Movement Matters—Is There an Optimal Exercise Routine for Treating Hypertension? - Frankly Speaking Ep 427

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 Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]   

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 Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected] 

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 Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]   

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 Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]   

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 Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]   

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 Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]  

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 Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]  

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-425 Overview: In this episode we discuss updates on the treatment and management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This is a common health concern, but it is often underdiagnosed and can have significant health impacts. We review its prevalence and standard treatments, highlighting the recently used medication therapy that has been found to be effective in treating OSA, particularly in individuals with obesity.  Episode resource links: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2023/0300/uspstf-obstructive-sleep-apnea.html https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/295807-overview Malhotra, A., Grunstein, R. R., Fietze, I., Weaver, T. E., Redline, S., Azarbarzin, A., ... & Bednarik, J. (2024). Tirzepatide for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity. New England Journal of Medicine. Mangione, C. M., Barry, M. J., Nicholson, W. K., Cabana, M., Chelmow, D., Coker, T. R., ... & US Preventive Services Task Force. (2022). Screening for obstructive sleep apnea in adults: US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. Jama, 328(19), 1945-1950. https://aasm.org/rising-prevalence-of-sleep-apnea-in-u-s-threatens-public-health/ Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC  Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]  

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-424   Overview: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infections seen in primary care. In this episode, we discuss the latest guidelines addressing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of UTIs. Tune in to enhance your clinical expertise and provide superior care to your patients with UTIs.   Episode resource links: Nelson Z, Aslan AT, Beahm NP, et al. Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Urinary Tract Infections in Pediatrics and Adults: A WikiGuidelines Group Consensus Statement. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Nov 4;7(11):e2444495   Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP   Music Credit: Matthew Bugos   Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected] 

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-423 Overview: The use of electronic devices has increased across all ages, cultures, and socio-economic levels. Usage was also affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a growing body of evidence that screen time can impact cognition and executive function in developing minds, and both the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the WHO have recommendations on screen time exposure for children. Join us as we discuss recent evidence looking at the impact of screentime on toddlers’ cognition and executive function over time.  Episode resource links: Fitzpatrick, C., Florit, E., Lemieux, A., Garon-Carrier, G, Mason, L. Associations between preschooler screentime trajectories and executive function. Academic Pediatrics, Volume 0, Issue 0, 102603. Schmidt-Persson J, Rasmussen MGB, Sørensen SO, et al. Screen Media Use and Mental Health of Children and Adolescents: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(7):e2419881. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.19881 AAP Screen Time Guidelines Schmidt-Persson J, Rasmussen MGB, Sørensen SO, et al. Screen Media Use and Mental Health of Children and Adolescents: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(7):e2419881. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.19881 Raj D, Ahmad N, Mohd Zulkefli NA, Lim PY. Stop and Play Digital Health Education Intervention for Reducing Excessive Screen Time Among Preschoolers From Low Socioeconomic Families: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res. 2023;25:e40955. Published 2023 May 4. doi:10.2196/40955 Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Matthew Bugos Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]