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A primary care podcast featuring expert faculty discussing the most recent developments in the medical field. Podcast formats include, but are not limited to: expert clinical discussions, frequently asked questions, and Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine with Dr. Frank Domino. Many Pri-Med Podcasts are available for CME Credit! For CME podcasts, find the link to claim credit in those episodes’ descriptions or find the episode on our Pri-Med Podcast landing page, www.pri-med.com/podcast

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Continuous Glucose Monitoring—What’s All the Hype? - Frankly Speaking Ep 236

August 09, 2021 04:30 - 10 minutes - 9.19 MB

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-236   Overview: Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for patients with diabetes has been available for several years now, but its utility in managing diabetes care is unclear. Join us to discuss the results of a systematic review examining the benefits of CGM for patients with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus.   Episode resource li...

A Case of Severe Asthma: How Eosinophils Can Impact Asthma Evaluation and Treatment in Primary Care

August 02, 2021 21:59 - 32 minutes - 59.7 MB

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/severe-asthma-how-eosinophils-impact-evaluation-treatment Overview:  Did you know that approximately two-thirds of adults with severe asthma are eosinophilic? The presence of eosinophilia can have implications for asthma management as well. Join Dr. Nicola Hanania, pulmonologist and asthma expert, as he reviews the case of a patient with severe asthma and discusse...

Nasal Steroids for Perennial Allergic Rhinitis: Is PRN Use Enough? - Frankly Speaking Ep 235

August 02, 2021 16:00 - 8 minutes - 8.01 MB

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-235   Overview: Perennial allergic rhinitis affects both children and adults, and management includes both allergy avoidance as well as medication management. Intranasal steroids are the mainstay of treatment and have traditionally required consistent use, but new data are emerging. Find out the results of a new study evaluating PRN use as ...

Shorter Antibiotic Duration for Outpatient Infections - Frankly Speaking Ep 234

July 26, 2021 04:30 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MB

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-234   Overview: Many providers overtreat outpatient infections for fear of not treating until resolution or causing a complication, but this can lead to antibiotic resistance and adverse events. Join us to discuss the new ACP guidelines on antibiotic use in the outpatient setting and the pediatric treatment recommendations. Walk away with a...

Taking the Distress out of Diabetes—Mindfulness and Acceptance Therapies May Help - Frankly Speaking Ep 233

July 19, 2021 04:30 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

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-233   Overview: T2DM is an epidemic, and its impact on quantity of life is well documented. In most cases, treatment involves significant lifestyle changes in combination with medication. Distress about the T2DM diagnosis and necessary behavioral changes occurs in about one-third of people, and this distress is associated with poor glycemic...

Community-Acquired Pneumonia: How Long Do We Need to Treat? - Frankly Speaking Ep 232

July 12, 2021 04:30 - 10 minutes - 9.37 MB

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-232   Overview: For patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), wide variation in the duration of treatment exists. Longer duration of treatment may increase the risk of adverse effects and lead to antibiotic resistance. However, shorter duration of treatment may result in treatment failure. See what new evidence shows may be the best...

Pain in EVERYONE’s Neck - Frankly Speaking Ep 231

July 05, 2021 04:30 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MB

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-231   Overview: Who couldn’t use a refresher on how to diagnose and treat neck pain in the primary care setting? Review the techniques for assessing neck pain, determining its cause, and providing relief. Immediately apply what you learn to start helping patients with neck pain feel better.   Episode resource links: Am Fam Physician 2016...

Perioperative Management for Patients Taking DOACs - Frankly Speaking Ep 230

June 28, 2021 04:30 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MB

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-230   Overview: Join us to discuss the results of the Perioperative Anticoagulation Use for Surgery Evaluation (PAUSE) cohort study, aimed at understanding the safety of using a simplified perioperative management approach for patients with atrial fibrillation taking DOACs. After this episode, you’ll be able to make sense of the controversy...

Let’s Stop HIV Together & Pri-Med Part 2: 40 Year Recognition of HIV – Strategies for Ending the HIV Epidemic

June 21, 2021 18:10 - 22 minutes - 41.1 MB

Credits: 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/stop-hiv-together-2 Overview: The Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) initiative aims to reduce new HIV infections in the U.S. by 90% by 2030. This aim will be achieved by equitably and collaboratively delivering care and focusing resources on communities most affected by HIV, including those in Southern and rural areas. Join Dr. Charles Vega, Health Sciences Clinical P...

Let’s Stop HIV Together & Pri-Med Part 1: 40 Year Recognition of HIV – Addressing Health Equity and Overcoming Barriers in Primary Care

June 21, 2021 18:10 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MB

Credits: 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/stop-hiv-together-1 Overview: HIV remains a persistent health problem for the United States and countries around the world. June marks 40 years since the first report of AIDS in CDC’s MMWR. Great progress has happened in the last 40 years in preventing and treating HIV. Yet there is still much to do. Join Dr. Charles Vega, Health Sciences Clinical Professor at UC ...

Acknowledging the Pain—Incorporating Trauma-Informed Care into Your Practice - Frankly Speaking Ep 229

June 21, 2021 04:30 - 10 minutes - 9.79 MB

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 thi...

Antibiotics for Respiratory Tract Infections: Fewer May Be Better - Frankly Speaking Ep 228

June 14, 2021 04:30 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

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 ...

Protecting Feet in People With Diabetes: Monofilaments or Tuning Forks? - Frankly Speaking Ep 227

June 07, 2021 04:30 - 10 minutes - 9.19 MB

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-...

Risk-Stratifying Patients with a TIA - Frankly Speaking Ep 226

May 31, 2021 04:30 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

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 w...

How Long Should You Continue Bisphosphonate Treatment for Osteoporosis? - Frankly Speaking Ep 225

May 24, 2021 04:30 - 8 minutes - 8.14 MB

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:10.1...

Do Sensible Shoes Improve Function for People with Knee Arthritis? - Frankly Speaking Ep 224

May 17, 2021 04:30 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MB

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 ...

How to Talk to Your Patients About Contraceptive Options

May 14, 2021 18:44 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MB

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 cl...

Understanding the Contraceptive Landscape Outside of the Pill

May 14, 2021 18:44 - 18 minutes - 34.2 MB

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 co...

Surviving Burnout: Caring for Ourselves - Frankly Speaking Ep 223

May 10, 2021 04:30 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

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...

Save the Toenails! Topical Treatments for Onychomycosis - Frankly Speaking Ep 222

May 03, 2021 04:30 - 9 minutes - 8.81 MB

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 Data...

A Nephrologist Reflects on Important Advances in her Field

April 26, 2021 15:30 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MB

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...

A Nephrologist Reflects on Important Advances in her Field

April 26, 2021 15:30 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MB

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 li...

With GERD, Diet and Lifestyle Win Out - Frankly Speaking Ep 221

April 26, 2021 04:30 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

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 th...

Thawing The Frozen Shoulder - Frankly Speaking Ep 220

April 19, 2021 04:30 - 10 minutes - 9.99 MB

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

April 12, 2021 04:30 - 10 minutes - 9.53 MB

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...

Aspirin (ASA) to Prevent Colorectal Cancer - Frankly Speaking Ep 218

April 05, 2021 04:30 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MB

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-preve...

Direct Communication Improves Vaccine Receipt - Frankly Speaking Ep 217

March 29, 2021 04:30 - 10 minutes - 9.4 MB

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 Oref...

Curcumin for osteoarthritis - Frankly Speaking Ep 216

March 22, 2021 04:30 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

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 symptom...

Managing Stress in Pregnancy: Good News Regarding Mind-Body Interventions (MBI) - Frankly Speaking Ep 215

March 15, 2021 04:30 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

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 approache...

Teens and Vaping: A Gateway to Cigarette Smoking? - Frankly Speaking Ep 214

March 08, 2021 05:30 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

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 vap...

Clinical Guidelines: Acute Pain Management of Musculoskeletal Injuries (Non-low Back) in the Outpatient Setting - Frankly Speaking Ep 213

March 01, 2021 05:30 - 10 minutes - 9.56 MB

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: Rich...

COVID-19 in the Office: Outpatient Management

February 25, 2021 16:06 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

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:  Vita...

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

February 22, 2021 05:30 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

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

February 15, 2021 05:30 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

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 i...

A Fundamental Change in Asthma Management! Treatment of Moderate to Severe Asthma Now Includes Combined ICS-LABA Therapy as Maintenance and Rescue The...

February 08, 2021 05:30 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

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

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

February 08, 2021 05:30 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

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

February 04, 2021 17:07 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MB

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://c...

Part 1: The 2020 Focused Updates to the Asthma Management Guidelines: How Have the Asthma Guidelines Changed?

February 01, 2021 17:57 - 21 minutes - 22.7 MB

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 2...

Part 2: What is the New Asthma Guidance and How Does it Affect My Patients?

February 01, 2021 17:57 - 20 minutes - 36.8 MB

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...

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

February 01, 2021 05:30 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

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

January 25, 2021 05:30 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

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

January 20, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

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 O...

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

January 18, 2021 05:30 - 10 minutes - 102 KB

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: Rich...

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

January 12, 2021 15:41 - 13 minutes - 24.8 MB

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 ...

January 11, 2021 05:30 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

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 effecti...

Making a Real Difference: High-Intensity Lifestyle Intervention Can Aid Weight Loss in Individuals With Obesity in Underserved Populations - Frankly Speaking Ep 206

January 11, 2021 05:30 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

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 effec...

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

January 08, 2021 19:17 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

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

January 04, 2021 05:30 - 12 minutes - 11 MB

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

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

December 28, 2020 05:30 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

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: Rich...

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

December 21, 2020 05:30 - 10 minutes - 9.73 MB

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