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.

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.


All Episodes

Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine Endurance Sports: In it for the long haul – Frankly Speaking EP 45

What do you say when your 50-year-old patient that has been relatively sedentary in the last 3 decades wants to do a triathlon? In this episode, we will review...

Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine Blood Pressure Determination on Obese Arms – Frankly Speaking EP 44

If you become frustrated trying to get a thigh cuff onto the arm of an obese patient, we may have the answer. Learning Objectives:  Review the comparison of standard...

Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine Tattooing and Body Modification: From Risky to Mainstream – What are the Implications for Patient Care? – Frankly Speaking EP 43

In this episode, we discuss the first evidence-based guidelines by the American Academy of Pediatrics on body modification, piercing, and scarification, including complications and assessment of risk.  Learning Objectives: ...

Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine ‘Tis the Season … for Depression; Get Your Patients Moving. – Frankly Speaking EP 42

How much exercise makes a difference in the primary prevention of depression and anxiety? Find out in this podcast which will provide insights from Norway’s HUNT cohort study that...

Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine Is Oxygen Helpful for Patients with Acute Stroke? – Frankly Speaking EP 41

Learning Objectives:  Understand the results of the Stroke Oxygen Study Understand which patients will benefit from supplemental oxygen

Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine The Sun is Setting for Sulfonylureas – Frankly Speaking EP 40

Learning Objectives:  Review the data on the risks of SU use Consider other second line approaches to Type 2 DM Review Primary Treatment Goals for T2DM

Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine Rare Risks with Pediatric Cough & Cold Medications – Frankly Speaking EP 39

Learning Objectives: Discuss the AAP position and why Review findings of adverse events and where the danger lies Offer advice on what to use and how to dose.

Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine Treating Major Depressive Disorder: Considerations in Applying the Evidence – Frankly Speaking EP 38

Learning Objectives:  Identify the concerns surrounding depression screening and treatment. Discuss the numerous factors primary care providers need to take into consideration to improve management of depression in their...

Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine PPIs: Too Much of a Good Thing? When and How to Discontinue Them – Frankly Speaking EP 37

Learning Objectives:  Discuss EBP Guidelines on management of Acid related GI condition and PPI prescribing Discuss best practice for appropriate PPI use in primary care and strategies for discontinuation.