Over the last several decades a shift from independent physicians to corporate-employed physicians has changed the healthcare landscape.   It would make sense to consolidate and take advantage of economies of scaled to make healthcare for efficient.  Today 2 Docs Talk about whether this supposition plays out. Who is happier - independent or employed physicians? And whose patients fare better. 

Over the last several decades a shift from independent physicians to corporate-employed physicians has changed the healthcare landscape.  It would make sense to consolidate and take advantage of economies of scaled to make healthcare for efficient.  Today 2 Docs Talk about whether this supposition plays out. Who is happier - independent or employed physicians? And whose patients fare better.

Episode 136: Indpendent vs. Employed Physicians

With stronger regulations on pesticides (for good reason), bedbug infestations have been on the rise in recent years. These little parasites live in the nooks and crannies of places where humans like to rest and recharge.  Today, 2 Docs Talk about bedbugs, what they are, what they do, and why they are on the rise. 

With stronger regulations on pesticides (for good reason), bedbug infestations have been on the rise in recent years. These little parasites live in the nooks and crannies of places where humans like to rest and recharge.  Today, 2 Docs Talk about bedbugs, what they are, what they do, and why they are on the rise.

Episode 135: Sleeping with Bedbugs

When Kendall and Amy began medical training, the HIV/AIDS crisis was at its peak. The number of infections were blowing up, and people were dying in frightening numbers.   But looking back at the story of HIV, it's a lesson in how public health systems work and why fear should not guide our decisions.   Today 2 Docs Talk about the history of HIV and the current status of HIV-related disease.

When Kendall and Amy began medical training, the HIV/AIDS crisis was at its peak. The number of infections were blowing up, and people were dying in frightening numbers.  But looking back at the story of HIV, it's a lesson in how public health systems work and why fear should not guide our decisions.  Today 2 Docs Talk about the history of HIV and the current status of HIV-related disease.

Episode 134: A Look Back at HIV

PAPER

When EMRs or EHRS first started popping up, it was an exciting time to be alive. The promise of no longer having to dig through fat charts to locate a lab report or trying to decipher some all but illegible note from a consultant left many physicians downright hopeful. But, as with most changes in medicine over the past few decades, the real reason for shifting to electronic was financial. This means that many EMRs are not designed to better patient care, but to better the billing process.  Today,  2 Docs Talk about the role of EMRs, where they have failed us, and how we can still make them work for us with a little effort.

When EMRs or EHRS first started popping up, it was an exciting time to be alive. The promise of no longer having to dig through fat charts to locate a lab report or trying to decipher some all but illegible note from a consultant left many physicians downright hopeful. But, as with most changes in medicine over the past few decades, the real reason for shifting to electronic was financial. This means that many EMRs are not designed to better patient care, but to better the billing process.  Today,  2 Docs Talk about the role of EMRs, where they have failed us, and how we can still make them work for us with a little effort.

Episode 133: The End of the Paper Chart

A lot has changed over the past 50 years. We've gone from a society that used baby oil and reflective tanning mats in the 70s to one that will spend $50 and up on a rashguard with UV protection.  These changes were prompted by the growing number of melanoma diagnoses.  In this episode, 2 Docs Talk about what melanoma is and how it's demographics have shifted over time. We also take a look at prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of melanoma. 

A lot has changed over the past 50 years. We've gone from a society that used baby oil and reflective tanning mats in the 70s to one that will spend $50 and up on a rashguard with UV protection. These changes were prompted by the growing number of melanoma diagnoses.  In this episode, 2 Docs Talk about what melanoma is and how it's demographics have shifted over time. We also take a look at prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of melanoma.

Episode 132: Melanoma Medicine

With the continued persistence of the modern anti-vaccination movement, even with the studies that originated it debunked, we have to ask some difficult questions about what we know and how we reach people with accurate medical evidence.  The Dunning-Kruger effect is the wrench in the works when we ask those questions. How does it, and our modern love of celebrity, stand in our way? Today, 2 Docs Talk about those questions and ponder some solutions.

With the continued persistence of the modern anti-vaccination movement, even with the studies that originated it debunked, we have to ask some difficult questions about what we know and how we reach people with accurate medical evidence.  The Dunning-Kruger effect is the wrench in the works when we ask those questions. How does it, and our modern love of celebrity, stand in our way? Today, 2 Docs Talk about those questions and ponder some solutions.

Episode 131: The Anti-Vax Movement and the Dunning-Kruger Effect

For so long, colorectal cancer screening beginning at age 50 has been gospel in preventative medicine.  But recently, trends in the incidence of colorectal cancer suggest we may be doing to much screening in the wrong people, and not enough screening in the right people. This means missed diagnoses and unnecessary interventions.   But recent research offers an alternative that we hope will target screening for the right people, while the rest of us get to avoid the "scope." Does this approach provide what we need to keep the most people the healthiest for the longest time?  Resources:   USPSTF recommendations for colorectal cancer screening (note -a new draft update is in progress now, so these could potentially change in the near future).  BMJ recommendations on colorectal cancer screening QCancer risk calculator for 15 year risk of colorectal cancer

For so long, colorectal cancer screening beginning at age 50 has been gospel in preventative medicine. But recently, trends in the incidence of colorectal cancer suggest we may be doing to much screening in the wrong people, and not enough screening in the right people. This means missed diagnoses and unnecessary interventions.  But recent research offers an alternative that we hope will target screening for the right people, while the rest of us get to avoid the "scope." Does this approach provide what we need to keep the most people the healthiest for the longest time? Resources: <a href="https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page/Document/UpdateSummaryFinal/colorectal-cancer-screening2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> USPSTF recommendations for colorectal cancer screening</a> (note -a new draft update is in progress now, so these could potentially change in the near future). <a href="https://www.bmj.com/content/367/bmj.l5829.full" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BMJ recommendations on colorectal cancer screening</a> <a href="https://www.qcancer.org/15yr/colorectal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">QCancer risk calculator for 15 year risk of colorectal cancer</a>

Episode 130: Changing Thoughts on Colon Cancer Screening

For those who pay attention to the state of healthcare in the U.S., the idea that we face a looming physician shortage is nothing new.  Today, 2 Docs Talk about where the idea of a potential shortfall comes from, what is being done to try to remedy the problem, and some numbers that suggest maybe a shortage isn't on the horizon anyway. Resources:  AAMC predictions of physician shortage Ezekiel Emanuel's response to AAMC prediction

For those who pay attention to the state of healthcare in the U.S., the idea that we face a looming physician shortage is nothing new. Today, 2 Docs Talk about where the idea of a potential shortfall comes from, what is being done to try to remedy the problem, and some numbers that suggest maybe a shortage isn't on the horizon anyway. Resources: <a href="https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/press-releases/new-findings-confirm-predictions-physician-shortage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> AAMC predictions of physician shortage</a> <a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2613209" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ezekiel Emanuel's response to AAMC prediction</a>

Episode 129: Is There a Physician Shortage

There has been a lot of commentary in the news and in medical journals about the problem of maternal mortality - specifically how we are really crappy at tracking it, which makes it really difficult to know if interventions are working or making things worse. In a country with healthcare as advanced as it is in the U.S., this is just stupid. I mean, we could use fancier words, but the bottom line is stupid.   Today, 2 Docs Talk about maternal mortality, the problems with tracking it, and one place that's done a pretty good job of both tracking and improving the numbers.   Resources:   That Propublica article we kept referring to. Obstetrics and Gynecology article about trends and tracking  Identifying Maternal Deaths in Texas CMQCC Toolkits  WHO's Trends in Maternal Mortality

There has been a lot of commentary in the news and in medical journals about the problem of maternal mortality - specifically how we are really crappy at tracking it, which makes it really difficult to know if interventions are working or making things worse. In a country with healthcare as advanced as it is in the U.S., this is just stupid. I mean, we could use fancier words, but the bottom line is stupid.  Today, 2 Docs Talk about maternal mortality, the problems with tracking it, and one place that's done a pretty good job of both tracking and improving the numbers.  Resources: <a href="https://www.propublica.org/article/how-many-american-women-die-from-causes-related-to-pregnancy-or-childbirth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> That Propublica article we kept referring to.</a> <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5001799/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Obstetrics and Gynecology article about trends and tracking</a> <a href="https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/Citation/2018/05000/Identifying_Maternal_Deaths_in_Texas_Using_an.3.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Identifying Maternal Deaths in Texas</a> <a href="https://www.cmqcc.org/resources-tool-kits/toolkits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CMQCC Toolkits</a> <a href="http://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/publications/monitoring/maternal-mortality-2013/en/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> WHO's Trends in Maternal Mortality</a>

Episode 128: Tracking Maternal Mortality

Medicare can be confusing for a lot of folks. Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D – some are automatic, some require enrollment; some have premiums, some don't; some have eligibility requirements besides age, some don't. It can get confusing.   To try to take some of the mystery out of Medicare, today 2 Docs Talk about Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage Plans.  Take a listen and decide for yourself if these plans really offer any advantage.

Medicare can be confusing for a lot of folks. Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D – some are automatic, some require enrollment; some have premiums, some don't; some have eligibility requirements besides age, some don't. It can get confusing.  To try to take some of the mystery out of Medicare, today 2 Docs Talk about Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage Plans. Take a listen and decide for yourself if these plans really offer any advantage.

Episode 127: Is There Really an Advantage to Medicare Part C?

Join cohosts Kendall Britt, MD and Amy Rogers, MD for a 15 minute check-up on current issues in medicine and health policy. The doctors examine current medical concerns in light of the best available medical evidence and the policy issues of the day with a focus on their impact on the doctor patient relationship.

Short, sweet and scientifically based. Good stuff- thanks,  2 Docs!

Quality pod with great voices.

In health informatics major, like this talk so much, hope more are coming!

Enjoy the talk very much

2 Docs Talk: The podcast about healthcare, the science of medicine and everything in between.

Since March 2010, health care in the U.S. has been subject to the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. There is a significant amount of confusion about what exactly this law does or does not do. In this episode, we talk about the key provisions of the law and how it affects the delivery of healthcare in the U.S. We cover:  the effect of the law on insurance subsidies the pre-exisiting conditions clause the mandatory coverage provision pharmaceutical pricing and other key requirements of the law.  In this episode we refer to the following information: Insurance companies requesting rate reviews under Obamacare

Since March 2010, health care in the U.S. has been subject to the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. There is a significant amount of confusion about what exactly this law does or does not do. In this episode, we talk about the key provisions of the law and how it affects the delivery of healthcare in the U.S. We cover: <ul> <li>the effect of the law on insurance</li> <li>subsidies</li> <li>the pre-exisiting conditions clause</li> <li>the mandatory coverage provision</li> <li>pharmaceutical pricing</li> <li>and other key requirements of the law.</li> </ul> In this episode we refer to the following information: <a href="https://companyprofiles.healthcare.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Insurance companies requesting rate reviews under Obamacare</a>

Episode 3: Affordable Care Act

UPDATE: Since the episode aired (like the very next day) the Congressional Budget Office came out with their assessment of the American Healthcare Act. It was not positive. Stay tuned to the second part of this episode coming out on Monday, March 20, where we will discuss what they had to say.  _________________  Over the past week, we've finally gotten to take a look at the elusive Republican healthcare plan, the proposed replacement for Obamacare. In this episode we talk about the faults opponent found with Obamacare, and how the proposed plan, which we call Trumpcare, attempts to address those issues. This is the first installment of a two-part episode on Trumpcare, so be sure to listen this week and next week to get our full analysis. Resources:  Health Affairs Blog on AHCA  Kaiser's side-by-side comparison of Obamacare and AHCA Obamacare Essential Healht Benefits Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Now Available on Google Play Music!

UPDATE: Since the episode aired (like the very next day) the Congressional Budget Office came out with their assessment of the American Healthcare Act. It was not positive. Stay tuned to the second part of this episode coming out on Monday, March 20, where we will discuss what they had to say. _________________ Over the past week, we've finally gotten to take a look at the elusive Republican healthcare plan, the proposed replacement for Obamacare. In this episode we talk about the faults opponent found with Obamacare, and how the proposed plan, which we call Trumpcare, attempts to address those issues. This is the first installment of a two-part episode on Trumpcare, so be sure to listen this week and next week to get our full analysis. Resources: <a href="http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2017/03/10/the-american-health-care-act-and-medicaid-changing-a-half-century-federal-state-partnership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Health Affairs Blog on AHCA</a> <a href="http://kff.org/interactive/proposals-to-replace-the-affordable-care-act/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Kaiser's side-by-side comparison of Obamacare and AHCA</a> <a href="http://obamacarefacts.com/essential-health-benefits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Obamacare Essential Healht Benefits</a> Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/2docstalks-podcast/id1067005678" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/2-docs-talk?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Stitcher</a> <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ihao5vow6r5elbtp525v4zkgwfe?t%3D2_Docs_Talk:_Medicine_%257C_Health_%257CHealthcare_Policy_%257CEvidence_Based_Medicine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Now Available on Google Play Music!</a>

Episode 70: Our Thoughts on Trumpcare, Part 1

Donald Trump

November 8, 2016 has come and gone and no matter what box you checked you are probably a little surprised by the outcome. Donald Trump will be the 45th POTUS.  This has the potential to shake things up in a lot of areas of American life, but we want to focus today on the healcare ramifications of a  Donald Trump presidency. What did he say he would do? Will he do it? And what will it look like if he does. We refer to a couple of our previous podcasts in this show and they are worth a listen as you evaluate the plans Donald Trump is offering up:  Episode 10: What Does Planned Parenthood Actually Do?  Episode 6: Pricing Transparents in Medicine and Healthcare

November 8, 2016 has come and gone and no matter what box you checked you are probably a little surprised by the outcome. Donald Trump will be the 45th POTUS.  This has the potential to shake things up in a lot of areas of American life, but we want to focus today on the healcare ramifications of a  Donald Trump presidency. What did he say he would do? Will he do it? And what will it look like if he does. We refer to a couple of our previous podcasts in this show and they are worth a listen as you evaluate the plans Donald Trump is offering up: <a href="http://2docstalk.com/planned-parenthood/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 10: What Does Planned Parenthood Actually Do?</a> <a href="http://2docstalk.com/episode-6-pricing-transparency-medicine-healthcare/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode 6: Pricing Transparents in Medicine and Healthcare</a>

Episode 53: Healthcare in a Donald Trump Presidency

Concussions are not uncommon in contact sports such as football, soccer and basketball.  But we aren't trying to scare or shock anyone. On today's podcast we'd like to educate and inform so that parents and players can make decisions that aren't based on fear and misinformation. We'll cover  concussions return-to-play policies second impact syndrome post-concussive syndrome chronic traumatic encephalopathy  Take a listen and let us know what you think. Article referenced in podcast: McKinney ISD Concussion Protocol

Concussions are not uncommon in contact sports such as football, soccer and basketball.  But we aren't trying to scare or shock anyone. On today's podcast we'd like to educate and inform so that parents and players can make decisions that aren't based on fear and misinformation. We'll cover <ul> <li>concussions</li> <li>return-to-play policies</li> <li>second impact syndrome</li> <li>post-concussive syndrome</li> <li>chronic traumatic encephalopathy</li> </ul> Take a listen and let us know what you think. Article referenced in podcast: <a href="http://departments.mckinneyisd.net/athletics/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2014/03/Concussion-Management-PDF.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">McKinney ISD Concussion Protocol</a>

Episode 2: Concussions

Medicaid is the subject of a lot of talk in today's political environment. Sadly much of what is said isn't based in fact, or it focuses on parts of the program that represent a tiny portion of its cost.  Today, 2 Docs Talk about Medicaid, who it serves, and how it was affected (or, rather, supposed to be affected) by the Affordable Care Act.

Medicaid is the subject of a lot of talk in today's political environment. Sadly much of what is said isn't based in fact, or it focuses on parts of the program that represent a tiny portion of its cost.  Today, 2 Docs Talk about Medicaid, who it serves, and how it was affected (or, rather, supposed to be affected) by the Affordable Care Act.

Episode 94: Medicaid, Medicaid Expansion and the Uninsured

In this episode, we dig into the terms being bandied about by politicians this year. Medicare for all, single-payer, socialized medicine. What do they all mean? Are they all the same or are there differences between these systems.  And what would we do, today, to start making healthcare work a little better? Resources: Per Capita Health Spending by Country Gallup Poll on Healthcare Satisfaction by Country

In this episode, we dig into the terms being bandied about by politicians this year. Medicare for all, single-payer, socialized medicine. What do they all mean? Are they all the same or are there differences between these systems.  And what would we do, today, to start making healthcare work a little better? Resources: <a href="http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.XPD.PCAP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Per Capita Health Spending by Country</a> <a href="http://www.gallup.com/poll/8056/healthcare-system-ratings-us-great-britain-canada.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gallup Poll on Healthcare Satisfaction by Country</a>

Episode 20: Medicare for All

For decades we've been told that our high fat diet is making us obese and killing us with heart disease. But here's the deal. The concept of a lowfat diet, exemplified in the Mediterranean Diet, is based on faulty science.  In this episode, we discuss how the high fat hypothesis became accepted science and public policy, without any good research to back it up. We also talk about the various kinds of fats that are out there and what we think is the biggest culprit in our obesity problems. Resources: The Big Fat Surprise PREDIMED Study Meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies evaluating the association of saturated fat with cardiovascular disease Evidence from randomised controlled trials did not support the introduction of dietary fat guidelines in 1977 and 1983: a systematic review and meta-analysis Profiling Food Consumption in America

For decades we've been told that our high fat diet is making us obese and killing us with heart disease. But here's the deal. The concept of a lowfat diet, exemplified in the Mediterranean Diet, is based on faulty science.  In this episode, we discuss how the high fat hypothesis became accepted science and public policy, without any good research to back it up. We also talk about the various kinds of fats that are out there and what we think is the biggest culprit in our obesity problems. Resources: <a href="https://thebigfatsurprise.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Big Fat Surprise</a> <a href="http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1200303" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PREDIMED Study</a> <a href="http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/early/2010/01/13/ajcn.2009.27725.short" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies evaluating the association of saturated fat with cardiovascular disease</a> <a href="http://m.openheart.bmj.com/content/2/1/e000196" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Evidence from randomised controlled trials did not support the introduction of dietary fat guidelines in 1977 and 1983: a systematic review and meta-analysis</a> <a href="http://www.usda.gov/factbook/chapter2.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Profiling Food Consumption in America</a>

Ep 24: The Mediterranean Diet and Low Fat Folly

If you've had many conversations about healthcare reform, it is likely you've heard some variation on this theme:   "Hospitals have to provide care for people who show up. So everyone can get healthcare when they need it. So when people say that can't get healthcare, that isn't true."  Is there any merit to that argument? Spoiler: NO. But if you want to hear more about where that idea comes from, take a listen.  Resources: https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/EMTALA/  http://www.kff.org/medicaid/state-indicator/medicaid-income-eligibility-limits-for-parents/?currentTimeframe=0&amp;sortModel=%7B%22colId%22:%22Location%22,%22sort%22:%22asc%22%7D Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Now Available on Google Play Music!

If you've had many conversations about healthcare reform, it is likely you've heard some variation on this theme:  "Hospitals have to provide care for people who show up. So everyone can get healthcare when they need it. So when people say that can't get healthcare, that isn't true." Is there any merit to that argument? Spoiler: NO. But if you want to hear more about where that idea comes from, take a listen.  Resources: <a href="https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/EMTALA/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Legislation/EMTALA/</a> <a href="http://www.kff.org/medicaid/state-indicator/medicaid-income-eligibility-limits-for-parents/?currentTimeframe=0&amp;sortModel=%7B%22colId%22:%22Location%22,%22sort%22:%22asc%22%7D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.kff.org/medicaid/state-indicator/medicaid-income-eligibility-limits-for-parents/?currentTimeframe=0&amp;sortModel=%7B%22colId%22:%22Location%22,%22sort%22:%22asc%22%7D</a> Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/2docstalks-podcast/id1067005678" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/2-docs-talk?refid=stpr" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Stitcher</a> <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ihao5vow6r5elbtp525v4zkgwfe?t%3D2_Docs_Talk:_Medicine_%257C_Health_%257CHealthcare_Policy_%257CEvidence_Based_Medicine" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Now Available on Google Play Music!</a>

Episode 122: Does everyone get healthcare in the U.S. when they really need it? (Rebroadcast)

If you aren't taking an SSRI yourself, there it's almost certain you know someone who does. Selective Serotoning Reuptake Inhibitors are one of the most commonly prescribed classes of drugs out there. Is their widespread use earned on the basis of good evidence? It's not clear - let's take a look. References:  Genetic and clinical predictors of sexual dysfunction in citalopram-treated depressed patients. Perlis RH, Laje G, Smoller JW, Fava M, Rush AJ, McMahon FJ Neuropsychopharmacology. 2009;34(7):1819. Epub 2009 Mar 18.  Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Now Available on Google Play Music!

If you aren't taking an SSRI yourself, there it's almost certain you know someone who does. Selective Serotoning Reuptake Inhibitors are one of the most commonly prescribed classes of drugs out there. Is their widespread use earned on the basis of good evidence? It's not clear - let's take a look. References: Genetic and clinical predictors of sexual dysfunction in citalopram-treated depressed patients. Perlis RH, Laje G, Smoller JW, Fava M, Rush AJ, McMahon FJ Neuropsychopharmacology. 2009;34(7):1819. Epub 2009 Mar 18.  Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/2docstalks-podcast/id1067005678" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/2-docs-talk?refid=stpr" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Stitcher</a> <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ihao5vow6r5elbtp525v4zkgwfe?t%3D2_Docs_Talk:_Medicine_%257C_Health_%257CHealthcare_Policy_%257CEvidence_Based_Medicine" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Now Available on Google Play Music!</a>

Episode 121: Is There a Bright Side to SSRIs?

Diabetes is an old disease that hasn't had a many new solutions in a long time. In this episode we look at what Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are, how they are treated, and some potential game changers for their treatment on the horizon. Resources: Diabetes Stats  The exorbitant cost of diabetes  ACP Guidelines for Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes  Digital Start-up Trying to Help Low Income Diabetes Patients  Research into the Utility of the BCG Vaccine for the Treatment of Diabetes   Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Now Available on Google Play Music!

Diabetes is an old disease that hasn't had a many new solutions in a long time. In this episode we look at what Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are, how they are treated, and some potential game changers for their treatment on the horizon. Resources: <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/data/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diabetes Stats</a> <a href="http://www.diabetes.org/advocacy/news-events/cost-of-diabetes.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The exorbitant cost of diabetes</a> <a href="http://annals.org/aim/article/2595888/oral-pharmacologic-treatment-type-2-diabetes-mellitus-clinical-practice-guideline" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ACP Guidelines for Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes</a> <a href="https://www.statnews.com/2016/07/29/diabetes-digital-health-medicaid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Digital Start-up Trying to Help Low Income Diabetes Patients</a> <a href="http://www.diabetesincontrol.com/can-a-100-year-old-vaccine-bring-us-a-cure-for-type-1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Research into the Utility of the BCG Vaccine for the Treatment of Diabetes</a> Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/2docstalks-podcast/id1067005678" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/2-docs-talk?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Stitcher</a> <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ihao5vow6r5elbtp525v4zkgwfe?t%3D2_Docs_Talk:_Medicine_%257C_Health_%257CHealthcare_Policy_%257CEvidence_Based_Medicine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Now Available on Google Play Music!</a>

Episode 66: What's New With Diabetes

We’ve got a lot of questions marks ahead of us this year when it comes to healthcare. What will happen with the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, Medicaid, Planned Parenthood, etc. etc. The future of healthcare under the new administration is a big unknown. But one thing we do know - healthcare costs far too much. One of the key contributors to these costs is the over $200 billion per year in unnecessary medical care.  In today's episode, we dig in to the reasons for these costs, and more importantly, we talk about the things we can do as healthcare consumers to reduce unnecessary medical care in our own lives.  Resources:  Unnecessary Medical Costs Low Value Care in Medicine  Unnecessary Tests and Treatments  Freakonomics Radio: Bad Medicine Choosing Wisely   Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Now Available on Google Play Music!

We’ve got a lot of questions marks ahead of us this year when it comes to healthcare. What will happen with the Affordable Care Act, Medicare, Medicaid, Planned Parenthood, etc. etc. The future of healthcare under the new administration is a big unknown. But one thing we do know - healthcare costs far too much. One of the key contributors to these costs is the over $200 billion per year in unnecessary medical care.  In today's episode, we dig in to the reasons for these costs, and more importantly, we talk about the things we can do as healthcare consumers to reduce unnecessary medical care in our own lives.  Resources: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2012/09/07/we-spend-750-billion-on-unnecessary-health-care-two-charts-explain-why/?utm_term=.5626c7f88957" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Unnecessary Medical Costs</a> <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4241845/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Low Value Care in Medicine</a> <a href="http://khn.org/news/michelle-andrews-on-unneccesary-tests-and-treatments/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Unnecessary Tests and Treatments</a> <a href="http://freakonomics.com/podcast/bad-medicine-part-3-death-diagnosis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Freakonomics Radio: Bad Medicine</a> <a href="http://www.choosingwisely.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Choosing Wisely</a> Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/2docstalks-podcast/id1067005678" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/2-docs-talk?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Stitcher</a> <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ihao5vow6r5elbtp525v4zkgwfe?t%3D2_Docs_Talk:_Medicine_%257C_Health_%257CHealthcare_Policy_%257CEvidence_Based_Medicine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Now Available on Google Play Music!</a>

Episode 62: Unnecessary Medical Services

Physician burnout is a big issue in the medical community. According the the Medscape Lifestyle Report 2017, over half of physicians report burnout. But physician burnout isn't just a problem for physicians. It is a problem for patients, for other medical staff, and for the health care economy.  Today we dig into the causes of physician burnout and how it can be addressed. Here's a hint: It doesn't involve meditation or counseling. Resources:  Medscape Lifestyle Report 2017  2 Docs Talk About Pricing Transparency 2 Docs Talk About Medicare for All 2 Docs Talk About Drug Pricing Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Now Available on Google Play Music!

Physician burnout is a big issue in the medical community. According the the Medscape Lifestyle Report 2017, over half of physicians report burnout. But physician burnout isn't just a problem for physicians. It is a problem for patients, for other medical staff, and for the health care economy.  Today we dig into the causes of physician burnout and how it can be addressed. Here's a hint: It doesn't involve meditation or counseling. Resources: <a href="http://www.medscape.com/features/slideshow/lifestyle/2017/overview#page=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Medscape Lifestyle Report 2017</a> <a href="http://2docstalk.com/episode-6-pricing-transparency-medicine-healthcare/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 2 Docs Talk About Pricing Transparency</a> <a href="http://2docstalk.com/episode-20-medicare/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Docs Talk About Medicare for All</a> <a href="http://2docstalk.com/drug-prices/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Docs Talk About Drug Pricing</a> Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/2docstalks-podcast/id1067005678" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/2-docs-talk?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Stitcher</a> <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ihao5vow6r5elbtp525v4zkgwfe?t%3D2_Docs_Talk:_Medicine_%257C_Health_%257CHealthcare_Policy_%257CEvidence_Based_Medicine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Now Available on Google Play Music!</a>

Episode 67: The 3 Main Reasons for Physician Burnout

With the recent release of the Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why, depression and suicide have been getting a lot of press time. In this episode, we talk about depression, what it is, how it is treated and what's on the horizon for this far too common disorder.  We also talk a bit about the Netflix series and the problem of suicide. Take a listen and see what you think. If you think you may be depressed please seek help from a trusted healthcare provider. And if you are contemplating suicide, there is help for you - please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). Someone will answer your call and help you find the resources you need to deal with your depression.  RESOURCES:  Brains of people with depression are different  Brain imaging reveals different types of depression Summary of effectiveness of SSRIs and other antidepressant medications Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Now Available on Google Play Music!

With the recent release of the Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why, depression and suicide have been getting a lot of press time. In this episode, we talk about depression, what it is, how it is treated and what's on the horizon for this far too common disorder.  We also talk a bit about the Netflix series and the problem of suicide. Take a listen and see what you think. If you think you may be depressed please seek help from a trusted healthcare provider. And if you are contemplating suicide, there is help for you - please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). Someone will answer your call and help you find the resources you need to deal with your depression.  RESOURCES: <a href="https://psychcentral.com/news/2008/05/08/brains-of-people-with-depression-different/2253.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Brains of people with depression are different</a> <a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/brain-imaging-identifies-different-types-of-depression/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Brain imaging reveals different types of depression</a> <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0087089/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summary of effectiveness of SSRIs and other antidepressant medications</a> Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/2docstalks-podcast/id1067005678" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/2-docs-talk?refid=stpr" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Stitcher</a> <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ihao5vow6r5elbtp525v4zkgwfe?t%3D2_Docs_Talk:_Medicine_%257C_Health_%257CHealthcare_Policy_%257CEvidence_Based_Medicine" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Now Available on Google Play Music!</a>

Episode 80: Depression

In this follow up episode to last week, we dig in to how the American Healthcare Act, aka Trumpcare, will affect Medicaid, and who will benefit from all the tax breaks.  We recorded this episode before the Congressional Budget Office came out with their evaluation of the plan. We weren't too far off, if anything we may have been generous with Trumpcare. We've linked the CBO report in the resources below in case you want to check it out for yourself.  Also, I mistakenly credited the Vox article to Ezra Klein, but it was Sarah Kliff who wrote the excellent summary of the AHCA. It's also linked below. Resources:  Health Affairs Blog on AHCA  Kaiser’s side-by-side comparison of Obamacare and AHCA Obamacare Essential Healht Benefits  Vox Article by Sarah Kliff Summary of Congressional Budget Office Report Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Now Available on Google Play Music!

In this follow up episode to last week, we dig in to how the American Healthcare Act, aka Trumpcare, will affect Medicaid, and who will benefit from all the tax breaks.  We recorded this episode before the Congressional Budget Office came out with their evaluation of the plan. We weren't too far off, if anything we may have been generous with Trumpcare. We've linked the CBO report in the resources below in case you want to check it out for yourself. Also, I mistakenly credited the Vox article to Ezra Klein, but it was Sarah Kliff who wrote the excellent summary of the AHCA. It's also linked below. Resources: <a href="http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2017/03/10/the-american-health-care-act-and-medicaid-changing-a-half-century-federal-state-partnership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Health Affairs Blog on AHCA</a> <a href="http://kff.org/interactive/proposals-to-replace-the-affordable-care-act/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Kaiser’s side-by-side comparison of Obamacare and AHCA</a> <a href="http://obamacarefacts.com/essential-health-benefits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Obamacare Essential Healht Benefits</a> <a href="http://www.vox.com/2017/3/6/14829526/american-health-care-act-gop-replacement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Vox Article by Sarah Kliff</a> <a href="https://www.cbo.gov/publication/52486" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summary of Congressional Budget Office Report</a> Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/2docstalks-podcast/id1067005678" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/2-docs-talk?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Stitcher</a> <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ihao5vow6r5elbtp525v4zkgwfe?t%3D2_Docs_Talk:_Medicine_%257C_Health_%257CHealthcare_Policy_%257CEvidence_Based_Medicine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Now Available on Google Play Music!</a>

Episode 71: Our Thoughts on Trumpcare, Part 2

For decades, much has been made of the healthvbenefits of drinking alcohol. And those benefits are real. But, what exactly are the benefits, and how do they stack up against the risks associated with alcohol?  Today, 2 Docs Talk about the ways alcohol and help and harm your health, and we offer some of our opinions, too.  Resources: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/alcohol-full-story/ https://www.cdc.gov/features/costsofdrinking/index.html https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/dsmfactsheet/dsmfact.pdf Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Now Available on Google Play Music!

For decades, much has been made of the healthvbenefits of drinking alcohol. And those benefits are real. But, what exactly are the benefits, and how do they stack up against the risks associated with alcohol?  Today, 2 Docs Talk about the ways alcohol and help and harm your health, and we offer some of our opinions, too.  Resources: <a href="https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/alcohol-full-story/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/alcohol-full-story/</a> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/features/costsofdrinking/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cdc.gov/features/costsofdrinking/index.html</a> <a href="https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/dsmfactsheet/dsmfact.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/dsmfactsheet/dsmfact.pdf</a> Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/2docstalks-podcast/id1067005678" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/2-docs-talk?refid=stpr" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Stitcher</a> <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ihao5vow6r5elbtp525v4zkgwfe?t%3D2_Docs_Talk:_Medicine_%257C_Health_%257CHealthcare_Policy_%257CEvidence_Based_Medicine" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Now Available on Google Play Music!</a>

Episode 119: Is Alchohol Good for Your Health

Physician burnout is a big issue in the medical community. According the the Medscape Lifestyle Report 2017, over half of physicians report burnout. But physician burnout isn’t just a problem for physicians. It is a problem for patients, for other medical staff, and for the health care economy. Today we dig into the causes of physician burnout and how it can be addressed. Here’s a hint: It doesn’t involve meditation or counseling. Resources:  Medscape Lifestyle Report 2017  2 Docs Talk About Pricing Transparency 2 Docs Talk About Medicare for All 2 Docs Talk About Drug Pricing Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Now Available on Google Play Music!

Physician burnout is a big issue in the medical community. According the the Medscape Lifestyle Report 2017, over half of physicians report burnout. But physician burnout isn’t just a problem for physicians. It is a problem for patients, for other medical staff, and for the health care economy. Today we dig into the causes of physician burnout and how it can be addressed. Here’s a hint: It doesn’t involve meditation or counseling. Resources: <a href="http://www.medscape.com/features/slideshow/lifestyle/2017/overview#page=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Medscape Lifestyle Report 2017</a> <a href="http://2docstalk.com/episode-6-pricing-transparency-medicine-healthcare/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 2 Docs Talk About Pricing Transparency</a> <a href="http://2docstalk.com/episode-20-medicare/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Docs Talk About Medicare for All</a> <a href="http://2docstalk.com/drug-prices/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 Docs Talk About Drug Pricing</a> Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/2docstalks-podcast/id1067005678" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/2-docs-talk?refid=stpr" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Stitcher</a> <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ihao5vow6r5elbtp525v4zkgwfe?t%3D2_Docs_Talk:_Medicine_%257C_Health_%257CHealthcare_Policy_%257CEvidence_Based_Medicine" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Now Available on Google Play Music!</a>

Episode 102: Physician Burnout (Rebroadcast)

We all know that exercise is beneficial for our health. But how much  - how long - what type? Understanding what offers the best outcomes is tricky because it's difficult to conduct rigorous research with long term endpoints such as reduction of disease and death.  Today 2 Docs Talk about some interesting studies on exercise and what they reveal about the benefits of physical activity.  Resources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25844730 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25844882  https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/mets-activity-table/ http://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343%2814%2900138-7/abstract https://ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1479-5868-9-89 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18332184  http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277953612003565 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2852580/#R12  http://www.aacr.org/Newsroom/Pages/News-Release-Detail.aspx?ItemID=580#.Wlt9eSOZM_W Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Now Available on Google Play Music!

We all know that exercise is beneficial for our health. But how much  - how long - what type? Understanding what offers the best outcomes is tricky because it's difficult to conduct rigorous research with long term endpoints such as reduction of disease and death.  Today 2 Docs Talk about some interesting studies on exercise and what they reveal about the benefits of physical activity.  Resources: <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25844730" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25844730</a> <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25844882" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25844882</a> <a href="https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/mets-activity-table/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/mets-activity-table/</a> <a href="http://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343%2814%2900138-7/abstract" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.amjmed.com/article/S0002-9343%2814%2900138-7/abstract</a> <a href="https://ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1479-5868-9-89" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ijbnpa.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1479-5868-9-89</a> <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18332184" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18332184</a> <a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277953612003565" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0277953612003565</a> <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2852580/#R12" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2852580/#R12</a> <a href="http://www.aacr.org/Newsroom/Pages/News-Release-Detail.aspx?ItemID=580#.Wlt9eSOZM_W" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://www.aacr.org/Newsroom/Pages/News-Release-Detail.aspx?ItemID=580#.Wlt9eSOZM_W</a> Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/2docstalks-podcast/id1067005678" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/2-docs-talk?refid=stpr" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Stitcher</a> <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ihao5vow6r5elbtp525v4zkgwfe?t%3D2_Docs_Talk:_Medicine_%257C_Health_%257CHealthcare_Policy_%257CEvidence_Based_Medicine" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Now Available on Google Play Music!</a>

Episode 116: The Where, What and Why of Exercise

If there is a hot button issue in politics these days, it's abortion. But abortion is the result of a long line of issues that are being inadequately addressed in this country. Today we take a look at contraception - what it is, how it works, its history and its future.  We also offer a look at an innovative program that has the potential to help both pro-choice and pro-life groups happy.    Resources: Details on various types of birth control The Choice Project  Use of LARCs in Colorado Slang for using a condom (adult humor - you've been warned)   Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Now Available on Google Play Music!

If there is a hot button issue in politics these days, it's abortion. But abortion is the result of a long line of issues that are being inadequately addressed in this country. Today we take a look at contraception - what it is, how it works, its history and its future.  We also offer a look at an innovative program that has the potential to help both pro-choice and pro-life groups happy.  Resources: <a href="https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Details on various types of birth control</a> <a href="http://www.choiceproject.wustl.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Choice Project</a> <a href="https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/reducing-unintended-pregnancy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Use of LARCs in Colorado</a> <a href="http://www.collegemagazine.com/no-glove-no-love/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slang for using a condom (adult humor - you've been warned)</a> Be sure and subscribe in iTunes or Stitcher if you haven’t already.  And you know we’d appreciate it so much if you would tell your friends about 2 Docs Talk! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/2docstalks-podcast/id1067005678" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on iTunes</a> <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/2-docs-talk?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen on Stitcher</a> <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ihao5vow6r5elbtp525v4zkgwfe?t%3D2_Docs_Talk:_Medicine_%257C_Health_%257CHealthcare_Policy_%257CEvidence_Based_Medicine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Now Available on Google Play Music!</a>

Episode 45: Birth Control

If you've paid any attention to the news over the past year or so, you've likely seen stories of greedy capitalists gouging the vulnerable by hiking up the prices of their life-saving drugs. But are the prices hikes all that bad? Yes. Yes, they are. And we talk about that to day on 2 Docs Talk. Resources: JAMA on Drug Pricing Our episode on Hep C  Our episode on Alzheimers  Our episode on Pricing Transparency

If you've paid any attention to the news over the past year or so, you've likely seen stories of greedy capitalists gouging the vulnerable by hiking up the prices of their life-saving drugs. But are the prices hikes all that bad? Yes. Yes, they are. And we talk about that to day on 2 Docs Talk. Resources: <a href="http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2545691" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JAMA on Drug Pricing</a> <a href="http://2docstalk.com/episode-33-hepatitis-c-solution/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our episode on Hep C</a> <a href="http://2docstalk.com/episode-17-current-status-alzheimer-disease/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Our episode on Alzheimers</a> <a href="http://2docstalk.com/episode-6-pricing-transparency-medicine-healthcare/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Our episode on Pricing Transparency</a>

Episode 50: Why are Drug Prices Going Up?

Stem cell research, regenerative medicine, or whatever you want to call it, was a real hot button issue for a while. The policitics around it have cooled somewhat, but controversy remains even if the media isn't reporting on it. What have we learned from stem cell research, what advances have been made, and can we really trust it?  We get in to all this and more on this week's episode. Resources:  ISCCR Draft Guidelines for Stem Cell Science Translation A nice summary of where the FDA got involved with Stem Cell therapy and who many of the players are

Stem cell research, regenerative medicine, or whatever you want to call it, was a real hot button issue for a while. The policitics around it have cooled somewhat, but controversy remains even if the media isn't reporting on it. What have we learned from stem cell research, what advances have been made, and can we really trust it?  We get in to all this and more on this week's episode. Resources: <a href="http://www.isscr.org/home/publications/2015-guidelines-draft" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ISCCR Draft Guidelines for Stem Cell Science Translation</a> <a href="https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/stem-cell-therapy-regulation-plays-catch-up-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A nice summary of where the FDA got involved with Stem Cell therapy and who many of the players are</a>

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