Annals On Call Podcast
American College of Physicians
Each Annals On Call podcast features Dr. Bob Centor discussing and debating a clinically influential article published in Annals of Internal Medicine with a guest expert.
Episodes
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Jan 19, 2026 • 21min
Dulaglutide, Semaglutide, and Tirzepatide: How do Gastrointestinal Side Effects Compare?
Dr. Centor discusses the comparative risk for severe gastrointestinal adverse events associated with dulaglutide, semaglutide, and tirzepatide with Dr. Wajd Alkabbani.
Jan 5, 2026 • 23min
Mediterranean Diet in the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Dr. Centor discusses dietary interventions for patients with irritable bowel syndrome with Dr. Imran Aziz.
Dec 15, 2025 • 25min
Complications Associated With Transvenous Cardiac Implantable Devices
Dr. Centor discusses complications of cardiac implantable electronic devices with Dr. Peter Zimetbaum.
Dec 1, 2025 • 25min
Cost-Effectiveness of Weight Loss Drugs for Knee Osteoarthritis
Dr. Centor discusses the use of weight loss drugs to treat patients with knee osteoarthritis with Dr. David Felson.
Nov 17, 2025 • 20min
Palliative Care: A Family Perspective
Dr. Centor discusses a family perspective on palliative care with Ms. Monica Wright, the author of an On Being a Patient essay.
Nov 3, 2025 • 16min
What You May Have Missed in 2024: Part 3
Dr. Centor revisits information included in the Annals of Internal Medicine supplement "What You May Have Missed in 2024."
Oct 20, 2025 • 14min
What You May Have Missed in 2024 - Part 2
Dr. Centor revisits information included in the Annals of Internal Medicine supplement "What You May Have Missed in 2024."
Oct 6, 2025 • 29min
High-Concentration Cannabinoids: Are They Safe?
Dr. Centor discusses currently available evidence about high-concentration cannabis products and mental health outcomes with Drs. Paula Riggs and Jonathan Samet.
Sep 15, 2025 • 20min
What You May Have Missed in 2024: Part 1
Dr. Centor revisits information included in the Annals of Internal Medicine supplement "What You May Have Missed in 2024."
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Sep 1, 2025 • 23min
Fibrillation - When Ablation is the Way to Go
Dr. Peter Zimetbaum, a leading expert in cardiovascular medicine from Harvard, delves into the growing prevalence of atrial fibrillation and the emerging role of ablation therapy. He discusses a compelling meta-analysis that highlights ablation's advantages over medication in reducing long-term stroke risk. Zimetbaum also shares insights on the innovative pulse-field ablation technique, which ensures safer, quicker procedures. Additionally, he addresses the integration of ablation for patients with heart failure and the importance of anticoagulation decisions post-procedure.
