• Dialing in Hypertension Treatment: Managing Adverse Effects in Older Adults - Frankly Speaking Ep 402
    Oct 14 2024

    Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-402

    Overview: Some blood pressure medications have been found to cause adverse side effects in older adults, such as itchy skin and an increased risk of stroke. Join us as we cover 2 recent publications that add clinical implications to which blood pressure medications we use. Come away feeling confident to improve hypertension outcomes in older patients.

    Episode resource links:

    • JAMA Dermatol. Published online May 22, 2024. doi:10.1001/jamadermatol.2024.1230
    • JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(12):e2344998. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.44998

    Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP

    Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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    10 mins
  • Mind and Muscle: Exercise as Therapy for Depression - Frankly Speaking Ep 401
    Oct 7 2024

    Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-401

    Overview: Evidence has shown that exercise can improve mood, but how successful is it for treating depression compared to other therapies? What types and intensities are most effective? Discover insights from a recent meta-analysis on the effects of exercise on depression and strategies to promote it in those with major depression.

    Episode resource links:

    • Noetel M, Sanders T, Gallardo-Gómez D, Taylor P, del Pozo Cruz B, van den Hoek D et al. Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials BMJ 2024; 384 :e075847 doi:10.1136/bmj-2023-075847
    • Vancampfort, D., Hallgren, M., Firth, J., Rosenbaum, S., Schuch, F. B., Mugisha, J., Probst, M., Van Damme, T., Carvalho, A. F., & Stubbs, B. (2017). Physical activity and suicidal ideation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Affective Disorders. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2017.08.070

    Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C

    Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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    10 mins
  • Self-Collection Testing Brings Comfort to Care in Cervical Cancer Screening - Frankly Speaking Ep 400
    Sep 30 2024

    Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-400

    Overview: The FDA recently approved primary human papillomavirus (HPV) self-collection for cervical cancer screening in a healthcare setting. Join us as we explore how to counsel patients on this less invasive method and find out what’s on the horizon for at-home collection kits.

    Episode resource links:

    • https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfpma/pma.cfm?id=P160037
    • Journal of Clinical Virology, 2020-06-01, Volume 127, Article 104375, Copyright © 2020 Elsevier B.V.
    • JAMA. 2023;330(20):1971-1981. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.21471

    Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP

    Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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    9 mins
  • The Dual Advantage: Improving Alzheimer Care with Combination Therapy - Frankly Speaking Ep 399
    Sep 23 2024

    Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-399

    Overview: In this episode, we look at a new study showing increased probability of survival for patients with Alzheimer disease (AD) who take donepezil and memantine together. We review current treatments for AD and address common hesitations in prescribing dual pharmacotherapy, providing vital insights for primary care clinicians.

    Episode resource links:

    • Yaghmaei, E., Lu, H., Ehwerhemuepha, L. et al. Combined use of Donepezil and Memantine increases the probability of five-year survival of Alzheimer’s disease patients.Commun Med 4, 99 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43856-024-00527-6
    • Guo J, Wang Z, Liu R, Huang Y, Zhang N, Zhang R. Memantine, Donepezil, or Combination Therapy-What is the best therapy for Alzheimer's Disease? A Network Meta-Analysis. Brain Behav. 2020 Nov;10(11):e01831. doi: 10.1002/brb3.1831. Epub 2020 Sep 10. PMID: 32914577; PMCID: PMC7667299.

    Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C

    Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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    10 mins
  • Walk It Off: Preventing Recurrences of Low Back Pain - Frankly Speaking Ep 398
    Sep 16 2024

    Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-398

    Overview: Low back pain is the leading cause of years lived with disability, with approximately 70% of individuals experiencing a recurrence within 12 months following recovery from an episode. Clinicians are poised to play a crucial role in encouraging patients to incorporate walking to prevent recurrences of low back pain.

    Episode resource links:

    • Pocovi NC, Lin CC, French SD, Graham PL, van Dongen JM, Latimer J, Merom D, Tiedemann A, Maher CG, Clavisi O, Tong SYK, Hancock MJ. Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an individualised, progressive walking and education intervention for the prevention of low back pain recurrence in Australia (WalkBack): a randomised controlled trial. Lancet. 2024 Jun 19:S0140-6736(24)00755-4. PMID: 38908392.

    Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP

    Music Credit: Richard Onorato

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    11 mins
  • Does Testosterone Replacement Therapy Help Men Live Healthier Lives? - Frankly Speaking Ep 397
    Sep 9 2024

    Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-397

    Overview: In this episode, we review the T Trials—a coordinated set of 7 research trials that assessed the efficacy of testosterone gel treatment in 7 functional domains for men aged 65 years or older. Hear best practices for determining testosterone levels and how to balance the benefits and risks of testosterone replacement therapy during patient discussions.

    Episode resource links:

    • Matsumoto AM. Testosterone Replacement in Men with Age-Related Low Testosterone: What Did We Learn From The Testosterone Trials? Curr Opin Endocr Metab Res. 2019 Jun;6:34-41. doi: 10.1016/j.coemr.2019.04.004. Epub 2019 Apr 25. PMID: 32043015; PMCID: PMC7009797.
    • The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2024, 00, 1–10 https://doi.org/10.1210/clinem/dgae085

    Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP

    Music Credit: Richard Onorato

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    11 mins
  • Vapor Trail—The Latest on E-Cigarette Risks - Frankly Speaking Ep 396
    Sep 2 2024

    Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-396

    Overview: Listen in as we discuss the health risks of e-cigarette use and dual use, emphasizing the importance of primary prevention and supporting patients in their cessation efforts. Discover the latest evidence on vaping’s impact on addiction, cardiovascular health, and lung cancer, and gain essential insights to better advise your patients.

    Episode resource links:

    • Bittoni MA, et al. Abstract 2213. Presented at: American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting; April 5-10, 2024; San Diego. (AACR 2024: Ohio State experts share new findings at annual meeting (press release). Available at: https://cancer.osu.edu/news/aacr-2024-ohio-state-experts-share-new-findings. Posted April 5,2024. Accessed May 3, 2024.)
    • Hartmann-Boyce J, McRobbie H, Lindson N, et al. Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. Apr 29 2021;4:CD010216. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD010216.pub5
    • Hopkinson NS, et al "Association of time spent on social media with youth cigarette smoking and e-cigarette use in the UK: a national longitudinal study" Thorax 2024: DOI:10.1136/ thorax-2023-220569.
    • Y.W. Kim, E.J. Park, K.I. Kwak, A.-R. Choi, B.J. Lee, Y.J. Lee, J.S. Park, Y.-J. Cho, J.H. Lee, and C.-T. Lee. Association of Electronic Cigarette Use After Conventional Smoking Cessation With Lung Cancer Risk: A Nationwide Cohort Study (abstract). Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2024;209:A3051.
    • CDC: Health Effects of Vaping; https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/e-cigarettes/health-effects.html
    • CDC:Dual Use of Tobacco Products; https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/diseases/dual-tobacco-use.html

    Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C

    Music Credit: Richard Onorato

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    15 mins
  • Reeling in the Evidence—Do Fish Oil Supplements Prevent Cardiovascular Disease? - Frankly Speaking Ep 395
    Aug 26 2024

    Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-395

    Overview: This episode brings you an exploration of fish oil supplements and their potential effects on cardiovascular health. We dive into the evidence, highlighting fish oil’s role in primary prevention and its possible risks, such as increased atrial fibrillation. Gain practical recommendations to help you effectively advise your patients on the use of this popular supplement.

    Episode resource links:

    • Regular use of fish oil supplements and course of cardiovascular diseases: prospective cohort study BMJ Medicine 2024;3:e000451. doi: 10.1136/bmjmed-2022-000451
    • Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Fish Oil) Supplementation and the Prevention of Clinical Cardiovascular Disease: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association Circulation. 2017;135:e867–e884

    Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP

    Music Credit: Richard Onorato

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    10 mins