Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine

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A Matter of the Heart—Screening Guidelines for Cardiovascular Disease - Frankly Speaking Ep 417
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-417 Overview: Joseph is a 57 year old male who presents today for his routine annual exam. He is a healthy male, who is active and has no complaints today. He reports that since he was seen last he generally has been doing well but did have a ER visit for persistent cough in the setting of recovering from Covid. While in the Emergency Department he did undergo testing. On a CT Chest scan there was an incidental finding of moderate coronary artery calcifications. He asked today, what does moderate coronary artery calcification? Is my heart ok, my dad had a heart attack at 60. Episode resource links: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cardiovascular-diseases-(cvds) https://odphp.health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/heart-disease-and-stroke#:~:text=Heart%20disease%20and%20stroke%20can,and%20high%20cholesterol%20through%20treatment. Vikulova, D. N., Lee, M. K., Humphries, K. H., Pinheiro-Muller, D., Dawes, M., Pimstone, S. N., & Brunham, L. R. (2024). Preventive Lipid-Lowering Therapy and Interactions With Health Care in Patients Who Develop Premature Coronary Artery Disease. JACC: Advances, 101316. Maron, D. J., Budoff, M. J., Sky, J. C., Bommer, W. J., Epstein, S. D., Fisher, D. A., ... & DeMaria, A. N. (2024). Coronary Artery Calcium Staging to Guide Preventive Interventions: A Proposal and Call to Action. JACC: Advances, 3(11), 101287. https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease-family-history/about/index.html Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
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My Back Still Hurts! Nonpharmacologic Approaches to Chronic Back Pain - Frankly Speaking Ep 416
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-416 Overview: Listen in as we discuss chronic sacroiliac (SI) dysfunction and the role of nonpharmacological therapies, including acupuncture, in managing back pain and improving function. Hear evidence-based considerations for integrating acupuncture into your practice to offer effective, medication-free options for patients with chronic SI pain. Episode resource links: Kim G, Kim D, Moon H, et al. Acupuncture and Acupoints for Low Back Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Am J Chin Med. 2023;51(2):223-247. doi:10.1142/S0192415X23500131 Mu J, Furlan AD, Lam WY, Hsu MY, Ning Z, Lao L. Acupuncture for chronic nonspecific low back pain. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2020;12(12):CD013814. Published 2020 Dec 11. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD013814 Tu J-F et al. Acupuncture vs sham acupuncture for chronic sciatica from herniated disk: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Intern Med 2024 Oct 14; [e-pub]. (https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2024.5463) Wu M, Fan C, Liu H, et al. The Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Low Back Pain: An Umbrella Review and Meta-Analysis. Am J Chin Med. 2024;52(4):905-923. doi:10.1142/S0192415X2450037X https://www-dynamed-com.umassmed.idm.oclc.org/condition/sciatica Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
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It’s Time to Equip Patients with PEP - Frankly Speaking Ep 415
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-415 Overview: Join us as we discuss the role of postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) in reducing the incidence and adverse outcomes of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. Discover when, why, and how to prescribe PEP to better provide your patients with effective prevention options to help reduce rising STI rates and disproportionate impacts on women. Episode resource links: Stewart, J., Oware, K., Donnell, D., Violette, L. R., Odoyo, J., Soge, O. O., ... & Baeten, J. M. (2023). Doxycycline prophylaxis to prevent sexually transmitted infections in women. New England Journal of Medicine, 389(25), 2331-2340. https://www.cdc.gov/sti/php/from-the-director/doxy-pep-sti-prevention-strategy.html#:~:text=Doxy%20PEP%20has%20proven%20to,syphilis%2C%20chlamydia%2C%20gonorrhea). Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
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Is Standing Better than Sitting for Decreasing Cardiovascular Risk? - Frankly Speaking Ep 414
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-414 Overview: Standing desks are a popular choice for people with sedentary jobs who want to increase their physical activity. In this episode, we look at the latest data on the benefits and risks of prolonged standing and provide actionable strategies to help patients reduce cardiovascular risk through informed movement choices. Episode resource links: Ahmadi MN, Coenen P, Straker L, Stamatakis E. Device-measured stationary behaviour and cardiovascular and orthostatic circulatory disease incidence. Int J Epidemiol. 2024 Oct 13;53(6):dyae136. doi: 10.1093/ije/dyae136. PMID: 39412356; PMCID: PMC11481281. Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
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A Vitamin for Skin Cancer Prevention? - Frankly Speaking Ep 413
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-413 Overview: Listen in to learn about the role of nicotinamide (vitamin B3) in reducing the risk of certain skin cancers. This episode reviews key prevention strategies, the latest evidence on skin cancer management, and practical approaches to support patients with sun-damaged skin. Episode resource links: Discuss the prevalence of basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas Review the potential benefits of nicotinamide (vitamin B3) for the prevention of skin abnormalities Identify additional methods to prevent skin cancer Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
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