Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow will the first approval for MASH with fibrosis alter treatment pathways?
Episode 545
The FDA has granted accelerated approval to semaglutide (Wegovy) as the first drug for metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH), showi…
1 year, 1 month ago
How are telehealth abortion prescriptions reaching ban states?
Episode 544
A new JAMA study found that 84% of abortion prescriptions from Aid Access went to patients in states with bans, enabled by “shield laws” protecting t…
1 year, 1 month ago
Can a smartphone app reduce suicide attempts after psychiatric hospitalization?
Episode 543
A multi-site randomized trial found that the suicide-prevention app OTX202 reduced repeat suicide attempts by 58% and sustained lower suicidal ideati…
1 year, 2 months ago
Can blood tests reliably guide Alzheimer’s diagnosis in patients with cognitive decline?
Episode 542
New guidelines from the 2025 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference support using high-performing blood tests to help diagnose Alzheimer’s …
1 year, 2 months ago
How do sulfonylureas compare to DPP-4 inhibitors for cardiovascular safety in T2D?
Episode 541
A large observational study found small but potentially meaningful differences in cardiovascular safety among sulfonylureas compared to DPP-4 inhibit…
1 year, 2 months ago
Could methotrexate replace prednisone as first-line therapy in lung sarcoidosis?
Episode 540
A new NEJM trial found methotrexate offers similar lung function improvements as prednisone in pulmonary sarcoidosis, but with fewer side effects—sug…
1 year, 2 months ago
Geographic Atrophy: Where Do We Stand and Where are We Going?
Episode 539
Drs. Patel and Armstrong discuss how they are integrating FDA-approved therapies into geographic atrophy care. They share their perspectives on emerg…
1 year, 2 months ago
Advances in Retinal Therapy: Emerging Strategies for DME and wAMD
Episode 538
Drs. Armstrong and Patel discuss current and emerging therapies for diabetes-related macular edema and wet age-related macular degeneration including…
1 year, 2 months ago
Richard Ostfeld on Tick-Borne Threats in Changing Ecosystems
Episode 537
Dr. Richard S. Ostfeld discusses how human disruption of natural ecosystems, such as forest fragmentation and predator loss, has increased the risk o…
1 year, 2 months ago
AI and Telehealth in Diabetic Retinopathy: From Screening to Specialist Care
Episode 536
Drs. Patel and Armstrong discuss the implementation and evaluation of AI-powered diabetic retinopathy and diabetes-related macular edema screening an…
1 year, 2 months ago