The Texas Tech Medcast
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The Texas Tech Medcast is a podcast for medical residents, medical students, practicing physicians, and others involved in medical education and high quality, patient-centered primary care. The Texas Tech MedCast Series are available as a subscription or as individual episodes at no charge from the Apple iTunes Music Store (search Texas Tech or MedCast).
Click on the episode titles below to listen to the episodes. |
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Texas Tech MedCast Podcast Series:
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| Episode
title Link to the MP3 File & Fact Sheet (pdf) |
Description & Learning Objectives | Presenters | Date
Posted/ Length |
| Diabetic
Nephropathy Fact Sheet |
This
episode describes the natural history of diabetic nephropathy and includes
a review of screening for diabetic nephropathy, prescribing treatment to
reverse early kidney disease, and recommending dietary and supplemental
therapy. Learning Objectives: the physician audience should be able to:
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 Mike Ragain, MD  & Ron Cook, DO Family Medicine, Lubbock |
2/10/2006
11:04 |
| Diabetic Foot Care | This
episode describes the foot problems that diabetic patients face and reviews
guidelines for examining the feet of patients with diabetes and helping
patients care for their feet. Learning Objectives: the physician audience should be able to:
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 Tommie Farrell, MD 
& Fiona Prabhu, MD Family Medicine, Lubbock |
2/10/2006
16:05 |
| Diabetes and Stages of Change | This
episode outlines the stages of behavior change and discusses the importance
of assessing patients’ readiness for change, as is often required
by a diagnosis of diabetes. Learning Objectives: the physician audience should be able to:
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 Lance Evans, PhD  & Betsy Jones, EdD Family Medicine, Lubbock |
4/3/2006
28:20 |
| Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease | This
episode outlines the link between DM and CVD, focusing on means for reducing
the risk of further cardiovascular complications. Learning Objectives: the physician audience should be able to:
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 Tom Tenner, PhD Pharmacology & Neuroscience, Lubbock & Betsy Jones, EdD Family Medicine, Lubbock |
4/10/2006
16:21 |
| 10 Steps to Improved Glycemic Control (Part I) | This
episode is the first of a 2-part podcast that addresses why it's important
for your patient to achieve glycemic control and 5 ways to help them do
it. Learning Objectives: the physician audience should be able to:
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 Jack Dyer, MD Family Medicine, Lubbock & Mike Ragain, MD Family Medicine, Lubbock |
4/24/2006
14:21 |
| 10 Steps to Improved Glycemic Control (Part 2) | This
episode is the second of a 2-part podcast that addresses why it's important
for your patient to achieve glycemic control and 5 ways to help them do
it. Learning Objectives: the physician audience should be able to:
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Jack
Dyer, MD Family Medicine, Lubbock & Mike Ragain, MD Family Medicine, Lubbock |
4/25/2006
14:22 |
| Metabolic Syndrome and TLC (Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes) | This
episode defines the Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) and discusses helping the
patient to make therapeutic lifestyle changes, including improved nutritional
choices and exercise. Learning Objectives: the physician audience should be able to:
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 Kathy Chauncey, PhD, RD, CDE Family Medicine, Lubbock & Betsy Jones, EdD Family Medicine, Lubbock |
5/2/2006
15:49 |
| Controlling Blood Pressure for Diabetic Patients | In
this episode, we eavesdrop on a patient visit between a family physician
and a new patient who has Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure; we’ll
hear about health complications from elevated blood pressure, as well as
lifestyle and medication therapy to control it. Learning Objectives: the physician audience should be able to:
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Tommie
Farrell, MD Family Medicine, Lubbock Special guest appearance by John Parker, MS3 student in Lubbock |
5/10/2006
14:48 |
| Cultural
Competency and Diabetes Fact Sheet |
This
episode addresses cultural competency and the importance of cultural sensitivity
in interactions with patients who have diabetes.. Learning Objectives: the physician audience should be able to:
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 Arthur Islas, MD Family Medicine, El Paso |
5/22/2006
22:47 |
| Elements of a Diabetic Visit | This
episode addresses the purpose and elements of regular diabetes maintenance
visits, as well as how to cover those elements in a time-efficient, yet
patient-centered manner. Learning Objectives: the physician audience should be able to:
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 Mary Spalding, MD  & Oscar Noriega, MD Family Medicine, El Paso |
5/24/2006
10:46 |
| HDL
& Triglycerides: Forgotten Lipids Fact Sheet |
This
episode is the first of a 2-part series on HDL and Triglycerides, lipids
sometimes overlooked in the management of diabetes. Part 1 discusses therapy
goals and treatment techniques. Learning Objectives: the physician audience should be able to:
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 Rodney Young, MD  & Eric MacLaughlin, PharmD Family Medicine, Amarillo |
6/1/2006
14:38 |
| HDL
& Triglycerides: Forgotten Lipids Fact Sheet |
This
episode is the second of a 2-part series on HDL and Triglycerides, lipids
sometimes overlooked in the management of diabetes. Part 1 discusses therapy
goals and treatment techniques. Learning Objectives: the physician audience should be able to:
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Rodney
Young, MD & Eric MacLaughlin, PharmD Family Medicine, Amarillo |
6/6/2006
19:14 |
| Hypertension and Diabetes | This
episode addresses hypertension and diabetes. In the U.S., nearly 1 in 4
adults has HTN; HTN rates double among patients with diabetes. Learning Objectives: the physician audience should be able to:
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 Lorenzo Aragon, MD & Oscar Noriega, MD Family Medicine, El Paso |
6/13/2006
13:16 |
| Metformin
for Type2 Diabetes Fact Sheet |
This
episode gives an overview of the use of Metformin to treat patients with
Type 2 diabetes. Learning Objectives: the physician audience should be able to:
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Rodney
Young, MD & Eric MacLaughlin, PharmD Family Medicine, Amarillo |
6/21/2006
19:38 |
| One-handed
Pharmaco-therapy for Diabetes Fact Sheet |
This
episode offers a reminder of 5 drug classes to consider when treating patients
with diabetes. Learning Objectives: the physician audience should be able to:
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Rodney
Young, MD & Eric MacLaughlin, PharmD Family Medicine, Amarillo |
6/30/2006
18:24 |
| Diabetic
Eye Disease Fact Sheet |
This
episode provides an overview of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic eye disease. Learning Objectives: the physician audience should be able to:
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10/30/2006
25:35 |
| Checking
for A1C Levels for Diabetes Fact Sheet |
This
episode provides an overview of the importance of accurate A1C testing and
point-of-care testing. Learning Objectives: the physician audience should be able to:
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11/16/2006
12:54 |
| Januvia for Diabetes Mellitus | This
episode provides an overview of a new treatment for diabetes: Januvia, a
DPP-4 Inhibitor newly available to treat diabetes. Learning Objectives: the physician audience should be able to:
Podcast Pearl: Reminder about therapies newly approved to treat diabetes, Bayetta and Januvia (Dr. Ragain) |
Mike
Ragain, MD |
11/16/2006
8:28 |
| FAQ
on Lipids and Nutrition for Diabetes Fact Sheet |
This
episode addresses frequently asked questions and nutrition and lipids that
patients have for physicians and that physicians have for nutritionists. Learning Objectives: the physician audience should be able to:
Podcast Pearl: In the news: Coffee may be good for diabetics? (Drs. Chauncey & Tran) |
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11/16/2006
22:31 |
| Documenting
a Diabetic Visit Fact Sheet |
This
provides an example of a diabetic patient visit and reminders about writing
an effective SOAP note. Learning Objectives: the physician audience should be able to:
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11/16/2006
13:19 |
| Caring
for Diabetic Patients: A Summary Fact Sheet |
This
provides an summary of issues related to screening, lab tests and values,
and preventive care for diabetic patients, as well as office systems that
enhance care of diabetic patients Learning Objectives: the physician audience should be able to:
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11/16/2006
13:20 |
For more information about the Texas Tech MedCast series or the research project
"Using Podcasting to Deliver Resident Cardiovascular Training in a Practice-Based Primary Care Research Network,"
contact Betsy Goebel Jones, EdD, Podcast Producer and Project PI.
