Pri-Med Podcasts

Overview: In this podcast, hear from someone who will share his personal experiences with brain aneurysm diagnosis, treatment, and management — offering valuable insights into what primary care physicians can do to identify and refer patients with brain aneurysms before rupture occurs.

Overview: Listen in as expert faculty explore the neuroendocrine drivers of vasomotor symptoms (VMS)—including the KNDy neuron system—and review the efficacy and safety of emerging nonhormonal treatments. Expand your toolkit to deliver more informed, up-to-date care to patients experiencing menopause.

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-492 Overview: Small lifestyle changes can yield outsized results—and primary care clinicians are ideally positioned to drive that change. This episode explores the synergistic effects of the SPAN approach on lifespan and provides actionable strategie...

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-491 Overview: Pulse oximetry is a cornerstone of patient monitoring, but limits to its accuracy can lead to important clinical implications. Tune in as we discuss the factors that can compromise oximetry accuracy—including skin tone—so you can make m...

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-490 Overview: In the US, maternal morbidity and mortality rates are among the highest in the western world, and stroke is one of the leading causes—responsible for 1 of 12 maternal deaths. This rate is estimated to be much higher in high-risk pregnan...

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-489 Overview: Join us as we discuss lipoprotein(a) testing—including when it adds value and when it may not. We review the evidence behind this increasingly requested cardiovascular risk marker, equipping you with the knowledge to counsel patients, u...

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-488 Overview: Stimulants have long been used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); however, their mechanisms of action have been unclear. In this episode, we review a study on functional MRI to assess brain function in patients wi...

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-487 Overview: With online access driving a dramatic surge in gambling addiction, primary care clinicians are increasingly positioned on the front lines of identification and intervention. This episode brings you practical screening tools, evidence-ba...

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-486 Overview: Optimizing diabetes management starts with choosing the right medication for the patient. Listen in as we discuss current prescribing recommendations, empowering you to confidently compare medication classes and select therapies that be...

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-485 Overview: Teenagers are at higher susceptibility for hearing loss and often engage in behaviors that greatly increase their risk of permanent damage. In this episode, we look at current prevalence data and the pathophysiology of adolescent hearin...

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-484 Overview: Muscle growth, tissue repair, sexual function—compounded injectable peptides are marketed online for an expanding list of uses, and they’re showing up in your patients’ medicine cabinets. Join us as we explore this growing trend, evalua...

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-483 Overview: Human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination can prevent most cases of cervical cancers, yet global coverage remains critically low. In this episode, we discuss the latest evidence on single-dose vs. two-dose HPV vaccination regimens, empowe...

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-482 Overview: In this episode, we discuss how stress—specifically cumulative stress—exposure throughout a lifetime can contribute to negative health concerns and outcomes. While stress impacts everyone, its effects highlight racial disparities in mor...

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-481 Overview: Expand your prevention toolkit with new recommendations for cardiovascular disease screening. Listen in as we discuss how high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) can guide screening for ongoing inflammation in patients who are at r...

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-480 Overview: Tune in as we discuss nonsurgical options for managing knee osteoarthritis in primary care. This episode reviews current guidelines and highlights new research on yoga as an effective alternative to traditional strengthening exercises....

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-479 Overview: Listen in as we discuss how candesartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB), may offer a well-tolerated, cost-effective option for migraine attack prevention—even in normotensive patients. Learn to assess benefits, monitor for hypote...

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-478 Overview: As glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) become increasingly common in managing obesity, it is important for clinicians to recognize lesser-known adverse effects. This episode highlights the potential link between GLP-1...

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-477 Overview: With rising administrative demands, many clinicians are considering artificial intelligence (AI) scribes—this episode unpacks what you need to know before incorporating this technology. We explore key benefits like reduced burnout and i...

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-476 Overview: Melatonin is widely used and often perceived as a safe, natural solution for insomnia. However, a new preliminary study raises concerns about long-term melatonin use and increased risk of heart failure, hospitalization, and all-cause mo...

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-475 Overview: A prescribing cascade occurs when adverse effects of a medication are mistaken for a new condition and treated with additional drugs. Older adults experiencing polypharmacy are most at risk. The impact of prescribing cascades can be sub...

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-474 Overview: Depression affects many people with dementia, but some evidence suggests certain antidepressants may accelerate cognitive decline. This episode explores the potential risks of antidepressants in people with dementia, which medications r...

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-473 Overview: Join us as we review long-term outcomes from a recently published trial on prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing and prostate cancer mortality. Learn how updated evidence informs shared decision-making and balances early detection wit...

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-472 Overview: The transition from hospital to home is a valuable period for patients and clinicians. In this episode, we discuss which patients require follow-up, what should be reviewed during these appointments, and when follow-up should take place...

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-471 Overview: Discover how flexible physical activity patterns can reduce mortality and cardiovascular risk in patients with diabetes. This episode translates evidence on “weekend warrior” vs regular exercise into practical counseling strategies, emp...

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-470 Overview: Social media use is nearly ubiquitous among adolescents, raising concern about its role in rising rates of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and suicidality. Although prior evidence has been mixed, emerging studies offer new insights on th...