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Can Vaping Help with Smoking Cessation? Understanding the Risks of Dual Use - Frankly Speaking Ep 433

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Overview: E-cigarette use has risen significantly, especially among adolescents and young adults. Many people begin vaping alongside conventional cigarettes in an effort to quit or reduce smoking. But risks are emerging, challenging the belief that vaping is safer than combustible cigarettes. Join us as we explore the latest evidence on vaping, dual use, and the associated health risks.
Episode resource links:
Hamoud J, Hanewinkel R, Andreas S, et al. A Systematic Review Investigating the Impact of Dual Use of E-Cigarettes and Conventional Cigarettes on Smoking Cessation. ERJ Open Res 2024; in press (https://doi.org/10.1183/23120541.00902-2024).
Lindson N, Butler AR, McRobbie H, et al. Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2024;1(1):CD010216. Published 2024 Jan 8. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD010216.pub8
Pisinger C, Rasmussen SKB. The Health Effects of Real-World Dual Use of Electronic and Conventional Cigarettes versus the Health Effects of Exclusive Smoking of Conventional Cigarettes: A Systematic Review. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022;19(20):13687. Published 2022 Oct 21. doi:10.3390/ijerph192013687
Nabbout, M. RSNA Press Release: Vaping Causes Immediate Effects on Vascular Function. 
NIH-funded studies show damaging effects of vaping, smoking on blood vessels. 
Kramarow, EA & Elgaddal, MS. Current Electorinc Cigarette Use Amoing Adults Aged 19 and Over: US, 2021. NCHS Data Brief, #475, Juky 2023. 
CDC/NCHS Data: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/smoking.htm
Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
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From Diagnosis to Dialogue: Managing Measles in Primary Care - Frankly Speaking Ep 432

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Overview: With measles outbreaks on the rise in the United States and globally, it’s important to skillfully recognize cases and effectively promote vaccination. This episode offers practical tips to identify measles and support patient conversations, helping you protect individual patients and strengthen community health.
Episode resource links:
CDC Health Alert Network, March 7, 2025
CDC Measles (Rubeola)
UNICEF press release
Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP 
Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
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Working Together to Eliminate Hepatitis B by 2030 - Frankly Speaking Ep 431

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Overview: Tune in as we discuss the updated WHO and CDC hepatitis B guidelines, specifically focusing on screening, vaccination, and management. Learn how to apply these recommendations in clinical practice to support the WHO’s goal to eliminate hepatitis B by 2030.
Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
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A Clear Path to Acne Management: Key Takeaways from the Latest Guidelines - Frankly Speaking Ep 430

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Overview: Stay up to date with the latest evidence-based acne treatment guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Learn how to optimize topical and oral therapies, minimize antibiotic resistance, and apply new best practices to improve outcomes for adolescents and young adults. Don’t miss these key updates for enhancing patient care.
Episode resource links:
J Am Acad Dermatol 2024;90:1006.e1-30. doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.12.017
Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
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Colorectal Cancer Screening—Does the New Blood Test Measure Up? - Frankly Speaking Ep 429

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Overview: Colorectal cancer screening saves lives, yet many patients remain unscreened. This episode explores current screening methods, the evidence behind the new DNA blood test, and how it compares to existing options. Gain practical insights to guide patient discussions and improve screening rates in your practice.
Episode resource links:
N Engl J Med. 2024 Mar 14;390(11):973-983. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2304714
N Engl J Med 2024;390:984-93. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2310336
Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C
Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
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Adding to the Playbook: Primary Prevention of Stroke and Life’s Essential 8 - Frankly Speaking Ep 428

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Overview: Stay ahead in stroke prevention with the latest guidelines. In this episode, we cover new considerations for social determinants of health, interventions across the lifespan, and evidence-based strategies to reduce stroke risk. Learn how to integrate these updates into primary care for more effective patient outcomes.
Episode resource links:
Bushnell, C., Kernan, W. N., Sharrief, A. Z., Chaturvedi, S., Cole, J. W., Cornwell, W. K., 3rd, Cosby-Gaither, C., Doyle, S., Goldstein, L. B., Lennon, O., Levine, D. A., Love, M., Miller, E., Nguyen-Huynh, M., Rasmussen-Winkler, J., Rexrode, K. M., Rosendale, N., Sarma, S., Shimbo, D., Simpkins, A. N., … Whelton, P. K. (2024). 2024 Guideline for the Primary Prevention of Stroke: A Guideline From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke, 55(12), e344–e424. https://doi.org/10.1161/STR.0000000000000475
Ravichandran, S., Gajjar, P., Walker, M. E., Prescott, B., Tsao, C. W., Jha, M., Rao, P., Miller, P., Larson, M. G., Vasan, R. S., Shah, R. V., Xanthakis, V., Lewis, G. D., & Nayor, M. (2024). Life's Essential 8 Cardiovascular Health Score and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in the Community. Journal of the American Heart Association, 13(9), e032944. https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.123.032944
Kumar, M., Orkaby, A., Tighe, C., Villareal, D. T., Billingsley, H., Nanna, M. G., Kwak, M. J., Rohant, N., Patel, S., Goyal, P., Hummel, S., Al-Malouf, C., Kolimas, A., Krishnaswami, A., Rich, M. W., Kirkpatrick, J., Damluji, A. A., Kuchel, G. A., Forman, D. E., & Alexander, K. P. (2023). Life's Essential 8: Optimizing Health in Older Adults. JACC. Advances, 2(7), 100560. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100560
Life’s Essential 8 tools for providers and patient information: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8
Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
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Movement Matters—Is There an Optimal Exercise Routine for Treating Hypertension? - Frankly Speaking Ep 427

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Overview: Discover how to optimize hypertension management with evidence-based exercise prescriptions. This episode reviews a large-scale meta-analysis on the effectiveness of various exercise routines for lowering blood pressure, helping you confidently integrate nonpharmacologic strategies into patient care. Learn which exercises work best and when to recommend them for improved cardiovascular health.
Episode resource links:
Edwards JJ, Deenmamode AHP, Griffiths M, et al. Br J Sports Med 2023;57:1317–1326.
Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
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Morning Cups of Joe Are the Way to Go - Frankly Speaking Ep 426

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Overview: Drinking coffee offers potential health benefits—but does timing affect outcomes? This episode dives into new research on how morning vs. all-day coffee consumption impacts cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality risk. Gain practical insights to optimize patient recommendations based on the latest evidence.
Episode resource links:
European Heart Journal (2025) 00, 1–11 https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehae871
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2024, 00, 1–11 https://doi.org/10.1210/clinem/dgae552
Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Breakthroughs: Emerging and Newly Approved Treatment Updates - Frankly Speaking Ep 425

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Overview: In this episode we discuss updates on the treatment and management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This is a common health concern, but it is often underdiagnosed and can have significant health impacts. We review its prevalence and standard treatments, highlighting the recently used medication therapy that has been found to be effective in treating OSA, particularly in individuals with obesity. 
Episode resource links:
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2023/0300/uspstf-obstructive-sleep-apnea.html
https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/295807-overview
Malhotra, A., Grunstein, R. R., Fietze, I., Weaver, T. E., Redline, S., Azarbarzin, A., ... & Bednarik, J. (2024). Tirzepatide for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity. New England Journal of Medicine.
Mangione, C. M., Barry, M. J., Nicholson, W. K., Cabana, M., Chelmow, D., Coker, T. R., ... & US Preventive Services Task Force. (2022). Screening for obstructive sleep apnea in adults: US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. Jama, 328(19), 1945-1950.
https://aasm.org/rising-prevalence-of-sleep-apnea-in-u-s-threatens-public-health/
Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
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UTI Guidelines for Primary Care: What’s New in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention? - Frankly Speaking Ep 424

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Overview: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infections seen in primary care. In this episode, we discuss the latest guidelines addressing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of UTIs. Tune in to enhance your clinical expertise and provide superior care to your patients with UTIs.
 
Episode resource links:
Nelson Z, Aslan AT, Beahm NP, et al. Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Urinary Tract Infections in Pediatrics and Adults: A WikiGuidelines Group Consensus Statement. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Nov 4;7(11):e2444495
 
Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP
 
Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
 
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