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-383 Overview: This episode highlights a growing concern—the prevalence of food allergies is on the rise. We underscore the importance for clinicians to help keep vulnerable populations safe through risk reduction strategies as well as the use of medication therapy. Feel empowered to prepare and safeguard patients from adverse reactions to food allergies. Episode resource links: Abrams, E. M., & Becker, A. B. (2015). Food introduction and allergy prevention in infants. CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne, 187(17), 1297–1301. https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.150364 Elghoudi, A., & Narchi, H. (2022). Food allergy in children-the current status and the way forward. World journal of clinical pediatrics, 11(3), 253–269. https://doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v11.i3.253 Wood, R. A., Togias, A., Sicherer, S. H., Shreffler, W. G., Kim, E. H., Jones, S. M., ... & Chinthrajah, R. S. (2024). Omalizumab for the Treatment of Multiple Food Allergies. New England Journal of Medicine. https://www.foodallergy.org/living-food-allergies/food-allergy-essentials/food-allergy-anaphylaxis-emergency-care-plan CDC.gov https://acaai.org/ Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato
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-382 Overview: Tune in as we discuss the AHA’s newly validated risk calculator designed to assess the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and heart failure in certain patients. We review which risk factor variables were included in the development of this new tool and whether to consider incorporating it in your practice. Episode resource links: https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.123.067626 The calculator: https://professional.heart.org/en/guidelines-and-statements/prevent-calculator Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato
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-381 Overview: While the aerosol in e-cigarettes does contain toxicants and carcinogens, since it is not burned like combustible tobacco cigarettes, vaping exposes the user to fewer toxicants and chemicals. Many consider using e-cigarettes for smoking cessation, but evidence has been conflicting. Tune in as we discuss a recent review examining the efficacy of e-cigarettes in aiding smoking cessation and explore potential adverse effects associated with their usage. Episode resource links: Lin, H. X., Liu, Z., Hajek, P., Zhang, W. T., Wu, Y., Zhu, B. C., Liu, H. H., Xiang, Q., Zhang, Y., Li, S. B., Pesola, F., & Wang, Y. Y. (2024). Efficacy of Electronic Cigarettes vs Varenicline and Nicotine Chewing Gum as an Aid to Stop Smoking: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA internal medicine, 10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.7846. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.7846 Lindson, N., Butler, A. R., McRobbie, H., Bullen, C., Hajek, P., Begh, R., Theodoulou, A., Notley, C., Rigotti, N. A., Turner, T., Livingstone-Banks, J., Morris, T., & Hartmann-Boyce, J. (2024). Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 1(1), CD010216. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD010216.pub8 Sanford BT, Brownstein NC, Baker NL, et al. Shift From Smoking Cigarettes to Vaping Nicotine in Young Adults. JAMA Intern Med. Published online November 13, 2023. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.5239 Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato
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-380 Overview: This episode brings you a comparison of thiazide diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers on cardiovascular outcomes, stroke, and all-cause mortality. Gain evidence-based insights to help you make informed choices for your patients’ care. Episode resource links: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38048133/#:~:text=JAMA%20Netw%20Open,10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.44998 Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato
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-379 Overview: Recent data has shown that colchicine can improve outcomes in patients with known coronary artery disease (CAD), with consideration of colchicine now recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA). Hear valuable insights into the potential benefits and limitations to refine your clinical approach to managing CAD. Episode resource links: Nidorf SM, Fiolet ATL, Mosterd A, et al. Colchicine in Patients with Chronic Coronary Disease. N Engl J Med. 2020;383(19):1838-1847. Mohammadnia N, Los J, Opstal TSJ, et al. Colchicine and diabetes in patients with chronic coronary artery disease: insights from the LoDoCo2 randomized controlled trial. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2023;10:1244529. Published 2023 Oct 6. Roubille F, Bouabdallaoui N, Kouz S, et al. Low-Dose Colchicine in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Recent Myocardial Infarction in the COLchicine Cardiovascular Outcomes Trial (COLCOT). Diabetes Care. Published online January 5, 2024. Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato
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-378 Overview: Effective treatments for dementia remain elusive. In this episode, we’re discussing dementia treatment developments gathered from recent publications, covering topics of drugs, exercise, and liver disease. Stay informed and equipped to offer the latest guidance to patients with dementia and their families. Episode resource links: Ann Fam Med 2024;22:50-58. https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.3050 JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(1):e2353965. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.53965 Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato
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-377 Overview: Fluid in the middle ear, or otitis media with effusion (OME), is common in children with upper respiratory infections and typically resolves without treatment. Most guidelines do not recommend antibiotics for treatment; however, they are often prescribed, and the persistence of effusion can cause a significant impact on quality of life. Join us as we discuss recent review findings on antibiotics in OME treatment and the potential impact on your practice. Episode resource links: Mulvaney CA, Galbraith K, Webster KE, et al. Antibiotics for otitis media with effusion (OME) in children. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023;10(10):CD015254. Published 2023 Oct 23. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD015254.pub2 Rosenfeld, R. M., Shin, J. J., Schwartz, S. R., Coggins, R., Gagnon, L., Hackell, J. M., Hoelting, D., Hunter, L. L., Kummer, A. W., Payne, S. C., Poe, D. S., Veling, M., Vila, P. M., Walsh, S. A., & Corrigan, M. D. (2016). Clinical Practice Guideline: Otitis Media with Effusion (Update). Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 154(1 Suppl), S1–S41. https://doi.org/10.1177/0194599815623467 Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato
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-376 Overview: While GLP-1 agents are center stage in the medical and lay press, drugs in the class of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) are also quite remarkable at improving a variety of health endpoints. This episode provides an overview of studies supporting the use of SGLT2is to improve patient outcomes. Episode resource links: DM/HF: Age Ageing 2024 Jan 2;53(1):afad254. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afad254 Kidney stones: JAMA Intern Med. 2024 Jan 29:e237660. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.7660 Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato
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-375 Overview: Listen in as we discuss trends seen in breast cancer incidence over recent decades. Despite a notable rise in its prevalence, we’ve witnessed a decline in mortality rates. This positive shift owes itself to improvements in medication and screening efforts. Explore with us the multifaceted factors shaping this evolving landscape of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Episode resource links: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer/about/how-common-is-breast-cancer.html https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/ Caswell-Jin, J. L., Sun, L. P., Munoz, D., Lu, Y., Li, Y., Huang, H., ... & Plevritis, S. K. (2024). Analysis of Breast Cancer Mortality in the US—1975 to 2019. JAMA, 331(3), 233-241. Xu, S., Murtagh, S., Han, Y., Wan, F., & Toriola, A. T. (2024). Breast Cancer Incidence Among US Women Aged 20 to 49 Years by Race, Stage, and Hormone Receptor Status. JAMA Network Open, 7(1), e2353331-e2353331. Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato
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-374 Overview: This episode explores the use of data from smartphone recordings as a diagnostic tool for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), highlighting at-home testing as a more accessible, convenient, and appropriate option for some patients. Hear how the evidence can inform your practice and improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with OSA. Episode resource links: Han SC, Kim D, Rhee CS, Cho SW, Le VL, Cho ES, Kim H, Yoon IY, Jang H, Hong J, Lee D, Kim JW. In-Home Smartphone-Based Prediction of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Conjunction With Level 2 Home Polysomnography. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024 Jan 1;150(1):22-29. doi: 10.1001/jamaoto.2023.3490. PMID: 37971771; PMCID: PMC10654929. OSA and CV disease in adults, UpToDate Home sleep apnea testing for adults, UpToDate Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato
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-373 Overview: In this episode, we review the effectiveness of intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remission. We unpack study findings on total diet replacement and consider its potential for improving weight loss and maintenance in patients. Tune in to enrich your clinical toolkit, empowering you to optimize patient outcomes and enhance quality of life. Episode resource links: Hocking, S. L., Markovic, T. P., Lee, C. M. Y., Picone, T. J., Gudorf, K. E., & Colagiuri, S. (2024). Intensive Lifestyle Intervention for Remission of Early Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care in Australia: DiRECT-Aus. Diabetes care, 47(1), 66–70. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc23-0781 Centers for Disease Control: Diabetes Care for Providers: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/professional-info/index.html Optifast USA: https://www.optifast.com/ Pattinson, A. L., Seimon, R. V., Harper, C., Nassar, N., Grech, A., Santoso, E. A., Franklin, J., Inan-Eroglu, E., Gibson, A. A., & Sainsbury, A. (2021). Diet Quality following Total Meal Replacement Compared with Food-Based Weight-Loss Diets in Postmenopausal Women with Obesity: A Secondary Analysis of the TEMPO Diet Trial. The Journal of nutrition, 151(11), 3299–3312. https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/nxab311 Guest: Jill M. Terrien, PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Credits: 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 0.50 ABIM MOC or 0.56 AANP, including 0.56 AANP Pharm CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-cme-ce/podcast/practical-approaches-to-the-pharmacologic-treatment-of-obesity Overview: In this podcast expert faculty will review the available options and discuss best practices for prescribing and monitoring long-term anti-obesity medications (AOM) as an important component of a chronic disease approach to obesity management. The discussion will include the indications, efficacy, safety, and adverse effects of currently FDA-approved AOM as well as the evidence supporting new agents like the GLP-1 receptor agonists and the newly approved dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist tirzepatide.
Credits: 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 0.50 ABIM MOC or 0.60 AANP CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-cme-ce/podcast/a-comprehensive-approach-to-obesity-management Overview: In this podcast expert faculty will discuss the Obesity Medicine Association’s 4 pillars of clinical obesity treatment as a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to management, comprised of nutrition, physical activity, behavior, and medication. The discussion will encompass strategies and resources that PCPs can use to aid in implementing holistic care for people with obesity, including the roles and benefits of a multidisciplinary team and patient support networks in long-term planning for sustained weight management.
Credits: 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 0.50 ABIM MOC or 0.48 AANP CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-cme-ce/podcast/obesity-as-a-chronic-disease-why-lifestyle-modifications-often-fails Overview: In this 30-minute podcast, expert faculty will discuss the concept of obesity as a chronic disease. They will consider the disease burden of obesity, including adiposity-related diseases and conditions, and will examine the evidence supporting the benefits of sustained weight loss, the pathophysiology of obesity and weight regain, and the shortcomings of lifestyle modifications alone in long-term weight management.
Credits: 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-cme-ce/podcast/cdc-preparing-for-future-hiv Overview: While the United States has made remarkable strides in HIV prevention, treatment, and care, there remains untapped potential, especially in primary care. In 2019, a staggering 1 in 8 individuals living with HIV remained unaware of their status, while countless individuals who could benefit from Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) have yet to embrace its life-saving potential. Join James Simmons, DNP, MSN, RN, AG/ACNP-BC and moderator Aniruddha Hazra, MD in this engaging podcast as they shed light on the barriers that impede individuals from accessing crucial HIV services and illuminate practical strategies to overcome them. Delve into the latest breakthroughs in HIV prevention, with a particular focus on PrEP, and unlock a treasure trove of resources to empower primary care clinicians in delivering exceptional care. Together, let's seize this opportunity to bridge the gaps, ignite change, and revolutionize the landscape of HIV care in the United States.
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-372 Overview: Listen in as we unwrap Consumer Reports’ findings on heavy metals found in commonly consumed chocolate products. Our discussion looks into concerns about high levels of metals like lead and cadmium in these treats and offers advice on how to counsel your patients for worry-free chocolate enjoyment. Episode resource links: A Third of Chocolate Products Are High in Heavy Metals, CR T - Consumer Reports Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 0.25 ABIM MOC or 0.35 AANP, including 0.17 AANP Pharm CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-cme-ce/Podcast/updates-changing-landscape-covid-19 Overview: Explore the evolving landscape of COVID-19 treatment in this brief podcast. Topics reviewed include updates to payments for antivirals, areas of clinician confusion around antiviral therapy use and managing drug interactions, the status of COVID-19 rebound, and long COVID. Stay informed to provide optimal patient care following the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Credits: 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-cme-ce/podcast/hiv-101-integrating-hiv-care-and-prevention-into-primary-care Overview: In the final episode of the three-part HIV 101 series, join our host and guest as they discuss the integration of HIV management into primary care practice. Learn about the latest CDC guidelines for pre-exposure prophylaxis, best practices for care integration, and key considerations around antiretroviral therapy.
Credits: 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-cme-ce/podcast/hiv-101-connecting-lived-experiences-to-patient-centered-care Overview: Hear honest and personal experiences from individuals living with HIV to better understand how instrumental clinician support is during diagnosis and subsequent care. You will also learn about common misconceptions held by primary care clinicians about individuals living with HIV and get caught up on the latest in HIV care and research.
Credits: 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-cme-ce/podcast/hiv-101-improving-access-to-screening-and-prevention Overview: In the first episode of the three-part HIV 101 series, get a baseline understanding of HIV care today and learn just how simple HIV treatment is. Dr. Simmons and his guest cover topics such as syndemics, a status-neutral approach to screening, Undetectable = Untransmittable, and treatment as prevention. You will also learn about the critical role of primary care clinicians in improving access to care and reducing HIV-related stigma.