Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine

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DASHing Away Colon Cancer - Frankly Speaking Ep 449
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-449 Overview: In this episode, we discuss new evidence linking high compliance with the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet to lower risks of colorectal cancer, reinforcing the DASH diet’s well-established role in managing hypertension while also highlighting its potential to reduce cancer risk. Gain practical insights into translating these findings into actionable nutrition guidance to support your patients’ overall health. Episode resource links: Explain the risk factors for development of colorectal cancers Review the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and discuss the proposed mechanisms for colorectal cancer reduction by following this approach Apply evidence from a meta-analysis to support dietary counseling strategies aimed at cancer prevention in clinical settings Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
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Foods Rich in Flavan-3-Ols Reduce Blood Pressure - Frankly Speaking Ep 448
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-448 Overview: Join us to discover how flavan-3-ols, found in tea, cocoa, and select fruits, can support cardiovascular prevention. Learn how to translate emerging evidence on blood pressure and vascular health into practical dietary guidance that empowers your patients and complements standard hypertension care. Episode resource links: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology (2025) 00, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjpc/zwaf173 Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
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Never Too Late to Quit: Years Gained with Tobacco Cessation at Any Age - Frankly Speaking Ep 447
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-447 Overview: New data show that quitting smoking—even at age 65 or 75—can still add years to life. In this episode, we review the latest evidence on life expectancy gains and equip you with effective, evidence-based tools to support tobacco cessation and motivate patients at any age. Episode resource links: Le,Thuy TT., Mendez, D. , & Warner, K. (2024). The Benefits of Quitting Smoking at Different Ages. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 67 (5), 684-688. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2024.06.020. What are the treatments for tobacco dependence? National Institute on Drug Abuse https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/tobacco-nicotine-e-cigarettes/what-are-treatments-tobacco-dependence Smokefree.gov offers Apps, counseling, texting support, tools and tips for your patient to build your quit plan Selby, P., & Zawertailo, L. (2022). Tobacco Addiction. The New England journal of medicine, 387(4), 345–354. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMcp2032393 Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-BC Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
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Metformin: A Fresh Angle for Treating Knee Osteoarthritis - Frankly Speaking Ep 445
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-445 Overview: Managing knee osteoarthritis (OA) in patients with obesity can be challenging, especially when standard treatments fall short. In this episode, we discuss emerging evidence on the use of metformin to reduce knee pain in patients without diabetes and explore how this option could expand your approach to OA management. Episode resource links: Pan F, Wang Y, Lim YZ, et al. Metformin for Knee Osteoarthritis in Patients With Overweight or Obesity: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2025;333(20):1804-1812. Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
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Osteoporosis Screening Update: Changing Guidelines and Practical Steps - Frankly Speaking Ep 442
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-442 Overview: Listen in as we review the USPSTF’s recently proposed recommendations for screening women who are at risk for developing osteoporosis. Gain confidence to navigate these changes and engage patients in shared decision-making to ensure timely, evidence-based preventive care. Episode resource links: JAMA. 2025;333(6):498–508. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.27154 Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
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