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Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine

A weekly Podcast series covering newsworthy topics in primary care medicine. Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com
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Episodes

Is it Time to Stop Checking LDL-C? - Frankly Speaking Ep 201

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-201 Overview: Various organizations develop guidelines to assist with patient care. This episode will review the most significant changes to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Defense (VA/DoD) Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Dyslipidemia for Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction. Guest: Robert Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music C...

Dec 07, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Favorite Podcast of the Last 200! - Frankly Speaking Ep 200

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-200 Overview: Join us for the 200th episode of Frankly Speaking about Family Medicine! In this episode, each podcaster will review their favorite topics since the inception of this podcast and will describe patient encounters where this practice changing knowledge was helpful. Guest: Alan Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP; Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP; Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, N...

Nov 30, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Evaluation of Microhematuria: A Risk-based Approach - Frankly Speaking Ep 199

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-199 Overview: Microhematuria is a common finding. It is usually benign, but it needs proper evaluation since it may also be a sign of malignancy. A risk-based approach can avoid unnecessary testing, while still identifying those patients with malignancy. Recent American Urological Association (AUA) guidelines use a validated risk-based approach. Guest: Alan Ehrlich...

Nov 23, 202014 minSeason 1Ep. 1

“Just a Spoonful of Honey”: Evidence Supporting Honey for URTI Symptom Relief - Frankly Speaking Ep 198

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-198 Overview: Upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) are one of the most common conditions seen in primary care. Effective treatments for this acute, bothersome illness are limited; inappropriate antibiotic prescribing and use of therapeutics with little evidence of effectiveness are common. Join our discussion as we discuss a recent meta-analysis from the BMJ w...

Nov 16, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Handling Upper Respiratory Symptoms During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Frankly Speaking Ep 197

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-197 Overview: This episode will review how to best care for patients who present with respiratory symptoms during the fall and winter. Guest: Alan Ehrlich, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Nov 09, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 1

That Cup of Joe – Good for You! - Frankly Speaking Ep 196

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-196 Overview: The New England Journal of Medicine recently published an evidence-based review of the benefits and harms related to caffeine and coffee consumption. Guest: Robert Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Nov 02, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Peanut Allergies, Time to Follow the Guidelines? - Frankly Speaking Ep 195

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-195 Overview: For patients who have hip replacement or knee arthroplasty there is an increased risk of venous thromboembolism This episode will review the effectiveness of aspirin for preventing VTE in this population Guest: Robert Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato...

Oct 26, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Is There a Correlation Between Low-to-Moderate Alcohol Consumption and Improved Cognitive Function? - Frankly Speaking Ep 194

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-194 Overview: The available evidence on alcohol consumption and its relationship to health is abundant, varied, and often conflicting. The evidence that excessive consumption is associated with poor outcomes is consistent; however, evidence on low-to-moderate alcohol consumption has ranged from poor outcomes to no impact to improved outcomes. Join us while we discu...

Oct 19, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Heads Up! 2020 Guideline Update on Cervical Cancer Screening - Frankly Speaking Ep 193

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-193 Overview: Join us as we discuss the American Cancer Society 2020 guideline update on cervical cancer screening for women of average risk Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Oct 12, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Lung Cancer Screening: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Weights In - Frankly Speaking Ep 192

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-192 Overview: Currently a low-dose CT scan is the only screening test for lung cancer that is recommended by the American Cancer Society. In July 202, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued a draft recommendation statement on screening for lung cancer. The USPSTF suggests annual screening with low-dose CT for individuals aged 50-80 who have a 20 pa...

Oct 05, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Testing is Appropriate at an Annual Health Exam: What, When, and WHY? - Frankly Speaking Ep 191

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-191 Overview: Screening for asymptomatic conditions is an essential and important aspect of primary care. But what is the potential downstream impact to the patents and the healthcare system when low-risk individuals are screened? What are the benefits and the potential harms? Join us as we discuss a recent retrospective study on the downstream effects of low-value...

Sep 28, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Antibody Tests for COVID-19: What Do They Tell Us? - Frankly Speaking Ep 190

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-190 Overview: A review of the latest evidence on antibody testing to identify current and past COVID-19 infection Guest: Alan Ehrlich, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Sep 21, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Influenza Immunization and Lower Mortality Rates in Diabetes - Frankly Speaking Ep 189

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-189 Overview: This session will discuss an observational study performed in Denmark on how receiving the influenza vaccine affected diabetics long-term outcomes. Guest: Jill M. Terrien, PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Sep 14, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19: Not Ready for Prime-Time - Frankly Speaking Ep 188

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-188 Overview: A review of the latest evidence regarding hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as treatment for SARS-CoV-2 infection. Guest: Alan Ehrlich, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Sep 07, 202014 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Vitamin D and COVID-19 - Frankly Speaking Episode 187

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-187 Overview: This podcast will review what is known and theorized about vitamin D status, susceptibility to viral infections, and mortality from viral infections. Guest: Alan Ehrlich, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Aug 31, 202011 minSeason 1Ep. 1

A Change In Treating Mild Asthma - Frankly Speaking EP 185

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-185 Overview: This episode will review a study of using LABA with inhaled steroid rather than a short acting rescue inhaler. Guest: Guest: Alan Ehrlich, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Aug 17, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Aspirin Can Prevent VTE After Hip or Knee Surgery - Frankly Speaking EP 184

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-184 Overview: For patients who have hip replacement or knee arthroplasty there is an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). This episode will review the effectiveness of aspirin for preventing VTE in this population. Guest: Guest: Alan Ehrlich, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato...

Aug 10, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Counseling About Healthy Lifestyles: Time to Simplify - Frankly Speaking EP 183

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Claim CME/CE Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-183 Overview: While it is well established that selected lifestyle factors are individually associated with lower risk of chronic diseases, it has been unclear which combinations of these factors are associated with disease-free life-years. This session presents the result of a recent meta-analysis that provides insights into this important subject. Guest: Robert Ba...

Aug 03, 202010 min

Testosterone for Low ‘T’? - Frankly Speaking Episode 182

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Claim CME/CE Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-182 Overview: About 20% of men older than 60 experience low testosterone; however, the prevalence of low testosterone with sexual dysfunction symptoms is significantly lower. Although there is an association between advancing age, testosterone levels, and other quality of life factors, the exact causal relationship remains challenging. This latest guideline from the...

Jul 27, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Weighted Vests Reduce Weight - Frankly Speaking EP 181

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Claim CME/CE Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-181 Overview: This podcast reviews a recent study evaluating the benefit of adding a weighted vest to dietary interventions to promote weight loss and discusses its implications for clinical practice. Guest: Alan Ehrlich, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato...

Jul 20, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Gout - An Updated Treatment Guideline from the American College of Rheumatology - Frankly Speaking EP 180

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-180 Overview: The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) updated their 2012 guidelines for treating gout. To do this, they used established evidenced-based methods including population, intervention, comparator, outcomes (PICO) questions. Guest: Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato...

Jul 13, 202013 min

For Osteoarthritis of the Knee, What’s the Point of Injecting Steroids? - Frankly Speaking EP 179

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-179 Overview: The comparative efficacy of corticosteroid and physical therapy for managing osteoarthritis of the knee is controversial. This podcast will review a recent randomized trial comparing the efficacy of the 2 treatments in 156 patients who were followed for 1 year. Guest: Guest: Alan Ehrlich, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato...

Jun 29, 202010 min

An Epidemic That Nobody is Talking About - Frankly Speaking EP 178

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-178 Overview: As men age, over-active bladder (OAB) symptoms (urgency, frequency, nocturia) are commonly seen. Typically, these symptoms are secondary to the development of benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH). Alpha-blocking and/or antimuscarinic agents are commonly prescribed to treat such symptoms. In this podcast we review the COBALT study which examines the benef...

Jun 22, 20209 min

Concussion Risk and Prevention Among High School Student Athletes - Frankly Speaking EP 177

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-177 Overview: This session will discuss the latest evidence on concussion occurrence among high school athletes and review return-to play-guidelines and laws. It will also provide a nuanced and realistic discussion of concussion prevention. Guest: Guest: Hillary Mullan Music Credit: Richard Onorato...

Jun 15, 20207 min

Getting to Remission—Not Just Better: Can a Web-Based CBT Tool Help Resolve Residual Depressive Symptoms in People Treated for Depression? - Frankly S...

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-176 Overview: Achieving a euthymic state can be very challenging for individuals with depression and anxiety. Many people live with residual symptoms even while on anti-depressive medications. Changing pharmacotherapy, escalating doses, and adding medications are common. Join us while we discuss the results of a recent RCT of primary care patients, which demonstrat...

Jun 08, 202011 min

Pap Smears and Bimanual Exams: Do Teens Really Need Them? - Frankly Speaking EP 175

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-175 Overview: Clinical practice guidelines from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommend against routine Pap smears and bimanual exams in adolescents. This recommendation includes those planning on starting oral contraceptives or with possible sexually transmitted diseases. A recent study found...

Jun 01, 20208 min

Frankly Speaking Update: COVID-19 and Special Populations (Recorded 5/22/20)

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-covid-19-5-27 Overview: Listen to this Q&A session about special topics on COVID-19 infection, including COVID in pregnancy and pediatric patients Guest: Guest: Alan Ehrlich, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato

May 27, 202017 min

What Happened to My Furosemide? Torsemide for Congestive Heart Failure - Frankly Speaking EP 174

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-174 Overview: In this episodes, we will discuss a systematic review and meta-analysis that examines outcomes from the use of furosemide compared to torsemide in patients with congestive heart failure. Guest: Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato...

May 25, 20209 min

The Prescribing Cascade: What Is It and How Do We Prevent It? - Frankly Speaking EP 173

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-173 Overview: In primary care we are tasked with treating multiple conditions, therefore many of our patients are on numerous medications. Some of these medications are prescribed to deal with side effects of other medications. Often clinicians may not be aware that they are treating preventable drug side effects and wind up prescribing even more medications. This ...

May 18, 202010 min
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