AFP: American Family Physician Podcast

They cover heat-related illness from edema to heat stroke and cooling approaches. Funding for graduate medical education and its link to fewer primary care clinicians is discussed. Pediatric foreign body ingestion management for coins, batteries, magnets, and sharps is reviewed. Strategies to prevent falls in care settings are explored. Chronic constipation and oral corticosteroid choices in children are also highlighted.

Vaccine adverse effects (1:30), vaccine conversations (5:10), beta blockers after myocardial infarction (8:10), thrombocytosis (10:40), drowning (14:10), and HPV vaccine (16:00).

A rapid tour of a new menstrual A1C testing kit and its potential access benefits. Clear breakdowns of diagnosing, staging, and supportive care strategies for multiple myeloma. Evidence on whether SGLT2 drugs raise genital and urinary infection risk. Practical croup recognition and treatment tips for children. A concise review of sustained-release naltrexone data and a flu risk tool to guide testing decisions.

A quick look at intranasal epinephrine as a needle-free option for anaphylaxis. Clear distinctions between acute hives and chronic urticaria with stepwise treatment approaches. New bleeding risk tools for very old patients on DOACs. Practical meningitis diagnosis and early treatment priorities. Evidence supporting mailed FIT for colorectal screening. Topical fluoride benefits and minor fluorosis tradeoffs.

Heather Carter, former Arizona legislator and health committee chair, discusses state-level policy and scope-of-practice. Will Humble, former state health director and public health leader, covers Medicaid, public health, and administrative advocacy. Dr. Sarah Nosal, South Bronx family physician and AAFP leader, speaks on advocacy, vaccine access, and primary care workforce. They explore practical steps to influence state policy and engage lawmakers.

Long-term strategies for continuing and stopping GLP-1 and tirzepatide treatments, including tapering and dosing options. Shifts in cervical cancer screening toward primary HPV testing and self-collection. Practical approaches to tinnitus care like sound therapy, CBT, and hearing aids. Nonpharmacologic options for chronic low back pain and diagnosis plus topical treatment for impetigo. Risks of CT scan radiation and ways to limit unnecessary scans.

Guideline-based hormone therapy timing and safety in menopause are discussed. A practical approach to wheezing in children with case vignettes and red flag recognition is covered. Evidence for PPIs to prevent NSAID-related ulcers is summarized. Diagnostic steps and management strategies for infective endocarditis are reviewed. Acute migraine treatment timing and strategies are outlined. Colchicine for secondary cardiovascular prevention is examined.

They cover treatments for endometriosis-related pain and limits of the evidence. A systems-based review of long-term complications in people with HIV and preventive monitoring. Use of GLP-1 agonists for adolescent obesity, with efficacy, access, and psychosocial concerns. When and how to stop antihypertensives in older adults. Evaluation and management of vertebral compression fractures. Buprenorphine dosing and retention in opioid use disorder.

Delve into the safety and effectiveness of vonoprazan compared to lansoprazole. Discover key insights on managing newborn respiratory distress and common issues like transient tachypnea and meconium aspiration. Learn about the latest immunization schedule changes, including COVID and RSV updates. Explore the role of calcium supplementation during pregnancy and its limited benefits. Finally, uncover advancements in DNA-based blood tests for colorectal cancer screening.

Discover essential insights on ankle sprain management, including effective initial care methods and the importance of bracing. Explore innovative treatments for axillary hyperhidrosis, revealing the efficacy of a new topical gel. Learn how to evaluate suspected dementia with critical screening tools and caregiver input. Understand how frailty scoring can predict hip fracture outcomes and assess the risk of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction using various risk tools. Plus, enjoy rapid-fire clinical answers covering a range of medical topics.