Rephonic
Artwork for Primary Care Update

Primary Care Update

Mark Ebell
Alzheimer's Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Dementia
ADHD
E-Cigarettes
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Alcohol Use Disorder
Opioids
Artificial Intelligence
Breast Cancer Overdiagnosis
Substance Use Disorders
Smart App For Alcohol Reduction
Tdap
Atogepant
Migraines
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Lower Extremity Cellulitis
Chronic Migraine
Long Covid
Antiplatelet Therapy

Four healthily skeptical primary care physicians discuss the latest in primary care medicine. Join Essential Evidence Editor Mark Ebell MD, Rush University's Kate Rowland MD, MSU Professor of Medicine Gary Ferenchick MD, and POEMs co-founder Henry Barry MD, MS for this fast-paced weekly update on evidence-based primary care.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes201Founded8 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
MedicineHealth & Fitness

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Primary Care Update

Latest Episodes

This week, we cover a range of topics: urinary vs cervical HPV collection, the benefits and harms of Tramadol, whether patients need anticoagulation after successful ablation for afib, and the ongoing value of COVID vaccines in the omicron era. Plus ... more

Join primary care faculty Kate Rowland, Gary Ferenchick, Henry Barry and Mark Ebell as they discuss 4 practice changing studies: norethindrone acetate for uterine bleeding with the contraceptive implant, introducing yourself to a new patient, avoidin... more

Join primary care physicians Kate Rowland, Gary Ferenchick, Henry Barry and Mark Ebell as they discuss 4 new POEMs (Patient Oriented Evidence that Matters): cardiovascular outcomes of GIPs (vs GLP), risk-based breast cancer screening (WISDOM Trial), ... more

Join Mark, Kate, Henry and Gary as they discuss 4 new POEMs (Patient Oriented Evidence that Matters, studies with the potential to change practice): a summary of the evidence on tirzepatide (Zepbound) for weight loss, using the Beers list with your p... more

Key Facts

Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Hosts

Mark Ebell
Family Physician and Professor at Michigan State University, Editor-in-Chief of Essential Evidence Plus.
Kate Rowland
Family Physician and Associate Professor at Rush University.
Gary Ferenchick
General Internist and Professor of Medicine at Michigan State University.
Henry Barry
Family Physician and one of the co-founders of InfoPoems.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 118 ratings
  • Good reminder of the persistent lack of diversity in higher levels of medical education.

    While the hosts provide good summaries of key studies the episodes also contain numerous stories about German history, MLB history etc. But what’s notably absent from the episodes is any substantive discussion of the history of other ethnic groups; for example, Juneteeth was somehow reframed as merely a communication delay.

    Despite the good summaries the hosts will frequently dismiss and/or minimize the results they don’t like based on anecdotal evidence, medical school teaching from decades a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    HIVFM doc
    United States2 years ago
  • Love the show but…

    I really like the content but sometimes I just have to stop listening because the background noise is too annoying. Just mute your mics when not talking please .

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Gibi1010
    United States2 years ago
  • Great perspectives, love the humor

    I’m a new listener but already a huge fan. The hosts are fantastic and I appreciate the approach—very well informed but realistic and pragmatic as far as what we can actually achieve in the primary care setting and staying focused on patient centered goals. Love the humor and skepticism/borderline mistrust of the medical establishment when discussing new drugs and trials. Highly recommend for primary care and family med providers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LizV231
    United States3 years ago
  • Great show

    Love the dynamics between the hosts and the studies they present. The sound is very poor with sometimes a lot of background noise but still great show, great EBM.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tolkienlover
    United States3 years ago
  • So much background noise

    I like the content but the fact that those who aren’t talking don’t mute their mics leads to so much background noise (paper rustling, throat clearing, etc) that makes it tough to focus on the content

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MedPods
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many find the content informative and relevant, helping them stay current in primary care and evidence-based practices.
Listeners appreciate the interactive format and the engaging discussions among the hosts, who offer humor and skepticism while providing practical and evidence-based updates.
Some feedback indicates concerns about background noise during recordings, but the valuable insights often outweigh these issues.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 198: Tirzepatide, using Beers, stent for carotid stenosis, and high dose flu vaccine
Q: What do you think of the modern day understanding of obesity in children and adolescents?
Gary expresses a lack of understanding based on old data and recognizes the need to revisit current literature on the natural history of obesity.
Episode 185: resistant HTN tx, mirtazepine for sleep, baloxav for prevention, PRP for OA
Q: Which of the following statements concerning symptomatic versus asymptomatic atrial fibrillation is true based upon a recent meta-analysis?
The outcomes for symptomatic versus asymptomatic AFib are essentially the same.
Episode 176: bright lights, fever in kids, new anticoagulant for AF, and antibiotics for appendicitis
Q: What are the findings regarding antibiotics as a treatment for appendicitis in children?
About one-third of children treated with antibiotics required an appendectomy within a year, while those undergoing surgery had a lower rate of subsequent procedures, presenting a trade-off in treatment options.
Episode 176: bright lights, fever in kids, new anticoagulant for AF, and antibiotics for appendicitis
Q: What are the risks and benefits of bright light therapy for non-seasonal depression?
Bright light therapy is shown to be an effective treatment, with significant rates of remission compared to non-light therapy; however, risks like potential eye irritation exist, and further studies are needed for long-term effects.
Episode 168: RSV med, colonoscopy by PCP, hair loss drug, and AI for ECGs
Q: According to a recent systematic review, how often does severe bleeding occur after screening colonoscopy?
Severe bleeding occurs in about one in 450 colonoscopies, which is higher than previously thought, based on a systematic review that analyzed data from over half a million colonoscopies.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Primary Care Update

What is Primary Care Update about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program features four primary care physicians engaging in discussions centered around evidence-based medicine relevant to daily clinical practice. A significant emphasis is placed on current research findings, treatment options, and established best practices in a variety of medical fields, including mental health, prevention strategies, and chronic disease management. With a blend of humor and clinical insights, the conversations often tackle controversial topics, challenge longstanding practices, and critique current guidelines, making it both informative and entertaining for listeners. Notable for its interactive format and the hosts' ability to relate complex medical evidence to practical applications, this program appeals to health... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Primary Care Update?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Primary Care Update. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Primary Care Update and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Primary Care Update get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Primary Care Update, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Primary Care Update?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Primary Care Update, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Primary Care Update have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Primary Care Update has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Primary Care Update?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Primary Care Update:

1. The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
2. JAMA Clinical Reviews
3. Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast
4. Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine
5. AFP: American Family Physician Podcast

How many episodes of Primary Care Update are there?

Primary Care Update launched 8 years ago and published 201 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Primary Care Update?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Primary Care Update?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Primary Care Update from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Primary Care Update?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Primary Care Update. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days