The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast #464 Recap Extravaganza: Dental Pain, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Diabetes & CGMs, Hyperparathyroidism, Neck Pain, Endometriosis, Rhinitis, and more!
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Dec 23, 2024 Dive into fascinating insights on dental pain management, including the differences between gingivitis and periodontitis. Discover the complexities of diagnosing cardiac amyloidosis and how continuous glucose monitors enhance diabetes management. Explore the challenges of identifying endometriosis and effective treatments. Unravel the intricacies of neck pain, including potential interventions. Plus, hear engaging discussions on travel medicine, hepatitis B, and the importance of community in navigating healthcare. Tune in for a year-end reflection filled with valuable medical knowledge!
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CGM Management
- Address hypoglycemia first when managing diabetes with CGMs.
- Consider GLP-1 agonists or SGLT2 inhibitors before short-acting insulin.
Hyperparathyroidism Testing
- For suspected hyperparathyroidism, check calcium and PTH concurrently.
- Be mindful of biotin's interference with parathyroid testing.
Hypercalcemia Symptoms
- Some patients with mild hypercalcemia experience vague symptoms like fatigue.
- These symptoms might improve after parathyroid surgery.