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February 02Are the Kids All Right? Social Media’s Impact on Teen Mental Health - Frankly Speaking Ep 470
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-470
Overview: Social media use is nearly ubiquitous among adolescents, raising concern about its role in rising rates of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and suicidality. Although prior evidence has been mixed, emerging studies offer new insights on the relationship between social media use and adolescent mental health. Join us as we review current literature and discuss potential strategies to mitigate negative impacts and improve outcomes.
Episode resource links:
Calvert E, Cipriani M, Dwyer B, et al. Social Media Detox and Youth Mental Health. JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(11):e2545245. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.45245
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2840489

Clayborne ZM, Capaldi CA, Mehra VM. Associations between digital media use behaviours, screen time and positive mental health in youth: results from the 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth. BMC Public Health. 2025;25(1):2303. Published 2025 Jul 3. doi:10.1186/s12889-025-22874-2
Grøntved A, Singhammer J, Froberg K, et al. A prospective study of screen time in adolescence and depression symptoms in young adulthood. Prev Med. 2015;81:108-113. doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2015.08.009
Nagata JM, Memon Z, Talebloo J, et al. Prevalence and Patterns of Social Media Use in Early Adolescents. Acad Pediatr. 2025;25(4):102784. doi:10.1016/j.acap.2025.102784
Oberle E, Ji XR, Kerai S, Guhn M, Schonert-Reichl KA, Gadermann AM. Screen time and extracurricular activities as risk and protective factors for mental health in adolescence: A population-level study. Prev Med. 2020;141:106291. doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2020.106291
Pieh C, Humer E, Hoenigl A, et al. Smartphone screen time reduction improves mental health: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Med. 2025;23(1):107. Published 2025 Feb 21. doi:10.1186/s12916-025-03944-z
Riehm KE, Feder KA, Tormohlen KN, et al. Associations Between Time Spent Using Social Media and Internalizing and Externalizing Problems Among US Youth. JAMA Psychiatry. 2019;76(12):1266–1273. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2019.2325
Varona MN, Muela A, Machimbarrena JM. Problematic use or addiction? A scoping review on conceptual and operational definitions of negative social networking sites use in adolescents. Addict Behav. 2022;134:107400. doi:10.1016/j.addbeh.2022.107400
Woolf SH. The Youth Mental Health Crisis in the United States: Epidemiology, Contributors, and Potential Solutions. Pediatrics. 2025;156(5):e2025070849. doi:10.1542/peds.2025-070849
Xiang AH, Martinez MP, Chow T, et al. Depression and Anxiety Among US Children and Young Adults. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(10):e2436906. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.36906
BBC: Australia has banned social media for kids under 16. How will it work? https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyp9d3ddqyo
Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.
18 min
January 26Options, Access, Comfort: Self-Collected HPV Tests for Cervical Cancer Screening - Frankly Speaking Ep 469
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-469
Overview: Tune in to hear how self-collected vaginal human papillomavirus (HPV) testing has potential to expand access to cervical cancer screening and reduce barriers for your patients. This episode reviews cervical cancer screening guidelines, follow-up recommendations, and how to consider offering self-collection as an option to increase screening rates and improve preventive care in your practice.
Episode resource links:
CA CancerJClin.2026;e70041. DOI:10.3322/caac.70041
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Device Classification Under Section 513(f)(2)(De Novo). Device for home collection and transport of vaginal specimens by lay users for use in an approved HPV molecular assay. FDA; 2025. [email protected]
The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.
12 min
January 21Digesting the Inverted Food Pyramid and Best Evidence on Healthy Eating in 2026 - Frankly Speaking Nutrition Update
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-nutrition-update
Overview: In this episode, we explore the latest changes to the USDA’s nutrition guidelines, trace the history of the food pyramid, and examine the evidence behind current guidance. Come away with tips to counsel patients on nutrition that supports long-term health and reduces chronic disease risk.
Episode resource links:
Review the history of nutrition recommendations from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Analyze the USDA’s 2026 food guidelines
Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.
20 min
January 19Are You Still Recommending Aspirin for Primary Prevention? - Frankly Speaking Ep 468
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-468
Overview: We first discussed aspirin use for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in 2022 when the USPSTF recommended against it. In this follow-up episode, we review new trial data reinforcing that guidance and help you translate the evidence into safer prevention strategies. Build confidence in supporting patients with evidence-based approaches to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Episode resource links:
Aspirin, cardiovascular events, and major bleeding in older adults: extended follow-up of the ASPREE trial. Eur Heart J. 2025 Aug 12:ehaf514. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf514. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40796244.
Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.
10 min
January 14Meningitis Makes a Comeback (Along with Other Infections) - Frankly Speaking Vaccine Update
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-vaccine-update
Overview: In this episode, we discuss the recently updated US childhood vaccine schedule, including key changes and the rationale behind these recommendations. We also talk about the risks of vaccine-preventable illnesses and review vaccine efficacy and safety considerations—helping you navigate evolving guidance and protect patients in primary care.
Episode resource links:
RSV: Pediatrics. 2024. Curns AT, Rha B, Lively JY, et al.
J Infect Dis. 2022 Aug 15;226(Suppl 2):S154-S163. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiac120
Hep B: N Engl J Med 2019;380:2041-2050 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMra181047
Clin Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 2;73(9):e3317-e3323. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciaa898.
Meningococcal Vaccines and disease: MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. 2024. Collins JP, Crowe SJ, Ortega-Sanchez IR, et al.
Vaccine. 2019. Wang B, Santoreneos R, Giles L, Haji Ali Afzali H, Marshall H.
Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.
14 min
January 12Babies Can Acquire STIs: The Rationale for Hepatitis B Vaccination at Birth - Frankly Speaking Ep 467
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-467
Overview: Join us as we discuss recent changes to newborn hepatitis B vaccination recommendations and review the risks, benefits, and rationale for immunizing this patient population. Come away with confidence to navigate new guidance, thoughtfully address parental concerns, and provide evidence-based care that promotes both infant and public health.
Episode resource links:
N Engl J Med 2019;380:2041-2050 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMra181047
Clin Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 2;73(9):e3317-e3323. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciaa898.
Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
13 min
January 05Potatoes and T2DM Risk: Which Preparations Made the Cut? - Frankly Speaking Ep 466
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-466
Overview: Concerns over eating carbohydrate-rich potatoes have been raised over the last decade with numerous studies suggesting worrisome effects on health. Tune in as we unpack findings from a large study that examined the relationship between potato intake and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), helping you apply evolving nutrition science to patient counseling.
Episode resource links:
BMJ 2025;390:e082121 http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2024‑082121
Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
11 min
December 29, 2025Aspirin Plus Anticoagulation: What Are the Risks? - Frankly Speaking Ep 465
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-465
Overview: Many patients with coronary artery disease take aspirin, but how should clinicians navigate management when an anticoagulant is also needed? In this episode, we review indications for therapy, explore evidence on dual use, and discuss how to counsel patients on balancing cardiovascular benefits with the risks of combination therapy.
Episode resource links:
Lemesle G, Didier R, Steg PG, et al. Aspirin in Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndrome Receiving Oral Anticoagulation. N Engl J Med. Published online August 31, 2025.
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2507532
Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
11 min
December 22, 2025A Spark of Motivation: Leveraging Lung Cancer Screening to Drive Change - Frankly Speaking Ep 464
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-464
Overview: Beyond detecting disease early, lung cancer screening provides an opportunity to encourage smoking cessation. In this episode, we review USPSTF guidelines, compare screening effectiveness, and explore how the use of a pulmonary function test (PFT) and a lung age estimator can help people who smoke better understand their risks and inspire behavior change.
Episode resource links:
USPSTF: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/lung-cancer-screening
BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.). 2008;336(7644):598-600. doi:10.1136/bmj.39503.582396.25.
BMC Public Health. 2022;22(1):1164. doi:10.1186/s12889-022-13583-1.
Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP
Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
12 min
December 15, 2025Rethinking Chronic Back Pain: Practical Behavioral Interventions for Primary Care - Frankly Speaking Ep 463
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-463
Overview: Listen in as we discuss how integrating behavioral therapies into the management of chronic back pain can improve function, reduce opioid use, and empower patients. Boost your clinical toolkit with evidence-based strategies that enhance outcomes while aligning with evolving guidelines for safer, multimodal approaches to chronic pain care.
Episode resource links:
Zgierska AE, Edwards RR, Barrett B, et al. Mindfulness vs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain Treated With Opioids: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(4):e253204. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.3204
Dowell D, Ragan KR, Jones CM, Baldwin GT, Chou R. CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain - United States, 2022. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2022 Nov 4;71(3):1-95. doi: 10.15585/mmwr.rr7103a1. PMID: 36327391; PMCID: PMC9639433.
Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C
Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
18 min

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A primary care podcast featuring expert faculty discussing the most recent developments in the medical field. Podcast formats include, but are not limited to: expert clinical discussions, frequently…