OSU MedNet21

This program will discuss Chronic Kidney Disease. This activity provides primary care physicians with an evidence-based update on the screening, risk stratification, and pharmacologic management of chronic kidney disease. Learners will review the latest clinical trial data and guideline recommendations — including the KDIGO 2024 guideline, the 2025 VA/DoD CKD guideline, and the ADA 2026 Standards...

This webcast will discuss Common Eye Conditions in Primary Care. We will review important ophthalmology exam techniques that primary care providers can perform and how this and the HPI can inform primary care providers about urgency and management of common ophthalmic problems. Link to transcript [Link to transcript]( https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/0...

This webcast will discuss Cirrhosis. Learners should expect to understand the diagnosis and feel comfortable evaluating for the underlying etiology of cirrhosis. They should also understand disease staging and management strategies in compensated and decompensated disease. Link to transcript [Link to transcript]( https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/06/Cirrhosis_tra...

This program will discuss Cervical Cancer. The presenter will discuss risk factors, diagnosis and management of cervical cancer. Link to transcript [Link to transcript]( https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/06/CervicalCancer_transcript.pdf )

This program will discuss Medical Communication & Conflict Management. This presentation equips clinicians with practical strategies for effective communication in challenging clinical encounters. Learners will develop skills to convey empathy, strengthen patient relationships, and prevent, de-escalate, and respond to conflict. A structured communication framework applicable to serio...

This program will discuss Antibiotic Update. New antibiotics have been approved by the FDA over the past couple of years and new research has helped shape guidelines to reduce antibiotic duration as well as selection in certain cases. This update will provide insight into antimicrobial options for common infections in our community including for urinary tract infections, c difficile, skin and soft...

This program will discuss Lipid Management. This presentation is meant to help attendees be able to identify patients at increased ASCVD risk, risk stratify patients with dyslipidemia and apply treatment recommendations from the dyslipidemia guidelines for both primary and secondary prevention patients. The objective of the second half of this presentation will be to familiarize prescribers with a...

This program will discuss Gastroesophageal Reflux. This activity will discuss the diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal reflux. Link to transcript [Link to transcript]( https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/05/GastroesophagealReflux_transcript.pdf )

This program will discuss Hypertension Update. We will review the recent 2025 ACC/AHA Hypertension guidelines and go over what is new and what has changed, with a focus on important topics for primary care. Link to transcript [Link to transcript]( https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/05/HypertensionUpdate_transcript.pdf )

This program will discuss Preventive Cardiology. Learners will familiarize themselves with the AHA PREVENT risk scoring model, which has replaced the prior Pooled Cohort Equations-based model in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk prediction. Risk-based decisions regarding performance of additional atherosclerotic screening tools and treatment decisions will be examined. Lipid-lowe...

This program will discuss Non-Arthroplasty Options for Osteoarthritis of the Knee. This presentation will review the current recommendations for the non-arthroplasty treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Diagnosis and treatment options will be reviewed. Learners will be introduced to available resources for decision support in patient care and background information for some of the recommendations. Th...

This webcast will discuss Pollution and Climate Change’s Effects on Health. The program will discuss causes, effects, and the health impacts of climate change and how they relate to clinical practice. Link to transcript [Link to transcript]( https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/04/PollutionandClimateChangesEffectsonHealth_transcript.pdf )

This program will discuss Type 1 Diabetes.  This lecture reviews epidemiology of diabetes, with focus on type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) as well as the care of patients with T1D in pregnancy. The first half of the talk will focus on global epidemiology and highlight the prevalence of T1D in adults. The presenter will discuss why identification of T1D is important and how to prevent progression thro...

This program will discuss Recurrent UTIs. This program covers current recommendations for evaluation and treatment of recurrent urinary tract infections in women. Link to transcript [Link to transcript]( https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/03/RecurrentUTIs_transcript.pdf )

This program will discuss Pre-malignancies in Hematology. This presentation reviews the spectrum of premalignant hematologic disorders including clonal hematopoiesis, B cell disorders, and plasma cell disorders. First, the presentation will review clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential and clonal cytopenia of undetermined significance. The second part of the talk will go over monoclonal B...

This program will discuss Pelvic Pain in Women. This presentation covers pelvic pain in women—a complex clinical picture often encompassing multiple organ systems. The lecture will first review definitions and epidemiology before discussing the possible etiologies of pelvic pain. The presenter will use cases to highlight the various diagnoses. It will then dive into the diagnostic workup and treat...

This program will discuss Obstructive Sleep Apnea.  Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a heterogeneous condition, sometimes presenting a diagnostic challenge as simple rules are unable to account for the variability seen between patients. This presentation covers the differences between OSA endotypes, phenotypes, risk factors, and diagnostic strategies in a manner meant to update providers for 2026....

This program is a review of Medical Errors including causes, pitfalls, and how to improve our system. First the presenter will go through the terminology and epidemiology of medical errors. The presentation will also include a case example and practical steps to identify and reduce medical errors. Link to transcript [Link to transcript]( https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites...

This program will discuss Antibiotic and Other Drug Allergies. As drug allergies are a common presenting concern for patients, learners should expect to gain a better ability to differentiate different types of drug allergies, both through clinical features as well as optimal use of allergy testing strategies. They should also be able to feel confident assessing patients with penicillin allergies,...

This program will discuss Minimally Invasive Interventional Pain Management.  This program will provide a comprehensive summary on common minimally invasive interventional pain management treatment options: including injection therapy, radiofrequency ablation, peripheral nerve stimulation, spinal cord stimulation, and intrathecal neuromodulation. Discussion for appropriate patients for referral to...

This webcast will discuss Seizures and Spells. Learners should expect to gain an understanding of the clinical approach to seizures and spells, including distinguishing between true epileptic events and conditions that can mimic seizures. The presentation will cover practical evaluation strategies, diagnostic criteria, and clinical cases to illustrate these principles. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Medications for Obesity. Learners will be able to compare and contrast different pharmacotherapy options for weight management and clinical factors to consider when selecting an appropriate therapy for patients. Learners will be able to navigate the barriers to access for weight management pharmacotherapy and familiarize themselves with how to initiate and titrate pharmac...

This webcast will discuss Approach to Hyponatremia. This presentation will review the physiology of hyponatremia. The presenter will also go through the symptoms and sequelae of hyponatremia. Then, the presentation will dive in to the diagnostic workup and various causes of hyponatremia. Finally, the presenter will review treatment strategies for the various causes of hyponatremia. Link...

This program will discuss Chronic Cough. Chronic cough is a very common chief complaint in the outpatient setting. Learners should expect to learn the most common causes of chronic cough, to learn the best therapies for chronic cough, and to develop a stepwise approach for the evaluation and management of chronic cough. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Cancer Screening.  The purpose of this lecture is to review cancer screening recommendations for colon cancer, prostate cancer, cervical cancer, breast cancer, and lung cancer. Viewers will learn about these guidelines on the program. Link to transcript