Best PMR Podcasts (2025)

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ACL Tear Treatment with BMC and Platelet Products: Journal Club 18:16

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Pain Exam Podcast Recent Conference Activities London Conference Weekend: Successfully attended and spoke at ISPN and SOMOS care conferences Somos Care Conference: Delivered presentation on pain management for primary care physicians Presentation consisted of 50+ slides with only one slide dedicated to opiates Emphasized shift away from opiate-base…

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TENS: Mechanism of Action and Evidence 11:11

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Project Sync / Status Update Summary Podcast Episode Overview The host discussed Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) as a recurring pain board topic and reviewed mechanisms, efficacy, and clinical considerations. Emphasis that TENS appears on pain boards annually and is a foundational topic from early podcast episodes. Board Prep and…

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E127: TNFs and All That CHF 21:46

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Another episode looking into safety this week! Tackling that pesky issue of TNFs and CHF. Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter and check out the papers below! Newsletter: https://sprw.io/stt-ee87b4 ATTACH: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12796126/ RENEWAL: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/01.cir.0000124490.27666.b2 Observational Studies: ht…

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ADSC (Adipose Stem Cells) vs BMAC for Knee OA 7:22

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Exploring the Efficacy of BMAC and ADSC Injections in Knee Osteoarthritis Hosts: David Rosenblum,MD Overview: In this episode, we delve into a recent study published in the Indian Journal of Orthopaedics that compares the therapeutic efficacy of Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC) and Adipose-Derived Stem Cells (ADSCs) for treating knee osteoar…

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E126: Risk Signals, JAKs, and SELECTIVE-ity 14:34

2M ago14:34

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Covering an interesting but ultimately disappointing post hoc study of multiple upadacitinib trials in RA. Initially some hope for clarity in the "Do JAKs cause all the badness?" questions, but ultimately landing me about where I have been since ORAL-SURVEILLANCE was published Paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S00034967244230…

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Steroid vs Ketorolac for Intra-Articular Injections: Journal Club 14:52

3M ago14:52

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Podcast Summary This episode of the Pain Exam Podcast, hosted by Dr. David Rosenblum, discusses an interesting article about Ketorolac injections for musculoskeletal conditions. The podcast covers: Ketorolac is an NSAID that provides analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects through inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis Multiple studies comparing Ket…

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E125: Adrenal Insufficiency after Stopping Prednisone 17:52

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Interesting read this week - I cover a nifty little paper that presented data about adrenal insufficiency after stopping prednisolone, published in JAMA Open in March 2025. Open Access Journal Here: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2831668By Michael Putman

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Post Herpetic Neuralgia- An Update 27:40

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Summary In this episode of the Pain Exam Podcast, Dr. David Rosenblum provides a comprehensive review of herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), focusing on pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment options. Dr. Rosenblum explains that postherpetic neuralgia affects approximately 25% of patients with acute herpes zoster, causing debilitatin…

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e124: MTX vs Pred for Pulmonary Sarcoidosis: PREDMETH Study 14:18

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Interesting NEJM trial this week comparing methotrexate to prednisone for pulmonary sarcoidosis. Paper available here: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2501443By Michael Putman

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The Neurolytic Celiac Plexus Block 14:34

5M ago14:34

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Summary In this Pain Exam Podcast episode, Dr. David Rosenblum discusses a journal club article on low volume neurolytic retrocrural celiac plexus blocks for visceral cancer pain. The study reviewed 507 patients with severe malignancy-related abdominal pain, with data retained for 455 patients at the 5-month mark. Dr. Rosenblum explains that the pr…

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PRP Epidural Injections for Radicular Pain 15:31

5M ago15:31

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PRP in the Epidural Space for Radiculopathy Brooklyn Based Pain Physician, David Rosenblum, MD known for his work publishing and teaching Regenerative Pain Medicine and Ultrasound Guided Pain Procedures hosts this podcast covering the latest and most advanced concepts in Pain Medicine. Summary Dr. David Rosenblum delivered a comprehensive lecture c…

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Opiates and the role of Gender- For the Boards! 19:53

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Summary Dr. David Rosenblum delivered a comprehensive lecture on gender differences in opiate effects and prescribing practices. He discussed several key studies examining how opiates affect males and females differently, both in animal models and humans. Dr. Rosenblum shared findings showing that morphine has stronger analgesic effects in males, w…

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PVD for the Physiatry and Pain Boards 22:08

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Podcast Show Notes: Peripheral Vascular Disease in PainManagement Episode Highlights: - Host: Dr. David Rosenblum - Podcast: Pain Exam Podcast - Focus: Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) in Pain Management Download the App Key Topics Covered: 1. Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Overview - Definition: Arterial sclerosis condition developing over lon…

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PMR Episode 6: Trumps First 100 Days!!! 56:23

6M ago56:23

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PMR Episode 6: Trumps First 100 Days!! -What do we grade Trumps first 100 days in office? -How has Trump done on illegal imigration? Is he deporting enough? -Trumps big beautiful bill. Is it destined to become a monstrosity? -And much, much more... Thank you for listening!By PMR Media

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E123: Upadacitinib for Giant Cell Arteritis: SELECT-GCA 18:13

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Podcast this week about the recently published SELECT-GCA study, which evaluated the use of the janus kinase inhibitor upadacitinib (Rinvoq) for patients with new and relapsing GCA. Successful trial and an interesting topic. Paper itself here: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2413449By Michael Putman

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E122: Guidelines for Maybe Diagnosing HLH 11:18

7M ago11:18

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This week I cover another of my newsletters, though I mostly use it as a skeleton to riff on a common (and challenging) issue for rheumatology consultants; diagnosing HLH. Check out the guidelines themselves here and have a listen to the podcast! https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanrhe/article/PIIS2665-9913(23)00273-4/fulltext…

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WIll JOURNAVX™ (Suzetrigine) appear on the PM&R Boards? 16:42

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Summary At some point this medication may show its face on the Physiatry boards. Whether or not Suzetrigine will appear on the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation boards, all of us need to know about this new class of analgesic. Brought to you by NRAP Academy, home of the PMRExam Board Prep Here, Dr. David Rosenblum delivered a comprehensive lectu…

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E121: Obinutuzumab in SLE-LN 18:14

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Another day, another b cell podcast. Seems to be all the rage! This week I discuss the recently published NEJM trial of the anti CD20 agent obinutuzumab in lupus nephritis. Worth a read and listen, paper can be found here: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2410965By Michael Putman

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Hamed Sadeghipour, MD on Pain: Board Prep, Jobs and more! 25:36

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Summary The video covers a conversation between Dr. David Rosenblum and Dr. Hamed Sadeghipour, discussing board preparation experiences and the current state of pain management practice. Dr. Rosenblum begins by announcing upcoming events, including a May 17th ultrasound course in New York City and his lectures at various conferences. He also mentio…

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PRP Q&A plus Ultrasound Guided Cervical Injections- Best Practice? 18:15

8M ago18:15

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Dr. Rosenblum Reviews Questions from my previous lecture, he gave at the trigeminal academy in Indonesia. Dr. Rosenblum explores techniques for rich plasma injection and preparation. He discusses centrifuge settings with plasma volume and concentration as well as the addition of hyaluronic acid to platelet rich plasma. Dr. Rosenb;um also received m…

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E120: Real Life Use of PEXIVAS-Low 24:33

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What do you do when observational data and RCTs conflict? This week I'm covering the "real world PEXIVAS" study that was done by the French Vasculitis Study Group. Great read, interesting issues, have a listen and be sure to share with friends!By Michael Putman

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Scrambler Therapy for Chronic Pain: An Interview with Dr. Thomas Strouse 36:45

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Episode Summary: In this episode of NRAP's PainExam Podcast, host David Rosenblum, MD, interviews Dr. Thomas Strouse about his extensive experience with Scrambler Therapy and the evidence supporting its use in treating chronic pain. They delve into the intricacies of this innovative therapy, discussing treatment protocols, patient responses, and th…

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PMR Episode 5: Trump and Doge saving America and the Democrats are not happy. 1:00:59

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Political Media Review Episode 5: Trump and DOGE saving America and the Democrats are not happy. -DOGE has entered the IRS and what we think they will find -RFK Jr Confirmed to HHS. It's time to get healthy -RFK Jr makes an emotion speech thanking Trump for keeping his word And much, much more! Thank you for listening...…

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E119: Teclistamab for Rheumatology Writ Large 10:52

9M ago10:52

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One of my rare case-report podcasts, a topic that I typically avoid. The craze about CAR-T has also made me a little crazy, though, so I wanted to share what I think may be the ultimate destination for "more B cell depletion than rituximab" strategies. Article: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2407150…

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PMR Episode 4: USAID... The Worlds Largest Money Laundering Scheme? 59:13

9M ago59:13

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On todays episode we discuss: -USAID... Is it the worlds largest money laundering scheme? We discuss all of the arms of USAID and how it all connects back to the democrats. -Doge to audit the Pentagon and much, much more... Thanks for listening...By PMR Media

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Phillip Kim, MD and the Federation for Pain Care Access 32:43

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Host: David Rosenblum, MD Guest: Phillip Kim, MD Date: January 24, 2025 Time: 6:30 AM Episode Summary: In this episode of the PainExam Podcast, Dr. David Rosenblum engages with Dr. Phillip Kim to discuss the Federation Pain Care Access, a newly formed organization advocating for improved access to interventional pain treatments. The episode delves …

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E118: The emerging risk of overdiagnosis in RA and PMR 16:02

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Podcast this week about overdiagnosis! Currently one of my favorite topics and something that I think will be an emerging issue in our field. We recently published a Viewpoint in Lancet Rheumatology (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39341221/) addressing this issue. I'm going to read from it and after that will be giving a few final (spicy) thoughts…

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PMR Episode 3: Democrat Circus at RFK Confirmation and More. 1:00:54

9M ago1:00:54

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Political Media Review Episode 3: Democrat Circus at RFK Confirmation. -RFK hearing and all of the Democrat shenanigans -Kash Patel kicking butt and taking names. -Vaccines and Making America Healthy Again -And Much Much More... Enjoy and thanks for listening!By PMR Media

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Spravato for Depression. A needle-mover for Pain Practices. Sponsored by Big Leap Health 35:35

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Unlock new, well-reimbursed services: Spravato, a needle-mover for pain practices. Discover how Spravato, an FDA-approved esketamine treatment for depression, can drive significant financial reimbursement for your practice while improving patient outcomes. Join me as I meet with Yakov Kagan, CEO and co-founder of Big Leap Health, as he highlights t…

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PMR Episode 2: Trump's inaguration and first few crazy days. 58:15

9M ago58:15

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In todays episode we discuss: -Trump's flurry of executive orders and their impact on our future. -The inaguration who was there and all the juicy gossip. -Melania's hat. Was it a winner or a loser. -Trump releases the JFK files, RFK files and Dr. Martin Luther King files. What we think you will see. -Executive order on Crypto. -and much, much more…

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PMR Episode 1: Trumps about to be inaugerated. Our predictions 1:00:14

10M ago1:00:14

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After 8 years, we're back! Today we discuss: -Trump"s upcoming inaugeration and any dangers we see. -Predictions for Trump's first day executive orders. -Why has the political landscape changed and why you can feel it. -The legacy media is falling apart and independent journalist and podcasters are taking over. -And much, much more... We hope you w…

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Ketamine: Pain and Cancer. Plus Upcoming Ultrasound, Pain and Practice Management Webinar Series! 16:17

10M ago16:17

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Episode Title: Ketamine for Cancer and Pain Management - Journal Club Host: David Rosenblum, MD Upcoming Free Webinars: 1. Exploring Innovative Mental Health Treatments which are well reimbursed Discussing Spravato, Transmagnetic Stimulation, and Ketamine Infusion, sponsored by Big Leap Health. Register! 2. Understanding Scrambler Therapy Learn abo…

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An Interview with Guilherme Ferreira Dos Santos, MD CIPS. Regenerative Pain Medicine and more! 33:44

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Episode Title: Evidence-Based Regenerative Pain Medicine with Guilherme Ferreira Dos Santos, MD CIPS Host: David Rosenblum Guest: Guilherme Ferreira Dos Santos, MD CIPS Episode Overview: In this insightful episode of the PainExam Podcast, Dr. David Rosenblum sits down with Dr. Guilherme Ferreira Dos Santos, a distinguished expert in pain medicine w…

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An Interview with a Naturopathic Pain Physician 22:01

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Painexam Podcast Episode Show Notes Episode Title: Exploring Naturopathy in Pain Medicine with Dr. Sarah Trahan Host: David Rosenblum, MD David Rosenblum is a dedicated pain management specialist with extensive experience in treating chronic pain conditions. He is passionate about integrating various approaches to improve patient outcomes and enhan…

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E117: Inebilizumab for IgG4-RD (MITIGATE) 12:55

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New RCT in a new disease with a new drug! But is it as shiny as one would hope? Interesting discussion today about what a trial means, how it will affect practice, and how we could do better as a field. Happy holidays everyone!By Michael Putman

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PRP vs BMAC Revisited 21:54

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PainExam Podcast Show Episode Title: Exploring PRP and BMAC in Pain Managemen Host: David Rosenblum, MD Release Date: November 27, 2024 Episode Overview: In this episode of the PainExam Podcast, Dr. David Rosenblum, a New York-based pain physician, examines the latest research surrounding Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentr…

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Phenol Genicular Nerve Ablations & Optimizing Outcomes- Journal Club 18:21

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Podcast Show Notes Episode Title: Optimizing Genicular Nerve Chemical Ablation: Insights from Dr. David Rosenblum Episode Summary: In this episode, we are joined by Dr. David Rosenblum, a New York-based interventional pain physician, who discusses optimizing genicular nerve chemical ablation. Dr. Rosenblum shares insights as well as his upcoming ul…

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E116: A New Paradigm for PMR 9:29

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Reading one of my recent newsletters this week, this one about PMR tapers. Be sure to subscribe at ebrheum.com if you want access to the visuals and upcoming editions!By Michael Putman

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E115: Benralizumab for EGPA - the MANDARA Study 9:52

1y ago9:52

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Quick rundown of an important rheumatology RCT this week, discussing the IL-5 inhibitor benralizumab for the treatment of relapsing/refractory EGPA. MANDARA Study: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2311155By Michael Putman

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Multifidus Atrophy, Spinal Stenosis, PNS and PRP Injections! 25:04

1y ago25:04

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Exploring the Efficacy of Autologous Platelet Leukocyte Rich Plasma Injections in Chronic Low Back Pain & Understanding Degenerative Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Host David Rosenblum, MD Episode Date: October 25, 2024 In this episode, Dr. David Rosenblum discusses two significant studies related to chronic low back pain and degenerative lumbar conditions…

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E114: Target Trials and STAR-RA with Rishi Desai 31:15

1y ago31:15

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Important methodology podcast this week, covering a lot of ground with expert epidemiologist Rishi Desai. Really enjoyed our conversation and glad to be publishing today! **House Keeping Note: we actually recorded this ~15 months ago but I somehow lost the audio... which somehow re-appeared! #technology STAR-RA: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3502…

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Scrambler Therapy for Pain 16:40

1y ago16:40

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Dr. Rosenblum reviews the benefits of Scrambler Therapy for CRPS and Neuropathic Pain State. What is Scrambler Therapy? Efficacy of Scrambler Therapy for Neuropathic Pain Mechanism of action of Scrambler Therapy Regenerative Pain Management Course PainExam Board Prep NRAP Academy Private Tutorials for Ultrasound Guidance and Regenerative Medicine S…

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E113: CAR-T is Coming to Rheumatology 14:04

1y ago14:04

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Exciting podcast this week about the upcoming / impending use of CAR-T in rheumatology. Highly recommend rheumatologists learn about this now; it's going to be a big thing for many years to come. In a future episode I will lay out my case for skepticism, but for now I think a good run down of the first big published series will be enough! NEJM CAR-…

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E112: Gabapentin is Trash 6:07

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This week's podcast will be a quick read of one of my newsletters. The title basically speaks for itself! Find the newsletter and my other work at ebrheum.comBy Michael Putman

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Hydrogen Therapy for Pain? 11:17

1y ago11:17

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PainExam Podcast Episode: An In-Depth Look at Hydrogen-Rich Water for Chronic Inflammatory Pain In a recent episode of the PainExam podcast, Dr. David Rosenblum delves into an intriguing study published in the journal Antioxidants, exploring the therapeutic potential of hydrogen-rich water (HRW) in alleviating chronic inflammatory pain and associat…

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Using Ultrasound for Safe and Accurate Platelet Rich Plasma Injections 19:13

1y ago19:13

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Dr. Rosenblum serves at AMETD's 2024 Conference as faculty and discusses the safe and accurate usage of Ultrasound to Guide PRP injecitons Discussed in this lecure: Knee, Hip, Shoudler, Ligament and Tendon Targets, the ultrasound technique, the evidence for PRP and controversy. Controversy with respect to the Achilles Tendon! Other Announcements fr…

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Corticosteroid Injections in Chronic Pain Management- New Guidelines 18:55

1+ y ago18:55

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Podcast Show Note Summary: Episode Title: "New Guidelines for Corticosteroid Injections in Chronic Pain Management" This podcast is a discussion about the recent review article Use of corticosteroids for adult chronic pain interventions: sympathetic and peripheral nerve blocks, trigger point injections - guidelines from the American Society of Regi…

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The Trigeminal Nerve Block for Facial Pain 16:59

1+ y ago16:59

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PainExam Show Notes: Mandibular Division of the Trigeminal Nerve Block with Dr. David Rosenblum Introduction Host: Dr. David Rosenblum Topic: Mandibular Division of the Trigeminal Nerve Block for Cancer Pain Management Techniques: Ultrasound and Fluoroscopic Guidance Overview Purpose: Alleviate chronic facial pain, specifically in cancer patients s…

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Pain Fellowship, Research & Exosomes for Pain Management with Christopher Robinson, MD PhD 37:16

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Join us on this episode of the PainExam Podcast where rising star, Christopher Robinson, MD PhD discusses his upcoming paper on exosomes featuring some of the largest names in pain managment. Dr. Rosenblum also alludes to degenerative disc disease being a partially infectious podcast. Other topics discussed on this podcast: The Anesthesiology Job M…

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The role of L-PRP. Is Degenerative Disc Disease an Infectious Disease? A Journal Club 19:45

1+ y ago19:45

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Journal Club: Treating Degenerative Disc Disease with Leukocyte Rich PRP Dr. Rosenblum discusses an article written by Dr. Gregory Lutz describing Leukocyte RIch PRP's role in treating Degenerative Disc Disease and the theory that there is an infectious disease component to disc injury. Dr. Lutz describes multiple articles, as well as anectodal exp…