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-320 Overview: New evidence points to the efficacy of a simple approach to managing and potentially curing generalized anxiety disorder. Join us to discuss this simple intervention and to review the diagnosis and treatment options for this prevalent disorder. Episode resource links: JAMA Psychiatry. 2023;80(1):13-21. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2022.3679 Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C   Music Credit: Richard Onorato ..read more

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-319 Overview: In children, bacterial infections are a common cause of infectious conjunctivitis. But, like many clinicians, you may be uncertain about the efficacy of using antibiotic drops in these pediatric patients. Join us to get an evidence-based answer to the important question, “Are antibiotic drops needed in children with acute infectious conjunctivitis?” Episode resource links: Honkila M, Koskela U, Kontiokari T, et al. Effect of ..read more

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-318 Overview: Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? Or do you mentor someone struggling with this sense of inadequacy? If so, you won’t want to miss this podcast episode. You will formulate a clear definition of imposter syndrome, understand its components, and walk away with practical tips to help overcome it. Episode resource links: J Am Coll Surg  2021 Nov;233(5):633-638. Curr Pharm Teach Learn 2022 Feb;14(2):130-132. doi ..read more

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-315 Overview: A recent publication shows that being a “weekend warrior” exerciser provides the same benefit to mortality risk as spreading the physical activity out across the week. Listen to this podcast to hear the data from this study and to optimally counsel your patients on how to lower their mortality risk through physical activity. Episode resource links: Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd Edition.; 2018. https://health ..read more

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-314 Overview: The herpes zoster virus, or shingles, is more than just a rash. Oftentimes we don’t consider the long-term risk of viruses, but we should. This episode focuses on the association between the herpes zoster virus and an increased risk of stroke. Join us to discuss data that show a reduction in stroke risk in individuals who receive the herpes zoster vaccine.  Episode resource links: Andrew N Bubak, Christina Coughlan, Janel ..read more

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™   CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-cme-ce/podcast/copd-patient-cases-reduced-lung-function  Overview: “Lung Health Updates for Primary Care Providers: Conversations with NHLBI” is a series of CME podcast episodes produced by Pri-Med in partnership with Learn More Breathe Better®, a program of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health. In this episode looking at case studies of patients with reduced lung function, we are joined by Dr. Mihaela Stefan, a Program Offi ..read more

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-313 Overview: The prevalence of anxiety and depression has been increasing in US youth over the past decade with noted increases during the pandemic. The USPSTF recently released its recommendations supporting general screening for depression in 12- to 18-year-olds. Join us while we discuss the recommendations, the basis for these recommendations, how to integrate them into practice, and some strategies on how to support adolescents and fami ..read more

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-312 Overview: Brain training activities have been advocated to slow or prevent cognitive decline. Crossword puzzles can be cognitively demanding and have recently been shown to be superior to some of the brain training activities that have been promoted on apps and websites. Join us for discussion on how to counsel patients looking to improve their cognitive function. Episode resource links: Pillai JA, Hall CB, Dickson DW, Buschke H, Lipton ..read more

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-311 Overview: Join us to discuss the results of a randomized controlled trial that evaluated the influence of increased dairy intake on fractures in older adults. Learn how this simple intervention can significantly mitigate the risk of falls and fractures in this vulnerable population. Episode resource links: BMJ 2021; 375 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n2364 Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-BC    Music Credit: Richard Onorato ..read more

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-310 Overview: Join us as we discuss the importance of assessing for sexual dysfunction in young women with a cancer diagnosis.  Episode resource links: Lena Wettergren, Lars E. Eriksson, Charlotta Bergström, Christel Hedman, Johan Ahlgren, Karin E. Smedby, Kristina Hellman, Roger Henriksson & Claudia Lampic (2022): Prevalence and risk factors for sexual dysfunction in young women following a cancer diagnosis – a population-based st ..read more