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AFP: American Family Physician Podcast

225 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 633 ratings

Twice a month, faculty and residents of the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Family Medicine Residency discuss key clinical points from each issue of American Family Physician (AFP). AFP publishes clinical reviews that help keep physicians current with advances in diagnosis and treatment. Contributing editor: Dr. Steven Brown.

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Episodes

Episode 66 - July 15, 2018 AFP: American Family Physician

July 26, 2018 13:15 - 23 minutes - 20.9 MB

Hepatitis B (2:40), stimulant and designer drugs (5:00), low back pain (8:40), marijuana counseling (11:35), delivering bad or life-altering news (14:00), behavior counseling for skin cancer (18:30), and a special guest piece: A Cautionary Tale for Quinquagenarians (20:30).

Episode 65 - July 1, 2018 AFP: American Family Physician

July 05, 2018 16:22 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MB

Statin use for LDL over 190 (2:10), allergy testing (4:30), procalcitonin to guide antibiotic therapy (10:30), medical decision-making capacity (13:00), bronchiolitis (16:30), antibiotic course duration (21:40), and the doorknob phenomenon (24:00). Please nominate the AFP Podcast for a Podcast Award in the Science and Medicine category by visiting www.podcastawards.com before July 31st!

Episode 64 - June 15, 2018 AFP: American Family Physician

June 26, 2018 03:35 - 23 minutes - 20.5 MB

Geriatric assessment (1:40), otitis media (7:20), FIT for colon cancer screening (9:30), low risk pulmonary embolus (11:20), ovarian cancer (14:30), and recurrent abdominal pain in children (15:50).

Episode 63 - June 1, 2018 AFP: American Family Physician

June 11, 2018 16:47 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

Diets for health (1:40), generic drugs (4:00), hyperhidrosis (5:50), asthma (10:30), pulmonary embolism (12:40), biomarkers for Alzheimer disease (16:00), and oncologic emergencies (17:40).

Episode 62 - May 15, 2018 AFP: American Family Physician

May 23, 2018 15:27 - 25 minutes - 22.7 MB

General parenting strategies (1:40), adults with developmental disabilities (5:50), colorectal cancer screening and prevention (9:50), infectious diarrhea (15:50), maternal obesity and labor induction (21:10), and implantable buprenorphine (22:20).

Episode 61 - May 1, 2018 AFP: American Family Physician

May 01, 2018 17:54 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

Croup (2:30), altitude sickness (5:20), fall prevention (8:10), animal bites (10:20), the top 20 POEMs of the year (13:10), gender dysphoria (17:40), and genetic risk testing (20:00).

Episode 60 - April 15, 2018 AFP: American Family Physician

April 20, 2018 14:31 - 26 minutes - 23.3 MB

Common running injuries (2:50), the female athlete triad (10:00), antibiotic prophylaxis for COPD exacerbations (12:00), poststreptococcal illness (14:30), and osteoarthritis (20:50). Please complete our 3 minute listener survey at www.aafp.org/afppodcastsurvey.

Episode 59 - April 1, 2018 AFP: American Family Physician

April 07, 2018 22:52 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

Cervical cancer screening (1:50), Choosing Wisely (5:50), rheumatoid arthritis (7:30), pneumococcal vaccine (11:40), antipsychotics for Alzheimer disease (13:00), and syncope (14:40).

Episode 58 - March 15, 2018 AFP: American Family Physician

March 19, 2018 14:29 - 20 minutes - 16.9 MB

Stable coronary artery disease (1:40), evaluation of suspected dementia (6:50), screening for thyroid cancer (12:20), and a review of the ACC/AHA hypertension guideline (14:30).

Episode 57 - March 1, 2018 AFP: American Family Physician

March 07, 2018 15:35 - 19 minutes - 17.2 MB

Vaginitis (1:40), labor evaluation (5:30), opioid use disorder (7:30), extremity pain (12:00), osteoporosis (14:00), and pacifier use (16:00).

Episode 56 - February 15, 2018 AFP: American Family Physician

February 25, 2018 15:39 - 19 minutes - 17.2 MB

Acute migraine treatment (1:40), diabetes education (6:40), vitamin D (7:40), light therapy for cognitive impairment (12:40), urinary tract infection in kids (14:00), and oxygen for myocardial infarction (16:50).

Bonus Episode 7 - February 16, 2018 AFP: American Family Physician

February 17, 2018 04:59 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

Interview with outgoing editor of American Family Physician Jay Siwek, MD, and incoming editor-in-chief Sumi Makkar Sexton, MD.  Topics include the past and future of American Family Physician, the leading primary care journal in the United States. We also hear from Dr. Sexton on what inspired her to a career in family medicine and in editing, her work as a leader in her medical practice, her experience as a soccer mom, and her surprising talent. You can read more from Drs. Sexton and Siwek ...

Episode 55 - February 1, 2018 AFP: American Family Physician

February 12, 2018 02:17 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

Tremor (1:30), corticosteroids for plantar heel pain (3:50), hemorrhoids (5:30), clostridium difficile (8:00), skin-to-skin contact in newborns (12:10), and anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention (14:00).

Episode 54 - January 15, 2018 AFP: American Family Physician

January 22, 2018 22:53 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

Heel pain (1:10), a hypertension guideline (5:10), H. pylori infection (6:40), preeclampsia screening (8:40), colorectal cancer screening (10:20), and our favorite Tweets (13:50).

Episode 53 - January 1, 2018 AFP: American Family Physician

January 07, 2018 21:23 - 39 minutes - 34.7 MB

Pityriasis rosea (1:10), young febrile infants (4:10), stents (8:00), ear pain (10:30), female genital mutilation or cutting (12:50), insulin in patients with type 2 diabetes (15:10), moisturizers and eczema (20:20), and our highlights of 2017 (22:10).

Episode 52 - December 15, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

December 23, 2017 15:26 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MB

Chronic kidney disease (1:10), precision medicine (3:30), palpitations (7:30), gabapentin for low back pain (11:10), vision screening in children (12:30), and holiday ICD-10 codes (14:00).  

Episode 51 - December 1, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

December 16, 2017 01:16 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Elevated liver transaminase levels (1:10), topical capsaicin for treatment of chronic neuropathic pain (6:30), hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (9:00), local anaesthesia for IUD insertion (13:50), USPSTF recommendation updates (15:30), and "Where I Listen" (17:20).

Episode 50 - November 15, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

November 21, 2017 23:23 - 29 minutes - 24.9 MB

Cardiomyopathy (1:10), gout (3:20), glucose management in hospital patients (5:30), latent tuberculosis screening (10:10), herpes zoster (12:00), sleep apnea (14:40), and an interview with family physician, educator, and writer Sandra Miller, MD, author of the new novel Only Rock is Real (20:50).

Episode 49 - November 1, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

November 14, 2017 19:53 - 17 minutes - 15.4 MB

Chronic cough (1:10), physical examination for the rotator cuff (5:10), heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (8:00), statins (12:10), and topical NSAIDs (14:20).

Episode 48 - October 15, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

October 26, 2017 14:37 - 20 minutes - 17 MB

Chronic rhinosinusitis (2:10), flu shot recommendations (5:10), social media use and mood disorders (8:20), fetal alcohol syndrome (13:30), and subclinical hypothyroidism (17:20).

Bonus Episode 6 - October 13, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

October 13, 2017 22:20 - 28 minutes - 27 MB

Introducing Greyscale, a podcast created by Ben Davis, MD, family physician and faculty member at Swedish First Hill Family Medicine Residency in Seattle, Washington. Greyscale "takes a look at the not-so-clear areas of medicine by sharing physicians' own difficult encounters." The stories "showcase what can often be forgotten - the humanity behind the physician." We speak with Dr. Davis about his podcast, his inspiration for producing it, and his career path in family medicine. We also shar...

Episode 47 - October 1, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

October 02, 2017 20:29 - 22 minutes - 13.8 MB

Secondary hypertension (1:10), oral diabetes medications (6:50), testosterone therapy (9:50), food consumption (16:10), prolonged dual-antiplatelet therapy after myocardial infarction (17:50).

Episode 46 - September 15, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

September 25, 2017 19:22 - 22 minutes - 13.3 MB

Hair loss (1:10), the opioid epidemic (3:20), vitamin B12 deficiency (6:10), antibiotics for cellulitis (10:00), steroids for hives (11:10), steroids for osteoarthritis (12:20), and lifestyle change in diabetes (14:50).

Episode 45 - September 1, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

September 19, 2017 18:33 - 24 minutes - 14.8 MB

Atrial fibrillation (2:30), meningitis (6:30), varenicline for smoking cessation (11:20), exercise stress testing (13:30), and low back pain (19:00).

Episode 44 – August 15, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

August 23, 2017 13:51 - 17 minutes - 10.9 MB

Lower extremity limb abnormalities in children (1:10), health literacy (5:40), preventing falls in older persons (8:30), the routine pelvic exam (10:50), cerumen impaction (12:50), and dexamethasone for sore throat (14:50).

Episode 43 - August 1, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

August 10, 2017 14:14 - 16 minutes - 10.2 MB

HIV complications (1:10), yoga and asthma (4:50), pelvic organ prolapse (6:10), developmental dysplasia of the hip (9:20), and probiotics (12:10).

Bonus Episode 5 - July 29, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

August 04, 2017 21:19 - 50 minutes - 21.6 MB

LIVE recording from the American Academy of Family Physicians National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students in Kansas City, Missouri on July 29th, 2017. Topics include: Physical examination maneuvers that matter (2:10), delayed antibiotic prescriptions (11:50), severe asymptomatic hypertension (13:30), medical mnemonics (15:20), podcast origin story (26:10), a systematic cookbook review (30:20), meniscal surgery (34:20), Choosing Wisely (36:40), and an interview with ...

Episode 42 - July 15, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

July 14, 2017 18:47 - 17 minutes - 11.6 MB

Lung cancer screening (3:10), herbal supplement interactions (4:30), niacin (9:00), screening for sleep apnea (10:20), rivaroxaban (12:00), primary care for refugees (13:50).

Episode 41 - July 1, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

July 05, 2017 19:20 - 14 minutes - 9.47 MB

Arthroscopic meniscal surgery (1:10), developmental delay (2:10), drug prices (6:00), insomnia (9:50), and acupuncture for migraine prevention (12:10).

Episode 40 - June 15, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

June 19, 2017 14:06 - 27 minutes - 17.4 MB

Alzheimer disease (1:10), nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (7:30), bariatric surgery (10:30), slipped capital femoral epiphysis (14:00), idarucizumab (17:40), and sudden infant death syndrome (21:10).

Episode 39 – June 1, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

June 09, 2017 19:25 - 23 minutes - 15.1 MB

Newborn screening (1:10), diagnostic tools for celiac disease (6:40), social determinants of health (11:20), urticaria (14:10), and acne (19:40).

Episode 38 – May 15, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

May 19, 2017 20:08 - 20 minutes - 12.5 MB

Laceration repair (1:30), chronic insomnia (3:20), migraine prophylaxis in children (5:30), the European risk score for cardiovascular disease (6:30), perioperative cardiovascular medication management (8:10), venous leg ulcers (12:20), and colon cancer screening (15:00).

Episode 37 - May 1, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

May 04, 2017 20:09 - 23 minutes - 14.6 MB

Recreational waterborne illness (1:10), cardiovascular risk (5:20), antibiotic prophylaxis in cirrhosis (8:30), top POEMs of 2016 (11:30), hypertension (16:20), and postpartum pain (19:50).  

Episode 36 - April 15, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

April 24, 2017 14:54 - 19 minutes - 12.5 MB

Severe asymptomatic hypertension (1:10), iron deficiency in heart failure (6:20), breastfeeding (7:40), peritonsillar abscess (9:50), Zika virus (13:00), and our favorite Tweets (16:00).

Episode 35 - April 1, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

April 06, 2017 21:39 - 14 minutes - 9.09 MB

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (1:10), preventing unintended adolescent pregnancy (5:50), postpartum hemorrhage (7:20), and a POEM on placebo (11:00).

Episode 34 - March 15, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

March 21, 2017 19:26 - 33 minutes - 20 MB

End-of-life care (1:10), latent tuberculosis (5:50), preterm labor (7:30), antipsychotics in delirium (12:50), multiple myeloma (14:50), and an interview with Ranit Mishori, MD, discussing her unique career path, advocacy, community engagement, and social determinants of health (18:20).  

Episode 33 - March 1, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

March 03, 2017 19:54 - 22 minutes - 14.5 MB

Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (1:10), addressing the needs of LGBT patients (6:20), syncope (8:50), brief resolved unexplained events (BRUEs) (14:20), buprenorphine (17:10), and seborrheic dermatitis (20:00).    

Episode 32 - February 15, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

February 17, 2017 15:28 - 24 minutes - 15.9 MB

Acute coronary syndrome (1:10), rifaximin (6:10), top medical schools for Family Medicine (8:40), proteinuria in children (10:00), antenatal steroids (13:30), and the Prevention Priorities Game (16:10).

Bonus Episode 4 - Feb 9, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

February 10, 2017 20:15 - 42 minutes - 24 MB

Interview with Mark H. Greenawald, MD, Professor and Vice Chair for Academic Affairs, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Carilion Clinic and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Course Director of the AAFP’s Chief Resident Leadership Development Program. Topics discussed include physician wellness, mentorship, listening to patient stories, and Bison Chips.

Episode 31 - February 1, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

February 03, 2017 23:07 - 17 minutes - 11.3 MB

Antiepileptic drugs (1:50), dizziness (3:40), statins and dementia (8:10), jaundice in adults (9:00), practice guidelines for Botox (11:10), sertraline (12:40), and treatment of peripheral vascular disease (14:20).

Episode 30 - January 15, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

January 19, 2017 15:38 - 18 minutes - 12 MB

Hyperlipidemia (1:30), sleep apnea (5:50), otitis media (7:10), respiratory syncytial virus (8:50), giant cell arteritis (11:00), fibroids (12:50), and "Does chocolate cause acne?" (15:20).

Episode 29 - January 1, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

January 09, 2017 16:57 - 21 minutes - 14.2 MB

Heart failure treatment (1:10), patient-centered communication (5:40), membrane sweeping (10:20), opiate withdrawal (12:20), and “Primary Care Dreams” video by Jamie Katuna and Kyle Cowper (14:40).

Bonus Episode 3 - Jan 3, 2017 AFP: American Family Physician

January 03, 2017 20:32 - 16 minutes - 10.2 MB

Interview with John Meigs, MD, FAAFP, President of the American Academy of Family Physicians and family physician in Centreville, Alabama. Topics discussed include: expected changes in healthcare in 2017 and beyond, how students and family physicians can become more engaged, his favorite football team, and hidden talents.

Episode 28 - December 15, 2016 AFP: American Family Physician

December 22, 2016 14:35 - 24 minutes - 15 MB

Autism spectrum disorder (1:10), pediatric head injury (8:20), pediatric cholesterol guidelines (11:00), gastrointestinal complications in diabetes (13:20), and “Listening for a kinder, gentler, hospital experience” by Caroline Wellbery MD PhD and Eathan Janney (19:50).

Episode 27 - December 1, 2016 AFP: American Family Physician

December 08, 2016 15:15 - 27 minutes - 18.3 MB

Lymphadenopathy (1:10), cardiac rehab (7:10), rotator cuff injury (9:00), infant infection rule out (11:20), aripiprazole (14:10), menopause (16:30), and Holiday Myths (22:40).

Episode 26 - November 15, 2016 AFP: American Family Physician

November 18, 2016 15:13 - 23 minutes - 15.2 MB

Pet-related infections (2:10), PSA screening (7:00), carpal tunnel (9:20), erectile dysfunction (12:10), diabetic foot (17:00), and evolocumab (19:20).

Episode 25 - November 1, 2016 AFP: American Family Physician

November 04, 2016 19:07 - 24 minutes - 15 MB

HIV (1:10), valproate for migraine prophylaxis (7:10), pneumonia (9:30), epididymitis (13:40), pet therapy (17:10), and Where I Listen (20:40)

Episode 24 - October 15, 2016 AFP: American Family Physician

October 18, 2016 16:44 - 24 minutes - 15.1 MB

Pretravel consultation (1:10), sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto) (5:40), intimate partner violence (9:00), flu shot recommendations (13:30), aspirin (14:40), mental status examinations (18:40), and our favorite Tweets (21:30).

Episode 23 - October 1, 2016 AFP: American Family Physician

October 05, 2016 20:30 - 19 minutes - 12.3 MB

Emerging vector-borne diseases (1:10), stretching (6:40), acute bronchitis (8:00), POEMs (10:30), fibromyalgia (14:10), and tacrolimus (15:40).    

Episode 22 - September 15, 2016 AFP: American Family Physician

September 16, 2016 18:08 - 23 minutes - 14.7 MB

Croup (1:10), skin cancer screening (4:00), clinical diagnosis of gout (6:10), STEPs for a new medicine for rosacea (8:00), atrial fibrillation (9:40), a look at diagnostic errors in medicine (13:10), and a response to a letter from a listener (16:00).