Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine

For Osteoarthritis of the Knee, What’s the Point of Injecting Steroids? - Frankly Speaking EP 179

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-179 Overview: The comparative efficacy of corticosteroid and physical therapy for managing osteoarthritis of the knee is controversial. This podcast will review a recent randomized trial comparing the efficacy of the 2 treatments in 156 patients who were followed for 1 year. Guest: Guest: Alan Ehrlich, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato

An Epidemic That Nobody is Talking About - Frankly Speaking EP 178

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-178 Overview: As men age, over-active bladder (OAB) symptoms (urgency, frequency, nocturia) are commonly seen. Typically, these symptoms are secondary to the development of benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH). Alpha-blocking and/or antimuscarinic agents are commonly prescribed to treat such symptoms. In this podcast we review the COBALT study which examines the benefits of behavioral treatments (pelvic floor muscle training and fluid restriction before bedtime) alone or combined with drug therapy to treat OAB symptoms. Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Concussion Risk and Prevention Among High School Student Athletes - Frankly Speaking EP 177

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-177 Overview: This session will discuss the latest evidence on concussion occurrence among high school athletes and review return-to play-guidelines and laws. It will also provide a nuanced and realistic discussion of concussion prevention. Guest: Guest: Hillary Mullan Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Getting to Remission—Not Just Better: Can a Web-Based CBT Tool Help Resolve Residual Depressive Symptoms in People Treated for Depression? - Frankly S...

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-176 Overview: Achieving a euthymic state can be very challenging for individuals with depression and anxiety. Many people live with residual symptoms even while on anti-depressive medications. Changing pharmacotherapy, escalating doses, and adding medications are common. Join us while we discuss the results of a recent RCT of primary care patients, which demonstrated improved resolution of residual depressive symptoms for those who used a web-based CBT tool as adjunctive therapy. Guest: Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Pap Smears and Bimanual Exams: Do Teens Really Need Them? - Frankly Speaking EP 175

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-175  Overview: Clinical practice guidelines from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the United States Preventive Services Task Force recommend against routine Pap smears and bimanual exams in adolescents. This recommendation includes those planning on starting oral contraceptives or with possible sexually transmitted diseases. A recent study found nearly half of all such exams in this age group lack indications. While the evidence indicates a new direction, clinicians have been slow to change their practice. Join us as we discuss the reasons for these guidelines and review appropriate indications for these exams.  Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Frankly Speaking Update: COVID-19 and Special Populations (Recorded 5/22/20)

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-covid-19-5-27  Overview: Listen to this Q&A session about special topics on COVID-19 infection, including COVID in pregnancy and pediatric patients   Guest: Guest: Alan Ehrlich, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato

What Happened to My Furosemide? Torsemide for Congestive Heart Failure - Frankly Speaking EP 174

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-174 Overview: In this episodes, we will discuss a systematic review and meta-analysis that examines outcomes from the use of furosemide compared to torsemide in patients with congestive heart failure. Guest: Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato

The Prescribing Cascade: What Is It and How Do We Prevent It? - Frankly Speaking EP 173

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-173 Overview: In primary care we are tasked with treating multiple conditions, therefore many of our patients are on numerous medications. Some of these medications are prescribed to deal with side effects of other medications. Often clinicians may not be aware that they are treating preventable drug side effects and wind up prescribing even more medications. This causes a cascade effect that results in significant polypharmacy. Join us while we discuss this common phenomenon and strategies to minimize or avoid it entirely. Guest: Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Kegels for Men? - Frankly Speaking EP 172

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-172 Overview: As men age, over-active bladder (OAB) symptoms (urgency, frequency, nocturia) are commonly seen. Typically, these symptoms are secondary to the development of benign prostate hypertrophy (BPH). Alpha-blocking and/or antimuscarinic agents are commonly prescribed to treat such symptoms. In this podcast we review the COBALT study which examines the benefits of behavioral treatments (pelvic floor muscle training and fluid restriction before bedtime) alone or combined with drug therapy to treat OAB symptoms. Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Caution! Falling Seniors Ahead! - Frankly Speaking EP 171

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-171-2
Overview: Join us as we discuss falls: a clinical issue that warrants regular assessment in adults over the age of 65.
Guest: Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC
Music Credit: Richard Onorato