Episodes

  • Statins—Time to Stop the Worry! - Frankly Speaking Ep 495
    Jul 27 2026

    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-495

    Overview: Statin prescription labels and case reports list a variety of potential treatment-related adverse effects that often raise concerns about their safety. In this episode, we review the evidence for such effects from a recently published study of statin therapy, giving you confidence to counsel worried patients.

    Episode resource links:

    • Explain the concerns over potential negative effects from statin use
    • Outline the latest research demonstrating statin safety

    Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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    The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

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    11 mins
  • The Quick Take: Cyclospora — What's Behind the 2026 Outbreak (and What to Tell Patients)
    Jul 21 2026

    Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/quick-take-1-cyclospora

    Overview: Cyclospora infections in the US are running far ahead of a typical season, with thousands of suspected and confirmed cases across dozens of states as of mid-July 2026, and the source of the surge still under active investigation. In this Quick Take, we break down what primary care clinicians need to know right now: what this parasite is and how people get exposed, why the current outbreak dwarfs a usual season and why pinning down the source is so difficult, the clinical picture that should put cyclosporiasis on your differential, the testing pitfall that leads to missed diagnoses, and practical guidance for counseling patients on treatment, prevention, and what to expect as the investigation continues to unfold.

    Learning Objectives:

    1. Describe the biology and transmission of Cyclospora cayetanensis, and why 2026 is far from a typical cyclosporiasis season.
    2. Identify the clinical features and exposure history that should raise suspicion for cyclosporiasis, and recognize the testing pitfall that causes routine stool panels to miss it.
    3. Counsel patients on treatment, the prolonged course that often outlasts the parasite, prevention, and when to return for care.
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    15 mins
  • Digital Dependence: Screening Adults for Screen Time - Frankly Speaking Ep 494
    Jul 20 2026

    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-494

    Overview: Primary care visits offer a valuable opportunity to identify and address excessive screen time—a health concern that can impact adults’ physical and mental well-being. This episode brings you current data on adult screen use and its health consequences, helping you recognize and respond to a growing issue in patient populations.

    Episode resource links:

    • Front Psychiatry. 2022 Dec 22:13:1058572. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.1058572. eCollection 2022
    • BMC Med. 2025 Feb 21;23(1):107.
    • JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Mar 3;8(3):e252493. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.2493

    Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

    Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com

    The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

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    12 mins
  • From Guidelines to Practice: Managing CKD in Primary Care - Frankly Speaking Ep 493
    Jul 13 2026

    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-493

    Overview: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasingly managed in primary care—but are you up to date on the latest guidance? This episode reviews current clinical practice guidelines and standards of care to help you confidently diagnose and classify CKD, apply evidence-based management strategies, and know when nephrology referral is warranted.

    Episode resource links:

    • https://doi.org/10.7326/ANNALS-25-03499
    • Diabetes Care. 2024;48(Supplement_1):S239-S251. doi:10.2337/dc25-S011

    Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

    Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com

    The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

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    14 mins
  • Let’s Get the Patient to the Doctor Before Rupture
    Jul 6 2026

    Overview: In this podcast, hear from someone who will share his personal experiences with brain aneurysm diagnosis, treatment, and management — offering valuable insights into what primary care physicians can do to identify and refer patients with brain aneurysms before rupture occurs.

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    26 mins
  • Understanding VMS at the Source: The KNDy Neuron System and New Therapies
    Jul 6 2026

    Overview: Listen in as expert faculty explore the neuroendocrine drivers of vasomotor symptoms (VMS)—including the KNDy neuron system—and review the efficacy and safety of emerging nonhormonal treatments. Expand your toolkit to deliver more informed, up-to-date care to patients experiencing menopause.

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    35 mins
  • SPAN Small Changes to a Longer, Healthier Life - Frankly Speaking Ep 492
    Jul 6 2026

    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-492

    Overview: Small lifestyle changes can yield outsized results—and primary care clinicians are ideally positioned to drive that change. This episode explores the synergistic effects of the SPAN approach on lifespan and provides actionable strategies for guiding patients toward sustainable habits that improve long-term health.

    Episode resource links:

    • Koemel, et al; eClinicalMedicine, Volume 0, Issue 0, 103741, 2026

    Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

    Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com

    The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

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    13 mins
  • Pulse Oximetry—It’s Not Always Right - Frankly Speaking Ep 491
    Jun 29 2026

    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-491

    Overview: Pulse oximetry is a cornerstone of patient monitoring, but limits to its accuracy can lead to important clinical implications. Tune in as we discuss the factors that can compromise oximetry accuracy—including skin tone—so you can make more informed, individualized treatment decisions.

    Episode resource links:

    • Martin DS, Doidge JC, Gould D, et al. The impact of skin tone on performance of pulse oximeters used by NHS England COVID Oximetry @home scheme: measurement and diagnostic accuracy study. BMJ. 2026;392:e085535.

    Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

    Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com

    The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

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    11 mins