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Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine

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A weekly Podcast series covering newsworthy topics in primary care medicine. Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us atFranklySpeaking@pri-med.com

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Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Vaping: Health Threats in a Rapidly Changing Landscape - Frankly Speaking EP 151 16.12.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-151 Overview: Every day new information on e-cigarettes is in the media – the explosion of teen use with a resulting epidemic of nicotine addiction and most recently, increasing cases of serious lung related illness associated with vaping. Join us as we discuss this...

Red Meat: Confusion and Conflicts of Interest - Frankly Speaking EP 150 09.12.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-150   Overview: Join us as we review a landmark paper that reached the conclusion that limiting red meat would not have a large impact on patient outcomes. Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Transgender Care: Breaking the Barriers and Acknowledging Bias - Frankly Speaking EP 149 02.12.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-149 Overview: Join us as we discuss best practices for providing care to the transgender population.  Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorders: We Need Better Tools - Frankly Speaking EP 148 25.11.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-148 Overview: Universal screening of young children is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), as early intervention leads to improvements in function. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), h...

Put Your Phone Down: The Association Between Adolescent Mental Health and Social Media Use - Frankly Speaking EP 147 18.11.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit:  https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-147 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...

Breast Density and Supplemental Imaging: Detecting Advanced Breast Cancer - Frankly Speaking EP 146 11.11.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit:  https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-146 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 04.11.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit:  https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-145 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 M...

Getting Glutened: Early Childhood Gluten Consumption and the Risk of Celiac Disease - Frankly Speaking EP 144 28.10.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit:  https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-144 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 im...

Antibiotic Use in the US: A Look into How Americans Use Antibiotics Without a Prescription - Frankly Speaking EP 143 21.10.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit:  https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-143 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...

Saving the Brain: How Long Is Too Long to Pursue Endovascular Reperfusion After a Stroke? - Frankly Speaking EP 142 16.10.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit:  https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-142 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...

Gun Safety in Pediatric Populations: Exploring New Data and Assessing Risk - Frankly Speaking EP 141 07.10.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit:  https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-141 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 30.09.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit:  https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-140 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 23.09.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit:  https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-139 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 16.09.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit:  https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-138 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 abund...

Statins After 75 Years of Age in Healthy Seniors? Still No - Frankly Speaking EP 137 09.09.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit:  https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-137 Overview: In this episode we expand on the rationale for not screening and treating hyperlipidemia in patients without CV disease, diabetes, renal failure or heart failure. Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

Boning Up on Treatment for Osteopenia - Frankly Speaking EP 136 02.09.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit:  https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-136 Overview: Bisphosphonates help prevent fractures in elderly women with osteoporosis, but their benefit in women with osteopenia has been unclear. A recent trial showed that a yearly injection of zoledronic acid can reduce fractures in women with osteopenia. Gues...

What Channel Are You On? Video Visits for Primary Care - Frankly Speaking EP 135 26.08.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit:  https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-135 Overview: Measles were declared eliminated in 2000; however, in June 2019, the CDC announced that there were > 1,000 cases identified in the US—the largest number of cases since 1992. Join us as we discuss the causes of this increase in a vaccine-preventable dis...

Back to the Future: Measles Resurgence and Vaccine Hesitancy - Frankly Speaking EP 134 19.08.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit:  https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-134 Overview: Measles were declared eliminated in 2000; however, in June 2019, the CDC announced that there were > 1,000 cases identified in the US—the largest number of cases since 1992. Join us as we discuss the causes of this increase in a vaccine-preventable dis...

An Uncomfortable Problem: Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Women - Frankly Speaking EP 133 12.08.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit:  https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-133 Overview: Join us as we discuss a new guideline for women with recurrent UTIs.  Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC  Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

What Is Your Purpose in Life? Impact of Perceived Life Purpose on Life Expectancy - Frankly Speaking EP 132 05.08.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit:  https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-132 Overview: A recently published study looked at the association between a perceived life purpose (using modified Ryff and Keyes Scales of Psychological Well-being) and mortality in individuals participating in the Health and Retirement Study (HRS). The results se...

Diagnosed Prostate Cancer: How to Choose A Treatment - Frankly Speaking EP 131 29.07.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit:  https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-131 Overview: After the debate on whether to screen for prostate cancer comes the debate on how to treat it. Options include “watchful waiting,” radiation, surgery, and androgen deprivation. This session will focus on how to help your patient diagnosed with prostate...

Weed Indeed! - Frankly Speaking EP 130 22.07.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit:  https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-130 Overview: This study looked at hospitalizations following legislation that legalized marijuana use in Colorado compared to two states that have not legalized marijuana, New York and Oklahoma. The goal was to determine what impact this law might have on common an...

Mammography Screening: Sorting through Conflicting Guidelines - Frankly Speaking EP 129 15.07.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit:  https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-129 Overview: Multiple organizations have issued guidelines on breast cancer screening, but these guidelines are often conflicting. Recently, the American College of Physicians (ACP) reviewed the data supporting seven different guideline recommendations and issued n...

The Challenges of Managing Bone Loss: Separating Fact from Fiction - Frankly Speaking EP 128 08.07.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit:  https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-128 Overview: Conflicting evidence-based guidelines and medication risks have complicated the care of individuals with low bone density. The Endocrine Society just released its most recent recommendations for pharmacologic management of postmenopausal women with ost...

Gabapentinoid Drugs Off-Label Use: Stay in Your Lane! - Frankly Speaking EP 127 01.07.2019

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit:  https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-127 Overview: Join us as we discuss the increased off-label use of gabapentinoids most likely in response to the treatment of pain.  Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC  Music Credit: Richard Onorato 

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