physicians discuss their track record in building family net worth and reveal how they feel about their savings, spending, investing, and other aspects of personal finance.
  • Dr Christmas on Managing Menopausal Symptoms   Dr Monica Christmas's gift to The Curbsiders is expert advice on using hormonal and nonhormonal therapies in perimenopause.
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  • Semaglutide Reduces Cardio Risk in Obesity Without Diabetes   Anne Peters discusses recent data on semaglutide and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with preexisting cardiovascular disease and obesity, but with no history of diabetes.
  • Are You Sure Your Patient Is Alive?   Someone knows when a person has died, but a shocking lack of sharing that news is causing problems for clinicians, families, and health systems.
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  • Dec 01 2023 This Week in Cardiology   More from AHA including SGLT2 inhibitors, blood transfusion after MI; cracks in the armor of Factor XI inhibitors; and renal denervation are the topics John Mandrola, MD, covers in this week’s podcast.
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  • Key Updates in Diabetes From AHA 2023   Highlights in diabetes from AHA 2023 include a meta-analysis of the DAPA-HF and DELIVER trials, therapeutic effects of SGLT2 inhibitors, and the lag in uptake of this therapy in the clinical setting.
  • How Low Should You Go? Is Very Low LDL-C Safe? Drs Connie Newman and Seth Martin highlight the evidence supporting the safety of very low LDL-C levels, and how maintaining low levels protects against CV events such as MI and stroke.
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  • Infographic: Doctors Grade Their EHR Systems Physicians reveal how well they think their employer's electronic health record (EHR) systems are or aren't delivering on certain key features.
  • Is Fructose to Blame for Obesity? Recent studies have pinned the obesity crisis on fructose. Caroline Apovian, MD, argues that it may be time to ban it.
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  • 'Looming' Shortage of Pediatric Endos Offers Challenges   Drs Jessica Lilley and Craig Alter discuss the current shortage of pediatric endocrinologists and hope for the future.
  • Wisdom From a Scottish GP: The Lost Art of Convalescence   The final Medicine and the Machine podcast guest, physician and author Gavin Francis, shares his approach to keeping his occupation rewarding and satisfying.
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  • Women Badly Need Information About Pelvic Floor Disorders A large majority of women are not seeking care for these disorders. Many don't know that they have options.
  • Air Filtration Best Intervention Against Respiratory Viruses?   Even mask "supporters" don't like having to wear them, so perhaps we can find a better way to protect us from respiratory viruses.
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  • Can Endos Use Social Media Safely?   In this episode of the Thyroid Stimulating Podcast, Kaniksha Desia, MD, interviews Malini Gupta, MD, about her use of social media and best practices for endocrinologists.
  • Diabetes and Metabolism Updates From ASN 2023   Highlights in diabetes and metabolism from ASN 2023 include the AYAME trial, examining bardoxolone methyl in diabetic kidney disease, as well as a novel aldosterone synthase inhibitor and zibotentan.
  • 20 Best Holiday Gift Ideas for RNs and NPs From pampering their hard-working hands and feet to personalizing their work essentials, find the perfect present for your favorite nurse.
  • Why Is Sleep Important for Patients With Diabetes? Educating patients with diabetes about the importance of sleep can help ease patients' anxiety so they can get a good night's rest, says Florence Comite, MD.
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