Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine

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Put Your Phone Down: The Association Between Adolescent Mental Health and Social Media Use - Frankly Speaking EP 147 Nov 18, 2019

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Overview: Social media use is ubiquitous across American society. There has also been an increase in adolescent mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression, as well as teen suicidal behavior. Join us as we discuss the association between social media use and adolescent mental health.

Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC

Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Breast Density and Supplemental Imaging: Detecting Advanced Breast Cancer - Frankly Speaking EP 146 Nov 11, 2019

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Overview: Join us as we discuss breast density and the use of supplemental imaging to assess risk for advanced breast cancer.

Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC

Music Credit: Richard Onorato

COPD Exacerbations: Who Needs Antibiotics? - Frankly Speaking EP 145 Nov 04, 2019

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Overview: Patients with COPD frequently have exacerbations, often triggered by an acute upper respiratory infection (URI). C-reactive protein (CRP) testing is a new way of assessing whether or not antibiotics are needed to treat.

Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD, FAAFP

Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Getting Glutened: Early Childhood Gluten Consumption and the Risk of Celiac Disease - Frankly Speaking EP 144 Oct 28, 2019

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Overview: The degree to which early exposure to gluten-containing foods affects the risk of developing celiac disease is controversial. Join us as we discuss a recent Norwegian study suggesting that the timing of introduction of gluten in the diet may be less important than the amount of gluten in the diet at 18 months of age.

Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD, FAAFP

Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Antibiotic Use in the US: A Look into How Americans Use Antibiotics Without a Prescription - Frankly Speaking EP 143 Oct 21, 2019

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Overview: A recent scoping review revealed that nonprescription antibiotic use is a prevalent and understudied public health concern in the US. Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing and use has been a well-documented concern and these new findings only reinforce the need for more comprehensive approaches to this problem. Join us while we discuss the scoping review findings and some strategies for implementing antibiotic stewardship into your practice.

Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C

Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Saving the Brain: How Long Is Too Long to Pursue Endovascular Reperfusion After a Stroke? - Frankly Speaking EP 142 Oct 16, 2019

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Overview: There has been increasing interest in the use of endovascular reperfusion for patients who have suffered an ischemic stroke. The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Stroke Association (ASA) have jointly developed a nationwide registry to evaluate the benefits of these techniques on stroke outcomes. During this episode we will review a recent retrospective cohort study of almost 7,000 patients presenting with an acute ischemic stroke that demonstrates a significant benefit to endovascular reperfusion, even several hours after the onset of symptoms.

Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP

Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Gun Safety in Pediatric Populations: Exploring New Data and Assessing Risk - Frankly Speaking EP 141 Oct 07, 2019

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Overview: Join us as we discuss gun safety and injury prevention in primary care practice.

Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC

Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Weight Loss with Apps – Do they Work? - Frankly Speaking 140 Sep 30, 2019

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Overview: This session will discuss the utility of digital apps and daily self-weight measurement for weight loss.

Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP

Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Needlepoint for the Heart: An Integrative Option for Chronic Stable Angina - Frankly Speaking EP 139 Sep 23, 2019

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Overview: Join us as we discuss acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy in patients with chronic stable angina.

Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC

Music Credit: Richard Onorato

What Does Exercise Have to Do with It: What Is the Relationship Between a Healthy Lifestyle and Genetic Risk of Dementia? - Frankly Speaking EP 138 Sep 16, 2019

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Overview: Genetic and lifestyle risk factors have been implicated in the development of Alzheimer’s dementia (AD) as well as other subtypes of dementia. Specific genetic protein mutations have been identified in individuals who develop AD. There is also an abundant amount of evidence that suggests the risk of dementia can be reduced by avoiding tobacco smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, keeping physically active, and maintaining a healthy diet. Join our discussion of a recent study that shows a healthy lifestyle is associated with decreased risk of dementia in those with both low and high genetic risk.

Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP

Music Credit: Richard Onorato

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