Episodes

  • Meningitis Makes a Comeback (Along with Other Infections) - Frankly Speaking Vaccine Update
    Jan 14 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-vaccine-update

    Overview: In this episode, we discuss the recently updated US childhood vaccine schedule, including key changes and the rationale behind these recommendations. We also talk about the risks of vaccine-preventable illnesses and review vaccine efficacy and safety considerations—helping you navigate evolving guidance and protect patients in primary care.

    Episode resource links:

    • RSV: Pediatrics. 2024. Curns AT, Rha B, Lively JY, et al. J Infect Dis. 2022 Aug 15;226(Suppl 2):S154-S163. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiac120
    • Hep B: N Engl J Med 2019;380:2041-2050 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMra181047 Clin Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 2;73(9):e3317-e3323. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciaa898.
    • Meningococcal Vaccines and disease: MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. 2024. Collins JP, Crowe SJ, Ortega-Sanchez IR, et al. Vaccine. 2019. Wang B, Santoreneos R, Giles L, Haji Ali Afzali H, Marshall H.

    Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C 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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    13 mins
  • Babies Can Acquire STIs: The Rationale for Hepatitis B Vaccination at Birth - Frankly Speaking Ep 467
    Jan 12 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-467

    Overview: Join us as we discuss recent changes to newborn hepatitis B vaccination recommendations and review the risks, benefits, and rationale for immunizing this patient population. Come away with confidence to navigate new guidance, thoughtfully address parental concerns, and provide evidence-based care that promotes both infant and public health.

    Episode resource links:

    • N Engl J Med 2019;380:2041-2050 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMra181047
    • Clin Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 2;73(9):e3317-e3323. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciaa898.

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

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

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    13 mins
  • Potatoes and T2DM Risk: Which Preparations Made the Cut? - Frankly Speaking Ep 466
    Jan 5 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-466

    Overview: Concerns over eating carbohydrate-rich potatoes have been raised over the last decade with numerous studies suggesting worrisome effects on health. Tune in as we unpack findings from a large study that examined the relationship between potato intake and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), helping you apply evolving nutrition science to patient counseling.

    Episode resource links:

    • BMJ 2025;390:e082121 http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2024‑082121

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

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

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    11 mins
  • Aspirin Plus Anticoagulation: What Are the Risks? - Frankly Speaking Ep 465
    Dec 29 2025

    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-465

    Overview: Many patients with coronary artery disease take aspirin, but how should clinicians navigate management when an anticoagulant is also needed? In this episode, we review indications for therapy, explore evidence on dual use, and discuss how to counsel patients on balancing cardiovascular benefits with the risks of combination therapy.

    Episode resource links:

    • Lemesle G, Didier R, Steg PG, et al. Aspirin in Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndrome Receiving Oral Anticoagulation. N Engl J Med. Published online August 31, 2025.

      https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2507532

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

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

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    11 mins
  • A Spark of Motivation: Leveraging Lung Cancer Screening to Drive Change - Frankly Speaking Ep 464
    Dec 22 2025

    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-464

    Overview: Beyond detecting disease early, lung cancer screening provides an opportunity to encourage smoking cessation. In this episode, we review USPSTF guidelines, compare screening effectiveness, and explore how the use of a pulmonary function test (PFT) and a lung age estimator can help people who smoke better understand their risks and inspire behavior change.

    Episode resource links:

    • USPSTF: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/lung-cancer-screening BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.). 2008;336(7644):598-600. doi:10.1136/bmj.39503.582396.25.
    • BMC Public Health. 2022;22(1):1164. doi:10.1186/s12889-022-13583-1.

    Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP

    Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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

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    11 mins
  • Rethinking Chronic Back Pain: Practical Behavioral Interventions for Primary Care - Frankly Speaking Ep 463
    Dec 15 2025

    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-463

    Overview: Listen in as we discuss how integrating behavioral therapies into the management of chronic back pain can improve function, reduce opioid use, and empower patients. Boost your clinical toolkit with evidence-based strategies that enhance outcomes while aligning with evolving guidelines for safer, multimodal approaches to chronic pain care.

    Episode resource links:

    • Zgierska AE, Edwards RR, Barrett B, et al. Mindfulness vs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain Treated With Opioids: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(4):e253204. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.3204
    • Dowell D, Ragan KR, Jones CM, Baldwin GT, Chou R. CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain - United States, 2022. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2022 Nov 4;71(3):1-95. doi: 10.15585/mmwr.rr7103a1. PMID: 36327391; PMCID: PMC9639433.

    Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C

    Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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

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    17 mins
  • Migraine Relief Starts Here: Current Management Tools for PCPs - Frankly Speaking Ep 462
    Dec 8 2025

    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-462

    Overview: In this episode, we examine migraine—a leading cause of disability worldwide that is often underdiagnosed and undertreated in primary care. You’ll learn how to distinguish migraine from other headache disorders, identify who is most affected, and explore both acute pharmacologic options and preventive strategies that can reduce attack frequency and improve patients’ quality of life.

    Episode resource links:

    • El Hussein, M. T., & Fraser, L. (2025). Pharmacologic Management of Migraine in Primary Care: Nurse Practitioner Guide. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 21(9), 105501.
    • Qaseem, A., Tice, J. A., Etxeandia-Ikobaltzeta, I., Wilt, T. J., Harrod, C. S., Cooney, T. G., ... & Yost, J. (2025). Pharmacologic treatments of acute episodic migraine headache in outpatient settings: a clinical guideline from the American College of Physicians. Annals of internal medicine, 178(4), 571-578.
    • Charles, A. C., Tepper, S. J., & Ailani, J. (2025). State of the art in the management of migraine—A response to the American College of Physicians migraine preventive treatment guideline. Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain.
    • Vélez-Jiménez MK, et al. Comprehensive Preventive Treatments for Episodic Migraine: Systematic Review. Front Neurol. 2025
    • Lanteri-Minet, M., Casarotto, C., Bretin, O., Collin, C., Gugenheim, M., Raclot, V., ... & Lefebvre, H. (2025). Prevalence, characteristics and management of migraine patients with triptan failure in primary care: the EMR France-Mig study. The Journal of Headache and Pain, 26(1), 153.

    Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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    11 mins
  • A Clearer Path for Complicated UTIs: Updated Guidance, Streamlined Care - Frankly Speaking Ep 461
    Dec 1 2025

    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-461

    Overview: Complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in primary care but can be difficult to approach. In this episode, you’ll learn how to identify complicated UTIs, methodically address them, and incorporate new guidance on outpatient management and antibiotic selection to improve diagnosis and treatment for your patients.

    Episode resource links:

    • Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (cUTI): Clinical Guidelines for Treatment and Management https://www.idsociety.org/practice-guideline/complicated-urinary-tract-infections
    • Koehl J, Spolsdoff D, Negaard B, et al. Cephalosporins for Outpatient Pyelonephritis in the Emergency Department: COPY-ED Study. Ann Emerg Med. 2025;85(3):240-248. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39570254/

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

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

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    11 mins