Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine

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-469

Overview: Tune in to hear how self-collected vaginal human papillomavirus (HPV) testing has potential to expand access to cervical cancer screening and reduce barriers for your patients. This episode reviews cervical cancer screening guidelines, follow-up recommendations, and how to consider offering self-collection as an option to increase screening rates and improve preventive care in your practice.

Episode resource links:

CA CancerJClin.2026;e70041. DOI:10.3322/caac.70041

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Device Classification Under Section 513(f)(2)(De Novo). Device for home collection and transport of vaginal specimens by lay users for use in an approved HPV molecular assay. FDA; 2025. [email protected] 

The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

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CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-nutrition-update

Overview: In this episode, we explore the latest changes to the USDA’s nutrition guidelines, trace the history of the food pyramid, and examine the evidence behind current guidance. Come away with tips to counsel patients on nutrition that supports long-term health and reduces chronic disease risk.

Episode resource links:

Review the history of nutrition recommendations from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Analyze the USDA’s 2026 food guidelines

Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP
 
Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

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CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-468

Overview: We first discussed aspirin use for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in 2022 when the USPSTF recommended against it. In this follow-up episode, we review new trial data reinforcing that guidance and help you translate the evidence into safer prevention strategies. Build confidence in supporting patients with evidence-based approaches to reduce cardiovascular risk.

Episode resource links:

Aspirin, cardiovascular events, and major bleeding in older adults: extended follow-up of the ASPREE trial. Eur Heart J. 2025 Aug 12:ehaf514. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf514. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40796244.

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

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The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

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CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-vaccine-update

Overview: In this episode, we discuss the recently updated US childhood vaccine schedule, including key changes and the rationale behind these recommendations. We also talk about the risks of vaccine-preventable illnesses and review vaccine efficacy and safety considerations—helping you navigate evolving guidance and protect patients in primary care.

Episode resource links:

RSV:  Pediatrics. 2024. Curns AT, Rha B, Lively JY, et al.
J Infect Dis. 2022 Aug 15;226(Suppl 2):S154-S163. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiac120

Hep B: N Engl J Med 2019;380:2041-2050  DOI: 10.1056/NEJMra181047
Clin Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 2;73(9):e3317-e3323. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciaa898. 

Meningococcal Vaccines and disease: MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. 2024. Collins JP, Crowe SJ, Ortega-Sanchez IR, et al.
Vaccine. 2019. Wang B, Santoreneos R, Giles L, Haji Ali Afzali H, Marshall H.

Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]

The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

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-467

Overview: Join us as we discuss recent changes to newborn hepatitis B vaccination recommendations and review the risks, benefits, and rationale for immunizing this patient population. Come away with confidence to navigate new guidance, thoughtfully address parental concerns, and provide evidence-based care that promotes both infant and public health.

Episode resource links:

N Engl J Med 2019;380:2041-2050  DOI: 10.1056/NEJMra181047

Clin Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 2;73(9):e3317-e3323. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciaa898. 

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

Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]