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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-344 Overview: Navigating the intricate landscape of pain management in older patients with dementia can be challenging. Join us as we explore strategies for mitigating pain, consider the equilibrium between opioid benefits and risks, and discuss where to start when tailoring management plans for patients with dementia and joint pain. Don’t miss this important conversation. Episode resource links: https://www.neurologylive.com/view/mortality-risk-significantly-increased-with-new-opioid-use-older-adults-dementia https://www.practicalpainmanagement.com/resource-centers/opioid-prescribing-monitoring/risk-assessment-safe-opioid-prescribing-tools 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-343 Overview: In this episode, we take a look at a study exploring the effects on children’s activity levels when their parents reduce smartphone use. Listen in as we discuss compelling findings that shed light on the connection, and come away with guidance on how to navigate the evolving digital landscape to promote healthier, more active lifestyles among children. Episode resource links: JAMA Pediatr. 2022 Aug; 176(8): 741–749 BMJ Open. 2019 Jan 3;9(1):e023191. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023191 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-342 Overview: In July of 2023, the FDA made a monumental decision to approve Opill, marking the first time an oral contraceptive will be made available without a prescription. The inaugural over-the-counter oral contraceptive is a progesterone-only pill. Join us to discuss the underlying rationales driving this decision and the prospective implications it might have on medical practice as well as women’s health. Episode resource links: Biggs, AM, Ralph, L, Morris, N, Ehrenreich, K, Perritt, J, Kapp, N, Blanchard, K, White, K,  Barar, Grossman, RD. A cross-sectional survey of U.S. abortion patients’ interest in obtaining medication abortion over the counter, Contraception, Volume 109, 2022, Pages 25-31, ISSN 0010-7824, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.contraception.2022.01.010.     Chen, Q.J. Xiang, W.P. Zhang, D.K., Wang, R.P. Luo, Y.F. Kang, J.Z. Cheng, L.N. Effica

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-341 Overview: Listen in as we review a recent JAMA publication of a randomized controlled trial that quantified the benefits of a targeted approach to prescribing antihypertensive medications. Don’t miss this opportunity to keep your management of patients with hypertension up to date. Episode resource links: Sundström J, Lind L, Nawrouzi S, et al. Heterogeneity in blood pressure response to 4 antihypertensive drugs: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA. Published April 11, 2023. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.3322 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-340 Overview: Depression and anxiety rates are escalating, with a 36% increase in suicide cases between 2018 and 2021, as reported by the CDC. This distressing trend can be attributed to various significant stressors that have arisen in recent times, such as pandemic-related illness and isolation. Medications alone are not as effective as when other modalities are incorporated into the treatment regime. Recent meta-analysis has revealed a strong correlation between engaging in physical activity and reducing suicidal ideation across all levels. Listen in as we discuss these findings and explore practical strategies for their implementation in your clinical practice. Episode resource links: Vancampfort, D., Hallgren, M., Firth, J., Rosenbaum, S., Schuch, F. B., Mugisha, J., Probst, M., Van Damme, T., Carvalho, A. F., & Stubbs, B. (2017). Physical activity and

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-339 Overview: In this episode, we dive into a recent systematic review and meta-analysis confirming the association between cannabidiol (CBD) use and hepatotoxicity. Gain a deeper understanding of clinical applications and the delicate balance of risks and benefits when discussing CBD use with your patients. Episode resource links: Lo LA, Christiansen A, Eadie L, Strickland JC, Kim DD, Boivin M, Barr AM, MacCallum CA. Cannabidiol-associated hepatotoxicity: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Intern Med. 2023 Mar 13. doi: 10.1111/joim.13627. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36912195. https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/pep22-06-04-003.pdf 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-338 Overview: Listen in as we explore the connection between asthma and cancer. We examine new Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines and recent observational data correlating an asthma diagnosis with an increased cancer risk. Don't miss out on this essential discussion that will empower you with valuable knowledge for enhanced patient care. Episode resource links: Guo, Y, Bian, J, Chen, Z, et al. Cancer incidence after asthma diagnosis: Evidence from a large clinical research network in the United States. Cancer Med. 2023; 00: 1- 7. doi:10.1002/cam4.5875 GINA guidelines 2022: https://ginasthma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/GINA-Main-Report-2022-FINAL-22-07-01-WMS.pdf 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-337 Overview: There has been uncertainty as to the best time for patients to take blood pressure medications. Tune in as we review the Treatment in Morning versus Evening (TIME) study, which assessed whether morning or evening dosing improves cardiovascular outcomes. Episode resource links: Mackenzie IS, Rogers A, Poulter NR, et al. Cardiovascular outcomes in adults with hypertension with evening versus morning dosing of usual antihypertensives in the UK (TIME study): a prospective, randomised, open-label, blinded-endpoint clinical trial. Lancet. 2022;400(10361):1417-1425.  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-336 Overview: In 2020, the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) updated its guidelines for asthma management, incorporating significant changes. This marked the first update since 2007. A recent study revealed that >280 providers of the new asthma guidelines had an average knowledge score of <45%, indicating that these guidelines have likely not been fully incorporated into their practice. We invite you to join us as we discuss the new guidelines and explore strategies for integrating them into your practice. Episode resource links: Cloutier MM, Dixon AE, Krishnan JA, Lemanske RF, Pace W, Schatz M. Managing Asthma in Adolescents and Adults: 2020 Asthma Guideline Update from the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program. JAMA. 2020;324(22):2301–2317. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.2197   https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstr

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-335 Overview: In this episode, we review recent updates from the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) trial and Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study (DPPOS). Join us as we discuss the impact of the updates on diabetes prevention strategies for cardiovascular outcomes. Episode resource links: Goldberg RB, Orchard TJ, Crandall JP, Boyko EJ, Budoff M, Dabelea D, Gadde KM, Knowler WC, Lee CG, Nathan DM, Watson K, Temprosa M; Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group*. Effects of Long-term Metformin and Lifestyle Interventions on Cardiovascular Events in the Diabetes Prevention Program and Its Outcome Study. Circulation. 2022 May 31;145(22):1632-1641. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.121.056756. Epub 2022 May 23. PMID: 35603600; PMCID: PMC9179081. Galaviz KI, Weber MB, Suvada K BS, Gujral UP, Wei J, Merchant R, Dharanendra S, Haw JS, Narayan KMV, Ali MK. Interventions

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-334 Overview: It can be tricky to navigate conflicting data when discussing alcohol intake with patients, so we’re here to discuss the topic’s most recent evidence. In this episode, we take a look at the findings to help you and your patients make informed decisions about daily alcohol consumption and their health. Episode resource links: JAMA Network Open. 2023;6(3):e236185. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.6185 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-333 Overview: Tune in as we discuss the potential consequences of perceived stress on the cognition and well-being of older adults. We explore screening and intervention opportunities to better help you recognize and manage stress in your patients aged ≥45 years. Episode resource links: Kulshreshtha, A., Alonso, A., McClure, L. A., Hajjar, I., Manly, J. J., & Judd, S. (2023). Association of Stress With Cognitive Function Among Older Black and White US Adults. JAMA network open, 6(3), e231860. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.1860 Top 12 Apps for Mindfulness https://positivepsychology.com/mindfulness-apps/ 15 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress 15 Simple Ways to Relieve Stress and Anxiety (healthline.com) Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-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-332 Overview: In this episode, we take a look at the dynamic landscape of hyperlipidemia management, discussing current guidelines for hyperlipidemia treatment and the interplay between evidence-based recommendations and expert opinions. Tune in to gain a broader understanding of hyperlipidemia management and unlock fresh perspectives to enhance patient care. Episode resource links: JAMA Intern Med. March 14, 2022. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2022.0134 JAMA. Published online March 6, 2023. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.2487 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-331 Overview: Current recommendations for when to start breast cancer screening do not consider race or ethnicity, which may be a source of racial disparity in breast cancer outcomes. In this installment, we take a closer look at these recommendations and how you can incorporate them into individualized patient care. Episode resource links: Chen T, Kharazmi E, Fallah M. Race and Ethnicity-Adjusted Age Recommendation for Initiating Breast Cancer Screening. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(4):e238893. Published 2023 Apr 3. Siu AL; U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for Breast Cancer: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement [published correction appears in Ann Intern Med. 2016 Mar 15;164(6):448]. Ann Intern Med. 2016;164(4):279-296 Oeffinger KC, Fontham ET, Etzioni R, et al. Breast Cancer Screening for Women at Average Risk: 2015 Guideline Up

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-330 Overview: The CDC’s Household Pulse Survey data indicate that more than 10% of adults who contracted COVID-19 have had symptoms that lasted at least 3 months. While patients worry about long COVID, there are no specific tests to confirm its diagnosis. In this episode, we discuss a recent JAMA article that addresses the primary care approach to long COVID. Episode resource links: Landhuis EW. How Primary Care Physicians Can Recognize and Treat Long COVID. JAMA. Published online May 03, 2023. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.6604 JAMA. 2022;328(16):1604. PMID: 36215063 Post-COVID Conditions: Information for Healthcare Providers (cdc.gov) 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-329 Overview: Do you have older patients asking for guidance on what supplements can be used to prevent cognitive decline? Listen in to hear the findings of a recent Alzheimer’s & Dementia publication of a randomized controlled trial looking at the benefits and harms related to using cocoa and multivitamins for preventing cognitive decline. Episode resource links: Baker LD,Manson JE, Rapp SR, et al. Effects of cocoa extract and a multivitamin on cognitive function: A randomized clinical trial. Alzheimer’s Dement.2022;1-12. https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.12767 Recommendation: Vitamin, Mineral, and Multivitamin Supplementation to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer: Preventive Medication | United States Preventive Services Taskforce https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/vitamin-supplementation-to-prevent-cvd-and-cancer-preventi

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-328 Overview: Are you tired of sifting through conflicting information about nutrition and mortality? Look no further than this podcast episode, where we dive deep into the latest dietary research. With so much conjecture and small data sets out there, it can be challenging to know what advice to give. Tune in to this discussion to gain valuable insights and to make informed recommendations about healthy eating habits for your patients. Episode resource links: JAMA Intern Med. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2022.6117 Nutrients 2021 Jul 9;13(7):2342. doi: 10.3390/nu13072342. 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-327 Overview: Congress has recently made changes to help fight the opioid epidemic and allow for an increase in access to treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). Join us as we review these changes, and learn how you can use them to promote health equity in a clinical setting. Episode resource links: Hawk, K., Hoppe, J., Ketcham, E., LaPietra, A., Moulin, A., Nelson, L., ... & D’Onofrio, G. (2021). Consensus recommendations on the treatment of opioid use disorder in the emergency department. Annals of emergency medicine, 78(3), 434-442. Jones, K. F., O'Reilly-Jacob, M., & Tierney, M. (2022). Eliminating the buprenorphine DEA X waiver is critical to promote health equity. Nursing outlook, 70(1), 5-7. Jones, K. F. , Jacob, M. O. , Spetz, J. , Hailer, L. & Tierney, M.  (9000). Eliminate the buprenorphine DEA X waiver: Justification using a policy ana

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-326 Overview: Alcohol abuse has become more prevalent in the past decade, which means that primary care providers must play a crucial role in treating this preventable disorder. Don’t miss this discussion on the current state of alcohol abuse and how to use evidence-based screening tools for prevention. Episode resource links: Esser,M., Leung, G., Sherk, A., Bohm, M., Liu, Y., Lu, H. & Naimi, T.  Estimated Deaths Attributable to Excessive Alcohol Use Among US Adults Aged 20 to 64 Years, 2015 to 2019. JAMA Network Open. 2022;5(11):e2239485. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.39485 National Institute on Drug Abuse Screening and Assessment Tools Resource Chart: https://nida.nih.gov/nidamed-medical-health-professionals/screening-tools-resources/chart-screening-tools Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):  National Help Line:  https://w

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-325 Overview: Obesity in children and adolescents is a complex and very often chronic condition. Besides encouraging healthy eating and increasing activity—both excellent behavioral measures—healthcare providers did not have a clear, evidence-based plan for managing this chronic condition until recently. In January, the AAP published its long-awaited new, evidence-based guidelines for the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with obesity. Greatly anticipated, it did, however, create some controversy. Please join us as we discuss the new guidelines, the evidence that it is based on, and how it may change practice.  Episode resource links: The American Academy of Pediatrics. Clinical Practice Guideline. S. E. Hampl. Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity. January 9, 2023.  Pediatrics e2