#472 DIGEST: cfDNA & cancer in Pregnancy, Vitamin K2 for Leg Cramps, PRN anti-hypertensives, GLP-1 Agonists for AUD, Short-Course Antibiotics
#472 DIGEST: cfDNA & cancer in Pregnancy, Vitamin K2 for Leg Cramps, PRN anti-hypertensives, GLP-1 Agonists for AUD, Short-Course Antibiotics

Episode Description

<div>Join us as we review recent articles and news featured in The DIGEST issues #59-61, including cfDNA and incidental detection of cancer in pregnancy, vitamin K2 for nocturnal leg cramps, the danger of as-needed anti-hypertensive medications in the hospital, GLP-1 agonists for alcohol use disorder, short-course (7 vs 14 days) antibiotics for bacteremia, and patient-collected HPV testing for cervical cancer screening. Fill your brain hole with a fully digestible meal! Featuring <a href="https://connects.catalyst.harvard.edu/Profiles/display/Person/210379">Laura Glick MD</a>, Nora Taranto (<a href="https://twitter.com/norataranto">@norataranto</a>), Paul Williams (<a href="https://x.com/PaulNWilliamz?">@paulnwilliamz</a>), and Matt Watto <a href="https://twitter.com/doctorwatto">(@doctorwatto)</a>. <br> <br> <strong>Claim CME for this episode at </strong><a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/"><strong><a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/">curbsiders.vcuhealth.org</a></strong></a><strong>!</strong><br> <br> <a href="http://patreon.com/curbsiders">Patreon</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/category/curbsiders-podcast">Episodes</a> | <a href="https://audioboom.com/channels/5034728.rss">Subscribe</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKlzOLxyztvA1BkJfnf67">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thecurbsiders7326">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/digest">Newsletter</a> | <a href="mailto:[email protected]">Contact</a> | <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/kashlakmemorial">Swag!</a> | <a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/">CME</a><br> <strong><br> Show Segments<br> </strong><br> </div> <ul> <li>00:00 Introduction and Overview</li> <li>02:57 The IDENTIFY study: Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing and Cancer Detection with cfDNA</li> <li>05:54 Implications of Non-Reportable Results in Prenatal Testing</li> <li>08:51 Vitamin K2: A New Approach to Managing Nocturnal Leg Cramps</li> <li>12:07 Practicality and Future of Vitamin K2 in Clinical Practice</li> <li>23:21 The Dangers of As-Needed Antihypertensives in the hospital</li> <li>32:21 Exploring GLP-1 Agonists for Alcohol Use Disorder</li> <li>40:24 Shorter Antibiotic Courses in Sepsis</li> <li>46:09 Advancements in Patient-Collected HPV Screening for cervical cancer</li> </ul> <div> <br> <strong><br> Credits<br> </strong><br> </div> <ul> <li>Written and Produced by: Nora Taranto MD, Laura Glick MD, Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP</li> <li>Show Notes: Nora Taranto MD</li> <li>Cover Art: Matthew Watto MD, FACP</li> <li>Hosts: Nora Taranto MD, Laura Glick MD, Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   </li> <li>Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD</li> <li>Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP</li> <li>Technical Production: PodPaste</li> </ul> <div> <strong><br> Disclosures<br> </strong><br> The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. <br> <strong><br> Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://bombas.com/curb"><strong>Bombas<br> </strong></a><br> Head over to <a href="http://bombas.com/curb">Bombas.com/curb</a> and use code curb for 20% off your first purchase.<br> <strong><br> Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://prettylitter.com/curb"><strong>Pretty Litter</strong></a><strong> <br> </strong><br> Go to <a href="http://prettylitter.com/curb">PrettyLitter.com/curb</a> to save twenty percent on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy. <br> <strong><br> Sponsor: </strong><a href="http://rocketmoney.com/CURB"><strong>Rocket Money</strong></a><strong> <br> </strong><br> Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to <a href="http://rocketmoney.com/CURB">RocketMoney.com/<strong>CURB</strong></a><strong> </strong>today.<br> <br> <br> </div>