Pri-Med Podcasts

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-474

Overview: Depression affects many people with dementia, but some evidence suggests certain antidepressants may accelerate cognitive decline. This episode explores the potential risks of antidepressants in people with dementia, which medications require careful consideration, and how to make informed prescribing decisions that optimize patient outcomes while minimizing potential cognitive harm.

Episode resource links:

• Mo M, Abzhandadze T, Hoang MT, et al. Antidepressant use and cognitive decline in patients with dementia: a national cohort study. BMC Med. 2025;23(1):82.

Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-473

Overview: Join us as we review long-term outcomes from a recently published trial on prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing and prostate cancer mortality. Learn how updated evidence informs shared decision-making and balances early detection with potential harms. Equip yourself to guide patients through nuanced discussions on PSA testing’s limitations, mortality data, and meaningful clinical impact.

Episode resource links:

• N Engl J Med 2025;393:1669-80. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2503223
• Recommendation: Prostate Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com

The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-472

Overview: The transition from hospital to home is a valuable period for patients and clinicians. In this episode, we discuss which patients require follow-up, what should be reviewed during these appointments, and when follow-up should take place to help improve patient outcomes.

Episode resource links:

• Anderson, T. S., Herzig, S. J., Marcantonio, E. R., Yeh, R. W., Souza, J., & Landon, B. E. (2024, April). Medicare transitional care management program and changes in timely postdischarge follow-up. In JAMA Health Forum (Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. e240417-e240417). American Medical Association.

• Anderson, T. S., Wilson, L. M., Wang, B. X., Steinman, M. A., Schonberg, M. A., Marcantonio, E. R., & Herzig, S. J. (2025). Medication Errors and Gaps in Medication Discharge Planning for Hospitalized Older Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study. Journal of general internal medicine, 1-10.

• Balasubramanian, I., Andres, E. B., & Malhotra, C. (2025). Outpatient follow-up and 30-day readmissions: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Network Open, 8(11), e2541272-e2541272.

Guest: Mariyan L. Montaque, DNP, FNP-BC

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

Thoughts? Suggestions? Email us at FranklySpeaking@pri-med.com

The views expressed in this podcast are those of Dr. Domino and his guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Pri-Med.