Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine

Statins After 75 Years of Age in Healthy Seniors? Still No - Frankly Speaking EP 137

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-137 Overview: In this episode we expand on the rationale for not screening and treating hyperlipidemia in patients without CV disease, diabetes, renal failure or heart failure. Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

Boning Up on Treatment for Osteopenia - Frankly Speaking EP 136

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Overview: Bisphosphonates help prevent fractures in elderly women with osteoporosis, but their benefit in women with osteopenia has been unclear. A recent trial showed that a yearly injection of zoledronic acid can reduce fractures in women with osteopenia.
Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD, FAAFP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

What Channel Are You On? Video Visits for Primary Care - Frankly Speaking EP 135

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Overview: Measles were declared eliminated in 2000; however, in June 2019, the CDC announced that there were > 1,000 cases identified in the US—the largest number of cases since 1992. Join us as we discuss the causes of this increase in a vaccine-preventable disease (VPD) and strategies for containing this looming public health concern.
Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC 
Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

Back to the Future: Measles Resurgence and Vaccine Hesitancy - Frankly Speaking EP 134

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
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Overview: Measles were declared eliminated in 2000; however, in June 2019, the CDC announced that there were > 1,000 cases identified in the US—the largest number of cases since 1992. Join us as we discuss the causes of this increase in a vaccine-preventable disease (VPD) and strategies for containing this looming public health concern.
Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC 
Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

An Uncomfortable Problem: Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Women - Frankly Speaking EP 133

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
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Overview: Join us as we discuss a new guideline for women with recurrent UTIs. 
Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC 
Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

What Is Your Purpose in Life? Impact of Perceived Life Purpose on Life Expectancy - Frankly Speaking EP 132

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
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Overview: A recently published study looked at the association between a perceived life purpose (using modified Ryff and Keyes Scales of Psychological Well-being) and mortality in individuals participating in the Health and Retirement Study (HRS). The results seem to indicate that a strong sense of purpose to one’s life is associated with decreased mortality. Join us as we discuss the implications of this study and how to apply it in practice to improve your patients’ health and well-being as well as your own. 
Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

Diagnosed Prostate Cancer: How to Choose A Treatment - Frankly Speaking EP 131

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
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Overview: After the debate on whether to screen for prostate cancer comes the debate on how to treat it. Options include “watchful waiting,” radiation, surgery, and androgen deprivation. This session will focus on how to help your patient diagnosed with prostate cancer decide on a treatment plan using a cohort-based decision tool. 
Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP & Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC 
Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

Weed Indeed! - Frankly Speaking EP 130

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Overview: This study looked at hospitalizations following legislation that legalized marijuana use in Colorado compared to two states that have not legalized marijuana, New York and Oklahoma. The goal was to determine what impact this law might have on common and chronic conditions. It found hospitalizations for some conditions increased while issues of social anxiety disorder decreased
Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

Mammography Screening: Sorting through Conflicting Guidelines - Frankly Speaking EP 129

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
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Overview: Multiple organizations have issued guidelines on breast cancer screening, but these guidelines are often conflicting. Recently, the American College of Physicians (ACP) reviewed the data supporting seven different guideline recommendations and issued new guidance on breast cancer screening for average-risk women. Join our discussion of the recommendations to help develop a consistent approach to breast cancer screening in your practice. 
Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

The Challenges of Managing Bone Loss: Separating Fact from Fiction - Frankly Speaking EP 128

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
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Overview: Conflicting evidence-based guidelines and medication risks have complicated the care of individuals with low bone density. The Endocrine Society just released its most recent recommendations for pharmacologic management of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Their goal was to address the most challenging aspects of low bone density management with clear evidence-based guidance. Join us as we review their new recommendations, compare them with other guidelines, and discuss their impact on your practice. 
Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato