#428 DIGEST: DVT prophylaxis in patients with cancer, anticoagulation in subclinical AFib, steroids in COPD exacerbations, breast cancer genetic testing guidelines, and at-home STI testing

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

Join us as we review recent articles and news featured in The DIGEST #48, #49, and #50 including thromboprophylaxis for patients receiving chemotherapy, eosinophil count to guide steroids in COPD exacerbations, anticoagulation in subclinical atrial fibrillation, the new genetic testing recommendations for patients with breast cancer, and at-home STI testing–not to mention trial names galore. Fill your brain hole with a fully digestible meal! Featuring Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Nora Taranto (@norataranto) and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto).
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Credits

• Written and Hosted by: Nora Taranto MD; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP
• Cover Art: Nora Taranto MD
• Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
• Technical Production: Pod Paste
• Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

Show Segments

• 00:00 Introduction + Pun
• 06:06 Target TP Trial: Thromboprophylaxis in Cancer Patients
• 13:07 Steroids for COPD Exacerbations
• 25:25 Anticoagulation in Subclinical Atrial Fibrillation
• 34:01 Genetic Testing in Breast Cancer
• 43:38 Home STI Testing

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