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SGLT2 inhibitors and kidney dysfunctionMcMaster Perspective Extended Dr Gordon Guyatt discusses the changing landscape of diabetes treatment, reviewing the latest high-quality evidence and offering insight into the effectiveness of SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with kidney dysfunction.
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GLP-1 drugs and weight loss in patients without diabetes A digest of noteworthy publications handpicked by McMaster experts. This week’s focus: GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss in patients without diabetes.
A puzzling prelude: Bowel perforation unveiling the diagnosis of atypical familial Mediterranean fever A case report presented by Dr Sarah Al Qassimi, United Arab Emirates. Recorded at Best Case Report Contest 2024.
Bone marrow biopsy in hypereosinophilia of unknown etiology Should we perform bone marrow biopsy in patients with hypereosinophilia of unknown etiology without features of a myeloproliferative neoplasm? With Dr Florence Roufosse.
Antihypertensive drugs in AF Which antihypertensive drugs should be recommended to patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) or other arrhythmias? With Dr Konstantinos Tsioufis.
MIRCIM 2025: 10th edition of the international medical conference With 11 sessions, insights on AI, specialist sessions, and a prestigious case report contest, MIRCIM 2025 shapes up to be the best edition yet.
Associations between H pylori infection and GERD Is there any association between Helicobacter pylori infection and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? Should patients be tested for H pylori infection and receive eradication treatment before initiating proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)? With Dr Paul Moayyedi.
Acquired Gerbode defect following a high-velocity motor vehicle accident A case report presented by Dr John McCormick, Ireland. Recorded at Best Case Report Contest 2024.