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Overview: Join us for this episode as we review the recently published (Dec. 2020) cohort study in JAMA on using bisphosphonates to prevent hip fractures. We will review the utility of bisphosphonates after 5 years and how to discuss their risks and benefits with patients.
 
Episode resource links:
JAMA.2020;3(12):e2025190.doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.25190
JAMA. 2018;319(24):2521-2531. doi:10.1001/jama.2018.7498
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/FRAX/tool.aspx?country=9
Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP
 
Music Credit: Richard Onorato

How Long Should You Continue Bisphosphonate Treatment for Osteoporosis? - Frankly Speaking Ep 225

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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

Sleep Lab in Your Pocket: Smartphone Diagnostics for Sleep Apnea - Frankly Speaking Ep 374

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Overview: In this episode, we review the effectiveness of intensive lifestyle intervention for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remission. We unpack study findings on total diet replacement and consider its potential for improving weight loss and maintenance in patients. Tune in to enrich your clinical toolkit, empowering you to optimize patient outcomes and enhance quality of life.
Episode resource links:

Hocking, S. L., Markovic, T. P., Lee, C. M. Y., Picone, T. J., Gudorf, K. E., & Colagiuri, S. (2024). Intensive Lifestyle Intervention for Remission of Early Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care in Australia: DiRECT-Aus. Diabetes care, 47(1), 66–70. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc23-0781
 


Centers for Disease Control:  Diabetes Care for Providers: https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/professional-info/index.html
 


Optifast USA: https://www.optifast.com/
 


Pattinson, A. L., Seimon, R. V., Harper, C., Nassar, N., Grech, A., Santoso, E. A., Franklin, J., Inan-Eroglu, E., Gibson, A. A., & Sainsbury, A. (2021). Diet Quality following Total Meal Replacement Compared with Food-Based Weight-Loss Diets in Postmenopausal Women with Obesity: A Secondary Analysis of the TEMPO Diet Trial. The Journal of nutrition, 151(11), 3299–3312. https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/nxab311

Guest: Jill M. Terrien, PhD, ANP-BC  Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Can Lifestyle Reverse It? - Frankly Speaking Ep 373

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Overview: Listen in as we unwrap Consumer Reports’ findings on heavy metals found in commonly consumed chocolate products. Our discussion looks into concerns about high levels of metals like lead and cadmium in these treats and offers advice on how to counsel your patients for worry-free chocolate enjoyment. 
Episode resource links:
A Third of Chocolate Products Are High in Heavy Metals, CR T - Consumer Reports
Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

How Long Should You Continue Bisphosphonate Treatment for Osteoporosis? - Frankly Speaking Ep 225

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