Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine

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A weekly Podcast series covering newsworthy topics in primary care medicine.

  • 11 minutes 5 seconds
    To D or Not to D? New Guidance on Vitamin Supplementation - Frankly Speaking Ep 410

    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-410

    Overview: In this episode, we discuss the latest updates on vitamin D. Learn about its link to common disorders, when to consider supplementation, and what the most recent practice guideline says about vitamin D and disease prevention—empowering you to make informed decisions and improve patient care without unnecessary screenings or treatments.

    Episode resource links:

    • Marie B Demay, Anastassios G Pittas, Daniel D Bikle, Dima L Diab, Mairead E Kiely, Marise Lazaretti-Castro, Paul Lips, Deborah M Mitchell, M Hassan Murad, Shelley Powers, Sudhaker D Rao, Robert Scragg, John A Tayek, Amy M Valent, Judith M E Walsh, Christopher R McCartney, Vitamin D for the Prevention of Disease: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Volume 109, Issue 8, August 2024, Pages 1907–1947, https://doi.org/10.1210/clinem/dgae290
    • Michael F. Holick, Neil C. Binkley, Heike A. Bischoff-Ferrari, Catherine M. Gordon, David A. Hanley, Robert P. Heaney, M. Hassan Murad, Connie M. Weaver, Evaluation, Treatment, and Prevention of Vitamin D Deficiency: an Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Volume 96, Issue 7, 1 July 2011, Pages 1911–1930, https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2011-0385

    Guest: Jillian Joseph, PA-C
     
    Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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    9 December 2024, 12:30 am
  • 10 minutes 23 seconds
    Bright Light Therapy for Depression: Useful in Any Season - Frankly Speaking Ep 409

    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-409

    Overview: Listen in as we discuss how bright light therapy extends beyond seasonal affective disorder, potentially offering benefits for nonseasonal depression. Learn how to counsel patients effectively on its use and integrate this treatment into your practice, enhancing patient care and broadening treatment strategies for depression.

    Episode resource links:

    • Menegaz de Almeida A, Aquino de Moraes FC, Cavalcanti Souza ME, Cavalcanti Orestes Cardoso JH, Tamashiro F, Miranda C, Fernandes L, Kreuz M, Alves Kelly F. Bright Light Therapy for Nonseasonal Depressive Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA Psychiatry. 2024 Oct 2:e242871 

    Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP
     
    Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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    2 December 2024, 4:10 pm
  • 14 minutes 12 seconds
    Teenage Suicide and Social Media Use - Frankly Speaking Ep 408

    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-408

    Overview: This episode explores the connection between adolescent mental health and social media use. We discuss actionable strategies for clinicians, emphasizing practical screening, effective conversation starters, and tech tools to guide families. Improve outcomes by learning to balance screen time discussions and proactive mental health interventions in primary care.

    Episode resource links:

    JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Jul 1;7(7):e2419881. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.19881
    https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/yrbs_data_summary_and_trends.htm


    Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP
     
    Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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    25 November 2024, 12:30 am
  • 13 minutes 16 seconds
    Breast Cancer Risk and IUD Use - Frankly Speaking Ep 407

    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-407

    Overview: Join us as we review the risks and benefits of contraceptive options, focusing on levonorgestrel intrauterine devices (IUDs) and their potential link to breast cancer risk. Hear the data and key considerations to help patients make informed decisions, balancing benefits and risks effectively in your primary care practice.

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    Guest: Jillian Joseph, PA-C
     
    Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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    18 November 2024, 12:30 am
  • 10 minutes 2 seconds
    The Nose Knows: Nasal Therapies on the Rise - Frankly Speaking Ep 406

    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-406

    Overview: An increasing number of therapies are being formulated for nasal delivery. This episode reviews the use of 3 of these therapies: at-home flu vaccines, epinephrine for allergic reactions, and saline nasal sprays for the common cold. Hear how these newly available treatments can increase options for care in your clinical practice.

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    Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP 

    Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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    11 November 2024, 12:30 am
  • 11 minutes
    The PREVENT Risk Calculator: A New Equation for Predicting Heart Health - Frankly Speaking Ep 405

    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-405

    Overview: Explore the American Heart Association’s (AHA) newly validated risk calculator, designed to assess the likelihood of cardiovascular disease and heart failure in patients aged 30-79 years. Hear which risk factors are included, why they matter, and how this tool can enhance your preventive care strategies in primary care practice.

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    Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP 

    Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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    4 November 2024, 12:30 am
  • 16 minutes 17 seconds
    “Not Tonight”—The Impact of Female Sexual Dysfunction on Women’s Well-Being - Frankly Speaking Ep 404

    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-405

    Overview: It’s estimated that between 40%-60% of women report some degree of sexual dysfunction, which can have a significant impact on an individual’s quality of life and personal relationships. Even though most clinicians understand the importance and relevance of female sexual dysfunction (FSD), they may not be aware of its prevalence, effective treatments, or how best to inquire about it. Join us as we discuss this condition, its impact on women, and evidence on effective treatments.

    Episode resource links:

    • Cristine Homsi Jorge, Kari Bø, Camila Chiazuto Catai, Luiz Gustavo Oliveira Brito, Patricia Driusso, Merete Kolberg Tennfjord. Pelvic floor muscle training as treatment for female sexual dysfunction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Volume 231, Issue 1, 2024,Pages 51-66.e1,ISSN 0002-9378, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2024.01.001.(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002937824000061)
    • Davis, SR. Sexual dysfunction in women. New England Journal of Medicine. V 391. N 8; P 736-745. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMcp2313307
    • Johnson, Isabella MS; Thurman, Andrea Ries MD; Cornell, Katherine A. BS; Hatheway, Jessica MBA; Dart, Clint MS; Brainard, C. Paige MD; Friend, David R. PhD; Goldstein, Andrew MD. Preliminary Efficacy of Topical Sildenafil Cream for the Treatment of Female Sexual Arousal Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstetrics & Gynecology ():10.1097/AOG.0000000000005648, June 18, 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005648
    • Kamrul-Hasan, A.B.M, Hannan, M A A, Muhammad S, M, Aalpona, Fatema, T Z, Nagendra, L., Selim, S,  Dutta, D, D. Role of flibanserin in managing hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine 103(25):p e38592, June 21, 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000038592
    • Yao H, Zhang X, Sun F, Tang G, Wu J, Zhou Z. The efficacy of intravaginal electrical stimulation (IVES) in treating female with urinary incontinence symptom from meta-analysis of nine randomized controlled trials. Front Neurol. 2022;13:933679. Published 2022 Sep 13. doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.933679
    • Huang H, Ding G, Li M, Deng Y, Cheng Y, Jin H.(2023) Menopause and stress urinary incontinence: The risk factors of stress urinary incontinence in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women. J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 49(10): 2509–2518. https://doi.org/10.1111/jog.15742
    • Tunn, R., Baessler, K., Knüpfer, S., & Hampel, C. (2023). Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Women. Deutsches Arzteblatt international, 120(5), 71–80. https://doi.org/10.3238/arztebl.m2022.0406

    Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C, Jill M. Terrien, PhD, ANP-BC

    Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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    28 October 2024, 12:30 am
  • 12 minutes 47 seconds
    Starting Medications for T2DM: When Metformin Isn’t the First Choice - Frankly Speaking Ep 403

    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-403

    Overview: Recorded live at Pri-Med East! - The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has updated their standards of care for patients with diabetes. In this episode, we discuss some of the changes in the initial selection of glucose-lowering medications for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), including when alternatives to metformin may be appropriate. Hear strategies for making personalized, guideline-recommended choices that enhance care for patients with T2DM.

    Episode resource links:

    • Pharmacologic Approaches to Glycemic Treatment. In: American Diabetes Association. Standardsof Care in Diabetes2024 - DiabetesCare 2024 Jan 1;47(Suppl 1):S1-S321

    Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP 

    Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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    21 October 2024, 12:30 am
  • 10 minutes
    Dialing in Hypertension Treatment: Managing Adverse Effects in Older Adults - Frankly Speaking Ep 402

    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-402

    Overview: Some blood pressure medications have been found to cause adverse side effects in older adults, such as itchy skin and an increased risk of stroke. Join us as we cover 2 recent publications that add clinical implications to which blood pressure medications we use. Come away feeling confident to improve hypertension outcomes in older patients.

    Episode resource links:

    • JAMA Dermatol. Published online May 22, 2024. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2024.1230
    • JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(12):e2344998. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.44998

    Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP

    Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

    Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]

     

    14 October 2024, 12:30 am
  • 10 minutes 1 second
    Mind and Muscle: Exercise as Therapy for Depression - Frankly Speaking Ep 401

    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-401

    Overview: Evidence has shown that exercise can improve mood, but how successful is it for treating depression compared to other therapies? What types and intensities are most effective? Discover insights from a recent meta-analysis on the effects of exercise on depression and strategies to promote it in those with major depression.

    Episode resource links:

    • Noetel M, Sanders T, Gallardo-Gómez D, Taylor P, del Pozo Cruz B, van den Hoek D et al. Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials BMJ 2024; 384 :e075847 doi:10.1136/bmj-2023-075847
    • Vancampfort, D., Hallgren, M., Firth, J., Rosenbaum, S., Schuch, F. B., Mugisha, J., Probst, M., Van Damme, T., Carvalho, A. F., & Stubbs, B. (2017). Physical activity and suicidal ideation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Affective Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2017.08.070

    Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C

    Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

    Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]

     

    7 October 2024, 12:30 am
  • 9 minutes 5 seconds
    Self-Collection Testing Brings Comfort to Care in Cervical Cancer Screening - Frankly Speaking Ep 400

    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-400

    Overview: The FDA recently approved primary human papillomavirus (HPV) self-collection for cervical cancer screening in a healthcare setting. Join us as we explore how to counsel patients on this less invasive method and find out what’s on the horizon for at-home collection kits.

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    Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP

    Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

    Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]

     

    30 September 2024, 12:30 am
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