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In case you missed it!

Check out our recaps of the best clinical cases from October and November 2025!

Loaded with interesting diagnoses and pearls!

These were easily our most viewed/liked posts in recent months.

Links below!

Why do lactulose and rifaximin specifically help to treat hepatic encephalopathy? The Point of Care Podcast · Episode

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Why do lactulose and rifaximin specifically help to treat hepatic encephalopathy?

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Most recent Substack post dropped!

Features IBD, GERD vs NERD, COPD, OA, Hepatorenal Syndrome, Invasive Fungal Infections, and Bicarbonate!

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Despite their severity, these symptoms do not typically progress to seizures, cardiovascular collapse, or delirium, which are the features that make alcohol or benzo withdrawal potentially fatal.

However, relapse can be deadly, making post-withdrawal periods particularly high-risk for overdose.

Why is opioid withdrawal not deadly?

Withdrawal presents with symptoms opposite of opioid intoxication - dilated pupils, diarrhea, nausea, restlessness, piloerection, anxiety, yawning, and sweating.

Learn more about OUD and opioid withdrawal from our Clinical Review article!

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Dicyclomine provides targeted relief of GI symptoms during opioid withdrawal via dual action of anticholinergic effects and direct smooth muscle relaxation.

By blocking muscarinic receptors, is decreases smooth muscle tone, GI secretions, and GI motility.

Read the original post here!

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New episode!

Opioid Withdrawal - Quick Admit!

A comprehensive guide on how to complete a thorough history and physical (H+P) for patients presenting to the hospital with opioid withdrawal!

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Point of Care Medicine Rapid reviews of common clinical topics for students, residents, practicing physicians, and other healthcare workers. Each video includes checklists, templates for Assessment and Plans, and high-yield clinical pearls. Subscribe to the Point of Care Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/18KgVxJA2lLIcr4dOpOkqwt Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: https://rokeefemd.substack.com/ Follow Us on Twitter: @pointofcaremed and @ROKeefeMD Our mission is to create accessible and easy-to-use digital resources that help healthcare professionals tackle common clinical presentations at the point of care, without getting bogged down by unnecessary details or trivia. Disclaimer: The content on this channel and any associated media is meant for educational and information purposes only. RMO Medical Education does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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6 Facts Every Clinician Needs to Know About Tumor Lysis Syndrome (2025)

Point of Care Medicine Rapid reviews of common clinical topics for students, residents, practicing physicians, and other healthcare workers. Each video includes checklists, templates for Assessment and Plans, and high-yield clinical pearls. For free PDF downloads of the templates, check out pointofcaremedicine.com Subscribe to the Point of Care Podcast: https://anchor.fm/pointofcarepodcast Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iiqJEL Follow Us on Twitter: @pointofcaremed and @ROKeefeMD Our mission is to create accessible and easy-to-use digital resources that help healthcare professionals tackle common clinical presentations at the point of care, without getting bogged down by unnecessary details or trivia. Disclaimer: The content on this channel and any associated media is meant for educational and information purposes only. RMO Medical Education does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

We hope you learned something that will impact your clinical practice!

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