• Can Vaping Help with Smoking Cessation? Understanding the Risks of Dual Use - Frankly Speaking Ep 433
    May 19 2025

    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-433

    Overview: E-cigarette use has risen significantly, especially among adolescents and young adults. Many people begin vaping alongside conventional cigarettes in an effort to quit or reduce smoking. But risks are emerging, challenging the belief that vaping is safer than combustible cigarettes. Join us as we explore the latest evidence on vaping, dual use, and the associated health risks.

    Episode resource links:

    • Hamoud J, Hanewinkel R, Andreas S, et al. A Systematic Review Investigating the Impact of Dual Use of E-Cigarettes and Conventional Cigarettes on Smoking Cessation. ERJ Open Res 2024; in press (https://doi.org/10.1183/23120541.00902-2024).
    • Lindson N, Butler AR, McRobbie H, et al. Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2024;1(1):CD010216. Published 2024 Jan 8. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD010216.pub8
    • Pisinger C, Rasmussen SKB. The Health Effects of Real-World Dual Use of Electronic and Conventional Cigarettes versus the Health Effects of Exclusive Smoking of Conventional Cigarettes: A Systematic Review. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022;19(20):13687. Published 2022 Oct 21. doi:10.3390/ijerph192013687
    • Nabbout, M. RSNA Press Release: Vaping Causes Immediate Effects on Vascular Function.
    • NIH-funded studies show damaging effects of vaping, smoking on blood vessels.
    • Kramarow, EA & Elgaddal, MS. Current Electorinc Cigarette Use Amoing Adults Aged 19 and Over: US, 2021. NCHS Data Brief, #475, Juky 2023.
    • CDC/NCHS Data: https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/smoking.htm

    Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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    11 mins
  • From Diagnosis to Dialogue: Managing Measles in Primary Care - Frankly Speaking Ep 432
    May 12 2025

    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-432

    Overview: With measles outbreaks on the rise in the United States and globally, it’s important to skillfully recognize cases and effectively promote vaccination. This episode offers practical tips to identify measles and support patient conversations, helping you protect individual patients and strengthen community health.

    Episode resource links:

    • CDC Health Alert Network, March 7, 2025
    • CDC Measles (Rubeola)
    • UNICEF press release

    Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP

    Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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    15 mins
  • Working Together to Eliminate Hepatitis B by 2030 - Frankly Speaking Ep 431
    May 5 2025

    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-431

    Overview: Tune in as we discuss the updated WHO and CDC hepatitis B guidelines, specifically focusing on screening, vaccination, and management. Learn how to apply these recommendations in clinical practice to support the WHO’s goal to eliminate hepatitis B by 2030.

    Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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    10 mins
  • A Clear Path to Acne Management: Key Takeaways from the Latest Guidelines - Frankly Speaking Ep 430
    Apr 28 2025

    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-430

    Overview: Stay up to date with the latest evidence-based acne treatment guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Learn how to optimize topical and oral therapies, minimize antibiotic resistance, and apply new best practices to improve outcomes for adolescents and young adults. Don’t miss these key updates for enhancing patient care.

    Episode resource links:

    • J Am Acad Dermatol 2024;90:1006.e1-30. doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2023.12.017

    Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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    11 mins
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening—Does the New Blood Test Measure Up? - Frankly Speaking Ep 429
    Apr 21 2025

    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-429

    Overview: Colorectal cancer screening saves lives, yet many patients remain unscreened. This episode explores current screening methods, the evidence behind the new DNA blood test, and how it compares to existing options. Gain practical insights to guide patient discussions and improve screening rates in your practice.

    Episode resource links:

    • N Engl J Med. 2024 Mar 14;390(11):973-983. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2304714
    • N Engl J Med 2024;390:984-93. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2310336

    Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C

    Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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    14 mins
  • Adding to the Playbook: Primary Prevention of Stroke and Life’s Essential 8 - Frankly Speaking Ep 428
    Apr 14 2025

    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-428

    Overview: Stay ahead in stroke prevention with the latest guidelines. In this episode, we cover new considerations for social determinants of health, interventions across the lifespan, and evidence-based strategies to reduce stroke risk. Learn how to integrate these updates into primary care for more effective patient outcomes.

    Episode resource links:

    • Bushnell, C., Kernan, W. N., Sharrief, A. Z., Chaturvedi, S., Cole, J. W., Cornwell, W. K., 3rd, Cosby-Gaither, C., Doyle, S., Goldstein, L. B., Lennon, O., Levine, D. A., Love, M., Miller, E., Nguyen-Huynh, M., Rasmussen-Winkler, J., Rexrode, K. M., Rosendale, N., Sarma, S., Shimbo, D., Simpkins, A. N., … Whelton, P. K. (2024). 2024 Guideline for the Primary Prevention of Stroke: A Guideline From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke, 55(12), e344–e424. https://doi.org/10.1161/STR.0000000000000475

    • Ravichandran, S., Gajjar, P., Walker, M. E., Prescott, B., Tsao, C. W., Jha, M., Rao, P., Miller, P., Larson, M. G., Vasan, R. S., Shah, R. V., Xanthakis, V., Lewis, G. D., & Nayor, M. (2024). Life's Essential 8 Cardiovascular Health Score and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in the Community. Journal of the American Heart Association, 13(9), e032944. https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.123.032944

    • Kumar, M., Orkaby, A., Tighe, C., Villareal, D. T., Billingsley, H., Nanna, M. G., Kwak, M. J., Rohant, N., Patel, S., Goyal, P., Hummel, S., Al-Malouf, C., Kolimas, A., Krishnaswami, A., Rich, M. W., Kirkpatrick, J., Damluji, A. A., Kuchel, G. A., Forman, D. E., & Alexander, K. P. (2023). Life's Essential 8: Optimizing Health in Older Adults. JACC. Advances, 2(7), 100560. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100560

    • Life’s Essential 8 tools for providers and patient information: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8

    Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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    13 mins
  • Movement Matters—Is There an Optimal Exercise Routine for Treating Hypertension? - Frankly Speaking Ep 427
    Apr 7 2025

    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-427

    Overview: Discover how to optimize hypertension management with evidence-based exercise prescriptions. This episode reviews a large-scale meta-analysis on the effectiveness of various exercise routines for lowering blood pressure, helping you confidently integrate nonpharmacologic strategies into patient care. Learn which exercises work best and when to recommend them for improved cardiovascular health.

    Episode resource links:

    • Edwards JJ, Deenmamode AHP, Griffiths M, et al. Br J Sports Med 2023;57:1317–1326.

    Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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    8 mins
  • Morning Cups of Joe Are the Way to Go - Frankly Speaking Ep 426
    Mar 31 2025

    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-426

    Overview: Drinking coffee offers potential health benefits—but does timing affect outcomes? This episode dives into new research on how morning vs. all-day coffee consumption impacts cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality risk. Gain practical insights to optimize patient recommendations based on the latest evidence.

    Episode resource links:

    • European Heart Journal (2025) 00, 1–11 https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehae871
    • The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2024, 00, 1–11 https://doi.org/10.1210/clinem/dgae552

    Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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    10 mins