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-408

Overview: This episode explores the connection between adolescent mental health and social media use. We discuss actionable strategies for clinicians, emphasizing practical screening, effective conversation starters, and tech tools to guide families. Improve outcomes by learning to balance screen time discussions and proactive mental health interventions in primary care.

Episode resource links:

JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Jul 1;7(7):e2419881. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.19881 https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/yrbs_data_summary_and_trends.htm

Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, 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-407

Overview: Join us as we review the risks and benefits of contraceptive options, focusing on levonorgestrel intrauterine devices (IUDs) and their potential link to breast cancer risk. Hear the data and key considerations to help patients make informed decisions, balancing benefits and risks effectively in your primary care practice.

Episode resource links:

• Mørch LS, Meaidi A, Corn G, Hargreave M, Wessel Skovlund C. Breast Cancer in Users of Levonorgestrel-Releasing Intrauterine Systems. JAMA. Published online October 16, 2024. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.18575
• https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/16/well/iud-breast-cancer-mirena-skyla.html?smid=url-share

Guest: Jillian Joseph, PA-C 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-406

Overview: An increasing number of therapies are being formulated for nasal delivery. This episode reviews the use of 3 of these therapies: at-home flu vaccines, epinephrine for allergic reactions, and saline nasal sprays for the common cold. Hear how these newly available treatments can increase options for care in your clinical practice.

Episode resource links:

• Flu Vaccine: Vaccine. 2015 Jul 31;33(32):3894-9. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2015.06.061. Epub 2015 Jun 25.
• Nasal Saline: https://k4.ersnet.org/prod/v2/Front/Program?e=549
• Nasal Epinephrine: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-first-nasal-spray-treatment-anaphylaxis

Guest: Robert A. Baldor MD, FAAFP

Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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