Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine

5 Tools to Improve the Patient Encounter - Frankly Speaking EP 169

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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“Make it Stop!” – can a simple and quick intervention help improve quit rates in your patients who smoke? - Frankly Speaking EP 168

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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”B” is for Back Pain: How Vitamins May Benefit Acute Low Back Pain - Frankly Speaking EP 167

06 Apr 2020

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Ask the ID Expert: Common COVID-19 Questions in Primary Care (Recorded 3/28/20)

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Alcohol and A-fib: Is Abstinence the Best Medicine? - Frankly Speaking EP 166

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Effective Tool or Diet Fad? Can Intermittent Fasting Decrease Weight and Improve Cardiovascular Markers?

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Frankly Speaking Update: Common Questions About Coronavirus (Recorded 3/21/20)

22 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Coronavirus Update, March 6, 2020 - Frankly Speaking EP 164

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Safe Sex – Counseling Makes a Difference - Frankly Speaking EP 163 (Live from Pri-Med South)

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Milk: Whole, Skim or Something In Between? - Frankly Speaking EP 162 (Live from Pri-Med South)

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Too Sweet! Rates of Prediabetes in US Adolescents and Young Adults - Frankly Speaking EP 161

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Treating Strep Throat in Half the Time - Frankly Speaking EP 160

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Adolescent Mental Health: Family Relationships Matter - Frankly Speaking EP 159

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Coronavirus: Frankly Speaking Special Update

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to Dr. Frank Domino provide a timely update regarding the recent Coronavirus outbreak, and provide resources in order to get the most up-to-dat...

The Dangers of Non-Nutritive Sweeteners: What Does the Data Say? - Frankly Speaking EP 158

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Heartburn – Why “Test and Treat” Is Best - Frankly Speaking EP 157

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Cannabis Use in Pregnancy: A Worrisome Trend - Frankly Speaking EP 156

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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A Brief Update of the Guidelines on the Management of Type 2 Diabetes - Frankly Speaking EP 155

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Skip the Colonoscopy? - Frankly Speaking EP 154

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Improving Communication Between Parents and Teens - Frankly Speaking EP 153

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Winter’s Here – Time to Review the Latest Community-Acquired Pneumonia Guidelines - Frankly Speaking EP 152

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Vaping: Health Threats in a Rapidly Changing Landscape - Frankly Speaking EP 151

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Red Meat: Confusion and Conflicts of Interest - Frankly Speaking EP 150

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Transgender Care: Breaking the Barriers and Acknowledging Bias - Frankly Speaking EP 149

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorders: We Need Better Tools - Frankly Speaking EP 148

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Put Your Phone Down: The Association Between Adolescent Mental Health and Social Media Use - Frankly Speaking EP 147

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Breast Density and Supplemental Imaging: Detecting Advanced Breast Cancer - Frankly Speaking EP 146

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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COPD Exacerbations: Who Needs Antibiotics? - Frankly Speaking EP 145

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Getting Glutened: Early Childhood Gluten Consumption and the Risk of Celiac Disease - Frankly Speaking EP 144

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Antibiotic Use in the US: A Look into How Americans Use Antibiotics Without a Prescription - Frankly Speaking EP 143

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Saving the Brain: How Long Is Too Long to Pursue Endovascular Reperfusion After a Stroke? - Frankly Speaking EP 142

16 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Gun Safety in Pediatric Populations: Exploring New Data and Assessing Risk - Frankly Speaking EP 141

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Weight Loss with Apps – Do they Work? - Frankly Speaking 140

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Needlepoint for the Heart: An Integrative Option for Chronic Stable Angina - Frankly Speaking EP 139

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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What Does Exercise Have to Do with It: What Is the Relationship Between a Healthy Lifestyle and Genetic Risk of Dementia? - Frankly Speaking EP 138

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Statins After 75 Years of Age in Healthy Seniors? Still No - Frankly Speaking EP 137

09 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Boning Up on Treatment for Osteopenia - Frankly Speaking EP 136

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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What Channel Are You On? Video Visits for Primary Care - Frankly Speaking EP 135

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Back to the Future: Measles Resurgence and Vaccine Hesitancy - Frankly Speaking EP 134

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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An Uncomfortable Problem: Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in Women - Frankly Speaking EP 133

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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What Is Your Purpose in Life? Impact of Perceived Life Purpose on Life Expectancy - Frankly Speaking EP 132

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Diagnosed Prostate Cancer: How to Choose A Treatment - Frankly Speaking EP 131

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Weed Indeed! - Frankly Speaking EP 130

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Mammography Screening: Sorting through Conflicting Guidelines - Frankly Speaking EP 129

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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The Challenges of Managing Bone Loss: Separating Fact from Fiction - Frankly Speaking EP 128

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Gabapentinoid Drugs Off-Label Use: Stay in Your Lane! - Frankly Speaking EP 127

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Reading to Your Toddler: Is There a Difference Between Reading an Ebook and a Traditional Book? - Frankly Speaking EP 126

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Barriers to Physical Activity: Women’s Breast Size - Frankly Speaking EP 125

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Saving Money on Insulin - Frankly Speaking EP 124

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Contraceptive Education: Educate Your Patients While They Wait - Frankly Speaking EP 123

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Fear Not the Fungus Treatment - Frankly Speaking EP 122

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Preventing Perinatal Depression: Recommendations to Improve Outcomes for Moms and Their Babies - Frankly Speaking EP 121

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Artificial Sweeteners and Postmenopausal Women – Is there an Increased Risk for Stroke and CVD Events? - Frankly Speaking EP 120

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Powerful Cancer Prevention: HPV Vaccination - Frankly Speaking EP 119

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Avoiding Unnecessary Antibiotics: The Quick Take - Frankly Speaking EP 118

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Are E-Cigarettes Effective Tools for Smoking Cessation, or Are We Just Blowing Smoke? - Frankly Speaking EP 117

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Push-Ups: No-Cost Assessment of Future CV Risk? - Frankly Speaking EP 116

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Putting the “Bite” on Type 2 Diabetes - Frankly Speaking EP 115

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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A Chief Complaint: Older Adults, Cognition and Sexuality - Frankly Speaking EP 114

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Older Patients, Less Medications: Just Ask - Frankly Speaking EP 113

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Sexting and US Teens: What Is It and What Should You Know About It? - Frankly Speaking EP 112

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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What’s Cooking With Food Allergies In Adults?- Frankly Speaking EP 111

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis: Preventing HIV at Hand - Frankly Speaking EP 110

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Alcohol Use: Perhaps It Is for the Faint of Heart - Frankly Speaking EP 109

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Finding Your Balance – Does Tai Chi Prevent Falls in Older Adults? - Frankly Speaking 108

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Postmenopausal Vaginal Dryness: What Are the Treatment Options? - Frankly Speaking EP 107

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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What’s the Skinny on Treating Blood Fats? - Frankly Speaking EP 106

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Leg Cramps in Seniors: Could Alcohol be the Cause? - Frankly Speaking EP 105

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Is Aspirin Effective for Primary Prevention? - Frankly Speaking EP 104

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Screening and Management of High Blood Pressure in Children and Teens – Who, When, Why and What? - Frankly Speaking EP 103

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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Technology: Tetris Improves Flow, Lowers Stress; Social Media Increases Depression and Loneliness – Frankly Speaking EP 102

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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The 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans: Get up and Go! More IS better! Don’t Give Up! - Frankly Speaking EP 101

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Health benefits and the potential lowering of healthcare costs by billions of dollars seem like enough reasons to increase physical activity. Why can’...

Evaluating and Managing Perimenopausal Depression: No Small Task, Are You up for It? - Frankly Speaking EP 100

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a discussion of the recent summary and recommendations of an expert panel that conducted a systemic review on the published perimenopa...

Cannabis and e-Cigarette: What Is in That Juul? - Frankly Speaking EP 99

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Recently, there has been a deluge of research and news surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping – particularly regarding adolescent usage. Join us as we ...

More is Not Better: Overutilization of Breast Imaging - Frankly Speaking EP 98

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This episode reviews a study that looked at imaging that was performed over a one year period for women with a complaint of breast pain. Guest: Jill ...

Cannabinoids for Chronic Pain - Frankly Speaking EP 97

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Cannabinoids include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol, which are found in marijuana, as well as synthetic compounds such as nabilone. The ag...

Statins and the Older Population: When Is It Beneficial and When Is It Not? - Frankly Speaking EP 96

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Evidence of the efficacy of statins to reduce ASCVD morbidity and mortality in individuals 75 years who have known clinical ASCVD (secondary preventi...

Easy Weight Loss for Type 2 Diabetes - Frankly Speaking EP 95

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This episode will review a randomized controlled trial of adding 10.5 grams of a soluble fiber, psyllium, to a Type 2 Diabetes diet and its influence ...

Why Get A Flu Shot? - Frankly Speaking EP 94

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As fall arrives, many patients question the need for an influenza vaccine while clinicians urge patients to get it. 2017-18 flu season data shows high...

Penicillin Allergy: Danger Is in the Diagnosis - Frankly Speaking 93

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

8% of patients believe they have a penicillin allergy, yet the actual number is far less. Listen to this episode to learn about the incidence of penic...

Eliminating the Unnecessary: Updates on Screening for Cervical Cancer - Frankly Speaking 92

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode to learn about the update to the 2012 United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening for cer...

Lose Weight While Eating Whatever You Like; Maybe? - Frankly Speaking EP 91

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this episode to learn about a small study which found that adding 35 grams of fiber and 0.8 grams of protein/kg/day to the diets of obese pa...

A Good Night’s Sleep: The Possible Association Between the Early Introduction of Food and Infant Sleep - Frankly Sleeping EP 90

12 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Both the WHO and AAP recommend exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months of age then solids and breast milk until 12 months of age. The well-established ...

Preventing Opioid Dependence While Effectively Treating Pain - Frankly Speaking EP 89

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Best practices in treating acute and chronic pain have been clouded by years of misinformation. Listen to this podcast episode to learn an evidence-ba...

Depression and Medication Side Effects: Is Your Depression Due to Something You Are Taking? - Frankly Speaking EP 88

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The number of adults in the US on prescription medications is rising, with approximately 15% taking five or more daily medications. A recent study fou...

Chronic Non-Cancer Pain in Older Adults: Can We Teach Our Patients to “Unlearn” it? - Frankly Speaking EP 87

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Chronic non-cancer pain in adults over 60 years old is common. The consequences are a decreased quality of life, disability and increased healthcare c...

Shoulder Surgery Usually Not Beneficial For Most - Frankly Speaking EP 86

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Adults often present with atraumatic shoulder pain around age 50 and are diagnosed with impingement syndrome (rotator cuff tendonitis). However, as th...

Digital Media Use and ADHD Symptoms in Teenagers – Is There an Association? - Frankly Speaking EP 85

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A recent longitudinal study of high school students in the LA area found a modest but significant association between high-frequency digital media use...

Physician Burnout: What Degree Have We Reached? - Frankly Speaking EP 84

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is an introductory discussion of the very real problem of physician burnout. It affects you and those around you. What do we know about b...

Should You Use Budesonide-Formoterol as Needed for Mild Asthma? - Frankly Speaking EP 83

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we will discuss using an inhaled steroid twice a day to control mild asthma symptoms, versus using the combination budesonide and for...

More Than Beauty: Length and Quality of Sleep and Its Impact on CV Risk Factors in Teens - Frankly Speaking EP 82

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It has been fairly established that short duration of sleep is associated with obesity in teens and adults; however, the impact of quantity and qualit...

Goals of Care Discussions in Patients with Serious Illness: Is It a Downer? - Frankly Speaking EP 81

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing goals of care with patients that have a serious, life-limiting illness does not affect the patient’s anxiety or depression—but can incr...

Breastfeeding Supplemented with Formula; When Is It the Right Thing to Do? - Frankly Speaking EP 80

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Breastfeeding exclusively in the first six months of life is widely recommended. However, in this study of newborns who were losing weight because the...

Mangia: What Is the Truth about the Mediterranean Diet and CVD Health? - Frankly Speaking EP 79

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In 2013, a groundbreaking clinical trial from Spain touted the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet to reduce CVD risk. A recent review of the study fou...

Binge Drinking in Adolescents: A Sober Subject That Begs for Attention - Frankly Speaking EP 78

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For adolescents who binge drink, when they begin and how often they do it affects academic performance. This episode discusses the findings of a longi...

Treatment of Post-Op Pain Following Spine and Joint Surgery - Frankly Speaking EP 77

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This study looked at how pain was treated following spine and joint surgery and found the majority of patients were not encouraged to use non-opioid a...

Assessing Blood Pressure: How Accurate Are the Blood Pressure Measurements You Use to Care for Your Patients? - Frankly Speaking EP 76

09 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Hypertension affects an estimated 80 million Americans. We diagnose, determine the need for medication therapy, and monitor treatment efficacy based o...

Moving Fast, Moving Slow - Frankly Speaking EP 75

02 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Fibromyalgia can be difficult to treat and often requires a multifaceted approach combining exercise, medications, cognitive behavioral therapy, and h...

Uncomplicated UTI in Women: What a Pain! - Frankly Speaking EP 74

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For women experiencing an uncomplicated UTI, nitrofurantoin and fosfomycin are two first-line options for treatment. Is one more effective than the ot...

Put That Finger Down! The End of the Screening Rectal Exam - Frankly Speaking EP 73

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to this week’s podcast episode to learn about a meta-analysis showing no benefit to rectal examinations in men. Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FN...