The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

#428 DIGEST: DVT prophylaxis in patients with cancer, anticoagulation in subclinical AFib, steroids in COPD exacerbations, breast cancer genetic testing guidelines, and at-home STI testing

Feb 26, 2024

52:35

Cancer Genetics & Genomics Breast Cancer Brain Cancer COPD Atrial Fibrillation Sexual Health Thrombosis & Clotting Genetic Testing

Episode Description

Join us as we review recent articles and news featured in The DIGEST #48, #49, and #50 including thromboprophylaxis for patients receiving chemotherapy, eosinophil count to guide steroids in COPD exacerbations, anticoagulation in subclinical atrial fibrillation, the new genetic testing recommendations for patients with breast cancer, and at-home STI testing–not to mention trial names galore. Fill your brain hole with a fully digestible meal! Featuring Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Nora Taranto (@norataranto) and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto).

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Credits

Written and Hosted by: Nora Taranto MD; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Cover Art: Nora Taranto MD
Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
Technical Production: Pod Paste
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

Show Segments

00:00 Introduction + Pun
06:06 Target TP Trial: Thromboprophylaxis in Cancer Patients
13:07 Steroids for COPD Exacerbations
25:25 Anticoagulation in Subclinical Atrial Fibrillation
34:01 Genetic Testing in Breast Cancer
43:38 Home STI Testing

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