The Curbsiders #255: Hotcakes - Colchicine for CAD, and Gout flares, PT versus Steroids for Knee OA

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Thursday, February 4, 2021, 3:00 AM - Sunday, February 4, 2024, 4:00 AM

Fresh hotcakes! Practice changing articles that you need to know: low dose colchicine for stable CAD; colchicine vs naproxen for acute gout flares; and physical therapy vs glucocorticoid injection for chronic Knee osteoarthritis. We’re joined by Michael Sternberg (Chief resident, VCU Internal Medicine Residency) and our fearless leader of critical appraisal, internist/epidemiologist, Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH, @rbganatra (VA Boston).

1. Discuss the efficacy of colchicine for prevention of major adverse cardiac events in stable coronary disease
2. Discuss practical considerations and efficacy of using NSAIDS or colchicine for the treatment of acute gout flares
3. Recognize the utility of physical therapy for the treatment of chronic knee OA

There is no registration fee to participate.  Learners must listen to the entire podcast, review resource materials, score at least 66% on the post-test, and complete an activity evaluation in order to receive credit.

 
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In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by The Curbsiders and VCU Health. VCU Health Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

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AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (1.00 hours), ACPE - Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (1.00 hours), ANCC - American Nurses Credentialing Center (1.00 hours), ABIM MOC Part 2 (1.00 hours), AAPA Category 1 CME credit (1.00 hours)