#432 Hotcakes: E-cigarettes for smoking cessation, Gabapentin and COPD exacerbations, Lidocaine for neck pain, C diff risk by antibiotic type, and “dosing by clicks” for GLP1’s

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on E-cigarettes for smoking cessation, Gabapentin and COPD exacerbations, lidocaine patches for mechanical neck pain, Cdiff risk by antibiotic type, and “dosing by clicks” for GLP1 agonists. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra), and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto).
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Credits

• Written and Hosted by: Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP
• Cover Art: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
• Reviewer: Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH
• Technical Production: Pod Paste
• Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

Show Segments

• Introduction and disclaimer
• E-cigarettes for smoking cessation
• Gabapentinoids and COPD exacerbations
• Topical lidocaine for neck pain
• Association between specific antibiotics and C. diff infection
• Shortage of GLP-1 agonists and “dosing by clicks”

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