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Overview: The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has recently updated their guidelines for pharmacologic management of T2DM which addresses patients with various co-morbid conditions. This episode will overview these guidelines to help primary care clinicians hone treatment of their patients with T2DM.
Guest: Robert Baldor, MD, FAAFP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato

Treating Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus – A Clearer Framework - Frankly Speaking EP 204

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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

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

Treating Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus – A Clearer Framework - Frankly Speaking EP 204

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