Annals On Call Podcast

Dr. Centor discusses rebound of COVID-19 after treatment with nirmatrelvir-ritonavir with Dr. Myron Cohen.

Dr. Centor discusses the availability of recommended cardiovascular drugs in low-cost generic drug programs with Dr. Cynthia Jackevicius.

Dr. Centor discusses suspected bronchiectasis and mortality in people who smoke with and without normal lung function with Dr. Alejandro Diaz.

Dr. Centor discusses the diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus in adults with Dr. Michael Fang.

Dr. Centor discusses respiratory syncytial virus infection in adults and recently approved respiratory syncytial virus vaccines with Dr. Camille Kotton.

Dr. Centor discusses malaria with Drs. Davidson Hamer and Ralph Huits.

Dr. Chi-yuan Hsu and Dr. Anthony Muiru discuss the relationship between acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease progression. They explore the impact of AKI on kidney function, the correlation between duration of obstruction and renal fibrosis, and the challenge of establishing an individual's baseline kidney function. They also highlight the importance of comprehensive data in studying CKD progression and distinguishing between AKI and CKD based on creatinine levels.

Dr. Centor discusses the incidence of knee and hip replacements in patients receiving low-dose colchicine with Dr. Tuhina Neogi.

Dr. Centor and Dr. Zoe McQuilten discuss the risk of anemia in older patients taking aspirin. They explore a study revealing that low-dose aspirin did not prolong disability-free survival and increased the risk of major bleeding. The podcast examines iron deficiency in older individuals, the impact of aspirin on anemia and iron levels, and the difference between aspirin dosages. A study highlights the increased risk of major bleeding, iron deficiency, and significant anemia with low-dose aspirin. Caution is advised in using aspirin in cardiovascular disease patients and monitoring for iron deficiency is emphasized.

Dr. Centor discusses issues of physician turnover and the need to keep physicians in the workforce with Dr. Eileen Barrett.