Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine

Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine

A weekly Podcast series covering newsworthy topics in primary care medicine. Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com

Episodes

November 17, 2025 12 mins

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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 interve...

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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 ris...

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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 dement...

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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 sh...

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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 c...

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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 diagn...

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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 tool...

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Overview: The healthcare landscape is evolving rapidly, and clinicians are navigating conflicting guidance on established, evidence-based recommendations. Recent news suggest acetaminophen use during pregnancy causes autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which is not the consensus of me...

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Overview: The obesity epidemic has fueled a demand for weight loss medications. Trials have directly compared medications—specifically glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs)—with a recent study doing just that. Tune in as we explore the evidence comparing semaglutid...

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Overview: Use of e-cigarettes has increased significantly over the last several years and their popularity continues to grow, notably among adolescents and young adults. Recent evidence indicates that the majority of teens and young adults who vape consider quitting; however, nico...

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Overview: In this episode, we discuss new evidence linking high compliance with the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet to lower risks of colorectal cancer, reinforcing the DASH diet’s well-established role in managing hypertension while also highlighting its poten...

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Overview: Join us to discover how flavan-3-ols, found in tea, cocoa, and select fruits, can support cardiovascular prevention. Learn how to translate emerging evidence on blood pressure and vascular health into practical dietary guidance that empowers your patients and complements...

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Overview: New data show that quitting smoking—even at age 65 or 75—can still add years to life. In this episode, we review the latest evidence on life expectancy gains and equip you with effective, evidence-based tools to support tobacco cessation and motivate patients at any age.

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Overview: Overwhelmed by in-basket tasks? Discover a practical scheduling intervention that gives you time during the clinic day to manage portal messages. Learn how “portal practice slots” can reduce burnout, improve workflow, and empower you to advocate for changes that support ...

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Overview: Managing knee osteoarthritis (OA) in patients with obesity can be challenging, especially when standard treatments fall short. In this episode, we discuss emerging evidence on the use of metformin to reduce knee pain in patients without diabetes and explore how this opti...

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Overview: An estimated 30% of women worldwide are affected by bacterial vaginosis (BV), and although treatment is typically successful, recurrence rates remain high. Traditional strategies, such as treating male partners, have not significantly reduced recurrence. In this episode,...

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Overview: In this episode, we evaluate the correlation between an increase in physical activity and step count and a reduction in cancer risk. We break down new evidence, equipping you with practical guidance for counseling patients on simple, impactful behavior changes to support...

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Overview: Listen in as we review the USPSTF’s recently proposed recommendations for screening women who are at risk for developing osteoporosis. Gain confidence to navigate these changes and engage patients in shared decision-making to ensure timely, evidence-based preventive care...

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Overview: Explore the evidence behind inspiratory and expiratory strength training to improve sleep quality, reduce daytime fatigue, ease COPD symptoms, and lower blood pressure. This episode offers practical guidance on how you can integrate this simple, affordable intervention t...

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Overview: Explore current and emerging treatments for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), a debilitating condition with no known cause or cure. Learn how oxaloacetate may offer new hope for patients struggling with ME/CFS, and gain practical guidance to su...

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