Episodes

  • Episode 623: Less than 140, 130, or 120? Counting down to the optimal systolic blood pressure target

    Episode 623: Less than 140, 130, or 120? Counting down to the optimal systolic blood pressure target
    Jun 8 2026
    In episode 623, Jamie and James invite Samantha Moe back again to talk about the never-ending debate as to what is the target for systolic blood pressure. We look at the evidence and then try to put it into a reasonable context because at best the evidence is always nuanced. But at least you will […]
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    25 mins
  • Episode 622: Bronchodilator with Benefits? Budesonide-formoterol rescue inhaler for asthma

    Episode 622: Bronchodilator with Benefits? Budesonide-formoterol rescue inhaler for asthma
    May 30 2026
    In episode 622, Jamie and James invite Émélie Braschi back again to talk about if we should be using inhalers that combine corticosteroids and beta-agonists as rescue inhalers. We go over the best available evidence and then try to put the findings into context. Show Notes Tools For Practice Bronchodilator with Benefits? Budesonide-formoterol rescue inhaler […]
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    28 mins
  • Episode 621: Whole-Body MRI for Cancer Screening: Many findings, little benefit

    Episode 621: Whole-Body MRI for Cancer Screening: Many findings, little benefit
    Apr 27 2026
    In episode 621, Tina, James and Mike K talk about the evidence around whole-body MRIs. We discuss how many abnormalities are found, how many cancers are actually found, and finally the lost opportunity costs. You need to know these numbers to talk to your patients about the value or lack thereof of doing this test. […]
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    20 mins
  • Episode 620: Back on the stand: Colchicine for secondary cardiovascular prevention update

    Episode 620: Back on the stand: Colchicine for secondary cardiovascular prevention update
    Apr 15 2026
    In episode 620, Mike K and James bring back Danielle Perry, this time to talk about the evidence around the use of colchicine for secondary cardiovascular prevention. There are some large RCTs so we talk about all the numbers and as always put them into the proper context. Show Notes Tools For Practice Back on […]
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    25 mins
  • Episode 619: Scan, See, Decide: POCUS in the Evaluation of Dyspnea

    Episode 619: Scan, See, Decide: POCUS in the Evaluation of Dyspnea
    Mar 17 2026
    In episode 619, Mike K and James chat yet again with Émélie Braschi. The topic this time is the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to help diagnose patients coming into emerg with dyspnea. The results certainly suggest this may be a useful tool. Tune in and find out if it is useful enough for you. […]
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    27 mins