Cannabinoids include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol, which are found in marijuana, as well as synthetic compounds such as nabilone. The agents have been studied for the treatment of various chronic pain conditions. A meta-analysis was performed that analyzed any cannabinoid, for any chronic pain condition.   Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD   Landing Page: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/97-cannabis-frankly-speaking

Evidence of the efficacy of statins to reduce ASCVD morbidity and mortality in individuals > 75 years who have known clinical ASCVD (secondary prevention) is well established. Primary prevention in this population has not been as clear. Join us while we discuss a recent study in the BMJ which assessed the benefits of statins for…

This episode will review a randomized controlled trial of adding 10.5 grams of a soluble fiber, psyllium, to a Type 2 Diabetes diet and its influence on weight loss, BMI and other parameters of diabetes.   Guest: Jill Terrien PhD, ANP-BC   Landing Page: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/95-psyllium-frankly-speaking.aspx

As fall arrives, many patients question the need for an influenza vaccine while clinicians urge patients to get it. 2017-18 flu season data shows high influenza mortality. Learn how to help motivate patients to accept the vaccine.   Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC   Landing Page: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/94-influenza-frankly-speaking

8% of patients believe they have a penicillin allergy, yet the actual number is far less. Listen to this episode to learn about the incidence of penicillin allergy, the risks associated with reporting a believed allergy, and how you can better manage these patients. Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC Landing Page: http://www.pri-med.com/online-education/Podcast/93-penicillin-frankly-speaking  

Listen to this episode to learn about the update to the 2012 United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening for cervical cancer. 

Listen to this episode to learn about a small study which found that adding 35 grams of fiber and 0.8 grams of protein/kg/day to the diets of obese patients—without making any other diet changes—led to weight loss at 12 weeks. Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC

Both the WHO and AAP recommend exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months of age then solids and breast milk until 12 months of age. The well-established benefits of breastfeeding include support of infant growth and development of immunity. Recently, a clinical trial from the UK found an association between the early introduction of foods and infant…

Best practices in treating acute and chronic pain have been clouded by years of misinformation. Listen to this podcast episode to learn an evidence-based recommendations that dispels these myths and encourages a new and better approach to pain management.

The number of adults in the US on prescription medications is rising, with approximately 15% taking five or more daily medications. A recent study found that depression is a common side effect—37.2% prevalence among American adults taking prescription medications—and is associated with an increased risk of concurrent depression. Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC