Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine

Technology: Tetris Improves Flow, Lowers Stress; Social Media Increases Depression and Loneliness – Frankly Speaking EP 102

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-102-flow  Overview: This podcast will explore the results of 3 recent studies that evaluate how the “state of flow” or mental absorption (also called being “in the zone”) alters a person’s ability to handle stress and how intentional use of distractions affect emotions. Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD  Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

The 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans: Get up and Go! More IS better! Don’t Give Up! - Frankly Speaking EP 101

Health benefits and the potential lowering of healthcare costs by billions of dollars seem like enough reasons to increase physical activity. Why can’t we do it? Why is it so hard? We’ll discuss the new guidelines (11/2018) and strategies that may get your patients moving.
 
Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Associate Professor, Director NP Programs UMMS-GSN
 
Landing Page: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/101-physical-activity-frankly-speaking

Evaluating and Managing Perimenopausal Depression: No Small Task, Are You up for It? - Frankly Speaking EP 100

This episode is a discussion of the recent summary and recommendations of an expert panel that conducted a systemic review on the published perimenopausal literature to identify, characterize and treat women in this population.
 
Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Associate Professor, Director NP Programs UMMS-GSN
 
Landing Page: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/100-perminopausal-depression-frankly-speaking
 

Cannabis and e-Cigarette: What Is in That Juul? - Frankly Speaking EP 99

Recently, there has been a deluge of research and news surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping – particularly regarding adolescent usage. Join us as we discuss a recent study describing the prevalence of cannabis use in e-Cigarettes and some strategies for addressing this in your practice.   Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC   Landing Page: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/99-eCigarettes-frankly%20speaking  

More is Not Better: Overutilization of Breast Imaging - Frankly Speaking EP 98

This episode reviews a study that looked at imaging that was performed over a one year period for women with a complaint of breast pain. Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC   Landing Page: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/98-breast-imaging-frankly-speaking  

Cannabinoids for Chronic Pain - Frankly Speaking EP 97

Cannabinoids include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol, which are found in marijuana, as well as synthetic compounds such as nabilone. The agents have been studied for the treatment of various chronic pain conditions. A meta-analysis was performed that analyzed any cannabinoid, for any chronic pain condition.
 
Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD
 
Landing Page: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/97-cannabis-frankly-speaking

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