Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-154 Overview: Join us as we discuss a recent report in the British Medical Journal that reviewed data on the effectiveness of colorectal cancer screening programs. The report presented new guidelines which recommend a “shared decision-making model,” and suggest that individuals with an estimated 15-year colorectal cancer risk below 3% undergo no screening at all. T...
Jan 06, 2020•13 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-153 Overview: Discuss a recently published randomized controlled trial that examined methods to help parents improve their ability to discuss important health issues with their teenagers (ex.sexual activity, substance use). Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Dec 30, 2019•11 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-152 Overview: The Infectious Disease Society of America in conjunction with the American Thoracic Society have updated their guidelines on diagnosing and treating Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) in adults. Recommended changes from the 2007 guidelines include how to address the growing issue of antibiotic resistance. We will review this latest recommendation, foc...
Dec 23, 2019•11 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-151 Overview: Every day new information on e-cigarettes is in the media – the explosion of teen use with a resulting epidemic of nicotine addiction and most recently, increasing cases of serious lung related illness associated with vaping. Join us as we discuss this epidemic and the emergence of VAPI (Vaping Associated Pulmonary Injury) Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FN...
Dec 16, 2019•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-150 Overview: Join us as we review a landmark paper that reached the conclusion that limiting red meat would not have a large impact on patient outcomes. Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Dec 09, 2019•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-149 Overview: Join us as we discuss best practices for providing care to the transgender population. Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Dec 02, 2019•11 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-148 Overview: Universal screening of young children is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), as early intervention leads to improvements in function. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), however, has concluded there isn't enough evidence about the efficacy of universal screening to recom...
Nov 25, 2019•10 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-147 Overview: Social media use is ubiquitous across American society. There has also been an increase in adolescent mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression, as well as teen suicidal behavior. Join us as we discuss the association between social media use and adolescent mental health. Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato...
Nov 18, 2019•13 min
This talk will address common questions asked about patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). What is a good blood pressure target for my patient? How should I use ACE-inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) in CKD? Or evaluate for secondary hypertension? What about new treatments like sodium bicarbonate and SGLT2 inhibitors? As well as answering these questions, the faculty will discuss the goals of the executive order from the Department of Health and Human Services signed in Jul...
Nov 15, 2019•8 min
Obesity has reached epidemic levels in the U.S., and it is a contributor to the development of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obstructive sleep apnea, some forms of cancer, and many other diseases. It is imperative that primary care clinicians incorporate obesity care into their medical practice. This presentation will address a practical and time efficient approach for the assessment of patients with obesity and help to formulate a treatment plan. The medical paradigm of lifestyle management...
Nov 15, 2019•6 min
In this case-based session, the faculty will review differences in prescribing for in older adults and age-associated changes in metabolism. Real-world examples will demonstrate common adverse drug effects, a systematic approach to deprescribing, and tools such as the updated 2019 AGS Beers criteria. You will walk away from this talk with tips to enhance safe medication use in your practice. Guest: Sara M. Bradley, MD, FACP
Nov 15, 2019•3 min
Guest: Bethany Doerfler, MS, RDN
Nov 15, 2019•8 min
Infectious diseases syndromes are common in primary care practices. However, staying current with relevant literature that may influence appropriate evaluation and treatment of patients with these syndromes can be difficult, given the volumes of applicable articles and diversity of journals publishing these reports. This session will present some common infectious disease scenarios and provide crucial literature updates. You will learn about how responding to histories of penicillin allergy may ...
Nov 15, 2019•9 min
Using Choosing Wisely, AAP, and CDC recommendations as a foundation, the faculty will review the evidence-based guidelines for the following topics: diagnosis/management of upper respiratory infections (e.g., otitis media), the efficacy of PPI/H2B in young children, the new updates in blood pressure screening, universal HIV screening in adolescents, and mental health tools that assist in screening for depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Guest: Tomitra Latimer, MD
Nov 15, 2019•7 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-146 Overview: Join us as we discuss breast density and the use of supplemental imaging to assess risk for advanced breast cancer. Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Nov 11, 2019•9 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-145 Overview: Patients with COPD frequently have exacerbations, often triggered by an acute upper respiratory infection (URI). C-reactive protein (CRP) testing is a new way of assessing whether or not antibiotics are needed to treat. Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato...
Nov 04, 2019•10 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/basal-insulin-type-2-diabetes-pt-3 Overview: Primary care clinicians (PCCs) are ideally suited to educate and advise people with type 2 diabetes about basal insulin. This program will inform PCCs about current recommendations and advances in the safe and effective use of basal insulin, so they can provide individualized, appropriate care for their patients....
Oct 31, 2019•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-144 Overview: The degree to which early exposure to gluten-containing foods affects the risk of developing celiac disease is controversial. Join us as we discuss a recent Norwegian study suggesting that the timing of introduction of gluten in the diet may be less important than the amount of gluten in the diet at 18 months of age. Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD, FAAFP Musi...
Oct 28, 2019•11 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-143 Overview: A recent scoping review revealed that nonprescription antibiotic use is a prevalent and understudied public health concern in the US. Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing and use has been a well-documented concern and these new findings only reinforce the need for more comprehensive approaches to this problem. Join us while we discuss the scoping revi...
Oct 21, 2019•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-142 Overview: There has been increasing interest in the use of endovascular reperfusion for patients who have suffered an ischemic stroke. The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Stroke Association (ASA) have jointly developed a nationwide registry to evaluate the benefits of these techniques on stroke outcomes. During this episode we will review a re...
Oct 16, 2019•11 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/basal-insulin-type-2-diabetes-pt-2 Overview: Primary care clinicians (PCCs) are ideally suited to educate and advise people with type 2 diabetes about basal insulin. This program will inform PCCs about current recommendations and advances in the safe and effective use of basal insulin, so they can provide individualized, appropriate care for their patients....
Oct 15, 2019•13 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-141 Overview: Join us as we discuss gun safety and injury prevention in primary care practice. Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Oct 07, 2019•10 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/basal-insulin-type-2-diabetes-pt-1 Overview: Primary care clinicians (PCCs) are ideally suited to educate and advise people with type 2 diabetes about basal insulin. This program will inform PCCs about current recommendations and advances in the safe and effective use of basal insulin, so they can provide individualized, appropriate care for their patients....
Oct 01, 2019•16 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-140 Overview: This session will discuss the utility of digital apps and daily self-weight measurement for weight loss. Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Sep 30, 2019•11 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-139 Overview: Join us as we discuss acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy in patients with chronic stable angina. Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Sep 23, 2019•10 min
Listen as expert Pri-Med faculty Dr. Ty Gluckman summarizes major take-home points about real work evidence and the impact of role real word evidence on NOAC therapy for stroke prevention for patient with atrial fibrillation.
Sep 20, 2019•4 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-138 Overview: Genetic and lifestyle risk factors have been implicated in the development of Alzheimer’s dementia (AD) as well as other subtypes of dementia. Specific genetic protein mutations have been identified in individuals who develop AD. There is also an abundant amount of evidence that suggests the risk of dementia can be reduced by avoiding tobacco smoking,...
Sep 16, 2019•10 min
Credits: 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/cl-lupus-faq-podcast Overview: Have questions about systemic lupus erythematosus? Listen to this podcast to hear from a rheumatologist about the most popular topics in diagnosis, monitoring, and management of this complex disease.
Sep 13, 2019•23 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-137 Overview: In this episode we expand on the rationale for not screening and treating hyperlipidemia in patients without CV disease, diabetes, renal failure or heart failure. Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Sep 09, 2019•11 min
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-136 Overview: Bisphosphonates help prevent fractures in elderly women with osteoporosis, but their benefit in women with osteopenia has been unclear. A recent trial showed that a yearly injection of zoledronic acid can reduce fractures in women with osteopenia. Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Sep 02, 2019•12 min