Frankly Speaking About Family Medicine

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

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	498	Founded	9 years ago
Number of Listeners		Category	Science

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“Will I Get Heart Disease?” When Patients Ask for Lipoprotein(a) Testing - Frankly Speaking Ep 489

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-489

Overview: Join us as we discuss lipoprotein(a) testing—including when it adds value and when it ... more

15 Jun 2026 • 10 min

ADHD Medications Don’t Work the Way We Thought - Frankly Speaking Ep 488

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-488

Overview: Stimulants have long been used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD... more

8 Jun 2026 • 14 min

High Stakes: Primary Care Approaches for Gambling Disorder - Frankly Speaking Ep 487

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-487

Overview: With online access driving a dramatic surge in gambling addiction, primary care clinic... more

1 Jun 2026 • 16 min • Most popular

Medication Selection and Kidney Protection in Diabetes Management - Frankly Speaking Ep 486

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-486

Overview: Optimizing diabetes management starts with choosing the right medication for the patie... more

25 May 2026 • 14 min • Popular

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Recent Guests

Dr. Jill Terrien

Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Interprofessional and Community Partnerships at UMass Chan Medical School

UMass Chan Medical School

Episode: High Stakes: Primary Care Approaches for Gambling Disorder - Frankly Speaking Ep 487

Dr. Annie Powell

Chief of the Division of Adolescent Medicine, UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center; Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at UMass Chan Medical School

UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center; University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Episode: One and Done? Comparing Dosing Regimens for HPV Vaccination - Frankly Speaking Ep 483

Mariyan Montague

Visiting associate professor at Hitchburg State University and term lecturer at the MGH Institute of Health Professions

Hitchburg State University; MGH Institute of Health Professions

Episode: Under the Skin: Stress, Inflammation, and the Mortality Gap - Frankly Speaking Ep 482

Dr. Alan Ehrlich

Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health; Executive Editor of Dynamid

UMass Chan Medical School

Episode: From Guidance to Practice: Updates in CVD Screening - Frankly Speaking Ep 481

Dr. Mariyan Montaque

Visiting professor

Fitchburg State University

Episode: Melatonin: Is a “Natural” Sleep Aid as Harmless as We Think? - Frankly Speaking Ep 476

Alan Ehrlich

Associate Professor of the Family Medicine and Community Health; Executive Editor of Dynamed

UMass Chan Medical School

Episode: Does Treating Depression Worsen Dementia? - Frankly Speaking Ep 474

Dr. Robert Baldor

Professor and Founding Chair from the Department of Family Medicine

UMass Chan Medical School, Bay State

Episode: Breathing Better for Sleep Apnea, COPD, Asthma, and More! - Frankly Speaking Ep 441

Mariyan Montaque

Adjunct faculty at Fitchburg State University.

Fitchburg State University

Episode: Obstructive Sleep Apnea Breakthroughs: Emerging and Newly Approved Treatment Updates - Frankly Speaking Ep 425

Jillian Joseph

Senior Advanced Practitioner Instructor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Episode: Give Them 5: Rethinking Treatment Durations for Pediatric Respiratory Infections - Frankly Speaking Ep 388

Hosts

Dr. Frank Domino

Host and physician; family medicine educator with long-running CME-focused coverage

Dr. Robert Baldor

Co-host and physician; experienced clinician and educator

Jillian Joseph

Senior Advanced Practitioner; Assistant Professor guiding topic discussion; expert on AI scribing in practice

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 333 ratings

Pertinent
Nicely done, succinct, and enjoyable podcast. Recording quality could be better.
Apple Podcasts
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USRambler
United Statesa month ago
Not sure who this podcast is for
The analysis of the papers is pretty unsophisticated, e.g., slipping into causal language with studies not designed to determine causality. The practice advice is pretty general conventional wisdom stuff. Despite being short, still not worth the time.
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3
Ian Darin
United States3 months ago
Love it!
I love this podcast! Great way to stay up to date with the latest and practical use in daily management of patients.
Apple Podcasts
5
AspiringGoodness
United States8 months ago
Great but interviews can be irksome
Great short content that’s applicable to daily practice. Lately, one NP has massive vocal fry and the other stutters and stops her sentences so frequently that it can impede listening.
Apple Podcasts
4
Jesibo0
United States9 months ago
Love it!
I love this podcast! It is my go-to during exercise, walks, or downtime. So timely and relevant to the practice of Family Medicine. The info is always helpful. It’s an excellent source of ongoing learning and CME credits.
Thank you for doing such a great job at providing useful and reliable practice information on a regular basis.
Sincerely,
Eric B. Samuel, M.D.
Family Physician
Apple Podcasts
5
EBsmoov
United States2 years ago

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Apple Podcasts	#97	Saudi Arabia/Science
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Talking Points

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ADHD Medications Don’t Work the Way We Thought - Frankly Speaking Ep 488

Q: How did they do the functional MRI study?

They used data from the ABCD study, scanned thousands of children over five years, and compared stimulant users, non-users with ADHD, and controls to identify how brain networks differed with stimulant use, including sleep as a variable.

ADHD Medications Don’t Work the Way We Thought - Frankly Speaking Ep 488

Q: Let's talk about methylphenidate and amphetamine. How can that improve attention in patients with ADHD?

The guest explains that the study and broader imaging data suggest stimulants may primarily influence arousal and reward networks, which can enhance motivation, effort, and persistence, rather than directly boosting attention circuitry.

Under the Skin: Stress, Inflammation, and the Mortality Gap - Frankly Speaking Ep 482

Q: What can we do to better identify patients who are disproportionately influenced and injured by this chronic stress, and what role do inflammatory markers play in clarifying that assessment?

Identify patients through attentive listening and social determinants screening, use structured tools like PREPARE, and rely on referrals and resources rather than relying on CRP/IL-6 as screening tests due to their limited specificity; use ESR/CRP when inflammatory conditions are suspected rather than as general stress markers.

Does Treating Depression Worsen Dementia? - Frankly Speaking Ep 474

Q: What are the appropriate treatments for patients with depression who also have dementia?

Treatments should start with non-pharmacologic approaches when possible (physical activity, reminiscence therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, sensory stimulation) and use pharmacologic options cautiously (SSRIs/SNRIs) with attention to interactions and dose. If depression worsens or symptoms require pharmacotherapy, consider tapering or switching antidepressants and reassessing non-pharmacologic options.

Meningitis Makes a Comeback (Along with Other Infections) - Frankly Speaking Vaccine Update

Q: What about the implications of changes to the Hepatitis A and B schedules?

Changes involve increased understanding of transmission risks, particularly for Hepatitis B during birth, highlighting the importance of universal health care for prevention.

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Clinically focused primary care discussions that emphasize practical, evidence-based guidance for everyday practice. Across episodes, topics span diabetes kidney protection, cardiovascular risk assessment, vaccine strategies, medication safety, sleep medicine, and strategies to optimize patient care in real-world settings. Noteworthy strengths include concise, actionable takeaways, case-based reasoning, and emphasis on shared decision-making within primary care. The format tends to pair host clinicians with expert guests to translate the latest research into practical recommendations for frontline providers, often with CME relevance and a strong focus on patient outcomes. Potential listeners will find concise, high-yield content that suits ... more

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1. Dr. Jill Terrien
2. Dr. Annie Powell
3. Mariyan Montague
4. Dr. Alan Ehrlich
5. Dr. Mariyan Montaque
6. Alan Ehrlich
7. Dr. Robert Baldor
8. Mariyan Montaque

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