#407 DIGEST: Bempedoic acid and cardiac risk, Alpha-Gal Syndrome, Orforglipron, Zuranolone, DOACs for VTE of Malignancy, mAbs for Dementia, New Med for Smoking Cessation, Kiwis and Constipation

Join us as we review recent articles and news featured in The DIGEST #43 and #44, including bempedoic acid to lower cardiovascular risk, Alpha-Gal Syndrome, tick bites and meat allergy, orforglipron an oral GLP1 agonist for weight loss, zuranolone for postpartum depression, DOACs for VTE of malignancy, monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) for Dementia, cytisinicline for smoking cessation, and two kiwis a day for constipation. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Drs. 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: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Reviewers: Nora Taranto MD; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP
Technical Production: Pod Paste
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP



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Show Segments




Intro, disclaimer
Bempedoic Acid for CV risk reduction
DOACs to prevent recurrent VTE of malignancy
Cytisinicline for smoking cessation
Alpha-Gal Syndrome, tick bites, and meat allergy
Zuranolone for postpartum depression
Orforglipron, an oral GLP1 agonist, for weight management
mAbs for Alzheimer’s dementia
Kiwis to prevent constipation
Outro