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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

Dementia News Roundup - Frankly Speaking Ep 378

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-378 Overview: Effective treatments for dementia remain elusive. In this episode, we’re discussing dementia treatment developments gathered from recent publications, covering topics of drugs, exercise, and liver disease. Stay informed and equipped to offer the latest guidance to patients with dementia and their families. Episode resource links: Ann Fa...

Apr 29, 202411 min

To Treat or Not to Treat: Do Antibiotics Make a Difference with OME? - Frankly Speaking Ep 377

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-377 Overview: Fluid in the middle ear, or otitis media with effusion (OME), is common in children with upper respiratory infections and typically resolves without treatment. Most guidelines do not recommend antibiotics for treatment; however, they are often prescribed, and the persistence of effusion can cause a significant impact on quality of life....

Apr 23, 202411 min

New Benefits Give SGLT2 Inhibitors Their Turn to Shine - Frankly Speaking Ep 376

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-376 Overview: While GLP-1 agents are center stage in the medical and lay press, drugs in the class of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) are also quite remarkable at improving a variety of health endpoints. This episode provides an overview of studies supporting the use of SGLT2is to improve patient outcomes. Episode resource links: ...

Apr 15, 20248 min

Breast Cancer: Increased Incidence Doesn’t Mean Increased Mortality - Frankly Speaking Ep 375

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-375 Overview: Listen in as we discuss trends seen in breast cancer incidence over recent decades. Despite a notable rise in its prevalence, we’ve witnessed a decline in mortality rates. This positive shift owes itself to improvements in medication and screening efforts. Explore with us the multifaceted factors shaping this evolving landscape of breas...

Apr 08, 20248 min

Sleep Lab in Your Pocket: Smartphone Diagnostics for Sleep Apnea - Frankly Speaking Ep 374

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-374 Overview: This episode explores the use of data from smartphone recordings as a diagnostic tool for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), highlighting at-home testing as a more accessible, convenient, and appropriate option for some patients. Hear how the evidence can inform your practice and improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with OSA. Epi...

Apr 01, 202411 min

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Can Lifestyle Reverse It? - Frankly Speaking Ep 373

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-373 Overview: In this episode, we review the effectiveness of intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remission. We unpack study findings on total diet replacement and consider its potential for improving weight loss and maintenance in patients. Tune in to enrich your clinical toolkit, empowering you to optimize patient o...

Mar 25, 202411 min

Chocolate—Get the Lead Out! - Frankly Speaking Ep 372

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-372 Overview: Listen in as we unwrap Consumer Reports’ findings on heavy metals found in commonly consumed chocolate products. Our discussion looks into concerns about high levels of metals like lead and cadmium in these treats and offers advice on how to counsel your patients for worry-free chocolate enjoyment. Episode resource links: A Third of Cho...

Mar 18, 202411 min

Beta-Blockers Post-Myocardial Infarction: Are They Still Needed? - Frankly Speaking Ep 371

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-371 Overview: Beta-blockers have traditionally been used indefinitely after a myocardial infarction (MI), but this is now only recommended for a subset of patients. Listen in as faculty review new recommendations for managing patients with chronic cardiac disease, including how to determine which patients are good candidates for beta-blocker therapy ...

Mar 11, 20248 min

Low Back Pain—More Evidence for the Effectiveness of Nonnarcotic Modalities - Frankly Speaking Ep 370

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-370 Overview: Low back pain is one of the most common symptoms presenting in primary care. Listen in as we analyze the results of a recent systematic review supporting the use of a variety of effective nonnarcotic treatments for this condition. Gain evidence-based insights to help you choose the most informed option for managing low back pain. Episod...

Mar 04, 202411 min

Be a Flamingo: 1-Legged Stance Test Predicts Risks - Frankly Speaking Ep 369

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-369 Overview: Uncover a simple, 10-second intervention—the 1-legged stance test—for predicting the risk of falling in adults. Join us as we discuss how this swift assessment can help identify patients who are prone to falls, fractures, and increased mortality. This episode brings you a practical tool to enhance patient assessments and tailor interven...

Feb 26, 20249 min

Data-Driven Perspectives on Prescriptive Authority and the Quality Quandary - Frankly Speaking Ep 368

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-368 Overview: In this insightful episode, we explore compelling data comparing inappropriate prescribing practices among physicians and nonphysician prescribers. This discussion covers the nuances and restrictive scope of prescribing authority and aims to take an evidence-based approach to encouraging collaboration between clinicians and expanding pa...

Feb 19, 20248 min

The Portfolio Diet—Another Approach to Eating Healthy? - Frankly Speaking Ep 367

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-367 Overview: Join us for a look at the Portfolio Diet, a plant-based approach with potential to improve cardiovascular outcomes. We’ll take you through the details of this regimen and what the evidence says about its effect on the risks of cardiovascular diseases. Stay informed on the latest research and feel prepared to answer your patients’ questi...

Feb 12, 202413 min

Synching Up: Time-Restricted Eating for T2DM Management - Frankly Speaking Ep 366

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-366 Overview: Join us as we explore the nuances of healthy eating patterns, distinguishing between time-restricted and calorie-restricted approaches. We also review a randomized controlled trial that found time-restricted eating for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can benefit HbA1c levels and weight reduction. Gain insights to elevate pat...

Feb 05, 202411 min

Your Gut Doesn’t Have to Be Irritated: Treatment Options for IBS - Frankly Speaking Ep 365

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-365 Overview: The chronic nature of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) necessitates persistence when trialing treatment options. After reviewing key identifiers of IBS, we discuss a second-line treatment’s efficacy in reducing symptoms and improving quality of life for patients with continued IBS symptoms. Tune in for valuable insights to make informed r...

Jan 29, 20249 min

Can Saline Rinsing and Gargling Clear the Path to COVID-19 Relief? - Frankly Speaking Ep 364

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-364 Overview: In this episode, we explore a nonpharmacologic approach to easing symptoms of COVID-19 in patients who are at lower risk of progression. Supported by a small study, a nasal saline rinse and gargle regimen was associated with more rapid symptom resolution and lower hospitalization rates. Learn how a simple salt solution can be an effecti...

Jan 22, 20249 min

Vitamins and Supplements for T2DM: What’s the Best Approach? - Frankly Speaking Ep 363

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-363 Overview: Patients often reach for vitamins and supplements in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) management, but what does the research show? In this episode, you’ll hear expert faculty discuss the efficacy of vitamins and supplements, debunk common myths, and explore the power of dietary changes and exercise. Deepen your knowledge to guide your pa...

Jan 15, 202413 min

”I Am Tired!” How Common is Iron Deficiency in Women? - Frankly Speaking Ep 362

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-362 Overview: Recorded live at Pri-Med East! Iron deficiency and IDA are common, especially in women of childbearing age, and often under diagnosed. These conditions carry with them risk for increased morbidity and mortality. Screening is focused on high-risk groups, specifically toddlers and pregnant women, however these conditions in women of child...

Jan 08, 20249 min

Psilocybin for Depression: Are Magic Mushrooms Doing the Trick? - Frankly Speaking Ep 361

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-361 Overview: In this episode, we delve into a topic of growing interest in medicine—the use of psilocybin to treat depression. Join us as we discuss the pharmacotherapeutic action of psilocybin and the results of a recent study that has suggested that a one-time dose of psilocybin can be an effective treatment for depression. Hear valuable insights ...

Jan 01, 202411 minEp. 5

Medical Myths: Grapefruit Juice, Broccoli, and Biotin - Frankly Speaking Ep 360

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-360 Overview: Join us as we examine common medical myths encountered in primary care. Hear what the evidence has to say about grapefruit and statins, vitamin K-rich vegetables and warfarin, and biotin for treating hair loss. Stay informed, challenge assumptions, and enhance your practice with insights on these long-held beliefs. Episode resource link...

Dec 25, 202311 min

Walking, Riding, Lifting—Is One Exercise Better than Another? - Frankly Speaking Ep 359

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-359 Overview: There is plenty of evidence linking exercise to improved overall health. It is associated with weight loss, improved biomarkers, improved sleep, and mood. The few studies comparing types and intensity of exercise have resulted in varied and inconsistent findings. Listen in as we discuss a recent prospective cohort study examining associ...

Dec 18, 202310 min

Prophylactic Power: Doxycycline’s Role in STI Prevention - Frankly Speaking Ep 358

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-358 Overview: In this episode, we explore new data that could reshape how we approach sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention in clinical practice. Discover how doxycycline can serve as prophylaxis for bacterial STIs in populations who are at high risk and come away with practical strategies for counseling patients on STI prevention. Tune in ...

Dec 11, 202310 min

Emergency Contraception—Can It Be More Effective? - Frankly Speaking Ep 357

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-357 Overview: Progesterone-based emergency contraception (EC) is established as a method to reduce the risk of pregnancy after unprotected intercourse. This EC works by blocking or delaying ovulation. However, if taken after ovulation, there is a higher failure rate. A recent study showed increased efficacy of levonorgestrel when given with a COX-2 i...

Dec 04, 20238 min

Addressing Penicillin Allergies in Primary Care - Frankly Speaking Ep 356

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-356 Overview: Patient-reported penicillin allergies are common; however, more than 95% of such patients have negative penicillin allergy testing and will tolerate subsequent antibiotic use. Currently, disproving a penicillin allergy includes negative skin testing followed by an oral challenge, which is considered the gold standard to remove the penic...

Nov 27, 202310 min

Keep Engaged and Moving to Prevent Dementia: Anything Is Better than Nothing! - Frankly Speaking Ep 355

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-cme-ce/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-ep-355 Overview: Discover how primary care providers can actively combat dementia risk in aging patients. In this episode, expert faculty explore recent studies revealing the benefits of dementia prevention and evidence-based activities for reducing risks. Learn how to provide encouragement and social activity prescriptions during visits, and gain essen...

Nov 20, 202313 min

Clearing the Air: Are Antibiotics Necessary for Childhood Sinusitis? - Frankly Speaking Ep 354

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-354 Overview: There is an overlap of acute sinusitis symptoms and viral upper respiratory tract infection, such that many children are treated unnecessarily with antibiotics. In this episode, we review 2 recent studies that inform recommendations on whether or not to treat childhood sinusitis with amoxicillin/clavulanate. Gain practical strategies an...

Nov 13, 202312 min

RSV in Infants: An Ounce of Prevention - Frankly Speaking Ep 353

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-353 Overview: Bronchiolitis caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection in infants is common and can lead to hospitalization if severe. There are now 2 ways to prevent this: immunizing the mother during pregnancy or giving monoclonal antibodies. Listen in as we discuss the recommendations for RSV prevention and how to best incorporate them ...

Nov 06, 20238 min

From Hype to Hope: COVID-19 Outpatient Treatment Recommendations - Frankly Speaking Ep 352

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-352 Overview: Keep your practice at the forefront of outpatient COVID-19 management with this informative episode. Listen in as expert faculty discuss the latest recommendations and review ineffective treatments, helping you provide the best care during this new phase of the endemic. Episode resource links: https://www.covid19treatmentguidelines.nih....

Oct 30, 202312 min

Screen Time and Developmental Delays in Children - Frankly Speaking Ep 351

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-351 Overview: Live at Pri-Med East! In this episode, we will examine the association of developmental delays with amount of screen time in children. Episode resource links: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/fullarticle/2808593 https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/media-and-children/center-of-excellence-on-social-media-and-youth-mental-he...

Oct 23, 202310 min

Cracking into the Evidence: Does Eating Nuts Affect Cognitive Performance? - Frankly Speaking Ep 350

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-350 Overview: Nuts have a reputation for providing a variety of health benefits, but how far do their nutritional superpowers reach? In this episode, we take a look at the findings of a study showing the association between nut consumption and cognitive performance. Listen in as expert faculty discuss the implications for managing patients at risk fo...

Oct 16, 20239 min

Bariatric Surgery: A Great Option to Lower Breast Cancer Risk - Frankly Speaking Ep 349

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-349 Overview: Recent observational data has shown the potential for bariatric surgery to lower breast cancer risk in women with obesity. Tune in as faculty discuss what the evidence says about this connection and when to consider exploring the option for your patients’ weight-loss management. Episode resource links: AMA Surg. 2023 Jun 1;158(6):634-64...

Oct 09, 202310 min
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