AFP: American Family Physician Podcast

Ali Block, a family physician and abortion provider, shares her insights on the landscape of reproductive healthcare post-Dobbs. She discusses the aftermath of the 2022 Supreme Court decision and its ramifications on abortion access across the U.S. Ali highlights the ethical dilemmas in managing miscarriages under new restrictions and the personal toll on healthcare providers. Furthermore, she reflects on her podcast, Nocturnists: Post-Roe America, where she aims to break the silence surrounding abortion care and advocate for better understanding and policies in reproductive health.

Discover the innovative PREVENT calculator for assessing cardiovascular risks. Dive into the complexities of hair loss and learn about a new treatment for liver issues. Compare continuous and intermittent glucose monitoring methods and their impacts on diabetes management. Explore the diagnostic challenges of Cushing's syndrome and the importance of personalized lipid disorder screening in children. Finally, review screening recommendations for familial hypercholesterolemia and the effectiveness of statins in young patients.

Explore innovative strategies in obesity management through the five A's framework, combining behavioral, nutritional, and pharmacological approaches. Discover the nuances of diagnosing dementia and the latest treatment options for mastitis in breastfeeding mothers. Delve into the financial implications of the G2211 code for family practitioners and the mixed effectiveness of brief substance use interventions. Lastly, gain insights into management guidelines for mild traumatic brain injury, focusing on essential decision-making rules and imaging protocols.

The podcast dives into the various types of conjunctivitis and outlines management strategies. It also raises alarms about increasing measles cases and the importance of vaccinations. An intriguing discussion on perioperative glycemic control reveals gaps in current studies. The hosts unpack chronic cough causes and treatments, particularly focusing on Upper Airway Cough Syndrome. Notably, the bivalent HPV vaccine's role in preventing cervical cancer is emphasized, along with insights on the new drug tirzepatide for obesity treatment, highlighting its ease of use and safety.

Explore cognitive enhancers and their effects on Alzheimer’s dementia through a vast meta-analysis. Delve into the essential follow-up care for adult cancer survivors. Discuss the safety of Bupropion for treating adolescent depression. Learn about the diagnostic and treatment protocols for acute and chronic prostatitis. Discover recent research trends in antibiotic use for UTIs and the effects of medication timing on patient outcomes. Stay updated on vital studies shaping primary care.

Obstructive sleep apnea in adults (1:40), e-cigarettes (5:30), breastfeeding support for healthy mothers and infants (7:40), hematologic emergencies (10:20), midodrine for recurrent vasovagal syncope (15:30), and cranberry products for preventing urinary tract infections (17:20).

Topics discussed include testosterone therapy for male hypogonadism, avoiding judgmental clinical documentation, bipolar disorder management guidelines, gallstone disease complications, bempedoic acid for cardiovascular disease prevention, and Canadian Thoracic Society guidelines for COPD pharmacotherapy.

Topics include lifelong care after gender-affirming surgery, lipid management guidelines, carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosis and management, spontaneous vaginal delivery, oseltamivir ineffectiveness, and new RSV prevention medicines.

Topics discussed include atrial fibrillation, sFlt-1/PlGF ratio in preeclampsia, hyaluronic acid for wounds, substance misuse, nirsevimab, and AFP Clinical Answers

Topics discussed include acute pericarditis, saw palmetto for benign prostatic hyperplasia, baclofen for alcohol use disorder, nausea and vomiting, fecal microbiota spores for Clostridioides difficile, and monoclonal antibody therapy for Alzheimer disease.