Pri-Med Podcasts

Spot On: Evolving Strategies for Chickenpox Diagnosis - Frankly Speaking Ep 390

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-390
Overview: In 1995, the US launched a varicella vaccination program, leading to a significant drop in cases. However, breakthrough infections still occur, and clinical diagnosis has become less reliable as the virus has evolved. Join us to hear current recommendations for what to consider in the differential diagnosis and how emerging evidence may impact public health and your practice.
Episode resource links:
Marin, M, Leung, J, Anderson, TC, Lopez, AS. Monitoring Varicella Vaccine Impact on Varicella Incidence in the United States: Surveillance Challenges and Changing Epidemiology, 1995–2019, The Journal of Infectious Diseases, Volume 226, Issue Supplement_4, 1 November 2022, Pages S392–S399, https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiac221
Qiu L, Liu S, Zhang M, et al. The epidemiology of varicella and effectiveness of varicella vaccine in Ganyu, China: a long-term community surveillance study. BMC Public Health. 2023;23(1):1875. Published 2023 Sep 28. doi:10.1186/s12889-023-16304-4
Ruprecht A, Marin M, Strain AK, Harry K, Kenyon C. Notes from the Field: Expanded Laboratory Testing for Varicella — Minnesota, 2016–2023. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2024;73:245–246. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7311a3
DynaMed – Chicken pox – Varicella (https://www-dynamed-com.umassmed.idm.oclc.org/condition/chickenpox#GUID-DFBFAA99-31E8-4553-AFDB-AA1988B1967A):
Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Metabolic Markers for Mood: Looking Carefully at Lipids - Frankly Speaking Ep 389

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-389
Overview: Let’s talk lipid panels and their potential to assess more than cardiovascular disease risk. Through a case scenario, we highlight a study on the potential link between metabolic markers and mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. Join us to learn how lipid panels could aid in early detection and intervention for these conditions.
Episode resource links:
Chourpiliadis C, Zeng Y, Lovik A, Wei D, Valdimarsdóttir U, Song H, Hammar N, Fang F. Metabolic Profile and Long-Term Risk of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress-Related Disorders. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Apr 1;7(4):e244525. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.4525. PMID: 38564219; PMCID: PMC10988352.
Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Give Them 5: Rethinking Treatment Durations for Pediatric Respiratory Infections - Frankly Speaking Ep 388

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-388
Overview: Tune in as expert faculty cover common upper respiratory infections in children and their treatment options, with a focus on achieving the best outcome while also lowering the risk of subsequent adverse events. Hear guideline recommendations and evidence on treatment durations to confidently make informed clinical decisions.
Episode resource links:
Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, piae034, https://doi.org/10.1093/jpids/piae034
Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Measles—It’s Here! Would You Recognize It? - Frankly Speaking Ep 387

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-387
Overview: Measles incidence in the US was low, with the CDC issuing it “elimination status.” In 2024, a cluster of measles cases threatened this status. Join us while we discuss this phenomenon and its impact on public health and practice, including who is at risk, how to recognize measles, and ways to manage this contagious and vaccine-preventable illness.
Episode resource links:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Measles Cases and Outbreaks. https://www.cdc.gov/measles/cases-outbreaks.html
Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP); University of Minnesota. https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/us-measles-cases-top-120-la-county-tracks-case-multiple-exposures
Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP); University of Minnesota. CDC: Spike in measles cases poses threat to US elimination status. https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/cdc-spike-measles-cases-poses-threat-us-elimination-status
DynaMed – Measles 
Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Move to Improve: Prescribing Dance for Depression - Frankly Speaking Ep 386

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-386
Overview: Physical activity can be a key component of treating depression. In this episode, we discuss the powerful impact of exercise as a nonpharmacologic option, with a spotlight on the benefits of dance. Gain strategies to guide patients on depression therapies and discover why dance stands out among forms of exercise.
Episode resource links:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10870815/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10813489/
Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

The Cost-Effectiveness of Treatment Strategies for Obesity - Frankly Speaking Ep 385

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-385
Overview: Through the framework of a case-based scenario, this episode explores both pharmacological and surgical treatment options for obesity. We discuss the efficacy and cost challenges of injectable medications, insurance coverage, and alternative payment solutions. Gain valuable insights into the cost-effectiveness of treatments, including recent research on endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty, to better advise patients.
Episode resource links:
Haseeb M, Chhatwal J, Xiao J, Jirapinyo P, Thompson CC. Semaglutide vs Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty for Weight Loss. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(4):e246221. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.6221
https://obesitymedicine.org/blog/does-insurance-cover-weight-loss-medication/
Guest: Jillian Joseph, PA-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Recent Updates and FAQs: Diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease

Credits: 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 0.50 ABIM MOC or 0.46 AANP CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-cme-ce/Podcast/diagnosis-of-alzheimer-disease 
Overview: This podcast will address recent updates in the clinical landscape of Alzheimer disease (AD) workup in primary care and will also include answers to frequently asked questions about the diagnosis of AD posed by Pri-Med learners. For further education on AD diagnosis and management, the other 3 podcasts in this series can be found here: https://www.pri-med.com/online-cme-ce/curriculum/mind-over-memory 

Recent Updates and FAQs: Treatment of Alzheimer Disease

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 0.25 ABIM MOC or 0.30 AANP, including 0.30 AANP Pharm CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-cme-ce/Podcast/treatment-of-alzheimer-disease 
Overview: This podcast will address recent updates in the clinical landscape of Alzheimer disease (AD) treatment and will also include answers to frequently asked questions about the treatment of AD posed by Pri-Med learners. For further education on AD diagnosis and management, the other 3 podcasts in this series can be found here: https://www.pri-med.com/online-cme-ce/curriculum/mind-over-memory  

Fact-Checking Social Media: Pregnancy, Acetaminophen, and Autism - Frankly Speaking Ep 384

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-384
Overview: This episode investigates the inaccurate correlation made between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and an increased risk of developmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorder, in children. Expert faculty discuss the history of these claims, followed by a study evaluating outcomes in children, and emphasize the importance of evidence-based decision-making for patients and clinicians.
Episode resource links:
Ahlqvist VH, Sjöqvist H, Dalman C, et al. Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy and Children’s Risk of Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability. JAMA. 2024;331(14):1205–1214. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.3172
Nat Rev Endocrinol. 2021 Dec;17(12):757-766. doi: 10.1038/s41574-021-00553-7
Guest: Aylin Madore, MD, MEd Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Beyond Reaction: Strategies for Mitigating the Food Allergy Surge - Frankly Speaking Ep 383

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-383
Overview: This episode highlights a growing concern—the prevalence of food allergies is on the rise. We underscore the importance for clinicians to help keep vulnerable populations safe through risk reduction strategies as well as the use of medication therapy. Feel empowered to prepare and safeguard patients from adverse reactions to food allergies.
Episode resource links:
Abrams, E. M., & Becker, A. B. (2015). Food introduction and allergy prevention in infants. CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne, 187(17), 1297–1301. https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.150364
Elghoudi, A., & Narchi, H. (2022). Food allergy in children-the current status and the way forward. World journal of clinical pediatrics, 11(3), 253–269. https://doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v11.i3.253
Wood, R. A., Togias, A., Sicherer, S. H., Shreffler, W. G., Kim, E. H., Jones, S. M., ... & Chinthrajah, R. S. (2024). Omalizumab for the Treatment of Multiple Food Allergies. New England Journal of Medicine.
https://www.foodallergy.org/living-food-allergies/food-allergy-essentials/food-allergy-anaphylaxis-emergency-care-plan
CDC.gov
https://acaai.org/
Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato