This podcast will shed light on the prevalence and significance of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the non-veteran population of the United States, with a particular focus on the unique aspects of PTSD in women compared to those in men.

References and Resources

1. American Psychiatric Association. What is posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Accessed October 4, 2024. https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/ptsd/what-is-ptsd.
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Overview: Some blood pressure medications have been found to cause adverse side effects in older adults, such as itchy skin and an increased risk of stroke. Join us as we cover 2 recent publications that add clinical implications to which blood pressure medications we use. Come away feeling confident to improve hypertension outcomes in older patients.

Episode resource links:

• JAMA Dermatol. Published online May 22, 2024. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2024.1230
• JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(12):e2344998. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.44998

Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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Overview: Evidence has shown that exercise can improve mood, but how successful is it for treating depression compared to other therapies? What types and intensities are most effective? Discover insights from a recent meta-analysis on the effects of exercise on depression and strategies to promote it in those with major depression.

Episode resource links:

• Noetel M, Sanders T, Gallardo-Gómez D, Taylor P, del Pozo Cruz B, van den Hoek D et al. Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials BMJ 2024; 384 :e075847 doi:10.1136/bmj-2023-075847
• Vancampfort, D., Hallgren, M., Firth, J., Rosenbaum, S., Schuch, F. B., Mugisha, J., Probst, M., Van Damme, T., Carvalho, A. F., & Stubbs, B. (2017). Physical activity and suicidal ideation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Affective Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2017.08.070

Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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