Credits: 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-covid-outpatient Overview: So much has changed concerning COVID-19 management, but few interventions are clearly beneficial in the outpatient management of patients. This podcast will try to answer some of the common questions community based providers have about handling their patients’ illness. Episode reference links: Vitamin D for COVID-19 (VIVID...
Feb 25, 2021•29 min
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-212 Overview: During this episode, we will review some of the recent data on Vitamin D supplementation and its association with cardiovascular outcomes, falls, vertigo, and general health. Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato...
Feb 22, 2021•15 min
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-211 Overview: There are various treatment options for patients with acute sciatica. Choosing the best option should be tailored to the specific needs of the patient, and when possible, include early recommendation for physical therapy (PT). In this episode we review research on use of PT for treatment of sciatica and discuss how you can incorporate P...
Feb 15, 2021•13 min
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-210 Overview: This session will review the evidence used by the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) in making their newer recommendations and the new asthma management protocols. Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato...
Feb 08, 2021•11 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/rems-podcast-10 Overview: Join neurologist and pain specialist, Dr. Charles Argoff, as he discusses a recent expert consensus on best practices in performing a pain assessment—including appropriate components of the physical exam—via telemedicine. This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see https://ce.opioi...
Feb 04, 2021•14 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/nhlbi-asthma-1 Overview: In this episode, James P. Kiley, Ph.D., NHLBI Division of Lung Diseases Director, will discuss the background behind the updated asthma guidelines, outlining the key topic areas covered, the rigorous process used to update the recommendations, and the new features designed to help clinicians implement them in practice. Understanding the 2020 Focu...
Feb 01, 2021•22 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/nhlbi-asthma-2 Overview: In this episode, Michelle M. Cloutier, M.D., chair of the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program Coordinating Committee (NAEPPCC) Expert Panel Working Group and professor emerita of UCONN School of Medicine, will provide highlights from the updated recommendations to the national asthma guidelines that are most relevant to primary care ...
Feb 01, 2021•20 min
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-209 Overview: In this episode, we will review a recent publication examining how the polypill might lower atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk in the general population. Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato...
Feb 01, 2021•13 min
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-208 Overview: Join us as we review the United States Preventive Services Task Force’s (USPSTF) recently published draft recommendation statement on colorectal cancer (CRC) screening and the implications it has for primary care practice and your patients. Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato...
Jan 25, 2021•11 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/rems-podcast-9 Overview: Do you have questions about how to approach tapering opioid medications? Join neurologist and pain specialist, Dr. Charles Argoff, as he reviews a recent expert consensus statement published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings that provides guidance to clinicians about safe opioid tapering. This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid A...
Jan 20, 2021•20 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-207 Overview: Data are limited regarding statin therapy for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adults 75 years and older. During this episode we will review recent studies on the use of statins in elderly patients and discuss how to consider this data in your clinical practice. Guest: Robert Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onora...
Jan 18, 2021•11 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-coding-update Overview: This session will overview the new 2021 changes for outpatient E&M billing documentation requirements. Guest: Robert Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Jan 12, 2021•14 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-206 Overview: The evidence of the impact of obesity and sedentary lifestyles on health and disease states is well established. Finding and applying strategies to assist people with the necessary behavior changes is a monumental task, but for Americans who are at lower income levels and in traditionally underserved populations, the evidence on what is effective is t...
Jan 11, 2021•13 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-covid-immunization-update Overview: This podcast will give an overview of the two mRNA vaccines granted emergency use authorization in the US including their efficacy and side effect profile. Guest: Alan Ehrlich, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato...
Jan 08, 2021•25 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-205 Overview: In patients with new-onset atrial fibrillation, the decision to aim for rate control versus rhythm control is controversial. Older data suggested rhythm control did not result in better outcomes, but advances in medications and techniques have led to a new trial to evaluate this question. Guest: Alan Ehrlich, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato...
Jan 04, 2021•12 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-204 Overview: The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has recently updated their guidelines for pharmacologic management of T2DM which addresses patients with various co-morbid conditions. This episode will overview these guidelines to help primary care clinicians hone treatment of their patients with T2DM. Guest: Robert Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onor...
Dec 28, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-203 Overview: Join us as we discuss the risks of elevated cholesterol when consuming coconut oil. Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Dec 21, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/rems-podcast-8 Overview: Are opioids effective in chronic pain management? Join neurologist and pain specialist, Dr. Charles Argoff, as he summarizes two recent trials published in JAMA examining the efficacy of opioids in pain management and discusses their clinical implications. This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Comp...
Dec 16, 2020•16 min
Credits: 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Claim CME/CE Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/coffee-with-chopra-ep-6 Overview: Join Dr. Sanjiv Chopra in this installment of Coffee with Chopra , as he interviews oncologist, Dr. Lowell Schnipper, about topics relevant to cancer detection, prevention, and treatment. Faculty will explain the interesting history which led to the development of various cancer treatments. This discussion will touch on immune-oncology, vaccines as canc...
Dec 16, 2020•29 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Curriculum/gluckman-merck-hf-2 Guest: Ty J. Gluckman, MD, FACC, FAHA
Dec 14, 2020•17 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-202 Overview: There are many aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic that clinicians need to stay current with. In this episode we will briefly review ten hot topics related to COVID-19, including but not limited to: testing, vaccines, and reinfection. Guest: Alan Ehrlich, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato...
Dec 14, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/rems-podcast-6 Overview: The vast majority of opioid overdoses are inadvertent. While not a substitute for emergency medical care, naloxone can reduce the risk of opioid overdose mortality. It is important for medical professionals, patients, and families to become familiar with naloxone use. This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid ...
Nov 30, 2020•12 min
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, ...
Nov 30, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/ccb-mens-health Overview: Join Dr. Sanjiv Chopra in this installment of Coffee with Chopra, as he interviews urologist and author, Dr. Abraham Morgentaler, about topics relevant to Men’s Health including prostate cancer, male sexuality, testosterone replacement therapy, and the concept of “male menopause”. Guest: Sanjiv Chopra, MD, MACP Abraham Morgentaler, MD, FACS...
Nov 18, 2020•30 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/pmi-glp1-podcast-2 Overview: With the growing role of GLP-1 RAs in the management of diabetes, primary care providers are likely to find themselves discussing this class of medications with their patients. In this podcast, Dr. Michelle Magee will focus on barriers that patients may face to starting a GLP-1 RA and common questions that emerge in patient teaching. Faculty ...
Nov 16, 2020•15 min
Overview: Join infectious disease specialist, Dr. Daniel Solomon, in the last episode of a 3-part podcast series, as he discusses important concepts related to influenza that are especially relevant in 2020 during the COVID pandemic. During this episode, he will answer frequently asked questions that are compiled from previous Pri-Med activities on the topic of influenza. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 10/13/20...
Nov 16, 2020•18 min
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, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/pmi-glp1-podcast-3 Overview: In this podcast, Dr. Richard Pratley will answer Pri-Med learner questions submitted during recent CME sessions focusing on glucagon like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs). Join us for expert answers to questions about who can benefit from GLP-1 RAs, the safety of these medications in different populations, and much more. Please note t...
Nov 14, 2020•18 min