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-503

Overview: In this episode, we discuss how prescribing “food as medicine” can complement hypertension management in primary care. We review the evidence supporting legumes, soy, and DASH-based nutrition for lowering blood pressure, while providing practical counseling strategies to help patients adopt dietary patterns that enhance cardiovascular health alongside standard medical therapy.

Episode resource links:

• Metoudi M, et al. bmjnph 2026;0:e001449. doi:10.1136/bmjnph-2025-001449
• Brindal E, Baird D. Regular Flatulence Patterns Among Community-Dwelling Individuals in Australia. JAMA Netw Open. 2026;9(5):e2615637. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.15637
• DASH - DASH Eating Plan | NHLBI, NIH

Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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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-502

Overview: Abdominal obesity can influence both the severity of menopausal symptoms and treatment decisions. Listen in as we discuss how to recognize this important relationship, apply practical screening tools, and individualize menopause management to improve symptom control and overall health outcomes for your patients.

Episode resource links:

• Wang, D. , Wang, F. , Zheng, J. , Chen, X. , Lei, Y. & Su, J. (9900). Menopausal symptom network differences between women with and without waist-to-height ratio-defined abdominal obesity. Menopause, Publish Ahead of Print , doi: 10.1097/GME.0000000000002794.
• Managing Menopausal Symptoms: Common Questions and Answers. Chang JG, Lewis MN, Wertz MC. American Family Physician. 2023;108(1):28-39.

Guest: Jillian Joseph, MPAS, PA-C 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-501

Overview: Leucovorin has gained growing attention as a treatment for autism spectrum disorder (ASD), despite limited supporting evidence. In this episode, we discuss the rationale behind its use, review the current literature, and examine the American Academy of Pediatrics’ guidance on this treatment for ASD, giving you confidence to counsel families and engage in meaningful shared decision-making.

Episode resource links:

• Discuss the rationale for using leucovorin in treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Review current evidence and practice guidelines regarding leucovorin and ASD
• Examine data and recent national trends in prescription rates of leucovorin for ASD

Guest: Anne Powell, MD 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.