Communicating with Vaccine Skeptics
From October 2018, My Pancreas is Necrosing!Dr. Paul Offit is a world-renowned expert on the safety and efficacy of vaccines. He has authored over 160 articles, co-invented the rotavirus vaccine, and been featured on shows like “60 Minutes,” “The Daily Show,” and “The Colbert Report,” among many others. In this segment, Sol Behar and Neda …
21min 18Paul Offit, MD, Solomon Behar, MD, and Neda Frayha, MD
Preconception Counseling
From July 2018, All Risk, No RewardPreconception counseling is an important part of primary care visits and has been shown to improve maternal and fetal outcomes. In this segment, Neda Frayha and Molly Heublein discuss the importance of preconception counseling and the different components thereof so that we can best guide and treat …
21min 35Molly Heublein, MD and Neda Frayha, MD
Annual Physical: Friend or Foe
From July 2018, All Risk, No RewardAre you a fan of your annual physicals, or are you moving away from them in your practice? In this segment, Neda and our new PC RAP contributor Aisha Lofters debate the merits and drawbacks of the annual physical. Spoiler alert: Aisha wins!
23min 16Aisha Lofters, MD and Neda Frayha, MD
Things I do but Should I? Pre-Sports Screening
From April 2017, Antibiotics in the Lyme-LightAdrien and Vanessa review an approach to screening patients for cardiac contraindications to sports participation, with a focus on sudden cardiac death. They discuss points to look for on history, family history and physical exam. The evidence for and against routine EKGs is also discussed.
16min 30Adrien Selim, MD and Vanessa Cardy, MD
Essential Oils
From April 2017, Antibiotics in the Lyme-LightToxicity from essential oils is most dangerous when these substances are ingested. Infants and young children should not be slathered in essential oils because their skin integrity can allow for transdermal absorption. Aromatherapy is probably safe, but not proven to be efficacious. •
19min 33Solomon Behar, MD and Sean Nordt, MD PharmD FAAEM