#141 Do Steroids Have a Role in Community-Acq...

If your patient asks you about a left atrial appendage closure device, what should you tell them? In the latest episode of the Beyond Journal Club podcast from CORE IM and NEJM Group, the hosts will help you: Understand the trade-offs: stroke prevention, bleeding, procedural risk ...  Show more

“Should you stop screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) at 75?” This episode explores how to individualize screening decisions based on life expectancy, prior colonoscopy findings, and procedural risks. Learn how to navigate these nuanced conversations, avoid age-based assumptions ...  Show more

What are the indications for steroids in patients with pneumonia besides those with concurrent COPD exacerbations, ARDS or adrenal shock? What is the evidence for benefit for steroids in CAP, the flu and COVID pneumonia? And if there is benefit, do those benefits outweigh the pot ...  Show more

In this episode of the Saving Lives Podcast, we review a July 2025 study from the Journal of Intensive Care comparing methylprednisolone and hydrocortisone for severe pneumonia treatment. The discussion focuses on how these findings may influence clinical decisions, particularly ...  Show more

Show Notes: https://eddyjoemd.com/hydrocortisone-cap/ In this episode of the podcast, I discuss a new study that found that hydrocortisone can save lives in patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). I discuss the findings and what they mean for the treatment of CAP ...  Show more