Pri-Med Podcasts

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-496
Overview: Adolescents who use cannabis—especially at a younger age or higher frequency—face substantially elevated risks of mood and psychiatric disorders. Listen in to hear practical, evidence-based strategies for screening teens for substance use, counseling patients and families, and recognizing the significant risks associated with adolescent cannabis use.
Episode resource links:
Young-Wolff KC, Cortez CA, Alexeeff SE, et al. Adolescent Cannabis Use and Risk of Psychotic, Bipolar, Depressive, and Anxiety Disorders. JAMA Health Forum. 2026;7(2):e256839. doi:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2025.6839
American Academy of Pediatrics - Substance Use and Prevention
Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
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The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

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-495
Overview: Statin prescription labels and case reports list a variety of potential treatment-related adverse effects that often raise concerns about their safety. In this episode, we review the evidence for such effects from a recently published study of statin therapy, giving you confidence to counsel worried patients.
Episode resource links:
Explain the concerns over potential negative effects from statin use
Outline the latest research demonstrating statin safety
Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com 
The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/quick-take-1-cyclospora 
Overview: Cyclospora infections in the US are running far ahead of a typical season, with thousands of suspected and confirmed cases across dozens of states as of mid-July 2026, and the source of the surge still under active investigation. In this Quick Take, we break down what primary care clinicians need to know right now: what this parasite is and how people get exposed, why the current outbreak dwarfs a usual season and why pinning down the source is so difficult, the clinical picture that should put cyclosporiasis on your differential, the testing pitfall that leads to missed diagnoses, and practical guidance for counseling patients on treatment, prevention, and what to expect as the investigation continues to unfold.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the biology and transmission of Cyclospora cayetanensis, and why 2026 is far from a typical cyclosporiasis season.
Identify the clinical features and exposure history that should raise suspicion for cyclosporiasis, and recognize the testing pitfall that causes routine stool panels to miss it.
Counsel patients on treatment, the prolonged course that often outlasts the parasite, prevention, and when to return for care.

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-494
Overview: Primary care visits offer a valuable opportunity to identify and address excessive screen time—a health concern that can impact adults’ physical and mental well-being. This episode brings you current data on adult screen use and its health consequences, helping you recognize and respond to a growing issue in patient populations.
Episode resource links:
Front Psychiatry. 2022 Dec 22:13:1058572. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2022.1058572. eCollection 2022
BMC Med. 2025 Feb 21;23(1):107.
JAMA Netw Open. 2025 Mar 3;8(3):e252493. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.2493
Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com 
The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

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-493
Overview: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is increasingly managed in primary care—but are you up to date on the latest guidance? This episode reviews current clinical practice guidelines and standards of care to help you confidently diagnose and classify CKD, apply evidence-based management strategies, and know when nephrology referral is warranted.
Episode resource links:
https://doi.org/10.7326/ANNALS-25-03499
Diabetes Care. 2024;48(Supplement_1):S239-S251. doi:10.2337/dc25-S011
Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com 
The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

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 strategies for guiding patients toward sustainable habits that improve long-term health.
Episode resource links:
Koemel, et al; eClinicalMedicine, Volume 0, Issue 0, 103741, 2026
Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com 
The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

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 more informed, individualized treatment decisions.
Episode resource links:
Martin DS, Doidge JC, Gould D, et al. The impact of skin tone on performance of pulse oximeters used by NHS England COVID Oximetry @home scheme: measurement and diagnostic accuracy study. BMJ. 2026;392:e085535.
Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com 
The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

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 pregnancies. Join us as we discuss a recent study examining rates of maternal stroke in which 1 in 4 women with stroke experienced a missed diagnostic opportunity and hear what these findings mean for your practice.
Episode resource links:
Haghighi N, Bourscheid RM, Shang C, et al. Identifying missed diagnostic opportunities in maternal stroke. Stroke. 2026;57(2). doi:10.1161/STROKEAHA.125.052995
Chen Y, Shiels MS, Uribe-Leitz T, et al. 2025. Pregnancy-Related Deaths in the US, 2018-2022. JAMA Network Open. 
Lappen JR, Pettker CM, Louis JM. 2021. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult Series #54: Assessing the Risk of Maternal morbidity and Mortality. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Miller EC, Bello NA, Chen PR, et al 2026. Prevention and Treatment of Maternal Stroke in Pregnancy and Postpartum: A Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association. Stroke. 
Bushnell C, Kernan WN, Sharrief AZ, et al. 2024. Guideline for the Primary Prevention of Stroke: A Guideline from the American Heart Association/¬American Stroke Association. Stroke. 
Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com 
The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.