Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine

Infant Sleep Safety: AAP Recommendations Explained - Frankly Speaking EP 32

Learning Objectives: Discuss the most recent evidence based practice guidelines on safe infant sleep environment Discuss barriers to implementing the EBP safe sleep environment guidelines Discuss strategies to improve compliance with EBP safe sleep environment guidelines

Late Breaking News: Let’s Talk About Alcohol Consumption and Health Outcomes - Frankly Speaking EP 31

Learning Objectives: Discuss the results of a longitudinal cohort study re: alcohol consumption and cognitive decline. Review U.S. Guidelines for alcohol consumption. Discuss best practice recommendations for primary care patient discussions on the use of alcohol.

Help Me with My Headache—Please! - Frankly Speaking EP 30

Learning Objectives:  Review best practices in the identification of migraine headache. Discuss recent updates for the prevention and treatment of migraines. Review the use of technology in the care of headache patients.  

Practical Approaches to the New Guidelines on Breast Cancer Screening - Frankly Speaking EP 29

Learning Objectives: Review and compare current EB guidelines from the ACS, ACOG and USPSTF Discuss breast cancer risk and its impact on screening recommendations Discuss strategies to apply guidelines in practice

E-Cigarettes – Risks of Teen Vaping - Frankly Speaking EP 28

Learning Objectives: Discuss the history of e-Cigarettes and how they function Discuss the findings of the recent meta-analysis/systematic review regarding US teen use and the association with future tobacco smoking behavior Discuss the potential public health concerns, implication for health policy and best practice for family and pediatric providers

The American Heart Association Update on the Role of Fat in Your Diet - Frankly Speaking EP 27

Learning Objectives: Discuss the AHA position statement on fats in the diet Review the types of fat and what is known about their relationship to heart disease Recommend a dietary approach that is based upon best evidence

The Opioid Epidemic: Is Your Practice Changing? - Frankly Speaking EP 26

Learning Objectives: Discuss the findings of Martins et al survey results in the context of primary care practice Identify validated tools useful in your practice to identify opioid misuse Discuss methods to promote effective pain management including utilizing safe prescribing strategies

Artificial Sweeteners: Does Diet Soda Do More Harm Than Good? - Frankly Speaking EP 25

Learning Objectives: Review how the correlation of artificial sweeteners and CNS outcomes were related Summarize how artificial sweeteners may increase risk for obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Remind listeners that use of sucrose in appropriate dosages is safer than artificial sweeteners

Whole Milk Does Not Increase Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes - Frankly Speaking EP 24

This podcast reviews the results of a meta-analysis that found no negative relationship between whole milk consumption and cardiovascular disease or with mortality. Learning Objectives Understand the rationale that led to decreased milk intake in the 80's and 90's Appreciate how a meta analysis can shed light on the role whole milk might play on heart disease Be reminded that using "logic" without scientific rigor can lead to false conclusions

Here’s to Your Health: What Meat Shall You Eat? - Frankly Speaking EP 23

Teaching patients lifestyle management strategies to improve health is no easy task. First steps involve increasing provider knowledge of the impact foods have on health. This episode discusses the latest evidence on different types of meat intake and meat associated compounds on health.   Learning Objectives: Review the current evidence on meat intake and mortality Discuss the “real” world impact for patients in primary care