Episode 185: resistant HTN tx, mirtazepine for sleep, baloxav for prevention, PRP for OA

This week our intrepid primary care docs discuss 4 new POEMs: spironolactone vs amiloride for resistant hypertension, mirtazapine for insomnia in older adults, baloxivir for influenza post exposure prophylaxis, and platelet-rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis. We've got opinions!

Show notes:

Spironolactone vs amiloride for resistant hypertension: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40366680/

Mirtazapine for chronic insomnia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40135470/

Baloxavir to prevent flu in household contacts: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40267424/

Platelet-rich plasma for knee OA: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39751394/