Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine Podcast

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Translating today's clinical research and news into tomorrow's practice.
Each episode of this podcast series, hosted by Frank J. Domino, MD, Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at UMass Medical School, will feature interviews with family physicians about practice-changing clinical research and cover patient-focused best practices in Family Medicine.

Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine Does Treating Depression Worsen Dementia? – Frankly Speaking Ep 474

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Overview: Depression affects many people with dementia, but some evidence suggests certain antidepressants may accelerate cognitive decline. This episode explores the potential risks of antidepressants in people with dementia, which medications require careful consideration, and how to make informed prescribing decisions that optimize patient outcomes while minimizing potential cognitive harm.

Episode resource links:

  • Mo M, Abzhandadze T, Hoang MT, et al. Antidepressant use and cognitive decline in patients with dementia: a national cohort study. BMC Med. 2025;23(1):82. 

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.