Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine Pri-Med

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Overview: This episode highlights a growing concern—the prevalence of food allergies is on the rise. We underscore the importance for clinicians to help keep vulnerable populations safe through risk reduction strategies as well as the use of medication therapy. Feel empowered to prepare and safeguard patients from adverse reactions to food allergies.
Episode resource links:
Abrams, E. M., & Becker, A. B. (2015). Food introduction and allergy prevention in infants. CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne, 187(17), 1297–1301. https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.150364
Elghoudi, A., & Narchi, H. (2022). Food allergy in children-the current status and the way forward. World journal of clinical pediatrics, 11(3), 253–269. https://doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v11.i3.253
Wood, R. A., Togias, A., Sicherer, S. H., Shreffler, W. G., Kim, E. H., Jones, S. M., ... & Chinthrajah, R. S. (2024). Omalizumab for the Treatment of Multiple Food Allergies. New England Journal of Medicine.
https://www.foodallergy.org/living-food-allergies/food-allergy-essentials/food-allergy-anaphylaxis-emergency-care-plan
CDC.gov
https://acaai.org/
Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC Music Credit: Richard Onorato

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Overview: Tune in as we discuss the AHA’s newly validated risk calculator designed to assess the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and heart failure in certain patients. We review which risk factor variables were included in the development of this new tool and whether to consider incorporating it in your practice.
Episode resource links:
https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.123.067626
The calculator: https://professional.heart.org/en/guidelines-and-statements/prevent-calculator
Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

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Overview: While the aerosol in e-cigarettes does contain toxicants and carcinogens, since it is not burned like combustible tobacco cigarettes, vaping exposes the user to fewer toxicants and chemicals. Many consider using e-cigarettes for smoking cessation, but evidence has been conflicting. Tune in as we discuss a recent review examining the efficacy of e-cigarettes in aiding smoking cessation and explore potential adverse effects associated with their usage.
Episode resource links:
Lin, H. X., Liu, Z., Hajek, P., Zhang, W. T., Wu, Y., Zhu, B. C., Liu, H. H., Xiang, Q., Zhang, Y., Li, S. B., Pesola, F., & Wang, Y. Y. (2024). Efficacy of Electronic Cigarettes vs Varenicline and Nicotine Chewing Gum as an Aid to Stop Smoking: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA internal medicine, 10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.7846. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.7846
Lindson, N., Butler, A. R., McRobbie, H., Bullen, C., Hajek, P., Begh, R., Theodoulou, A., Notley, C., Rigotti, N. A., Turner, T., Livingstone-Banks, J., Morris, T., & Hartmann-Boyce, J. (2024). Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 1(1), CD010216. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD010216.pub8
Sanford BT, Brownstein NC, Baker NL, et al. Shift From Smoking Cigarettes to Vaping Nicotine in Young Adults. JAMA Intern Med. Published online November 13, 2023. doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2023.5239
Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BC, NP-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato

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Overview: This episode brings you a comparison of thiazide diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers on cardiovascular outcomes, stroke, and all-cause mortality. Gain evidence-based insights to help you make informed choices for your patients’ care.
Episode resource links:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38048133/#:~:text=JAMA%20Netw%20Open,10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.44998
Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C Music Credit: Richard Onorato

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Overview: Recent data has shown that colchicine can improve outcomes in patients with known coronary artery disease (CAD), with consideration of colchicine now recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA). Hear valuable insights into the potential benefits and limitations to refine your clinical approach to managing CAD.
Episode resource links:
Nidorf SM, Fiolet ATL, Mosterd A, et al. Colchicine in Patients with Chronic Coronary Disease. N Engl J Med. 2020;383(19):1838-1847. 
Mohammadnia N, Los J, Opstal TSJ, et al. Colchicine and diabetes in patients with chronic coronary artery disease: insights from the LoDoCo2 randomized controlled trial. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2023;10:1244529. Published 2023 Oct 6. 
Roubille F, Bouabdallaoui N, Kouz S, et al. Low-Dose Colchicine in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Recent Myocardial Infarction in the COLchicine Cardiovascular Outcomes Trial (COLCOT). Diabetes Care. Published online January 5, 2024. 
Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato

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Overview: Effective treatments for dementia remain elusive. In this episode, we’re discussing dementia treatment developments gathered from recent publications, covering topics of drugs, exercise, and liver disease. Stay informed and equipped to offer the latest guidance to patients with dementia and their families.
Episode resource links:
Ann Fam Med 2024;22:50-58. https://doi.org/10.1370/afm.3050
JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(1):e2353965. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.53965
Guest: Robert A. Baldor, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Richard Onorato