BS Medicine Episode #569: Statistics made simple and relevant – we promise – PART II
Release Date: 04/15/2024
BS Medicine Episode #571: PREMIUM – Antibiotics and Lipids
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In episode 571, James and Mike talk about 2 new papers – we learn what antibiotics we can use for community-acquired pneumonia and we also talk about the prevalence and management of dyslipidemia in Canadian primary care practices and find out who has this problem and who gets treated. Show Notes Identifying the Best Initial Oral Antibiotics for Adults with Community‐Acquired Pneumonia: A Network Meta‐Analysis Prevalence and management of dyslipidemia in primary care practices in Canada
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BS Medicine Episode #570: Statistics made simple and relevant – we promise – PART III
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In episode 570, James and Mike finish their trilogy on statistics. We take what we discussed in the previous podcasts and go through a couple of examples that will hopefully solidify what all the terms and numbers really mean. Show Notes 1) Sensible Medicine 2) Analysis of 567,758 randomized controlled trials published over 30 years reveals trends in phrases used to discuss results that do not reach statistical significance
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BS Medicine Episode #569: Statistics made simple and relevant – we promise – PART II
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In episode 569, James and Mike continue to go over what statistics really show – we focus on what inferential statistics can and cannot do, what a p value means and more importantly what it doesn’t mean. And yes we try to keep all this stat stuff on a realistic and practical level – easier said than done. Show Notes Sensible Medicine
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BS Medicine Episode #568: Statistics made simple and relevant – we promise
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In episode 568, James and Mike go over what statistics really show – and importantly what they don’t show. We go over the terms and nuances and hopefully put them all into a simple context. Statistics are not just in medicine – they are in much of what you do every day – so you really do need to understand them. Show Notes Sensible Medicine
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BS Medicine Episode #567: Industry and Us and You
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In episode 567, Mike and James revisit the old topic of industry influence on health care providers. We go over the issues, the nuances and some of the latest evidence around the interactions, the influence, and patient perceptions. Show Notes 1) 2) Vancouver May 24/25, 2024
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BS Medicine Episode #566: Topical corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis – More than skin deep
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In episode 566, Mike and James invite Émélie back yet again to the podcast and the topic is the balance of benefits to harms of using corticosteroids in adults or children for atopic dermatitis. We come to the realization, as always, that how to use topical corticosteroids is based on knowing the best available evidence and then using lots of common sense – we give you all of that in just 30 minutes. Show notes Tools for Practice Vancouver May 24/25, 2024
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BS Medicine Episode #565: Do-It-Yourself Hearing Aids – please listen closely
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In episode 565, Mike and James invite Émélie Braschi back to the podcast to talk about do-it-yourself hearing aids. We find some very interesting information about how direct-to-consumer self-fitted hearing aids compare to conventional hearing aids fitted via audiogram. You really need to listen to this podcast – your patients will thank you. Show notes Tools For practice Vancouver May 24/25, 2024
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BS Medicine Episode #564: Can non-hormonal drugs improve vasomotor symptoms in menopause?
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Episode 564: Can non-hormonal drugs improve vasomotor symptoms in menopause? In episode 564, Mike and James invite Samantha Moe back to the podcast to talk about the benefits and harms of non-hormonal medications for vasomotor symptoms in menopause. We find they do have an effect over placebo but also people in the placebo group improve, so you need to know all the numbers. We give you those and so much more so please spend 28 minutes with us when you get a chance. Show notes Tools For Practice Vancouver May 24/25, 2024
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In the Clinic Episode #11: Trouble doing work
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In this episode, Mike and Jess discuss James Pauls who complains that he has difficulty doing his job. To claim your Mainpro+ credit, click on this link: The ‘In the Clinic’ podcast series discusses a new patient case in each episode. Join family physicians Dr. Mike Allan, Dr. Jess Kirkwood and the gang to resolve the patient’s chief complaint. With practical tips and best available evidence, each podcast highlights the challenges that arise from diagnosis to management. Don’t miss this engaging podcast series brought to you by the College of Family Physicians of...
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In the Clinic Episode #10: Atrial fibrillation
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In this episode, Mike and Jess discuss Tilly Bloc who is in for refills for atrial fibrillation medication. To claim your Mainpro+ credit, click on the link: The ‘In the Clinic’ podcast series discusses a new patient case in each episode. Join family physicians Dr. Mike Allan, Dr. Jess Kirkwood and the gang to resolve the patient’s chief complaint. With practical tips and best available evidence, each podcast highlights the challenges that arise from diagnosis to management. Don’t miss this engaging podcast series brought to you by the College of Family Physicians of Canada!
info_outlineIn episode 569, James and Mike continue to go over what statistics really show – we focus on what inferential statistics can and cannot do, what a p value means and more importantly what it doesn’t mean. And yes we try to keep all this stat stuff on a realistic and practical level – easier said than done.
Show Notes
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Doing statistics can be difficult but understanding them can be fairly simple