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Medical News Podcast

The Medical News Podcast by PeerDirect delivers news and interviews with clinical thought leaders and researchers to keep you informed of the latest breakthroughs, guidelines, and insights in your specialty.

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Indexed episodes, last 90 days
37
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Sep 8, 2026
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Jul 3, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 8, 2026

    Avoiding Diagnostic Pitfalls in ATTR-CM: Getting the Diagnosis Right the First Time (opens the original)

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    Drs. Kittleson and Ghafourian discuss how to accurately diagnose ATTR-CM, emphasizing that the first step must always be a complete monoclonal protein screen to exclude AL amyloidosis before interpreting a PYP scan. They highlight common pitfalls with PYP imaging; the supportive (but not definitive) role of cardiac MRI; the need for routine TTR genotyping after diagnosis; and the importance of recognizing noncardiac clues to identify patients early enough to benefit from disease‑modifying therap

  2. Episode · Sep 7, 2026

    Choosing Among Asthma Biologics (opens the original)

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    Drs. Chase and Griffiths discuss how to choose biologic therapies for allergic asthma using a personalized approach based on biomarkers, asthma severity, comorbid type 2 diseases, and practical factors (eg, dosing and access). They highlight the importance of reducing steroid use, educating patients about biologics, and continually reassessing treatment to improve control and quality of life.

  3. Episode · Sep 4, 2026

    With the new school year underway, what health concerns should pediatric clinicians keep on their radar? (opens the original)

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    This episode highlights back-to-school vaccination priorities amid updated pediatric guidance and ongoing measles activity, new evidence linking adolescent sleep disruption and school transitions with anxiety and declining well-being, and the importance of ensuring schools are prepared to manage asthma and other chronic conditions.

  4. Episode · Sep 3, 2026

    Could the FDA’s first-in-class RAS inhibitor approval mark a turning point in metastatic pancreatic cancer? (opens the original)

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    This episode highlights FDA approval of the first-in-class RAS inhibitor daraxonrasib for metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma, concerning gaps in cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination among younger women, and new evidence defining which patients may benefit most from coronary artery calcium scoring alongside the PREVENT cardiovascular risk calculator.

  5. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    Surgical Techniques in Retinal Medicine (opens the original)

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    Drs. Garg and Mehta discuss how advances in vitrectomy technology, imaging, and heads-up display systems are changing surgical decision-making and improving outcomes for diabetic retinopathy, tractional retinal detachments, and visually significant floaters. They emphasize earlier surgical intervention in select diabetic cases, careful patient selection and counseling, and the importance of ergonomics and visualization tools for both surgeon longevity and teaching.

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