Episodes
Monday Jul 29, 2024
Monday Jul 29, 2024
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-391
Overview: Cough is a frustrating complaint for patients and often leads to a prescription for antibiotics. Discover new data that reveals the ineffectiveness of antibiotics in treating acute bronchitis. Come away with valuable insights to enhance your practice and make informed treatment decisions, improving patient care and outcomes.
Episode resource links:
Merenstein DJ, Barrett B, Ebell MH. Antibiotics Not Associated with Shorter Duration or Reduced Severity of Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infection. J Gen Intern Med. Published online April 15, 2024. doi:10.1007/s11606-024-08758-y
Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard OnoratoThoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com
Monday Jul 22, 2024
Monday Jul 22, 2024
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-390
Overview: In 1995, the US launched a varicella vaccination program, leading to a significant drop in cases. However, breakthrough infections still occur, and clinical diagnosis has become less reliable as the virus has evolved. Join us to hear current recommendations for what to consider in the differential diagnosis and how emerging evidence may impact public health and your practice.
Episode resource links:
Marin, M, Leung, J, Anderson, TC, Lopez, AS. Monitoring Varicella Vaccine Impact on Varicella Incidence in the United States: Surveillance Challenges and Changing Epidemiology, 1995–2019, The Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 226, Issue Supplement_4, 1 November 2022, Pages S392–S399, https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiac221
Qiu L, Liu S, Zhang M, et al. The epidemiology of varicella and effectiveness of varicella vaccine in Ganyu, China: a long-term community surveillance study. BMC Public Health. 2023;23(1):1875. Published 2023 Sep 28. doi:10.1186/s12889-023-16304-4
Ruprecht A, Marin M, Strain AK, Harry K, Kenyon C. Notes from the Field: Expanded Laboratory Testing for Varicella — Minnesota, 2016–2023. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2024;73:245–246. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7311a3
DynaMed – Chicken pox – Varicella (https://www-dynamed-com.umassmed.idm.oclc.org/condition/chickenpox#GUID-DFBFAA99-31E8-4553-AFDB-AA1988B1967A):
Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
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-389
Overview: Let’s talk lipid panels and their potential to assess more than cardiovascular disease risk. Through a case scenario, we highlight a study on the potential link between metabolic markers and mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. Join us to learn how lipid panels could aid in early detection and intervention for these conditions.
Episode resource links:
Chourpiliadis C, Zeng Y, Lovik A, Wei D, Valdimarsdóttir U, Song H, Hammar N, Fang F. Metabolic Profile and Long-Term Risk of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress-Related Disorders. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Apr 1;7(4):e244525. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.4525. PMID: 38564219; PMCID: PMC10988352.
Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Monday Jul 08, 2024
Monday Jul 08, 2024
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-388
Overview: Tune in as expert faculty cover common upper respiratory infections in children and their treatment options, with a focus on achieving the best outcome while also lowering the risk of subsequent adverse events. Hear guideline recommendations and evidence on treatment durations to confidently make informed clinical decisions.
Episode resource links:
Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, piae034, https://doi.org/10.1093/jpids/piae034
Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Sunday Jun 30, 2024
Sunday Jun 30, 2024
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-387
Overview: Measles incidence in the US was low, with the CDC issuing it “elimination status.” In 2024, a cluster of measles cases threatened this status. Join us while we discuss this phenomenon and its impact on public health and practice, including who is at risk, how to recognize measles, and ways to manage this contagious and vaccine-preventable illness.
Episode resource links:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Measles Cases and Outbreaks. https://www.cdc.gov/measles/cases-outbreaks.html
Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP); University of Minnesota. https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/us-measles-cases-top-120-la-county-tracks-case-multiple-exposures
Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP); University of Minnesota. CDC: Spike in measles cases poses threat to US elimination status. https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/cdc-spike-measles-cases-poses-threat-us-elimination-status
DynaMed – Measles
Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
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-386
Overview: Physical activity can be a key component of treating depression. In this episode, we discuss the powerful impact of exercise as a nonpharmacologic option, with a spotlight on the benefits of dance. Gain strategies to guide patients on depression therapies and discover why dance stands out among forms of exercise.
Episode resource links:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10870815/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10813489/
Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday Jun 17, 2024
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-385
Overview: Through the framework of a case-based scenario, this episode explores both pharmacological and surgical treatment options for obesity. We discuss the efficacy and cost challenges of injectable medications, insurance coverage, and alternative payment solutions. Gain valuable insights into the cost-effectiveness of treatments, including recent research on endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, to better advise patients.
Episode resource links:
Haseeb M, Chhatwal J, Xiao J, Jirapinyo P, Thompson CC. Semaglutide vs Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty for Weight Loss. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(4):e246221. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.6221
https://obesitymedicine.org/blog/does-insurance-cover-weight-loss-medication/
Guest: Jillian Joseph, PA-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
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-384
Overview: This episode investigates the inaccurate correlation made between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and an increased risk of developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder, in children. Expert faculty discuss the history of these claims, followed by a study evaluating outcomes in children, and emphasize the importance of evidence-based decision-making for patients and clinicians.
Episode resource links:
Ahlqvist VH, Sjöqvist H, Dalman C, et al. Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Children’s Risk of Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability. JAMA. 2024;331(14):1205–1214. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.3172
Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2021 Dec;17(12):757-766. doi: 10.1038/s41574-021-00553-7
Guest: Aylin Madore, MD, MEd Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Monday Jun 03, 2024
Monday Jun 03, 2024
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-383
Overview: This episode highlights a growing concern—the prevalence of food allergies is on the rise. We underscore the importance for clinicians to help keep vulnerable populations safe through risk reduction strategies as well as the use of medication therapy. Feel empowered to prepare and safeguard patients from adverse reactions to food allergies.
Episode resource links:
Abrams, E. M., & Becker, A. B. (2015). Food introduction and allergy prevention in infants. CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne, 187(17), 1297–1301. https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.150364
Elghoudi, A., & Narchi, H. (2022). Food allergy in children-the current status and the way forward. World journal of clinical pediatrics, 11(3), 253–269. https://doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v11.i3.253
Wood, R. A., Togias, A., Sicherer, S. H., Shreffler, W. G., Kim, E. H., Jones, S. M., ... & Chinthrajah, R. S. (2024). Omalizumab for the Treatment of Multiple Food Allergies. New England Journal of Medicine.
https://www.foodallergy.org/living-food-allergies/food-allergy-essentials/food-allergy-anaphylaxis-emergency-care-plan
CDC.gov
https://acaai.org/
Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Monday May 27, 2024
Monday May 27, 2024
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-382
Overview: Tune in as we discuss the AHA’s newly validated risk calculator designed to assess the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and heart failure in certain patients. We review which risk factor variables were included in the development of this new tool and whether to consider incorporating it in your practice.
Episode resource links:
https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.123.067626
The calculator: https://professional.heart.org/en/guidelines-and-statements/prevent-calculator
Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato
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