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