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Low Back Pain—More Evidence for the Effectiveness of Nonnarcotic Modalities - Frankly Speaking Ep 370 Mar 04, 2024

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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-370

Overview: Low back pain is one of the most common symptoms presenting in primary care. Listen in as we analyze the results of a recent systematic review supporting the use of a variety of effective nonnarcotic treatments for this condition. Gain evidence-based insights to help you choose the most informed option for managing low back pain.

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Gianola S, Bargeri S, Del Castillo G, et al. Br J Sports Med 2022;56:41–50. doi.org/ 10. 1136/ bjsports- 2020- 103596).

Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Be a Flamingo: 1-Legged Stance Test Predicts Risks - Frankly Speaking Ep 369 Feb 26, 2024

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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-369

Overview: Uncover a simple, 10-second intervention—the 1-legged stance test—for predicting the risk of falling in adults. Join us as we discuss how this swift assessment can help identify patients who are prone to falls, fractures, and increased mortality. This episode brings you a practical tool to enhance patient assessments and tailor interventions, contributing to a more proactive and personalized approach to care.

Episode resource links:

JAMA. 2023;329(18):1605-1607. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.3054
Br J Sports Med. 2022;56:975–980.
Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 2021 Aug;30(8):1049-1056. doi: 10.1002/pds.5201
PLoS Med 18(11): e1003821. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1003821

Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C
Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Data-Driven Perspectives on Prescriptive Authority and the Quality Quandary - Frankly Speaking Ep 368 Feb 19, 2024

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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-368

Overview: In this insightful episode, we explore compelling data comparing inappropriate prescribing practices among physicians and nonphysician prescribers. This discussion covers the nuances and restrictive scope of prescribing authority and aims to take an evidence-based approach to encouraging collaboration between clinicians and expanding patients’ access to care.

Episode resource links:

Huynh, J., Alim, S. A., Chan, D. C., & Studdert, D. M. (2023). Inappropriate Prescribing to Older Patients by Nurse Practitioners and Primary Care Physicians. Annals of internal medicine, 176(11), 1448–1455. https://doi.org/10.7326/M23-0827
American Association of Nurse Practitioners https://www.aanp.org/
American Academy of Physician Associates https://www.aapa.org/
Jiao, S., Murimi, I. B., Stafford, R. S., Mojtabai, R., & Alexander, G. C. (2018). Quality of Prescribing by Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants in the United States. Pharmacotherapy, 38(4), 417–427. https://doi.org/10.1002/phar.2095
2023 Beers Criteria American Geriatrics Society: Free to read https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jgs.18372

Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-BC
Music Credit: Richard Onorato

The Portfolio Diet—Another Approach to Eating Healthy? - Frankly Speaking Ep 367 Feb 12, 2024

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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-367

Overview: Join us for a look at the Portfolio Diet, a plant-based approach with potential to improve cardiovascular outcomes. We’ll take you through the details of this regimen and what the evidence says about its effect on the risks of cardiovascular diseases. Stay informed on the latest research and feel prepared to answer your patients’ questions about the Portfolio Diet.

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Circulation. 2023;148:00–00. DOI: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.123.065551

Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Synching Up: Time-Restricted Eating for T2DM Management - Frankly Speaking Ep 366 Feb 05, 2024

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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-366

Overview: Join us as we explore the nuances of healthy eating patterns, distinguishing between time-restricted and calorie-restricted approaches. We also review a randomized controlled trial that found time-restricted eating for people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can benefit HbA1c levels and weight reduction. Gain insights to elevate patient care in understanding and implementing these impactful dietary strategies.

Episode resource links:

Pavlou V, Cienfuegos S, Lin S, et al. Effect of Time-Restricted Eating on Weight Loss in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(10):e2339337. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.39337
Jefcoate PW, Robertson MD, Ogden J, Johnston JD. Exploring Rates of Adherence and Barriers to Time-Restricted Eating. Nutrients. 2023 May 16;15(10):2336. doi: 10.3390/nu15102336. PMID: 37242218; PMCID: PMC10223820.

Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C
Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Your Gut Doesn’t Have to Be Irritated: Treatment Options for IBS - Frankly Speaking Ep 365 Jan 29, 2024

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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-365

Overview: The chronic nature of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) necessitates persistence when trialing treatment options. After reviewing key identifiers of IBS, we discuss a second-line treatment’s efficacy in reducing symptoms and improving quality of life for patients with continued IBS symptoms. Tune in for valuable insights to make informed recommendations for your patients.

Episode resource links:

Amitriptyline at Low-Dose and Titrated for Irritable Bowel Syndrome as Second-Line Treatment in primary care (ATLANTIS): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial - PubMed (nih.gov)
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2005/1215/p2501.html

Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC
Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Can Saline Rinsing and Gargling Clear the Path to COVID-19 Relief? - Frankly Speaking Ep 364 Jan 22, 2024

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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-364

Overview: In this episode, we explore a nonpharmacologic approach to easing symptoms of COVID-19 in patients who are at lower risk of progression. Supported by a small study, a nasal saline rinse and gargle regimen was associated with more rapid symptom resolution and lower hospitalization rates. Learn how a simple salt solution can be an effective step in preventing adverse outcomes of COVID-19 for patients who are at low risk.

Episode resource links:

Am Col Allergy Asthma and Immunology: https://acaai.org/news/new-study-gargling-with-salt-water-may-help-prevent-covid-hospitalization/

Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C
Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Vitamins and Supplements for T2DM: What’s the Best Approach? - Frankly Speaking Ep 363 Jan 15, 2024

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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-363

Overview: Patients often reach for vitamins and supplements in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) management, but what does the research show? In this episode, you’ll hear expert faculty discuss the efficacy of vitamins and supplements, debunk common myths, and explore the power of dietary changes and exercise. Deepen your knowledge to guide your patients toward taking evidence-based steps in their T2DM management.

Episode resource links:

Cinnamon
J Pharmacy Practice. 2017;30(6):631-638.
J Med Food . 2011 Sep;14(9):884-9. doi: 10.1089/jmf.2010.0180
J Endocr Soc. 2020 Nov 1; 4(11): bvaa094
Chromium
Biol Trace Elem Res. 2022 Feb;200(2):516-525.
Vitamin C
Diabetes Metab Syndr. 2023 Jul 7;17(8):102824.
Vitamin D
Ann Intern Med. 2023 Mar;176(3):355-363. doi: 10.7326/M22-301
Soluble Fiber: Diabetes Care. 2019 Jan 7. pii: dc181126. doi: 10.2337/dc18-1126

Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C
Music Credit: Richard Onorato

”I Am Tired!” How Common is Iron Deficiency in Women? - Frankly Speaking Ep 362 Jan 08, 2024

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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-362

Overview: Recorded live at Pri-Med East! Iron deficiency and IDA are common, especially in women of childbearing age, and often under diagnosed. These conditions carry with them risk for increased morbidity and mortality. Screening is focused on high-risk groups, specifically toddlers and pregnant women, however these conditions in women of childbearing age are also common. Please join us to discuss the recent data on the prevalence of ID/IDA, how to appropriately screen and treat this common condition.

Episode resource links:

Weyand AC, Chaitoff A, Freed GL, Sholzberg M, Choi SW, McGann PT. Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Iron-Deficiency Anemia in US Females Aged 12-21 Years, 2003-2020. JAMA. 2023;329(24):2191-2193. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.8020
Dyna-Med: https://www-dynamed-com.umassmed.idm.oclc.org/management/treatment-of-iron-deficiency-anemia-in-adults#IRON_DEFICIENCY_WITHOUT_ANEMIA
NIH Iron Fact Sheet for Health Professionals: https://ods-od-nih-gov.umassmed.idm.oclc.org/factsheets/Iron-HealthProfessional/

Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C
Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Psilocybin for Depression: Are Magic Mushrooms Doing the Trick? - Frankly Speaking Ep 361 Jan 01, 2024

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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-361

Overview: In this episode, we delve into a topic of growing interest in medicine—the use of psilocybin to treat depression. Join us as we discuss the pharmacotherapeutic action of psilocybin and the results of a recent study that has suggested that a one-time dose of psilocybin can be an effective treatment for depression. Hear valuable insights into the potential benefits and limitations and feel prepared to respond to patient questions about this treatment.

Episode resource links:

JAMA. 2023;330(9):843-853. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.14530

Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato

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