BS Medicine Podcast
Hosted by
James McCormack
and
Mike Allan
These podcasts promote healthy skepticism and critical thinking, with the majority presented in a case-based format.
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Episode 616: Taking the “ouch” out of IUD insertion: Can topical lidocaine help?
In episode 616, Tina and James discuss the issue around the evidence for using topical anesthetics to reduce the pain associated with IUD insertion. To help with this discussion, we bring in Jessica Kirkwood and Caitlin Finley to provide practical information and insight. The evidence is really interesting and worth knowing. So have a listen […]...
Episode 615: Vape Expectations: Are electronic cigarettes the real deal for smoking cessation?
In episode 615, Mike and James revisit the evidence around using electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation. We look at smoking cessation rates between the use of e-cigarettes, nicotine-free e-cigarettes, nicotine replacement therapy or varenicline. Tune in to hear about the numbers from the trials – it may inform you as to what you could recommend […]...
Episode 614: Nipple Confusion or Nonsense? Pacifiers and Breastfeeding Duration
In episode 614, Mike and James discuss with Caitlin Finley the evidence around a very common primary care question. Does restricting early use of pacifiers result in higher rates of breastfeeding up to 6 months of age in term infants? We discuss the findings and do our best to put the evidence into context. Show […]...
Episode 613: Doxycycline for post-exposure prophylaxis of sexually transmitted infections
In episode 613, Mike and James discuss with Jessica Kirkwood the evidence for post-exposure prophylaxis of sexually transmitted infections. We go over the 4 RCTs that have looked at the value of a single dose of doxycycline. It does reduce the risk for some specific infections – but as always you need to know the […]...
Episode 612: Can fezolinetant improve vasomotor symptoms in menopause?
In episode 612, Tina and James chat with Samantha Moe about the use of a recently approved non-hormonal medication being used for vasomotor symptoms in menopause. We go over the 3 available trials and show you the numbers, talk about the limitations and then put the results into the context of hormone and other non-hormonal […]...