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Acknowledging the Pain—Incorporating Trauma-Informed Care into Your Practice - Frankly Speaking Ep 229
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-229 Overview: Ample evidence shows that adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma in adulthood may lead to poor health outcomes, such as cardiovascular disease and other chronic diseases. These traumas may also affect a person’s inclination to seek care and participate in plans of care. As a provider, it is important to consider this history and ensure the psychological and physical safety of these affected individuals. Join us to learn proven strategies to help you practice trauma-informed care, including how to recognize trauma and offer effective interventions to help patients dealing with these issues. Episode resource links: ACOG Committee Decision: Caring for Patients who have Experienced Trauma. Obstetrics and Gynecology. VOL. 37, NO. 4. April 2021. https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2021/04/caring-for-patients-who-have-experienced-trauma Dicola, D. & Spaar, E. Intimate Partner Violence. American Family Physician. October 15, 2016, VOL. 94, NO. 8. www.aafp.org/afp https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/index.html https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/sma14-4816.pdf Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Antibiotics for Respiratory Tract Infections: Fewer May Be Better - Frankly Speaking Ep 228
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-228 Overview: Join us for this episode as we discuss the results of a systematic review examining the benefits and risks from delaying the use of antibiotics to treat patients in the community for a respiratory infection. Episode resource links: Delayed antibiotic prescribing for respiratory tract infections: individual patient data meta-analysis. BMJ 2021;372:n808 http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n808 Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Protecting Feet in People With Diabetes: Monofilaments or Tuning Forks? - Frankly Speaking Ep 227
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-227 Overview: Join us as we discuss a recent review article on the evidence behind monofilament testing for peripheral neuropathy in people with diabetes. Episode resource links: J Diabetes Res. 2017; 2017: 8787261. Diagnostic Accuracy of Monofilament Tests for Detecting Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Diabetes Care 2017 Jan;40(1):136-154 Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Risk-Stratifying Patients with a TIA - Frankly Speaking Ep 226
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-226 Overview: Patients with a history of transient ischemic attack (TIA) are at increased risk of stroke in the future. The ABCD2 score is the most used risk assessment tool for people with acute TIA, but it is not recommended for this purpose by the National Institute for Heath and Care Excellence (NICE). Join us for today’s episode as we describe a new validated risk assessment tool developed in Canada you can use to classify patients as low, medium, or high-risk for stroke over the 7 days following a TIA. Episode References and Resource Links: Perry JJ et al. Prospective validation of Canadian TIA Score and comparison with ABCD2 and ABCD2i for subsequent stroke risk after transient ischaemic attack: multicentre prospective cohort study. BMJ. 2021 Feb 4;372:n49 Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

How Long Should You Continue Bisphosphonate Treatment for Osteoporosis? - Frankly Speaking Ep 225
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-225 Overview: Join us for this episode as we review the recently published (Dec. 2020) cohort study in JAMA on using bisphosphonates to prevent hip fractures. We will review the utility of bisphosphonates after 5 years and how to discuss their risks and benefits with patients. Episode resource links: JAMA.2020;3(12):e2025190.doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.25190 JAMA. 2018;319(24):2521-2531. doi:10.1001/jama.2018.7498 https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/FRAX/tool.aspx?country=9 Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Do Sensible Shoes Improve Function for People with Knee Arthritis? - Frankly Speaking Ep 224
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-224 Overview: More than 250 million individuals worldwide have osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee and the burden on individuals and healthcare systems is enormous. There is no cure for OA, with treatments such as NSAIDs and acetaminophen aimed towards symptom reduction and improved functioning. Most evidence-based guidelines include the use of supportive shoes, however little evidence exists on effectiveness of these types of shoes. It is also unclear what the characteristics of a supportive shoe are and what type of shoe is best for OA. Join us as we discuss a recent randomized controlled trial that compared 2 types of shoes, and their benefits in symptom reduction and functional improvement of knee OA Episode resource links: AAOS EBG: Lateral Wedge Insole. https://www.orthoguidelines.org/guideline-detail?id=1209&tab=all_guidelines AAOS EBG Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee; https://www.aaos.org/globalassets/quality-and-practice-resources/osteoarthritis-of-the-knee/osteoarthritis-of-the-knee-2nd-editiion-clinical-practice-guideline.pdf Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Understanding the Contraceptive Landscape Outside of the Pill
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/pmi-contraception-1 Overview: Are you curious about recent updates in contraceptive options for your patients? Do you want to improve or just refresh your knowledge of hormonal contraceptive options outside of the pill? Listen to family planning specialist Dr. Kate White as she is interviewed by primary care physician Dr. Pamela Kushner about updates in hormonal contraceptive options and they review the benefits of other hormonal contraceptive options like the ring, patch, injection, implant, and intrauterine devices. In episode 1 of this 2-part series podcast, they will review newly approved hormonal contraceptive options and discuss why and how to consider options other than the pill for patients. Episode resource links: https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/contraception/mmwr/mec/summary.html https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/contraception/mmwr/spr/summary.html Guest: Pamela Kushner, MD, FAAFP

How to Talk to Your Patients About Contraceptive Options
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/pmi-contraception-2 Overview: Would you like to improve your skills in counseling patients about contraception and learn strategies to support them in choosing the best option for them? Listen to episode 2 of this 2-part series podcast on contraception, where family planning specialist Kate White, MD and primary care physician Pamela Kushner, MD review important clinical considerations in prescribing contraception and discuss effective strategies for counseling patients about their options. Episode resource links: https://www.bedsider.org/ https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/contraception/mmwr/mec/summary.html https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/contraception/mmwr/spr/summary.html Guest: Pamela Kushner, MD, FAAFP

Surviving Burnout: Caring for Ourselves - Frankly Speaking Ep 223
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-223 Overview: Clinical psychologist Dr. Christine Runyan joins host, Dr. Frank Domino, in today’s episode to discuss the various self-care methods to help healthcare workers overcome stressors related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to describe the potential future impact of the COVID-19 crisis on this population. Episode resource links: https://tend.health/ https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/webcast/west-2019-well-being https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/pri-med-podcasts-well-being Guest: Christine Runyan, PhD, ABPP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Save the Toenails! Topical Treatments for Onychomycosis - Frankly Speaking Ep 222
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-222 Overview: Join us for this episode as we discuss a recent Cochrane review of the safety and effectiveness of topical treatments for toenail onychomycosis, and review when and how to prescribe these agents for patients. Episode resource links: Topical and device-based treatments for fungal infections of the toenails. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020; (1): CD012093 Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

A Nephrologist Reflects on Important Advances in her Field
Credits: 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/coffee-with-chopra-ep-4 Overview: Join Dr. Sanjiv Chopra in this installment of Coffee with Chopra, as he interviews his guest, Dr. Melanie Hoenig, about advances in nephrology. In this session, the duo will discuss topics including: race and kidney function, HIV and HCV on kidney function, and the relationship between APOL1 and kidney failure. Episode resource links: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2735726 https://www.kidney-international.org/article/S0085-2538(17)30823-2/fulltext https://www.jci.org/articles/view/46263/figure/1 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/17/health/many-medical-decision-tools-disadvantage-black-patients.html Guest: Melanie Hoenig, MD

With GERD, Diet and Lifestyle Win Out - Frankly Speaking Ep 221
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-221 Overview: Join us as we discuss another finding of the Nurses Health Study II -this podcast focuses on the findings of a prospective look at GERD, and the effect of diet and lifestyle on the prevention of GERD. Episode resource links: Mehta RS, Nguyen LH, Ma W, Staller K, Song M, Chan AT. Association of Diet and Lifestyle With the Risk of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms in US Women. JAMA Intern Med. Published online January 04, 2021. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2020.7238 For Patients: Eating, Diet, & Nutrition for GER & GERD https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/acid-reflux-ger-gerd-adults/eating-diet-nutrition Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Thawing The Frozen Shoulder - Frankly Speaking Ep 220
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-220 Overview: Join us for this episode as we review a recent meta-analysis that addresses best treatment modalities for adhesive capsulitis. Episode resource links: JAMA Netw Open. 2020 Dec 1;3(12):e2029581. Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Nearsighted: Possible Connection Between COVID Lockdown and Increase in Childhood Myopia - Frankly Speaking Ep 219
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-219 Overview: The COVID pandemic and the precautionary changes in behavior put into practice are creating an immeasurable cost in ways that are still being identified – social isolation, stresses on mental health, as well as neglect of chronic disease management – to name a few. In a recent study out of China, it was found that 6, 7 and 8-year-olds had a significant increase in myopia associated with the lockdown and school closures. This level of myopia places these children at much greater risk of poor vision in adulthood. Join us as we discuss these findings and how they may impact prevention strategies and assessment parameters in children during and after the pandemic. Episode References: Klaver CCW, Polling JR, Enthoven CA. 2020 as the Year of Quarantine Myopia. JAMA Ophthalmol. Published online January 14, 2021. doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2020.6231 Wang J, Li Y, Musch DC, et al. Progression of Myopia in School-Aged Children After COVID-19 Home Confinement. JAMA Ophthalmol. Published online January 14, 2021. doi:10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2020.6239 Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Aspirin (ASA) to Prevent Colorectal Cancer - Frankly Speaking Ep 218
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-218 Overview: Join us for this session where we will discuss the data behind the recent USPSTF recommendations on the use of ASA as a colorectal cancer (CRC) preventive agent, and when to incorporate this recommendation into practice. Episode resource links: www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/aspirin-to-prevent-cardiovascular-disease-and-cancer doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2020.7338 N Engl J Med 2018; 379:1519-1528 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1803955 Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Direct Communication Improves Vaccine Receipt - Frankly Speaking Ep 217
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-217 Overview: Join us as we review communication styles that influence vaccination uptake by the adolescent population. We will discuss a recent article examining the effects of provider’s recommendation styles with adolescent patients regarding HPV and meningococcal vaccines. Episode resource links: Anny T.H.R. Fenton, Chelsea Orefice, Terresa J. Eun, Dea Biancarelli, Amresh Hanchate, Mari-Lynn Drainoni, Rebecca B. Perkins, Effect of provider recommendation style on the length of adolescent vaccine discussions, Vaccine, Volume 39, Issue 6, 2021, Pages 1018-1023, ISSN 0264-410X,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2020.11.015. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264410X20314419) HPV Vaccine recommendations CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/hpv/hcp/recommendations.html 5 Ways to boost your HPV Vaccination Rates CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/hcp/boosting-vacc-rates.html Meningococcal Vaccine Recommendations CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/mening/hcp/recommendations.html Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Curcumin for osteoarthritis - Frankly Speaking Ep 216
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-216 Overview: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a very common problem seen in the primary care setting, but pharmacologic treatments do not alter the course of the disease and they are often associated with side effects or contraindicated in many older patients. Curcumin is an herbal treatment that has been shown to be effective for treating symptoms of OA. Join us for this episode as we discuss the evidence for curcumin in treating OA, and how to counsel patients on its use. Episode resource links: Wang Z. et al. Effectiveness of Curcuma longa Extract for the Treatment of Symptoms and Effusion-Synovitis of Knee Osteoarthritis : A Randomized Trial. Ann Intern Med. 2020 Dec 1;173(11):861-869. Daily JW, Yang M, Park S. Efficacy of Turmeric Extracts and Curcumin for Alleviating the Symptoms of Joint Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. J Med Food. 2016 Aug;19(8):717-29 Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Managing Stress in Pregnancy: Good News Regarding Mind-Body Interventions (MBI) - Frankly Speaking Ep 215
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-215 Overview: Times are stressful. Recent evidence has shown that stress, anxiety, and depression experienced by pregnant women may have a negative impact on the wellness of the newborn. Stress management is constrained during pregnancy due to concerns that pharmaceutical approaches may be harmful to the baby. Non-pharmaceutical approaches are accessible and safe. Join us as we review recent evidence on the effectiveness of mind-body interventions (MBI) in reducing stress and decreasing depression and anxiety in pregnant women, and discuss how MBI can be incorporated into patient care. Episode resource links: Re-Engineering Your Clinical Practice for Patient and Clinician Well-Being Guo P, Zhang X, Liu N, Wang J, Chen D, Sun W, Li P, Zhang W. Mind-body interventions on stress management in pregnant women: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Adv Nurs. 2020 Oct 13. doi: 10.1111/jan.14588. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33048358. Leaviss J, Davis S, Ren S, Hamilton J, Scope A, Booth A, Sutton A, Parry G, Buszewicz M, Moss-Morris R, White P. Behavioural modification interventions for medically unexplained symptoms in primary care: systematic reviews and economic evaluation. Health Technol Assess. 2020 Sep;24(46):1-490. doi: 10.3310/hta24460. PMID: 32975190; PMCID: PMC7548871 Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Teens and Vaping: A Gateway to Cigarette Smoking? - Frankly Speaking Ep 214
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-214 Overview: Rates of electronic cigarettes or vaping in teens has increased exponentially over the last 3 years. Prior to the introduction of the sleek 4th generation vaping device, tobacco use in the teen population was decreasing, and rates were low. Recent evidence indicates that teens with low intention to smoke, once they start vaping, are at increased risk of smoking cigarettes in future. Join us as we discuss the implications of this new evidence on our clinical practice and discuss strategies to reduce risk to adolescents. Episode Resources: Barrington-Trimis JL, Kong G, Leventhal AM, et al. E-cigarette Use and Subsequent Smoking Frequency Among Adolescents. Pediatrics. 2018;142(6):e20180486 Gaiha SM, et al. J Adolesc Health. Association Between Youth Smoking, Electronic Cigarette Use, and COVID-19. J Adolesc Health. Vol 67, issue 4, pp 519-523; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1015/j.jadolhealth.2020.07.002 Owotomo O, Stritzel H, McCabe SE, et al. Smoking Intention and Progression from E-Cigarette Use to Cigarette Smoking. Pediatrics. 2020;146(6):e2020002881; DOI: 10.1542/peds.2020-002881 https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2020/11/05/peds.2020-002881 Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Clinical Guidelines: Acute Pain Management of Musculoskeletal Injuries (Non-low Back) in the Outpatient Setting - Frankly Speaking Ep 213
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-213 Overview: Join us as we discuss the American College of Physicians (ACP) and American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) newly released clinical guideline on the non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management of acute pain from non-low back musculoskeletal injuries in adults. Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato

COVID-19 in the Office: Outpatient Management
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) study STOP COVID Trial Rise Above COVID Guest: Paul E. Sax, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Vitamin D: What It Helps, and What It Doesn’t - Frankly Speaking Ep 212
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

Let’s Get Physical: Consider PT for Initial Treatment of Sciatica - Frankly Speaking Ep 211
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 PT recommendations into patient care. Click here to view a prone piriformis release for sciatic pain Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

A Fundamental Change in Asthma Management! Treatment of Moderate to Severe Asthma Now Includes Combined ICS-LABA Therapy as Maintenance and Rescue Therapy - Frankly Speaking Ep 210
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

Pain Points: Telemedicine During COVID-19: How to Do a Pain Physical Examination
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.opioidanalgesicrems.com/RpcCEUI/rems/pdf/resources/List_of_RPC_Companies.pdf for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 2/20/2021 and they are subject to change as new information is published. Guest: Charles E. Argoff, MD

Part 2: What is the New Asthma Guidance and How Does it Affect My Patients?
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 providers and share how clinicians can turn the new information into practice. Understanding the 2020 Focused Updates to the Asthma Management Guidelines is a two-part podcast series informing clinicians about the updated asthma guidance, highlighting important changes to the recommendations, and discussing how these changes can improve diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with asthma. Guest: Michelle M. Cloutier, M.D. & Pamela Kushner, MD, FAAFP

Part 1: The 2020 Focused Updates to the Asthma Management Guidelines: How Have the Asthma Guidelines Changed?
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 Focused Updates to the Asthma Management Guidelines is a two-part podcast series informing clinicians about the updated asthma guidance, highlighting important changes to the recommendations, and discussing how these changes can improve diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with asthma. Guest: James P. Kiley, Ph.D. & Pamela Kushner, MD, FAAFP

PolyPill, One Pill, or No Pill? - Frankly Speaking Ep 209
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

USPSTF Colorectal Cancer Screening: Back Up the Bus! - Frankly Speaking Ep 208
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

Pain Points: Best Practices for Tapering of Opioids
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 Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see https://ce.opioidanalgesicrems.com/RpcCEUI/rems/pdf/resources/List_of_RPC_Companies.pdf for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 1/20/2021 and they are subject to change as new information is published. Guest: Charles E. Argoff, MD

Statin Use in the Elderly – Start or Stop? - Frankly Speaking Ep 207
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 Onorato

A Big Change for the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule: New Guidance on Coding
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

Making a Real Difference: High-Intensity Lifestyle Intervention Can Aid Weight Loss in Individuals With Obesity in Underserved Populations - Frankly ...
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 tragically lacking. The social determinants of health (SDOH) impact all aspects of care delivery, from access to care, to knowing what really works. Join us as we discuss a recent randomized controlled trial that evaluated a strategy that demonstrated weight loss in underserved populations, and may have promise to aid in this important aspect of care. Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato

COVID-19 VACCINE: Get the Facts and Bust the Myths - Frankly Speaking Covid Immunization Update
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

New-onset Atrial Fibrillation: Revisiting Rate vs. Rhythm Control - Frankly Speaking Ep 205
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

S1 Ep 1Treating Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus – A Clearer Framework - Frankly Speaking Ep 204
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 Onorato

S1 Ep 1No Good Reason to Go Nuts Over Coconut Oil - Frankly Speaking Ep 203
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

Pain Points: Is There SPACE for Opioid Therapy in Chronic Pain Conditions?
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 Companies. Please see https://ce.opioidanalgesicrems.com/RpcCEUI/rems/pdf/resources/List_of_RPC_Companies.pdf for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 11/23/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published. Guest: Charles E. Argoff, MD

Reflections on Past, Present, and Future Oncologic Disorders
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 cancer prevention, contributing factors to cancer risk and prevention, and lastly the emerging use of genomics in cancer detection. Join us for this conversation to learn about the “hot topics” in oncology. Guest: Sanjiv Chopra, MD & Lowell E. Schnipper, MD

What’s on the Horizon for Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction? (Podcast)
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

S1 Ep 1COVID-19 Update: Vaccines, Working From Home, and So Much More - Frankly Speaking Ep 202
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

S1 Ep 1Is it Time to Stop Checking LDL-C? - Frankly Speaking Ep 201
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 Credit: Richard Onorato

Pain Points: Persistent Postoperative Pain
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 Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see https://ce.opioidanalgesicrems.com/RpcCEUI/rems/pdf/resources/List_of_RPC_Companies.pdf for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Guest: Oscar A. De Leon-Casasola, MD

S1 Ep 1Favorite Podcast of the Last 200! - Frankly Speaking Ep 200
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, NP-C; Jill Terrien, PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato

S1 Ep 1Evaluation of Microhematuria: A Risk-based Approach - Frankly Speaking Ep 199
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, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Advances in Men’s Health in the Last 25 Years Episode 5: Coffee with Chopra
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

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Overcoming Barriers (Podcast)
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 will review ways to troubleshoot these challenges and empower the clinician to engage in effective dialogue around this drug class. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 11/18/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published. Guest: Michelle F. Magee, MD, MBBCh, BAO, LRCPSI

Updates to Influenza Management in 2020 and Beyond: Your Questions Answered (FAQ Podcast)
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 10/13/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published. Guest: Daniel A. Solomon, MD

S1 Ep 1“Just a Spoonful of Honey”: Evidence Supporting Honey for URTI Symptom Relief - Frankly Speaking Ep 198
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 which suggests that honey, in any form, is superior to usual, common treatment for URTIs. Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists FAQ: Your Questions Answered (Podcast)
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 that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 11/10/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published. Guest: Richard E. Pratley, MD