Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine

Statins and the Older Population: When Is It Beneficial and When Is It Not? - Frankly Speaking EP 96

Evidence of the efficacy of statins to reduce ASCVD morbidity and mortality in individuals > 75 years who have known clinical ASCVD (secondary prevention) is well established. Primary prevention in this population has not been as clear. Join us while we discuss a recent study in the BMJ which assessed the benefits of statins for primary prevention of ASCVD morbidity and mortality in individuals > 75 years with and without DM.   Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC   Landing Page:  https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/96-statin-therapy-frankly-speaking.aspx#sm.0000akbf5ldmtfh2s4u14ah34rz3b

Easy Weight Loss for Type 2 Diabetes - Frankly Speaking EP 95

This episode will review a randomized controlled trial of adding 10.5 grams of a soluble fiber, psyllium, to a Type 2 Diabetes diet and its influence on weight loss, BMI and other parameters of diabetes.   Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC   Landing Page: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/95-psyllium-frankly-speaking.aspx

Why Get A Flu Shot? - Frankly Speaking EP 94

As fall arrives, many patients question the need for an influenza vaccine while clinicians urge patients to get it. 2017-18 flu season data shows high influenza mortality. Learn how to help motivate patients to accept the vaccine.   Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC   Landing Page: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/94-influenza-frankly-speaking

Penicillin Allergy: Danger Is in the Diagnosis - Frankly Speaking 93

8% of patients believe they have a penicillin allergy, yet the actual number is far less. Listen to this episode to learn about the incidence of penicillin allergy, the risks associated with reporting a believed allergy, and how you can better manage these patients. Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC Landing Page: http://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/93-penicillin-frankly-speaking  

Eliminating the Unnecessary: Updates on Screening for Cervical Cancer - Frankly Speaking 92

Listen to this episode to learn about the update to the 2012 United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening for cervical cancer. 

Lose Weight While Eating Whatever You Like; Maybe? - Frankly Speaking EP 91

Listen to this episode to learn about a small study which found that adding 35 grams of fiber and 0.8 grams of protein/kg/day to the diets of obese patients—without making any other diet changes—led to weight loss at 12 weeks. Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC

A Good Night’s Sleep: The Possible Association Between the Early Introduction of Food and Infant Sleep - Frankly Sleeping EP 90

Both the WHO and AAP recommend exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months of age then solids and breast milk until 12 months of age. The well-established benefits of breastfeeding include support of infant growth and development of immunity. Recently, a clinical trial from the UK found an association between the early introduction of foods and infant sleep. Join us while we discuss the findings of this study and possible implications to your care of moms and their infants.

Preventing Opioid Dependence While Effectively Treating Pain - Frankly Speaking EP 89

Best practices in treating acute and chronic pain have been clouded by years of misinformation. Listen to this podcast episode to learn an evidence-based recommendations that dispels these myths and encourages a new and better approach to pain management.

Depression and Medication Side Effects: Is Your Depression Due to Something You Are Taking? - Frankly Speaking EP 88

The number of adults in the US on prescription medications is rising, with approximately 15% taking five or more daily medications. A recent study found that depression is a common side effect—37.2% prevalence among American adults taking prescription medications—and is associated with an increased risk of concurrent depression. Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC

Chronic Non-Cancer Pain in Older Adults: Can We Teach Our Patients to “Unlearn” it? - Frankly Speaking EP 87

Chronic non-cancer pain in adults over 60 years old is common. The consequences are a decreased quality of life, disability and increased healthcare costs which can be due to the cost of therapies or from adverse pharmacologic effects to name a few. This episode discusses the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis by Niknejad et al (2018) that looked at pain outcomes in this population using psychological modalities. Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC