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Episode 109: More, questions, questions and more questions

Submitted by admin on Wed, 2010-12-22 18:54

In episode 109, Mike and James continue on with listener questions and start off trying to reduce the risk of using risk assessment tools and risk reduction information. They then delve into questions about tapering steroids, antidepressants, side effects from thiazides and sitagliptin and the amazing clarity of their answers is only outdone by the vagueness of their conclusions. Read more »

Episode 20: Mysteries within Enigmas: Answering Listener Mail

Submitted by admin on Thu, 2008-09-11 01:39

In our 20th episode we try to answer our accumulating listener mail. We review questions around cardiovascular disease risk-benefits and try to demystify the calculators. Listeners question antidepressants: when they should start to work, when to change dose/type and their use for chronic pain. Read more »

Episode 17: Anti-Depressants: Some Issues in Managing Depression

Submitted by admin on Thu, 2008-08-21 01:34

In episode 17 we look at managing the treatment of depression once we’ve started a medication. We discuss the patient conversations necessary for initiating treatment including the patient perception of the illness, expectations and potential side-effects. We debate the quandaries around starting doses, when or if to increase, duration of therapy and relapse prevention. Read more »

Episode 16: Anti-Depressants: Is there a Drug of Choice?

Submitted by admin on Thu, 2008-08-14 01:33

In episode 16 we look at initiating treatment for depression. We briefly review screening and the diagnosis of depression before discussing the non-drug treatment options (therapy, exercise, sleep hygiene). We search for the anti-depressant of choice (being any) and end up deciding to tailor the choice based on factors such as side-effect profile, targeted symptoms, and cost. Read more »

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