# Episode 203: melatonin for dementia, new PE guidelies, inhaled steroids for asthma

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Podcast: [Primary Care Update](https://stenobird.com/podcast/primary-care-update-1000928)
Published: 2026-04-05T16:11:30+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/primary-care-update/episodes/Episode-203-melatonin-for-dementia--new-PE-guidelies--inhaled-steroids-for-asthma-e3hfbab
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Duration seconds: 1734

## Resource

This week, primary care physicians Henry Barry, Gary Ferenchick and Mark Ebell discuss several new studies: melatonin for older adults with cognitive impairment, new pulmonary embolism guidelines, and inhaled corticosteroid dosing for children and adults with asthma. Kate has the week off.

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