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Is Standing Better than Sitting for Decreasing Cardiovascular Risk? - Frankly Speaking Ep 414 Jan 06, 2025

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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-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 FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com

A Vitamin for Skin Cancer Prevention? - Frankly Speaking Ep 413 Dec 30, 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-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.

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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 FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com

Positioning is Everything for Accurate BPs! - Frankly Speaking Ep 412 Dec 23, 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-412

Overview: Discover how improper arm positioning can lead to inaccurate blood pressure readings and influence hypertension management as we discuss a recent randomized controlled trial. Hear evidence-based techniques to ensure proper arm and cuff positioning, improving hypertension diagnosis in your clinical practice.

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JAMA Intern Med. Published online October 7, 2024. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2024.5213

Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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

Don’t Miss the Red Flags for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer - Frankly Speaking Ep 411 Dec 16, 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-411

Overview: This episode focuses on the rising prevalence of early-onset colorectal cancer and its critical indicators. Learn to recognize key symptoms, ensure timely diagnostic workups, and effectively address red flags to prevent delayed diagnosis.

Episode resource links:

Demb, J., Kolb, J. M., Dounel, J., Fritz, C. D. L., Advani, S. M., Cao, Y., Coppernoll-Blach, P., Dwyer, A. J., Perea, J., Heskett, K. M., Holowatyj, A. N., Lieu, C. H., Singh, S., Spaander, M. C. W., Vuik, F. E. R., & Gupta, S. (2024). Red Flag Signs and Symptoms for Patients With Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA network open, 7(5), e2413157. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.13157
US Preventive Services Task Force Screening Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/colorectal-cancer-screening
American Cancer Society Infographic for Patients: Colorectal Cancer: Catching it Early https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/colon-rectal-cancer/prevention-infographic.html
Gómez-Molina R, Suárez M, Martínez R, Chilet M, Bauça JM, Mateo J. Utility of Stool-Based Tests for Colorectal Cancer Detection: A Comprehensive Review. Healthcare. 2024; 12(16):1645. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12161645

Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-BC

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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To D or Not to D? New Guidance on Vitamin Supplementation - Frankly Speaking Ep 410 Dec 09, 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-410

Overview: In this episode, we discuss the latest updates on vitamin D. Learn about its link to common disorders, when to consider supplementation, and what the most recent practice guideline says about vitamin D and disease prevention—empowering you to make informed decisions and improve patient care without unnecessary screenings or treatments.

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Marie B Demay, Anastassios G Pittas, Daniel D Bikle, Dima L Diab, Mairead E Kiely, Marise Lazaretti-Castro, Paul Lips, Deborah M Mitchell, M Hassan Murad, Shelley Powers, Sudhaker D Rao, Robert Scragg, John A Tayek, Amy M Valent, Judith M E Walsh, Christopher R McCartney, Vitamin D for the Prevention of Disease: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Volume 109, Issue 8, August 2024, Pages 1907–1947, https://doi.org/10.1210/clinem/dgae290
Michael F. Holick, Neil C. Binkley, Heike A. Bischoff-Ferrari, Catherine M. Gordon, David A. Hanley, Robert P. Heaney, M. Hassan Murad, Connie M. Weaver, Evaluation, Treatment, and Prevention of Vitamin D Deficiency: an Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Volume 96, Issue 7, 1 July 2011, Pages 1911–1930, https://doi.org/10.1210/jc.2011-0385

Guest: Jillian Joseph, PA-C
Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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

When SSRIs are Not Enough: Targeting Residual Symptoms in Major Depressive Disorder Dec 06, 2024

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Credits: 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, 0.50 ABIM MOC or 0.41 AANP, including 0.41 AANP Pharm
CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-cme-ce/Podcast/when-ssris-are-not-enough

Overview: In this podcast, expert faculty will discuss how the heterogeneity of major depressive disorder (MDD) symptoms, the frequency of residual symptoms, and the common occurrence of treatment-resistant depression (TRD) indicate a pathophysiology that is complex and multifactorial. The faculty will provide an overview of the current understanding of MDD pathophysiology and discuss how current standard-of-care treatments often fail to comprehensively target these mechanisms, emphasizing how future treatment developments can focus on under-addressed pathophysiological mechanisms, paving the way for personalized MDD treatments that target individual symptom profiles.

Bright Light Therapy for Depression: Useful in Any Season - Frankly Speaking Ep 409 Dec 02, 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-409

Overview: Listen in as we discuss how bright light therapy extends beyond seasonal affective disorder, potentially offering benefits for nonseasonal depression. Learn how to counsel patients effectively on its use and integrate this treatment into your practice, enhancing patient care and broadening treatment strategies for depression.

Episode resource links:

Menegaz de Almeida A, Aquino de Moraes FC, Cavalcanti Souza ME, Cavalcanti Orestes Cardoso JH, Tamashiro F, Miranda C, Fernandes L, Kreuz M, Alves Kelly F. Bright Light Therapy for Nonseasonal Depressive Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA Psychiatry. 2024 Oct 2:e242871

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

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Teenage Suicide and Social Media Use - Frankly Speaking Ep 408 Nov 25, 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-408

Overview: This episode explores the connection between adolescent mental health and social media use. We discuss actionable strategies for clinicians, emphasizing practical screening, effective conversation starters, and tech tools to guide families. Improve outcomes by learning to balance screen time discussions and proactive mental health interventions in primary care.

Episode resource links:

JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Jul 1;7(7):e2419881. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.19881
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/yrbs_data_summary_and_trends.htm

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

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

Breast Cancer Risk and IUD Use - Frankly Speaking Ep 407 Nov 18, 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-407

Overview: Join us as we review the risks and benefits of contraceptive options, focusing on levonorgestrel intrauterine devices (IUDs) and their potential link to breast cancer risk. Hear the data and key considerations to help patients make informed decisions, balancing benefits and risks effectively in your primary care practice.

Episode resource links:

Mørch LS, Meaidi A, Corn G, Hargreave M, Wessel Skovlund C. Breast Cancer in Users of Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine Systems. JAMA. Published online October 16, 2024. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.18575
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/16/well/iud-breast-cancer-mirena-skyla.html?smid=url-share

Guest: Jillian Joseph, PA-C
Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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

The Nose Knows: Nasal Therapies on the Rise - Frankly Speaking Ep 406 Nov 11, 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-406

Overview: An increasing number of therapies are being formulated for nasal delivery. This episode reviews the use of 3 of these therapies: at-home flu vaccines, epinephrine for allergic reactions, and saline nasal sprays for the common cold. Hear how these newly available treatments can increase options for care in your clinical practice.

Episode resource links:

Flu Vaccine: Vaccine. 2015 Jul 31;33(32):3894-9. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2015.06.061. Epub 2015 Jun 25.
Nasal Saline: https://k4.ersnet.org/prod/v2/Front/Program?e=549
Nasal Epinephrine: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-nasal-spray-treatment-anaphylaxis

Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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

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