Pri-Med Podcasts

PrEParing for the Future: Overcoming Barriers and Empowering Primary Care Clinicians in HIV Prevention

Credits: 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-cme-ce/podcast/cdc-preparing-for-future-hiv
Overview: While the United States has made remarkable strides in HIV prevention, treatment, and care, there remains untapped potential, especially in primary care. In 2019, a staggering 1 in 8 individuals living with HIV remained unaware of their status, while countless individuals who could benefit from Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) have yet to embrace its life-saving potential. Join James Simmons, DNP, MSN, RN, AG/ACNP-BC and moderator Aniruddha Hazra, MD in this engaging podcast as they shed light on the barriers that impede individuals from accessing crucial HIV services and illuminate practical strategies to overcome them. Delve into the latest breakthroughs in HIV prevention, with a particular focus on PrEP, and unlock a treasure trove of resources to empower primary care clinicians in delivering exceptional care. Together, let's seize this opportunity to bridge the gaps, ignite change, and revolutionize the landscape of HIV care in the United States.

Chocolate—Get the Lead Out! - Frankly Speaking Ep 372

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-372
Overview: Listen in as we unwrap Consumer Reports’ findings on heavy metals found in commonly consumed chocolate products. Our discussion looks into concerns about high levels of metals like lead and cadmium in these treats and offers advice on how to counsel your patients for worry-free chocolate enjoyment. 
Episode resource links:
A Third of Chocolate Products Are High in Heavy Metals, CR T - Consumer Reports
Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Updates to the Changing Landscape of COVID-19 Treatment

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, 0.25 ABIM MOC or 0.35 AANP, including 0.17 AANP Pharm CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-cme-ce/Podcast/updates-changing-landscape-covid-19 
Overview: Explore the evolving landscape of COVID-19 treatment in this brief podcast. Topics reviewed include updates to payments for antivirals, areas of clinician confusion around antiviral therapy use and managing drug interactions, the status of COVID-19 rebound, and long COVID. Stay informed to provide optimal patient care following the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.  

HIV 101: Integrating HIV Care and Prevention into Primary Care

Credits: 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-cme-ce/podcast/hiv-101-integrating-hiv-care-and-prevention-into-primary-care 
Overview: In the final episode of the three-part HIV 101 series, join our host and guest as they discuss the integration of HIV management into primary care practice.  Learn about the latest CDC guidelines for pre-exposure prophylaxis, best practices for care integration, and key considerations around antiretroviral therapy. 

HIV 101: Connecting Lived Experiences to Patient-Centered Care

Credits: 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-cme-ce/podcast/hiv-101-connecting-lived-experiences-to-patient-centered-care 
Overview: Hear honest and personal experiences from individuals living with HIV to better understand how instrumental clinician support is during diagnosis and subsequent care. You will also learn about common misconceptions held by primary care clinicians about individuals living with HIV and get caught up on the latest in HIV care and research. 

HIV 101: Improving Access to Screening and Prevention Through a Status-Neutral Approach

Credits: 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-cme-ce/podcast/hiv-101-improving-access-to-screening-and-prevention 
Overview: In the first episode of the three-part HIV 101 series, get a baseline understanding of HIV care today and learn just how simple HIV treatment is. Dr. Simmons and his guest cover topics such as syndemics, a status-neutral approach to screening, Undetectable = Untransmittable, and treatment as prevention. You will also learn about the critical role of primary care clinicians in improving access to care and reducing HIV-related stigma. 

Beta-Blockers Post-Myocardial Infarction: Are They Still Needed? - Frankly Speaking Ep 371

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-371
Overview: Beta-blockers have traditionally been used indefinitely after a myocardial infarction (MI), but this is now only recommended for a subset of patients. Listen in as faculty review new recommendations for managing patients with chronic cardiac disease, including how to determine which patients are good candidates for beta-blocker therapy and for how long.
Episode resource links:
Virani SS, Newby LK, Arnold SV, et al. 2023 AHA/ACC/ACCP/ASPC/NLA/PCNA Guideline for the Management of Patients With Chronic Coronary Disease: A Report of the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines [published correction appears in Circulation. 2023 Sep 26;148(13):e148] [published correction appears in Circulation. 2023 Dec 5;148(23):e186]. Circulation. 2023;148(9):e9-e119. 
Joo SJ. Beta-blocker therapy in patients with acute myocardial infarction: not all patients need it. Acute Crit Care. 2023;38(3):251-260. 
Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Low Back Pain—More Evidence for the Effectiveness of Nonnarcotic Modalities - Frankly Speaking Ep 370

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-370
Overview: Low back pain is one of the most common symptoms presenting in primary care. Listen in as we analyze the results of a recent systematic review supporting the use of a variety of effective nonnarcotic treatments for this condition. Gain evidence-based insights to help you choose the most informed option for managing low back pain.
Episode resource links:
Gianola S, Bargeri S, Del Castillo G, et al. Br J Sports Med 2022;56:41–50. doi.org/ 10. 1136/ bjsports- 2020- 103596).
Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Be a Flamingo: 1-Legged Stance Test Predicts Risks - Frankly Speaking Ep 369

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-369
Overview: Uncover a simple, 10-second intervention—the 1-legged stance test—for predicting the risk of falling in adults. Join us as we discuss how this swift assessment can help identify patients who are prone to falls, fractures, and increased mortality. This episode brings you a practical tool to enhance patient assessments and tailor interventions, contributing to a more proactive and personalized approach to care.
Episode resource links:
JAMA. 2023;329(18):1605-1607. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.3054
Br J Sports Med. 2022;56:975–980.
Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf. 2021 Aug;30(8):1049-1056. doi: 10.1002/pds.5201
PLoS Med 18(11): e1003821. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.1003821
Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Data-Driven Perspectives on Prescriptive Authority and the Quality Quandary - Frankly Speaking Ep 368

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-368
Overview: In this insightful episode, we explore compelling data comparing inappropriate prescribing practices among physicians and nonphysician prescribers. This discussion covers the nuances and restrictive scope of prescribing authority and aims to take an evidence-based approach to encouraging collaboration between clinicians and expanding patients’ access to care.
Episode resource links:
Huynh, J., Alim, S. A., Chan, D. C., & Studdert, D. M. (2023). Inappropriate Prescribing to Older Patients by Nurse Practitioners and Primary Care Physicians. Annals of internal medicine, 176(11), 1448–1455. https://doi.org/10.7326/M23-0827
American Association of Nurse Practitioners https://www.aanp.org/
American Academy of Physician Associates https://www.aapa.org/
Jiao, S., Murimi, I. B., Stafford, R. S., Mojtabai, R., & Alexander, G. C. (2018). Quality of Prescribing by Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants in the United States. Pharmacotherapy, 38(4), 417–427. https://doi.org/10.1002/phar.2095
2023 Beers Criteria American Geriatrics Society: Free to read https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jgs.18372
Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-BC  Music Credit: Richard Onorato