Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. [@chutkaMD]
Guest: Michael Silber, M.B. Ch.B.
It’s estimated that up to 10% of the U.S. population has restless leg syndrome, with most patients middle aged or older. Since it tends to occur in the latter part of the day, it commonly interferes with an individual’s ability to sleep and is one of several known sleep disorders. Unf ... Show More
Jan 20
Rx for Weight Loss: A Closer Look Series "The Wins of Losing: GLP-1 Agonists and Reducing Heart Disease Risk"
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Stephen Kopecky, M.D. One of the biggest surprises we’ve seen in medicine in the past several years has been the numerous health benefits realized from the GLP-1 agonists. Originally developed for the management of diabetes, they’ve shown signi ... Show More
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Jan 15
Rx for Weight Loss: A Closer Look Series "Controversies & Future of GLP-1 Medications"
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guests: Tamim I. Rajjo, M.D., M.P.H.; Meera Shah, M.B., Ch.B. The class of medications known as the GLP-1 agonists is very popular with our patients. Although initially indicated for management of diabetes, they’re frequently taken for the weight loss ... Show More
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Jan 13
Rx for Weight Loss: A Closer Look Series "Importance of Lifestyle Changes with Use of GLP-1 Medications"
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Tamim Rajjo, M.D., M.P.H. Using GLP-1 medication for weight loss has become very popular with our patients. In the recent past, this has produced a shortage of these medications available, and those taking them for management of diabetes have f ... Show More
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<p><b>MW E50 Restless Leg Syndrome<br/></b><br/></p><p><b>Summary:</b></p><p><b>Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a neurological condition characterized by irresistible urges to move the muscles in the legs and arms, often accompanied by crawling, tingling, or burning sensations. A ... Show More
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have you ever felt restless?...of course, we all have! But imagine having a creepy crawly sensation when you are trying to sleep.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">No, this isn't about arachnophobia, it's restless leg syndrome. Accor ... Show More
<p><strong>Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD</strong></p> <p><strong>Educational Pearls:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Lateral Cutaneous Femoral Nerve Entrapment Syndrome, also known as Meralgia Paresthetica, results f ... Show More
