Pri-Med Podcasts

Gender Incongruence in Adolescents: Are Hormonal Therapies Helpful? - Frankly Speaking Ep 393

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-393
Overview: Adolescents seeking hormonal treatment for gender incongruence has become more common. A recent systematic review looking at the benefits and side effects found in clinical studies updates our current understanding of this approach. Gain insights and confidence to make informed and compassionate care decisions.
Episode resource links:
Taylor J, Mitchell A, Hall R, Langton T, Fraser L, Hewitt CE. Masculinising and feminising hormone interventions for adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria or incongruence: a systematic review. Arch Dis Child. 2024 Apr 9:archdischild-2023-326670.
Coleman E, et al. Standards of Care for the Health of Transgender and Gender Diverse People, Version 8. Int J Transgend Health. 2022 Sep 6;23(Suppl 1):S1-S259. 
Gender Affirming Hormonal Care for the Primary Care Provider
Thriving for Transgender Youth
Update on Trans-Competent Primary Care
Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com 
Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Vitamin D and Calcium: The Good, the Bad, the Valueless? - Frankly Speaking Ep 392

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-392
Overview: Tune in as we explore a recent study that found no net all-cause benefit or harm from vitamin D and calcium supplementation. We review the study’s findings in detail and reflect on whether these supplements should be recommended to our patients based on the latest evidence.
Episode resource links:
Ann Intern Med. doi:10.7326/M23-2598
Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com 

Bronchitis with Prolonged Cough: Do Antibiotics Help? - Frankly Speaking Ep 391

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-391
Overview: Cough is a frustrating complaint for patients and often leads to a prescription for antibiotics. Discover new data that reveals the ineffectiveness of antibiotics in treating acute bronchitis. Come away with valuable insights to enhance your practice and make informed treatment decisions, improving patient care and outcomes.
Episode resource links:
Merenstein DJ, Barrett B, Ebell MH. Antibiotics Not Associated with Shorter Duration or Reduced Severity of Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infection. J Gen Intern Med. Published online April 15, 2024. doi:10.1007/s11606-024-08758-y
Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

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