A weekly podcast for physicians interested in evidence based medicine and rheumatology. Find the papers at ebrheum.com
Episodes
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
I stole some time to tackle a pressing issue for rheumatologists - to hold or not to hold immunosuppression in patients who are receiving a COVID19 vaccination. We obviously don't have any data on this, but I have always loved this study on influenza vaccination. PDFs at ebrheum.com/twts and follow me on twitter @ebrheum!
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
We have a great show for you this week! Anisha Dua will be moderating a debate
between myself and Max Konig on this motion: "Hydroxychloroquine levels should be monitored in patients with SLE." I learned a ton and thoroughly enjoyed it. Be sure to vote on the post-debate twitter poll to decide the winner!
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
This week I cover another of my meta-research projects, this one on systematic review and meta analysis (SRMA) growth as compared to randomized clinical trial (RCT) growth. Short and to the point - hope you enjoy! I highly recommend checking out the associated graphs - just take a quick peek at some point while listening. Find them on my twitter handle @ebrheum
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Active comparator trial! Always my favorite. Lots of fun topics in this one, including noninferiority trials, crafty endpoints, and PROs. Check it out and let me know what you think! @ebrheum
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Another day, another lupus trial, another round of endpoint shenanigans. Why does that matter? How big is the benefit from belimumab in SLE nephritis? Will this save lives and prevent ESRD / RRT? I try to tackle these issues this week and (hopefully) avoid getting myself in trouble. Hope you enjoy the episode! Let me know what you think @ebrheum on twitter!
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Great paper to discuss this week - one that may be too good to believe? I highly recommend checking out the pdf first (ebrheum.com/twts) - their graphics are wonderful and do a great job of conveying their message. Also, check out the "2-5-10" rule that I referenced! This is required reading for anyone who rotates with me - easily one of the most useful EBM papers I have ever read.
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Quick podcast this week that expands on issues I discuss in Episode 55. Go back and listen to that one first if you have time! I think this is an important issue and it's one I'd like to highlight. Let me know what you think @ebrheum and please share with friends!
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
Thursday Aug 27, 2020
The podcast is back! I tune in briefly here to explain where I've been, what I'm doing, and where this will be headed. Feel free to skip right ahead if you'd rather just dig back in!
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
PEXIVAS has landed! This week I go over the trial and my take on it's results. Impressive undertaking that answered two questions for a subset of patients with AAV - well worth the time to kick back and read the trial in full. Let me know what you think about the podcast @ebrheum!
Thursday Feb 06, 2020
Thursday Feb 06, 2020
(Yet) another RCT this week! Nice investigator initiated trial with many wonderful strengths and a few crippling flaws. Great opportunity to think about a common problem in practice as well as a separate common problem in trials!