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December 08, 2025Migraine Relief Starts Here: Current Management Tools for PCPs - Frankly Speaking Ep 462
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-462
Overview: In this episode, we examine migraine—a leading cause of disability worldwide that is often underdiagnosed and undertreated in primary care. You’ll learn how to distinguish migraine from other headache disorders, identify who is most affected, and explore both acute pharmacologic options and preventive strategies that can reduce attack frequency and improve patients’ quality of life.
Episode resource links:
El Hussein, M. T., & Fraser, L. (2025). Pharmacologic Management of Migraine in Primary Care: Nurse Practitioner Guide. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, 21(9), 105501.
Qaseem, A., Tice, J. A., Etxeandia-Ikobaltzeta, I., Wilt, T. J., Harrod, C. S., Cooney, T. G., ... & Yost, J. (2025). Pharmacologic treatments of acute episodic migraine headache in outpatient settings: a clinical guideline from the American College of Physicians. Annals of internal medicine, 178(4), 571-578.
Charles, A. C., Tepper, S. J., & Ailani, J. (2025). State of the art in the management of migraine—A response to the American College of Physicians migraine preventive treatment guideline. Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain.
Vélez-Jiménez MK, et al. Comprehensive Preventive Treatments for Episodic Migraine: Systematic Review. Front Neurol. 2025
Lanteri-Minet, M., Casarotto, C., Bretin, O., Collin, C., Gugenheim, M., Raclot, V., ... & Lefebvre, H. (2025). Prevalence, characteristics and management of migraine patients with triptan failure in primary care: the EMR France-Mig study. The Journal of Headache and Pain, 26(1), 153.
Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
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12 min
December 01, 2025A Clearer Path for Complicated UTIs: Updated Guidance, Streamlined Care - Frankly Speaking Ep 461
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-461
Overview: Complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in primary care but can be difficult to approach. In this episode, you’ll learn how to identify complicated UTIs, methodically address them, and incorporate new guidance on outpatient management and antibiotic selection to improve diagnosis and treatment for your patients.
Episode resource links:
Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (cUTI): Clinical Guidelines for Treatment and Management https://www.idsociety.org/practice-guideline/complicated-urinary-tract-infections
Koehl J, Spolsdoff D, Negaard B, et al. Cephalosporins for Outpatient Pyelonephritis in the Emergency Department: COPY-ED Study. Ann Emerg Med. 2025;85(3):240-248. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39570254/
Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
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12 min
November 24, 2025How Often Should Patients with Hypertension Check Their Blood Pressure at Home? - Frankly Speaking Ep 460
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-460
Overview: Join us as we discuss how frequently patients with stable hypertension should monitor their blood pressure at home. Hear insights from two trials to help you provide evidence-based, cost-conscious guidance—reducing unnecessary alarms while supporting better long-term management.
Episode resource links:
Rose, Francesa; Stevens, Richard S.a; Morton, Kate S.b; Yardley, Lucyc; McManus, Richard J.a,d. How often should self-monitoring of blood pressure be repeated? A secondary analysis of data from two randomized controlled trials. Journal of Hypertension ():10.1097/HJH.0000000000004123, August 20, 2025. | DOI: 10.1097/HJH.0000000000004123
Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
11 min
November 17, 2025Thinking Ahead: Reducing Cognitive Decline Risk Through Lifestyle Interventions - Frankly Speaking Ep 459
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-459
Overview: Cognitive decline risk may be reduced through modifiable lifestyle factors, creating an opportunity for early intervention in primary care. Join us as we review findings from the US POINTER trial, which evaluated the impact of structured vs. self-guided lifestyle interventions on the risk of cognitive decline in older adults. Come away with tips to apply this evidence in real-world scenarios with your patients.
Episode resource links:
Baker LD, Espeland MA, Whitmer RA, et al. Structured vs self-guided multidomain lifestyle interventions for global cognitive function: The US POINTER randomized clinical trial. JAMA. 2025;334(8):681-691. doi:10.1001/jama.2025.12923
Livingston G, Huntley J, Liu KY, et al. Dementia prevention, intervention, and care: 2024 report of the Lancet standing Commission. Lancet. 2024;404(10421):572-628. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(24)01296-0
Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C
Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
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13 min
November 10, 2025Caffeine Contrasts: Coffee, Energy Drinks, and Suicide Risk Screening - Frankly Speaking Ep 458
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-458
Overview: In this episode, we explore the relationship between caffeine consumption and suicide risk. Hear how coffee may offer protective effects—while energy drinks raise concern—and gain practical tips for screening patients for caffeine and substance use as part of suicide risk assessment in primary care.
Episode resource links:
Low, C.E.; Chew, N.S.M.; Loke, S.; Tan, J.Y.; Phee, S.; Lee, A.R.Y.B.; Ho, C.S.H. Association of Coffee and Energy Drink Intake with Suicide Attempts and Suicide Ideation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Nutrients 2025, 17, 1911. https://doi.org/10.3390/ nu17111911

Costantino, A., Maiese, A., Lazzari, J., Casula, C., Turillazzi, E., Frati, P., & Fineschi, V. (2023). The Dark Side of Energy Drinks: A Comprehensive Review of Their Impact on the Human Body. Nutrients, 15(18), 3922. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15183922
Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-BC

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
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14 min
November 03, 2025When Sweet Turns Sour: The Risks of Artificial Sugars - Frankly Speaking Ep 457
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-457
Overview: Many patients turn to low- and no-calorie sweeteners to help with weight loss and lower diabetes risk, but do these alternatives actually deliver? In this episode, we review common artificial sweeteners and explore evidence on hunger, cardiovascular, diabetes, and dementia risks to understand how sugar substitutes can impact long-term health outcomes in your patients.
Episode resource links:
fMRI Data: Nat Metab 7, 574–585 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s42255-025-01227-8
Adverse effects: Adv Nutr. 2023 Jul;14(4):710-717. doi: 10.1016/j.advnut.2023.05.010
Dementia Data: Neurology® 2025;105:e214023. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000214023
Stevia: Obes Rev. 2025 Jun;26(6):e13902. doi: 10.1111/obr.13902
High Fructose Corn Syrup: Nutrition Reviews. 2021;79(2):209-226.
doi:10.1093/nutrit/nuaa077
Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP
Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
11 min
October 27, 2025It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way: Managing IUD Placement Pain and Anxiety - Frankly Speaking Ep 456
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-456
Overview: Experiences of significant pain and anxiety during intrauterine device (IUD) insertion may lead patients to forgo this effective contraceptive option. Listen in as we discuss how to reduce procedural pain, address anxiety, and foster trust using updated guidelines and shared decision-making to improve patient satisfaction and support informed contraceptive choices.
Episode resource links:
Charles, D. N., Nagarsheth, M., & Oshman, L. (2025). Pain Management for IUD Insertion in Primary Care. American Family Physician, 111(4), 299-301.
Dempsey, A., Aucoin, C., Stallings, W., Kulangara, A., & Sundstrom, B. (2025). Beyond pain medication: striving toward more patient-centered placement of intrauterine devices. Contraception, 110944.
Estevez, E., Hem-Lee-Forsyth, S., Viechweg, N. D., John, S., & Menor, S. P. (2024). Advancing pain management protocols for intrauterine device insertion: integrating evidence-based strategies into clinical practice. Cureus, 16(6).
Hoover, K., & Riley, K. (2025). Pain Management for In-Office Uterine and Cervical Procedures.
Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
14 min
October 20, 2025Microhematuria and the Right Time to Refer: Guideline Updates - Frankly Speaking Ep 455
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-455
Overview: Microscopic hematuria is common in primary care, but not every patient needs an urgent urology referral. Tune in to learn how to apply the latest evidence-based guidelines to risk-stratify patients and confidently manage workup and follow-up from your clinic, improving care while reducing unnecessary testing.
Episode resource links:
Barocas DA, Lotan Y, Matulewicz RS, Raman JD, Westerman ME, Kirkby E, Pak L, Souter L. Updates to Microhematuria: AUA/SUFU Guideline (2025). J Urol. 0(0). doi: 10.1097/JU.0000000000004490.
Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
12 min
October 13, 2025Don’t Wait to Medicate—Evidence for Early Intervention in Hypertension - Frankly Speaking Ep 454
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-454
Overview: Treating hypertension within the first month can significantly improve long-term blood pressure control. This episode reviews new evidence and practical strategies to help you initiate timely therapy, optimize follow-up, and improve outcomes for patients with newly diagnosed, uncontrolled hypertension. Gain actionable insights to close a critical care gap.
Episode resource links:
Barrett, R. B., Riesser, B., Martin, B., Sachdev, N., Rakotz, M. K., Sutherland, S. E., & Egan, B. M. (2025). Treatment in the First Month After Hypertension Diagnosis Improves Blood Pressure Control. Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979), 82(6), 1129–1136. https://doi.org/10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.124.23508
For your patients: 10 Ways to Control High Blood Pressure Without Medication
For your patients: Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-BC

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
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15 min
October 06, 2025Don’t Forget the Shingles Vaccine - Frankly Speaking Ep 453
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-453
Overview: Many patients are still hesitant about the shingles vaccine, but the benefits go far beyond preventing a painful rash. Hear how varicella zoster vaccination can also reduce the risks of postherpetic neuralgia, dementia, and cardiovascular events, giving you powerful tools to guide more informed patient decisions.
Episode resource links:
Dementia: Neurol Sci. 2024 Jan;45(1):27-36. doi: 10.1007/s10072-023-07038-7
CV: J Infect Dis. 2025 Feb 28:jiaf105. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiaf105
Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at [email protected]
13 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…