Removing fallopian tubes to prevent ovarian cancer, and using the EHR to deprescribe risky medicines

This week's topics include an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, knee braces, removing fallopian tubes to prevent ovarian cancer, and using the EHR to deprescribe risky medicines in older adults.

 Program notes:

0:38 Removal of fallopian tubes to prevent ovarian ca

1:43 129 studies included

2:43 Women who no longer desire pregnancy

3:40 Technically feasible

4:30 New oral PCSK9 inhibitor

5:35 Think it's a slam dunk

6:08 EHR helping deprescribing in older adults

7:08 Two sequential EHR interventions

8:08 40% more likely in one group

9:08 Something in email less effective

9:50 Benefits of knee braces for OA

10:50 Brace specific to area of OA

12:00 If it results in a placebo effect

13:00 End