Pri-med Podcasts

Overview: Bacterial vaginosis—especially recurrent BV—can be an ordeal for patients and their healthcare providers. Listen as Dr. Martin Quan provides concise and up-to-date information on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of BV. Guest: Martin A. Quan, MD

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-191 Overview: Screening for asymptomatic conditions is an essential and important aspect of primary care. But what is the potential downstream impact to the patents and the healthcare system when low-risk individuals are screened? What are the benefits and the potential harms? Join us as we discuss a recent retrospective study on the downstream effects of low-value testing on low-risk people at their annual health exam and how this may impact your practice. Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Overview: Coadministration of drugs should be done with caution, because drug-drug interactions can cause serious adverse effects. Being cognizant of relevant pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacogenetics aspects of a variety of drugs, including analgesics, can reduce such effects. Guest: Oscar A. De Leon-Casasola, MD

Overview: Join pulmonologist Dr. Chris Fanta as he discusses acute exacerbations and COPD. The podcast begins with a typical case presentation seen in primary care which highlights the experience of acute exacerbations of COPD. Next, Dr. Fanta discusses the impact of COPD on the lives of patients and, lastly, discusses how COPD is treatable and, to some extent, preventable in an outpatient setting. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording 9/1/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published.  Guest: Christopher H. Fanta, MD

Overview: Join cardiologist Ty Gluckman, MD in part one of this two part podcast series as he reviews the latest guideline-based management of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), bringing to light major advances in the past years and evidence supporting these advances.     Guest: Ty Gluckman, MD

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-190 Overview: A review of the latest evidence on antibody testing to identify current and past COVID-19 infection Guest: Alan Ehrlich, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/cme-podcast-influenza-genentech-1-pt1 Overview: In the first episode of this 3-part mini-series on influenza, infectious disease specialist, Daniel Solomon M.D., reviews the epidemiology of flu and discusses the importance of prevention and diagnosis during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 8/26/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published.

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-189 Overview: This session will discuss an observational study performed in Denmark on how receiving the influenza vaccine affected diabetics long-term outcomes. Guest: Jill Terrien, PhD, ANP-BC   Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-188 Overview: A review of the latest evidence regarding hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as treatment for SARS-CoV-2 infection. Guest: Alan Ehrlich, MD  

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-187 Overview: This podcast will review what is known and theorized about vitamin D status, susceptibility to viral infections, and mortality from viral infections. Guest: Alan Ehrlich, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-186 Overview: This episode will review current literature on COVID-19 data. Guest: Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/rems-podcast-4-nsaids-8-20  Overview: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are used for pain management in a variety of settings and for a variety of conditions. This podcast summarizes the evidence for efficacy as well as for toxicities associated with this drug class and outlines current guideline recommendations. This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see https://ce.opioidanalgesicrems.com/RpcCEUI/rems/pdf/resources/List_of_RPC_Companies.pdf for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Guest: Oscar A. De Leon-Casasola, MD

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-185 Overview: This episode will review a study of using LABA with inhaled steroid rather than a short acting rescue inhaler. Guest: Guest: Alan Ehrlich, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-184 Overview: For patients who have hip replacement or knee arthroplasty there is an increased risk of venous thromboembolism This episode will review the effectiveness of aspirin for preventing VTE in this population Guest: Guest: Alan Ehrlich, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Claim CME/CE Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-183 Overview: While it is well established that selected lifestyle factors are individually associated with lower risk of chronic diseases, it has been unclear which combinations of these factors are associated with disease-free life-years. This session presents the result of a recent meta-analysis that provides insights into this important subject. Guest: Robert Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Credits: 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Claim CME/CE Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/coffee-with-chopra-ep-1 Overview: Join Dr. Sanjiv Chopra, hepatologist, author, speaker, and thought leader as he interviews his guest, Dr. Martin Abrahamson, endocrinologist and associate professor at Harvard Medical School as they discuss major advances in diabetes as well as the promise of stem cell treatment, diet and weight loss in patients with diabetes, and advances in continuous glucose monitoring. The pair will end their conversation discussing what they have learned from patients over the years. Guest: Sanjiv Chopra, MD & Martin J. Abrahamson, MD, FACP 

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/seize-the-day-pt-3 Overview: Most patients between ages 18 and 64 presenting to primary care practices have a comorbidity that increases their risk for invasive pneumococcal disease and thus warrants immunization. These comorbidities include diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease (such as asthma or COPD), liver disease, smoking, and others. This podcast will discuss the recommendations for pneumococcal vaccines in this population. Please note that any data, indications, and guidelines presented in this activity are current as of the recording on 6/18/2020 and they are subject to change as new information is published. Guest: Robert H. Hopkins Jr, MD, MACP, FAAP

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Claim CME/CE Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-182 Overview: About 20% of men older than 60 experience low testosterone; however, the prevalence of low testosterone with sexual dysfunction symptoms is significantly lower. Although there is an association between advancing age, testosterone levels, and other quality of life factors, the exact causal relationship remains challenging. This latest guideline from the American College of Physicians (ACP) examines the evidence regarding testosterone replacement recommendations. Guest: Robert Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Claim CME/CE Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-181 Overview: This podcast reviews a recent study evaluating the benefit of adding a weighted vest to dietary interventions to promote weight loss and discusses its implications for clinical practice.  Guest: Alan Ehrlich, MD Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Claim CME/CE credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/pain-points-opioid-therapy-in-older-adults-podcast  Overview: Opioids are an important therapy for the management of pain in older patients with cancer-related chronic pain, as well as in some with chronic noncancer pain. This program reviews important concepts in initiating and continuing opioid therapy in older patients. This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from the Opioid Analgesic REMS Program Companies. Please see https://ce.opioidanalgesicrems.com/RpcCEUI/rems/pdf/resources/List_of_RPC_Companies.pdf for a listing of REMS Program Companies. This activity is intended to be fully compliant with the Opioid Analgesic REMS education requirements issued by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Guest: Katherine E. Galluzzi, DO, CMD, FACOFP