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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

Do They Know I Don’t Know? Overcoming Impostor Syndrome - Frankly Speaking Ep 318

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-318 Overview: Have you ever experienced impostor syndrome? Or do you mentor someone struggling with this sense of inadequacy? If so, you won’t want to miss this podcast episode. You will formulate a clear definition of impostor syndrome, understand its components, and walk away with practical tips to help overcome it... Episode resource links: J Am C...

Mar 06, 202319 min

Exercise for Migraine Prophylaxis: Strength Training vs Aerobics - Frankly Speaking Ep 317

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-317 Overview: Exercise has been shown to be an effective way of decreasing migraine frequency, but the best type of exercise for this has not been established. A systematic review compared strength training to both high-intensity aerobic exercise and low-intensity aerobic exercise. Episode resource links: Woldeamanuel YW, Oliveira ABD. What is the ef...

Feb 27, 202312 min

Proton Pump Inhibitors—We Know Their Benefits, But What Are Their Risks? - Frankly Speaking Ep 316

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-316 Overview: While the benefits of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely known, the same cannot be said of the risks. These common medications are generally considered “safe,” but new data suggest the potential for long-term risks. Join us to discuss these long-term risks of PPI use and whether some of your patients should step down from PPIs to ...

Feb 20, 20239 min

Exercise Patterns and Effect on Mortality - Frankly Speaking Ep 315

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-315 Overview: A recent publication shows that being a “weekend warrior” exerciser provides the same benefit to mortality risk as spreading the physical activity out across the week. Listen to this podcast to hear the data from this study and to optimally counsel your patients on how to lower their mortality risk through physical activity. Episode res...

Feb 13, 202310 min

Strokes: Which Vaccine Can Reduce Your Risks? - Frankly Speaking Ep 314

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-314 Overview: The herpes zoster virus, or shingles, is more than just a rash. Oftentimes we don’t consider the long-term risk of viruses, but we should. This episode focuses on the association between the herpes zoster virus and an increased risk of stroke. Join us to discuss data that show a reduction in stroke risk in individuals who receive the he...

Feb 06, 20239 min

Screening for Depression and Suicide Risk in Adolescents—Do You Know What to Do? - Frankly Speaking Ep 313

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-313 Overview: The prevalence of anxiety and depression has been increasing in US youth over the past decade with noted increases during the pandemic. The USPSTF recently released its recommendations supporting general screening for depression in 12- to 18-year-olds. Join us while we discuss the recommendations, the basis for these recommendations, ho...

Jan 30, 202313 min

5-Across: A 9-Letter Word That Can Improve Cognitive Function - Frankly Speaking Ep 312

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-312 Overview: Brain training activities have been advocated to slow or prevent cognitive decline. Crossword puzzles can be cognitively demanding and have recently been shown to be superior to some of the brain training activities that have been promoted on apps and websites. Join us for discussion on how to counsel patients looking to improve their c...

Jan 23, 202310 min

Reducing Senior Falls and Fractures with Milk? - Frankly Speaking Ep 311

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-311 Overview: Join us to discuss the results of a randomized controlled trial that evaluated the influence of increased dairy intake on fractures in older adults. Learn how this simple intervention can significantly mitigate the risk of falls and fractures in this vulnerable population. Episode resource links: BMJ 2021; 375 doi: https://doi.org/10.11...

Jan 16, 20238 min

A Cancer Diagnosis Doesn’t Have to Cancel Sex in Young Women - Frankly Speaking Ep 310

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-310 Overview: Join us as we discuss the importance of assessing for sexual dysfunction in young women with a cancer diagnosis. Episode resource links: Lena Wettergren, Lars E. Eriksson, Charlotta Bergström, Christel Hedman, Johan Ahlgren, Karin E. Smedby, Kristina Hellman, Roger Henriksson & Claudia Lampic (2022): Prevalence and risk factors for ...

Jan 10, 202311 min

Big and Strong: Vitamin D in the First Year of Life - Frankly Speaking Ep 309

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-309 Overview: Listen to this podcast to get answers to important questions about vitamin D supplementation in the first year of life. We will review a recent systematic review and meta-analysis on the relationship between vitamin D supplementation in the first year of life and outcomes, and we will discuss how these findings can be applied to your pr...

Jan 02, 20239 min

Favorite Podcast of 2022 - Frankly Speaking Ep 308

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-308 Overview: In this episode, each podcaster will discuss the most impactful paper and podcast of the year. Episode resource links: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-302 https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-299 https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-2...

Dec 26, 202213 min

Should There Be a Contraindication to CPR? - Frankly Speaking Ep 307

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-307 Overview: The COVID-19 epidemic resulted in overflowing ICUs and significant numbers of deaths among older adults. A recent study looked at the differences in outcomes between patients admitted with “No-code” vs “CPR” status and found no difference for high-risk individuals. Listen to this brief podcast to explore the data from this study and, in...

Dec 19, 202210 min

Preventing Peanut Allergies—Are You Following the Recommendations? - Frankly Speaking Ep 306

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-306 Overview: In 2015, a landmark study, LEAP (Learning Early About Peanut Allergy), found that early introduction to peanuts, at 4 to 6 months, significantly reduced the incidence of peanut allergies in all children but especially in those at high risk for allergies. A recent survey of pediatric residents and attendings in a large academic center re...

Dec 12, 202213 min

Risks of Long-Term Use of PPIs - Frankly Speaking Ep 305

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-305 Overview: We will review the general treatment approach to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and the risks of using proton pump inhibitors (PPI) for long durations. In particular, we will examine a new study that links PPI use, in comparison with H2 receptor antagonist (H2RA) use, with a significant increase in the risk of gastric cancer. Th...

Dec 05, 20229 min

Selecting Medication for Depression: Do Genomics Matter? - Frankly Speaking Ep 304

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-304 Overview: Pharmacogenomic testing has been suggested as a way to personalize medicine, particularly where the metabolism of medications can vary significantly. Unfortunately, despite increasing use of this testing, there has been little evidence showing a benefit in clinical outcomes. Listen to this podcast to explore the data on clinical outcome...

Nov 28, 202210 min

Time to Stop Recommending Vitamin D? - Frankly Speaking Ep 303

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-303 Overview: Millions of Americans take Vitamin D supplementation to prevent a variety of illnesses, from COVID-19 and osteoporosis to heart disease and cancer. While most studies have failed to show a benefit in preventing COVID-19, heart disease, and cancer, the evidence has been mixed, at best, in showing benefits for preventing bone fractures. D...

Nov 21, 202210 min

New AACE Guidelines for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease - Frankly Speaking Ep 302

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-302 Overview: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease in the United States, with a prevalence rate of more than 30% of US adults. Most have not been diagnosed or treated. Join us to discuss the new AACE guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of NAFLD to reduce the burden of this common disease. Episode reso...

Nov 14, 202211 min

Walking and Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Simple Strategy to Slow Cartilage Loss - Frankly Speaking Ep 301

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-301 Overview: In this episode, we will discuss a simple and inexpensive yet effective strategy for slowing the loss of knee joint cartilage in a patient with osteoarthritis: walking. Hear how recent evidence suggests that including a walking regimen into treatment plans may confer numerous benefits in this patient population. Episode resource links: ...

Nov 07, 202211 min

Cats Causing Psychosis! - Frankly Speaking Ep 300

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-300 Overview: Most primary care clinicians are unaware of a possible association between childhood cat ownership and adult psychosis. Join us to hear the results of a recent retrospective study that suggests this link. Hear practical tips to share with patients who own an outdoor cat to help them avoid the toxoplasmosis that may be a potential etiolo...

Oct 31, 20229 min

Deprescribing in Patients with Dementia: Less Is More - Frankly Speaking Ep 299

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-299 Overview: Polypharmacy is a burden on patients with dementia. Adverse drug reactions, side effects, the cost, and inappropriate medications that may lead to falls and morbidity/mortality may be conferring more harm than benefit. Unfortunately, 44% of men and 57% of women >65 years take five or more nonprescription and/or prescription medicatio...

Oct 24, 202211 min

Leave the Antibiotics on the Shelf for Kids with Lower Respiratory Tract Infections - Frankly Speaking Ep 298

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-298 Overview: : Lower respiratory tract infections are a common presentation in children, and many of those children receive antibiotic prescriptions. Join us for this episode to review evidence that supports avoiding such treatment unless pneumonia or other bacterial infections are suspected. Episode resource links: Little P, Francis NA, Stuart B, e...

Oct 17, 20229 min

Probiotics to Prevent Diarrhea During Antibiotic Course in Children - Frankly Speaking EP 297

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-297 Overview: The efficacy of probiotic formulations in the prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea remains unclear. Join us to review a recent study in JAMA Pediatrics that attempts to answer this question. Episode resource links: Multispecies Probiotic for the Prevention of Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea in Children A Randomized Clinical Trial...

Oct 10, 202211 min

Preventing Overdose Deaths with Naloxone: Harm Reduction vs Encouraging Use - Frankly Speaking EP 296

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-296 Overview: The number of drug overdoses in the United States continues to rise in tandem with the growing opioid epidemic. In 2020, nearly 92,000 people died from drug overdoses in the United States, which was an approximate 31% increase in just one year. This episode will highlight perceived barriers to harm reduction and show primary care provid...

Oct 03, 20229 min

Suspecting COPD: What If the Spirometry Result Is Normal? - Frankly Speaking EP 295

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-295 Overview: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is typically diagnosed based on spirometry findings, but what if that finding isn’t what you expect? Spirometry measurements are compared to standard values for age, sex, and race. The use of race-based equations has been questioned in several clinical situations, and researchers are now rais...

Sep 26, 20229 min

The Best Evidence for Treating Fibromyalgia - Frankly Speaking EP 294

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-294 Overview: Fibromyalgia is a common and difficult to diagnose disease, with highly subjective symptoms. Another challenge is that treatment is dependent on a patient’s implementation lifestyle changes. This brief podcast walks you through the diagnosis of fibromyalgia and offers best evidence on effective treatments. Episode resource links: Mediat...

Sep 19, 202211 min

Wait Before Writing That Antibiotic Prescription! Is it appropriate? - Frankly Speaking EP 293

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-293 Overview: Evidence informs us that almost one-third of antibiotic prescriptions written for children in the United States are inappropriate, meaning they are not in line with evidence-based guidelines. Antibiotics are tremendous tools and beneficial when used appropriately; however, as with all pharmacological therapy, there are risks of adverse ...

Sep 12, 202212 min

Reducing the Risk of Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease - Frankly Speaking EP 292

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-292 Overview: Alcohol use disorder is common, but effective medications to treat this disorder are not widely prescribed in the outpatient primary care setting, despite being available and having relatively good formulary coverage. Join us to hear how the use of medical treatment can decrease the incidence and progression of alcohol-associated liver ...

Sep 05, 202212 min

Is Less More When Treating BP in Older Adults? - Frankly Speaking EP 291

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-291 Overview: Concerns have been raised over guideline recommendations for lowering systolic blood pressure (BP) to 60 years. To achieve such targets often requires intensive BP treatments, which can result in harms from syncope or falls. Join us to review the results of a recently published meta-analysis done to estimate the time needed to potential...

Aug 29, 202211 min

When Do Food Allergies Resolve? - Frankly Speaking EP 290

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-290 Overview: This brief podcast discusses the prevalence of egg and nut allergies in children, how to lower the risk of developing these allergies, and which patients are at greatest risk. Hear how to best counsel parents about their child’s allergies and help them anticipate their child’s future health. Episode resource links: The natural history o...

Aug 22, 202210 min

Limit Screen Time to Increase Physical Activity - Frankly Speaking Ep 289

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-289 Overview: Excessive screen time has been associated with numerous adverse health outcomes. Join us for a look at a fascinating new study that explores how limiting screen time can increase physical activity in children. Listen to this brief podcast before you counsel your next patient on how screen time can affect their children’s (and their) hea...

Aug 15, 20229 min
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