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
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.
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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.
Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine The Flu Stops with You – 2017/2018 Influenza Vaccination Recommendations – Frankly Speaking EP 36
Learning Objectives: Discuss the 2017-2018 American College of Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) 2017-2018 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine. Review age recommendations, high-risk populations and contraindications for seasonal influenza vaccination....
Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine Tonsillectomy Improves Sleep Disordered Breathing In Children – Frankly Speaking EP 35
Learning Objectives: Understand the scope of the problems associated with sleep disordered breathing in children Review outcomes from this systematic review and meta analysis Appreciate the possible indications for...
Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine Putting E-cigarettes to Good Use: Evidence on Smoking Cessation Impact and Population Health – Frankly Speaking EP 34
Learning Objectives: Clarify the concerns surrounding e-cigarette use. Discuss the potential for incorporating e-cigarette use as a smoking cessation strategy for patients.
Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine Treating an Abscess: When are Antibiotics Needed? – Frankly Speaking EP 33
Learning Objectives: Know which patients are most likely to benefit from antibiotics following incision and drainage of and abscess Know which antibiotics are preferred to use for patients following...