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Update on Louie and One Interesting ID Fact • October 3, 2025
First, I want to express my sincere thanks to all those who commented, emailed, and texted about our dog Louie. My family and I truly appreciate the concern and the feelings people shared about their own dogs. And how about these selected bits of wisdom, posted by Dr. Gordon Huth? “Dogs’ lives are too short. […]
Insights on Residency Training
Notes from chief residents in family and internal medicine
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Developing Resident Educators • August 19, 2022 • Brandon Temte, DO
We currently find ourselves at the start of another academic year. By this time in August, many medical trainees are settling into new roles. Recently graduated medical students are getting used to hearing Dr. before their name. New senior residents who were interns a short time ago now find themselves leaders of their own teams. […]
Clinical Conversations
This podcast features lively interviews, concise summaries, and expert commentary that busy clinicians need to stay current and improve patient care.
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Podcast 298: COPD exacerbations — 7 days of antibiotics versus 2 • September 2, 2022
A VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS INTERVIEW IS AVAILABLE AT THIS LINK. In treating most exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) the usual regimen consists of prednisone plus 5- to 7-days of antibiotics. But what if a shorter course of antibiotic therapy would do? That would be both convenient for patients and less likely to promote […]
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