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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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Recent Guests

Amy Powell
Chief in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center / University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School
Episode: Leucovorin for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Is There Any Evidence Behind the Hype? - Frankly Speaking Ep 501
Dr. Mariyan Montague
Joint member of the Frankly Speaking team since 2021
UMass Chan Medical School
Episode: 500th Episode: Hot Topics, Then and Now - Frankly Speaking Ep 500
Dr. Susan Feeney
Faculty and associate dean
UMass Chan Medical School
Episode: 500th Episode: Hot Topics, Then and Now - Frankly Speaking Ep 500
Dr. Rachel Rubin
Board-certified urologist with fellowship in sexual medicine; founder of a patient-centered sexual health practice
Sexual Medicine Practice (Washington DC / Los Angeles)
Episode: The Menopause Reset: Recognizing Symptoms and Rethinking Hormones - Frankly Speaking EP 498
Dr. Alan Ehrlich
Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the UMassJH Medical School; Executive Editor of Dynamed
UMassJH Medical School
Episode: Pulse Oximetry—It’s Not Always Right - Frankly Speaking Ep 491
Susan Feeney
Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Advanced Practice Programs at the Tan Ching Fen Graduate School of Nursing, UMass Chan Medical School
UMass Chan Medical School
Episode: What Are We Missing? Recognizing Symptoms of Maternal Stroke - Frankly Speaking Ep 490
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

Hosts

Dr. Frank Domino
Host and physician; medical educator; frequent presenter in CME formats.
Dr. Robert Baldor
Co-host and physician; expert in primary care and CKD management; senior academic clinician.
Jillian Joseph
Senior Advanced Practitioner and educator; frequent clinical guest focusing on lipoproteins, diabetes medications, and lifestyle interventions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 341 ratings
  • Pertinent

    Nicely done, succinct, and enjoyable podcast. Recording quality could be better.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    USRambler
    United States4 months 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Ian Darin
    United States6 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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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Sound quality and pacing are generally good, though some episodes suffer from quieter audio or vocal delivery issues.
Listeners appreciate concise, evidence-based practice pearls and practical tips for daily patient care.
Guests' expertise and diverse clinical perspectives are highly valued for real-world applicability.

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#116
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Recalculating Risk: Updated Guidelines for Lipid Management - Frankly Speaking Ep 499
Q: Can you summarize what changed in the risk assessment methodology?
The guidelines move from the pooled cohort equations to the prevent equations, which are considered more accurate, and they adjust risk cutoffs downward, affecting who should be considered for statin therapy.
Leucovorin for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Is There Any Evidence Behind the Hype? - Frankly Speaking Ep 501
Q: What is the recommended clinical approach given the evidence and risks?
Avoid routine off-label use without CFD; engage in shared decision-making with families, consider referral to subspecialists for CFD evaluation if suspected, and rely on larger, multisite trials to determine safety and efficacy; continue monitoring for adverse effects.
Leucovorin for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Is There Any Evidence Behind the Hype? - Frankly Speaking Ep 501
Q: Do current studies support using Leucovorin for autism in general or only in CFD?
Evidence is mixed and generally modest; some small trials show verbal improvement in those with abnormal folate metabolism and CFD, while no clear benefit is seen in autism with normal folate metabolism, highlighting the need for larger trials.
Leucovorin for Autism Spectrum Disorder: Is There Any Evidence Behind the Hype? - Frankly Speaking Ep 501
Q: What is the proposed link between CFD and autism that justifies considering Leucovorin?
Cerebral folate deficiency involves low active folate in the brain due to issues like folate receptor autoantibodies, which may be connected to autism in a subset of patients; Leucovorin could potentially bypass blocked transport and improve neural folate availability, potentially aiding communication in those with CFD.
SPAN Small Changes to a Longer, Healthier Life - Frankly Speaking Ep 492
Q: So how can we help Robert today? What should we offer him for advice?
The experts emphasize addressing sleep, activity, and nutrition together, setting small, doable targets, and building up to longer-term goals like 7.2 hours of sleep, about 42 minutes of activity daily, and 7–10 servings of fruits/vegetables to optimize lifespan and healthspan.

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This show delivers concise, evidence-based discussions on current primary care topics, translating complex research into practical takeaways for clinicians. Episodes frequently center on menopause management, dyslipidemia guidelines, CKD in primary care, screen time and digital health, gambling disorder, ADHD medications, kidney protection in diabetes, and adolescent health. A notable pattern is a steady stream of expert guests from academic medical centers guiding topic-specific practice points, pain-points, and real-world decision making. The format is short, high-yield, and CME-focused, making it useful for busy clinicians seeking applicable insights and quick updates that fit into a clinician's workflow.

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1. Amy Powell
2. Dr. Mariyan Montague
3. Dr. Susan Feeney
4. Dr. Rachel Rubin
5. Dr. Alan Ehrlich
6. Susan Feeney
7. Dr. Jill Terrien
8. Dr. Annie Powell

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