Pri-Med Podcasts

Safe Sex – Counseling Makes a Difference - Frankly Speaking EP 163 (Live from Pri-Med South)

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-163   Overview: STIs in the US are a major public health risk with an estimated 20 million new cases per year, more than half occurring in 15-24-year-olds. The USPSTF found intensive counseling in young adults to reduce the likelihood of STIs. Join us as we discuss how to apply these recommendations to your practice. Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato

HIV for the Clinician in Practice (FAQ)

Overview: This lecture will focus on known and established pathogenesis of HIV, emphasizing the damage to the immune system as well as illnesses that primary care clinicians may encounter. With expanded knowledge of therapeutic strategies to regain and maintain health, you can address complications that arise with your patients and recognize when to refer. The faculty will also discuss issues that an aging HIV population may face and how to treat them. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on 2/8/2020, and they are subject to change as new information is published. Guest: Stephen Symes, MD, FACP Recorded at Pri-Med South

Update in the Diagnosis and Management of Stroke and TIA (FAQ)

Overview: Tremendous strides have been made in the management of cerebrovascular disorders. This presentation will provide the most recent updates in the diagnosis and management of strokes and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). Contemporary clinical trials have changed the treatment of ischemic strokes and TIAs. This session will explain how to identify the mechanism for stroke and TIA and select prevention strategies accordingly. In addition to discussing individualized management, the faculty will touch on several ongoing trials that aim to clarify alternative mechanisms for stroke and pilot new therapeutic approaches. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on February 7th 2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published. Guest: Yolanda Reyes-Iglesias, MD, CPE, FAHA   Recorded at Pri-Med South

An Update on the Appropriate Use of Echo (FAQ)

Guest: George R. Marzouka, MD, FACC Recorded Live at Pri-Med South

The Clot Thickens: Cases in Anticoagulation – Workup and Management of DVT (FAQ)

Overview: This talk on deep vein thrombosis (DVT) will review common clinical presentations, diagnostic workup, indications for imaging, and therapeutic options. The consequences of DVT, such as pulmonary embolism and stroke (in patients with patent foramen ovale), can be dire, and the faculty will provide strategies to reduce morbidity and mortality. You will dive into a detailed lesson on the medical therapy for DVT, which includes anticoagulation strategies using warfarin or the novel factor Xa inhibitors. After this session, you will know when to refer for more advanced invasive therapies and have insight into management of special populations. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on February 9th, 2020, and they are subject to change as new information is published. Guest: George R. Marzouka, MD, FACC Recorded at Pri-Med South

Cancer Screening Update: A Focus on Colorectal, Breast, Lung, and Prostate (FAQ)

Overview: This talk will review recent screening recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). As well as presenting evidence behind new screening modalities, the faculty will review considerations for deciding whether or not to screen. Additionally, you will walk away from this practical session with strategies to communicate screening results sensitively. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on February 8, 2020, and they are subject to change as new information is published. Guest: Erin N. Marcus, MD, MPH   Recorded at Pri-Med South

Lifestyle Management: The Benefits of Wellness Coaching (FAQ)

Guest: Silvina Levis-Dusseau, MD Recorded at Pri-Med South

Cosmetic Dermatology: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (FAQ)

Overview: This session will focus not on cosmetic surgery but on cosmetic dermatology. You will learn about botulinum toxin, injectable fillers, chemical peeling, and topical agents/oral supplements for anti-aging. The faculty will discuss treatment selection, reviewing the profiles of these agents and how to determine which patients should receive them. Information on age-appropriate treatments as well as oral supplementation for cosmetic reasons will help you field questions from the patients you see in your practice. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on February 9th, 2020, and they are subject to change as new information is published. Guest: Jonette Keri, MD, PhD Recorded at Pri-Med South

Managing Patients with Cognitive Decline (FAQ)

Overview: The talk will focus on the criteria for diagnosis of dementia and how to apply the criteria for dementia diagnosis, including how to differentiate among types of degenerative dementias. It will review both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments for dementia, specifically focusing on the Choosing Wisely recommendations. The faculty will stress the consequences of caregiving and the significance of supporting caregivers in their role. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on February 9, 2020, and they are subject to change as new information is published. Guest: Stuti Dang, MD, MPH Recorded at Pri-Med South

Myths and Data: A Review of the Most Relevant Research for Pediatric General Practice (FAQ)

Overview: Primary pediatric care clinicians cover a lot of ground, from autism and ADHD to asthma and obesity. Add in adolescent medicine and sports medicine, and the relevant literature quickly extends beyond what any one individual can keep up with successfully. This case-based session will help you, the busy clinician, learn about some of the recent research that can change what we do in our primary care pediatric practices. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording/release on February 7, 2020, and they are subject to change as new information is published. Guest: Jeffrey P. Brosco, MD, PhD Recorded at Pri-Med South