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Overview: Brain training activities have been advocated to slow or prevent cognitive decline. Crossword puzzles can be cognitively demanding and have recently been shown to be superior to some of the brain training activities that have been promoted on apps and websites. Join us for discussion on how to counsel patients looking to improve their cognitive function.
Episode resource links:
Pillai JA, Hall CB, Dickson DW, Buschke H, Lipton RB, Verghese J. Association of crossword puzzle participation with memory decline in persons who develop dementia. J Int Neuropsychol Soc. 2011;17(6):1006-1013. 
Devanand DP et al. Computerized Games versus Crosswords Training in Mild Cognitive Impairment. NEJM Evidence October 27,2022
Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

5-Across: A 9-Letter Word That Can Improve Cognitive Function - Frankly Speaking Ep 312

A weekly Podcast series covering newsworthy topics in primary care medicine.

Science

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Overview: This episode brings you a comparison of thiazide diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers on cardiovascular outcomes, stroke, and all-cause mortality. Gain evidence-based insights to help you make informed choices for your patients’ care.
Episode resource links:
Circulation . 2024 Jan 23;149(4):279-289. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.123.066485.
Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato

ACE Inhibitors: Maybe Not for Hypertension Alone - Frankly Speaking Ep 380

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Overview: Recent data has shown that colchicine can improve outcomes in patients with known coronary artery disease (CAD), with consideration of colchicine now recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA). Hear valuable insights into the potential benefits and limitations to refine your clinical approach to managing CAD.
Episode resource links:
Nidorf SM, Fiolet ATL, Mosterd A, et al. Colchicine in Patients with Chronic Coronary Disease. N Engl J Med. 2020;383(19):1838-1847. 
Mohammadnia N, Los J, Opstal TSJ, et al. Colchicine and diabetes in patients with chronic coronary artery disease: insights from the LoDoCo2 randomized controlled trial. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2023;10:1244529. Published 2023 Oct 6. 
Roubille F, Bouabdallaoui N, Kouz S, et al. Low-Dose Colchicine in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Recent Myocardial Infarction in the COLchicine Cardiovascular Outcomes Trial (COLCOT). Diabetes Care. Published online January 5, 2024. 
Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Colchicine: It’s Not Just for Gout Anymore - Frankly Speaking Ep 379

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Overview: Effective treatments for dementia remain elusive. In this episode, we’re discussing dementia treatment developments gathered from recent publications, covering topics of drugs, exercise, and liver disease. Stay informed and equipped to offer the latest guidance to patients with dementia and their families.
Episode resource links:
Ann Fam Med 2024;22:50-58. https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.3050
JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(1):e2353965. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.53965
Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Dementia News Roundup - Frankly Speaking Ep 378

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Overview: Fluid in the middle ear, or otitis media with effusion (OME), is common in children with upper respiratory infections and typically resolves without treatment. Most guidelines do not recommend antibiotics for treatment; however, they are often prescribed, and the persistence of effusion can cause a significant impact on quality of life. Join us as we discuss recent review findings on antibiotics in OME treatment and the potential impact on your practice.
Episode resource links:
Mulvaney CA, Galbraith K, Webster KE, et al. Antibiotics for otitis media with effusion (OME) in children. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023;10(10):CD015254. Published 2023 Oct 23. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD015254.pub2
Rosenfeld, R. M., Shin, J. J., Schwartz, S. R., Coggins, R., Gagnon, L., Hackell, J. M., Hoelting, D., Hunter, L. L., Kummer, A. W., Payne, S. C., Poe, D. S., Veling, M., Vila, P. M., Walsh, S. A., & Corrigan, M. D. (2016). Clinical Practice Guideline: Otitis Media with Effusion (Update). Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 154(1 Suppl), S1–S41. https://doi.org/10.1177/0194599815623467
Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato

To Treat or Not to Treat: Do Antibiotics Make a Difference with OME? - Frankly Speaking Ep 377

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Overview: While GLP-1 agents are center stage in the medical and lay press, drugs in the class of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) are also quite remarkable at improving a variety of health endpoints. This episode provides an overview of studies supporting the use of SGLT2is to improve patient outcomes.
Episode resource links:
DM/HF:  Age Ageing 2024 Jan 2;53(1):afad254. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afad254
Kidney stones: JAMA Intern Med. 2024 Jan 29:e237660. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.7660
Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato

5-Across: A 9-Letter Word That Can Improve Cognitive Function - Frankly Speaking Ep 312

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