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Overview: Join us for this session where we will discuss the data behind the recent USPSTF recommendations on the use of ASA as a colorectal cancer (CRC) preventive agent, and when to incorporate this recommendation into practice.
 
Episode resource links:
www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/aspirin-to-prevent-cardiovascular-disease-and-cancer
doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2020.7338
N Engl J Med 2018; 379:1519-1528 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1803955
Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP
 
Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Aspirin (ASA) to Prevent Colorectal Cancer - Frankly Speaking Ep 218

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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

New Benefits Give SGLT2 Inhibitors Their Turn to Shine - Frankly Speaking Ep 376

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Overview: Listen in as we discuss trends seen in breast cancer incidence over recent decades. Despite a notable rise in its prevalence, we’ve witnessed a decline in mortality rates. This positive shift owes itself to improvements in medication and screening efforts. Explore with us the multifaceted factors shaping this evolving landscape of breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Episode resource links:
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/breast-cancer/about/how-common-is-breast-cancer.html
https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/
Caswell-Jin, J. L., Sun, L. P., Munoz, D., Lu, Y., Li, Y., Huang, H., ... & Plevritis, S. K. (2024). Analysis of Breast Cancer Mortality in the US—1975 to 2019. JAMA, 331(3), 233-241.
Xu, S., Murtagh, S., Han, Y., Wan, F., & Toriola, A. T. (2024). Breast Cancer Incidence Among US Women Aged 20 to 49 Years by Race, Stage, and Hormone Receptor Status. JAMA Network Open, 7(1), e2353331-e2353331.
Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Breast Cancer: Increased Incidence Doesn’t Mean Increased Mortality - Frankly Speaking Ep 375

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Overview: This episode explores the use of data from smartphone recordings as a diagnostic tool for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), highlighting at-home testing as a more accessible, convenient, and appropriate option for some patients. Hear how the evidence can inform your practice and improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with OSA.
Episode resource links:
Han SC, Kim D, Rhee CS, Cho SW, Le VL, Cho ES, Kim H, Yoon IY, Jang H, Hong J, Lee D, Kim JW. In-Home Smartphone-Based Prediction of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Conjunction With Level 2 Home Polysomnography. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024 Jan 1;150(1):22-29. doi: 10.1001/jamaoto.2023.3490. PMID: 37971771; PMCID: PMC10654929.
OSA and CV disease in adults, UpToDate
Home sleep apnea testing for adults, UpToDate
Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Aspirin (ASA) to Prevent Colorectal Cancer - Frankly Speaking Ep 218

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