Episodes

Dec 15

Cancer screening in older adults (1:30), an app for obstructive sleep apnea (5:10), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory–induced ulcers and dyspepsia (7:20), hemorrhoids (10:00), late pregnancy bleeding (11:30), intensive glucose control in older patients (16:00), and all new holiday ICD-10 codes (19:30).

Nov 29

Vaginitis (1:20), gaming disorders (5:00), injections or radiofrequency for chronic back pain (8:50), developmental dysplasia of the hip (11:30), resistance training for cancer-related fatigue (15:00), and peripheral artery disease (17:10).

Nov 17

Disorders of puberty (1:30), caregiver-targeted interventions for childhood caries (5:40), perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution (8:00), iron deficiency anemia (12:50), amiloride vs spironolactone (18:00), and trauma-informed care (20:00).

Oct 31

Overuse of colorectal cancer screening (1:30), depression practice guideline (3:20), anticoagulation in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 (6:10), slipped capital femoral epiphysis (7:50), left atrial appendage closure in atrial fibrillation after ablation (11:30), and venous thromboembolism (14:00).

Oct 15

Uterine fibroids (1:30), community-based residency training (6:40), glucagon-like peptide-1 medications (9:00), heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (12:30), intravenous vs oral iron (15:40), nicotine e-cigarettes for smoking cessation (18:10), and spooky health trends—are they real or fake? (20:10; music: Tocatta and Fugue in D Minor, Kevin MacLeod, CC-BY-3.0).

Sep 30

Lymphadenopathy (1:30), galantamine for dementia (5:30), parenteral agents for migraines (7:30), EpiSwitch prostate cancer screening test (10:40), vitamin B12 deficiency (14:00), and fezolinetant for menopause (17:40).

Sep 15

Respiratory syncytial virus vaccination in pregnancy (1:30), vasectomy (3:40), donanemab in Alzheimer disease (7:20), multicancer early detection (12:20), autism spectrum disorder (13:50), and acute pancreatitis (17:10).

Aug 29

Contraception (1:30), delayed pushing in labor (6:10), bacterial vaginosis (8:50), outpatient care of the premature infant (11:10), nocturnal leg cramps (17:30), and AFP Clinical Answers (19:20).

Aug 19

Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (1:30), lower gastrointestinal bleeding (5:10), venous leg ulcers (7:10), nonopioid pharmacologic management of chronic pain (10:30), resuscitation in burns (15:20), and breast ductal carcinoma in situ (17:10).

Jul 31

Intimate partner violence (1:40), top 20 research studies of 2024 for primary care physicians (5:20), treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome (11:20), benzgalantamine for Alzheimer disease (13:50), bright light therapy (17:50), assessment and management of patients at risk for suicide (20:10).

Jul 15

Foreign bodies in the ear, nose, and throat (1:30); topical anti-inflammatory drugs for eczema (7:20); intravenous antihypertensives (10:10); developmental screening (14:00); dialectical behavior therapy (17:10); and universal respiratory syncytial virus prophylaxis (20:10).

Jun 30

Nocturia (1:30), assessing the risk of atrial fibrillation (5:00), zoledronate reduces fracture risk (7:20), endometrial cancer (10:10), diabetes-related foot infections (13:50), and at-home gonorrhea and chlamydia testing (15:50).

Jun 16

Acute monoarthritis (1:30), improving adverse drug reaction reporting (6:30), inappropriate use of oral antiplatelet drugs (9:50), long-term opioid therapy (12:40), treating Clostridioides difficile infection (17:10), and lecanemab for Alzheimer disease (19:00).

Jun 2

Migraine headache prophylaxis (1:30), atrial fibrillation with stable coronary artery disease (6:10), health maintenance in postmenopausal women (8:50), topical testosterone (13:50), pain control in primary dysmenorrhea (17:50), and obstructive sleep apnea in children (20:00).

May 16

Trigeminal neuralgia (1:30), early medication abortion (4:30), sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (6:00), female sexual dysfunction (8:40), per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (12:30), and methotrexate for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (17:20).

May 1

Buprenorphine for opioid use disorder (1:30), triptans for acute migraine (5:30), premenstrual syndrome (6:50), pain management for IUD insertion (11:00), liver fibrosis stage in chronic hepatitis C infection (12:30), and cold water immersion for muscle soreness (14:30).

Apr 16

Labor management (1:30), acute migraine headache (4:00), tirzepatide for sleep apnea (8:20), options for unintended pregnancy (11:20), artificial intelligence scribes (15:00), and testosterone replacement in men with sexual dysfunction (16:50).

Apr 1

Down syndrome (1:30), zuranolone for postpartum depression (7:50), muscle relaxants for chronic pain (10:20), temporal artery ultrasound (12:00), pretravel consultation (15:40), and high-flow nasal cannula for bronchiolitis (19:20).

Mar 17

Nicotine electronic cigarettes (1:30), acute bronchitis (4:10), berdazimer (6:40), cardiac rehabilitation (11:40), chronic pelvic pain (13:50), and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists in heart failure (22:10).

Mar 3

Fatigue in kidney failure (1:30), gastric cancer (3:50), carpal tunnel injections (6:50), sudden infant death syndrome (9:30), plantar fasciitis (13:20), and measuring ceramide to predict cardiovascular events (15:10).

Feb 17

Cardiovascular risk prediction (1:30), topical steroids for phimosis (3:20), genital warts (7:10), psilocybin for depression (12:00), lower extremity abnormalities in children (13:30), and atrial fibrillation (22:10).

Jan 31

Early childhood concerns (1:30), probiotics to prevent urinary tract infections (7:00), triple therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (8:50), sudden vision loss (11:20), macular degeneration (15:30), and an AFP Clinical Answers lightening round (19:00).

Jan 15

Jaundice in adults (1:30), gepirone for depression (8:20), steroid injections for degenerative joint disease of the hip (12:20), dysuria (14:50), hip osteoarthritis (19:00), and diabetic kidney disease (21:00).

Jan 1

Mildly elevated liver transaminase levels (1:30), overdiagnosis of myocardial infarction (6:00), predicting bleeding risk in atrial fibrillation (8:30), management of keloids and hypertrophic scars (12:10), weight loss and knee osteoarthritis (15:30), and vitamin D (18:20).

Dec 16, 2024

Noninvasive cardiac testing (1:30), SGLT-2 inhibitors (5:30), opioid prescribing (8:10), children with hypertension (10:20), anemia in infants and children (12:00), premenstrual disorders (15:20), and holiday ICD-10 codes (18:00).

Dec 2, 2024

Common tongue conditions (1:30), esketamine to reduce postpartum depression (5:50), testosterone replacement (7:40), artificial intelligence in mammography (10:50), rheumatoid arthritis (14:50), and brexpiprazole for agitation in Alzheimer disease (23:00).

Nov 15, 2024

Vitamin B12 in pregnancy (1:30), genital herpes (4:40), dequalinium in bacterial vaginosis (8:40), prostate cancer (11:50), fruit and vegetable intake and depression (17:10), and AFP Clinical Answers lightning round (19:30).

Oct 30, 2024

Management of late- and postterm pregnancy (1:30), pet therapy for anxiety (5:20), high-sensitivity troponin (7:10), injections of the hand and wrist (10:00), atopic dermatitis (15:10), pediatric umbilical hernias (17:40), and rapid-fire AFP Clinical Answers (19:40).

Oct 15, 2024

Melanoma (1:30), doxcycline for sexually transmitted infection postexposure prophylaxis (5:00), uncontrolled asthma (6:30), injections of the hand and wrist (part 1) (9:00), older patients with depression (12:40), meniscal tears (14:20), and spooky season ICD-10 codes (17:40).

Oct 7, 2024

Palpitations (1:40), carpal tunnel syndrome (7:10), coronary computed tomography angiography (10:40), Alzheimer disease (14:50), acute diverticulitis (21:00), and decision aids (22:10)

Sep 30, 2024

AFP Podcast co-creator and editor Steven R. Brown, MD, speaks with Ali Block, MD, family physician, abortion provider, and host of the Nocturnists: Post-Roe America podcast series. Steve and Ali talk about abortion care in family medicine and changes since the 2022 Supreme Court Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization decision. Dr. Block shares ways in which reproductive health care has changed in different areas of the United States since the Dobbs decision, how her team created the Nocturnists: Post-Roe America podcast, her journey to communicate her own story, the culture of silence around abortion care, advocacy for abortion care, and ways in which the Dobbs decision affects medical education. The Nocturnists: Post-Roe America seven-part podcast series is available on the Nocturnists website or wherever you get your podcasts.

Sep 17, 2024

The PREVENT calculator (1:30), hair loss (5:20), resmetirom (9:50), continuous vs. intermittent glucose monitoring (15:10), Cushing's syndrome (17:10), and screening for lipid disorders in children and adolescents (23:10).

Sep 3, 2024

Management of obesity (1:45), diagnosing dementia (6:10), mastitis (9:10), the G2211 code (13:30), alcohol use in adolescents (16:10), and imaging guidelines for mild traumatic brain injury (18:20).

Aug 15, 2024

Conjunctivitis (1:40), measles (6:10), perioperative glycemic control (8:20), chronic cough (11:20), HPV vaccine preventing cervical cancer (15:10), and tirzepatide for treatment of obesity (18:10).

Jul 30, 2024

Cognitive enhancers and Mini-Mental State Examination (1:40), primary care of adult cancer survivors (4:00), bupropion for depression in adolescents (8:50), acute and chronic prostatitis (10:50), antibiotics in uncomplicated but febrile urinary tract infections (14:10), and top 20 research studies of 2023 (15:30).

Jul 16, 2024

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).

Jul 1, 2024

Testosterone therapy for male hypogonadism (1:40), avoiding judgmental clinical documentation (5:50), bipolar disorder (8:10), gallstone disease (11:40), bempedoic acid (15:50), and stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (18:40).

Jun 17, 2024

Lifelong care for patients after gender-affirming surgery (1:30), lipid management (6:10), carpal tunnel syndrome (11:10), spontaneous vaginal delivery (14:00), oseltamivir (17:20), and new medicines for RSV prevention (19:40).

May 31, 2024

Atrial fibrillation (1:30), sFlt-1/PlGF ratio in preeclampsia (4:50), hyaluronic acid for wounds (6:40), substance misuse (9:00), nirsevimab (12:50), and AFP Clinical Answers (14:10).

May 16, 2024

Acute pericarditis (1:30), saw palmetto for benign prostatic hyperplasia (5:30), baclofen for alcohol use disorder (8:00), nausea and vomiting (10:30), fecal microbiota spores for Clostridioides difficile (15:20), and monoclonal antibody therapy for Alzheimer disease (18:20).

May 1, 2024

Noninsulin therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus (1:50), high-dose flu vaccine (4:40), remote psychotherapy for chronic pain (6:20), lumbar spinal stenosis (8:30), primary care access in areas with aging populations (12:40), and herbal medicines for functional dyspepsia (14:10).

Apr 15, 2024

Preventive care for men who have sex with men (1:30), inactivated polio vaccine (5:30), Beers criteria (7:20), streptococcal pharyngitis (12:20), peanut ball in labor (17:00), and watching and waiting for symptomatic gallstones (18:30).

Apr 8, 2024

Ten concepts of information mastery that every family physician should know.

Apr 1, 2024

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (1:30), melatonin for delirium (5:00), fezolinetant (6:30), remote psychological therapies for chronic pain (9:30), hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (12:30), and cognitive behavior therapy for long COVID (18:50).

Mar 18, 2024

Thiazide diuretics (2:20), pancreatic cancer (4:40), DermTech pigmented lesion assay (8:30), chronic low back pain (17:00), hearing aids (23:40), and blood pressure cuff size (27:50).

Mar 1, 2024

Urinary tract infections in adults (2:00), brexpiprazole as adjunctive therapy for depression (5:30), chronic conditions in hospitalized patients (8:30), postpartum hypertension (13:40), inequities in kidney transplant (15:50), and exercise for depression in older adults (17:40).

Feb 16, 2024

Abnormal uterine bleeding (2:00), eating disorders (7:00), osteopathic schools and family medicine residencies (9:10), chronic insomnia (11:10), an insomnia editorial (15:10), and plaque psoriasis (16:40).

Feb 1, 2024

Injections of the hip and knee (1:30), carpal tunnel syndrome (6:20), Opill for contraception (8:10), acute coronary syndrome (12:20), oral isotretinoin (16:50), and screening for syphilis (19:20).

Jan 17, 2024

Sarcoidosis (1:30), compression therapy in venous ulcers (4:30), FilmArray GI panel (6:30), medications for alcohol use disorder (10:00), removing erroneous penicillin allergy labels (14:50), and tadalafil for benign prostatic hyperplasia (16:50).

Jan 4, 2024

Preventing cardiovascular disease in women (1:40), initial evaluation of dementia (4:50), adjunctive corticosteroids for community-acquired pneumonia (8:10), magnesium for leg cramps (10:40), childhood sports-related overuse injuries (12:00), and terbinafine for onychomycosis (16:50).

Dec 15, 2023

Preconception counseling (1:30), research in family medicine (5:30), pre-exposure prophylaxis to prevent acquisition of HIV (6:40), psoriasis (9:50), transgender care (12:20), and overuse of antireflux medicines in infants (17:20).

Dec 1, 2023

Syncope (1:40), testosterone therapy and adverse effects (7:40), baricitinib for alopecia areata (9:30), intestinal parasites (13:10), antiarrhythmics in atrial fibrillation (19:20), and AFP Clinical Answers (21:40).

Nov 15, 2023

Dog and cat bites (1:40), inappropriate medication use in older adults (5:50), pleural effusions (8:10), poststroke depression (12:20), and pro/con editorials about bone turnover markers in osteoporosis therapy (15:00).

Oct 30, 2023

The ill returning traveler (1:30), the Community Preventive Services Task Force (5:30), thiazide diuretics (7:50), over-the-counter medications in pregnancy (10:00), RSV vaccination (13:40), mild chronic hypertension in pregnancy (15:10), childhood obesity (17:30), and Halloween ICD-10 codes (19:50).

Oct 16, 2023

Hypertension in adults (1:30), magnesium in COPD (5:50), medications to promote weight loss (7:50), cryptorchidism (11:00), early return to activity in concussion (13:30), and RSV vaccination (15:00).

Oct 3, 2023

Nicotine receptor partial agonists for smoking cessation (1:30), primary aldosteronism (2:50), dual- vs. triple-combination inhalers for asthma (5:30), smell and taste disorders (9:40), finerenone (14:30), and diagnostic overshadowing (17:30).

Sep 15, 2023

Gestational diabetes mellitus (1:40), steroid injections and blood glucose (5:40), heart failure management (8:10), BD Max vaginal panel (13:20), benzodiazepine use disorder (15:20), chlorthalidone vs. hydrochlorothiazide (19:10).

Sep 1, 2023

Pressure injuries (1:40), perioperative management of antithrombotic medications (5:00), irritable bowel syndrome (6:20), speech and language delay in children (9:30), family medicine residency applications and abortion (13:00), ischemic heart disease (14:20), and the number needed to treat game (16:30).

Aug 16, 2023

Prenatal care (1:40), treatment of mild hypertension (4:30), food allergies (7:30), discharge against medical advice (12:50), inspiratory muscle training for COPD (14:40), and oral anticholinergics for overactive bladder (17:00).

Aug 1, 2023

Mpox (1:40), trigger point injections for low back pain (8:00), conservative interventions for urinary incontinence (9:30), torsemide versus furosemide (12:10), childhood eye exam (14:20), and headache during pregnancy and breastfeeding (18:50).

Jul 21, 2023

The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine President's Address from Dr. Renée Crichlow is featured. Dr. Crichlow is Vice Chair of Health Equity, Boston University Medical School Department of Family Medicine, and Chief Medical Officer of Codman Square Health Center. She also serves as Medical Editor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the American Family Physician journal.

Jul 14, 2023

Menopausal symptoms (1:40), inflammatory markers in acute respiratory illnesses (5:50), nebulized hypertonic saline (8:30), fatigue (11:30), behavior therapy for insomnia (14:40), and phosphatidylethanol testing (16:30).

Jul 3, 2023

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (1:30), antidepressants in osteoarthritis (6:10), overdiagnosis of chronic kidney disease (8:00), infertility (10:20), Guardant Health Shield (14:50), and morning vs. bedtime medications for hypertension (17:50).

Jun 15, 2023

Growth faltering and failure to thrive in children (1:30), integrated behavioral health (6:30), colon cancer screening (8:20), COVID risk stratification (11:10), COPD (14:00), and a hyperbilirubinemia guideline (19:50).

Jun 1, 2023

Disability evaluations (1:40), screening for genital herpes infection (5:30), management of type 2 diabetes (7:00), music for insomnia therapy (9:10), evaluating the child with a limp (10:40), and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (15:00).

May 15, 2023

Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (2:50), Lumipulse G β-Amyloid Ratio test for Alzheimer disease (7:50), cabotegravir for pre-exposure prophylaxis (10:10), dizziness (14:20), baclofen for alcohol use disorder (19:40), and AFP clinical answers (22:20).

May 1, 2023

Systemic lupus erythematosus (1:40), Bell palsy (6:30), outpatient management of COVID-19 (10:20), metformin or lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes (13:50), acetazolamide for acute heart failure (18:00), low back pain (20:20), and a brand new game (22:20).

Apr 17, 2023

Chronic asthma management (1:40), conflict of interest in asthma guidelines (6:50), top 20 research studies of 2022 (9:40), legal challenges for family physicians and abortion care (16:30), management of postpartum hemorrhage (20:10), and liraglutide for Type 2 diabetes (22:30).

Apr 1, 2023

Corticosteroids for low back pain (1:40), glaucoma (4:20), screening for obstructive sleep apnea (10:10), polycystic ovary syndrome (13:20), diabetic peripheral neuropathy (17:50), and antiplatelet agents for deep venous thrombosis (20:10).

Mar 15, 2023

Posttraumatic stress disorder (1:30), risk for ovarian cancer (5:40), viloxazine for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (9:30), foot orthoses for flat feet (12:50), diagnosing appendicitis (14:40), and pulmonary nodules (17:50).

Mar 1, 2023

Acute otitis externa (1:30), trazodone for insomnia (4:40), long COVID (7:10), common skin conditions during pregnancy (9:20), chronic disease management during Ramadan (14:50), statins for primary prevention (16:50), and an evidence-based medicine minute (19:30).

Feb 14, 2023

Introduction of the newly available Spanish-language AFP podcast (0.30), fibromyalgia (7:00), bee stinger removal (11:30), eczema (13:20), televisits for prenatal care (15:10), peptic ulcer disease and Helicobacter pylori infection (17:30), and AFP clinical answers (21:20).

Jan 27, 2023

Pharmacogenomic testing for antidepressant selection (2:40), lung cancer screening (4:00), temporomandibular disorders (8:50), SGLT-2 inhibitors for heart failure (13:00), analgesics in soft tissue injury (15:00), and tonsillitis (17:30).

Jan 18, 2023

Infectious mononucleosis (1:10), polyarticular joint pain (5:10), first-trimester abortion (9:20), corticosteroids for Kawasaki disease (12:00), scaphoid wrist fractures (14:40), and semaglutide for obesity (16:40).

Jan 1, 2023

Overdiagnosis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (1:50), galactorrhea (5:20), testicular torsion (9:40), medication abortion (12:40), anxiety disorders in children and adolescents (14:40), platelet-rich plasma injections (19:50), and a new feature, hot takes in family medicine (22:50).

Dec 16, 2022

Noninvasive prenatal screening (1:40), antibiotics in upper respiratory infections (3:50), posttraumatic stress disorder (10:30), people experiencing homelessness (13:20), deprescribing proton pump inhibitors (17:30), a new practice guideline for adults with hypertension (20:10), and our favorite holiday and winter ICD 10 codes (22:50).

Nov 28, 2022

Long COVID (1:40), management of head and neck injuries by the sideline physician (4:50), enuresis in children (10:30), surviving sepsis (16:10), vericiguat for heart failure (18:20), and magnesium sulfate in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (23:10).

Nov 15, 2022

Smoking cessation (1:40), Binx IO for chlamydia (8:30), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory use and bone healing (10:30), peripheral edema (13:50), anal dysplasia (19:00), and vitamin supplementation (21:10).

Oct 28, 2022

Endometriosis (1:40), substance use disorders (5:20), the spiritual assessment (9:50), aducanumab (16:00), hypertension in children (18:00), and early exercise after concussion (19:50).

Oct 14, 2022

Schizophrenia (2:00), obstetric care in maternity deserts (6:10), exercise for low back pain (9:30), duty to report incompetent physicians (12:20), albumin infusion for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (14:40), and polymyalgia rheumatica (17:10).

Sep 27, 2022

Ibrexafungerp for vulvovaginal candidiasis (1:30), acute headache (4:10), risk of infection with intravenous iron (10:00), thrombocytopenia (12:20), and influenza vaccine after myocardial infarction (15:50).

Sep 15, 2022

Medications for the common cold (1:40), evidence-based contraception (4:20), procalcitonin for respiratory tract infections (8:40), Achilles tendon rupture (12:00), chronic constipation (14:30), and management of rheumatoid arthritis (18:10).

Aug 30, 2022

Countering medical misinformation (1:30), arthropod bites and stings (3:30), overuse of screening colonoscopies (8:40), abdominal aortic aneurysm (11:10), oral vs. intravenous iron (14:10), shared decision-making (15:40), and rapid-fire AFP clinical answers (18:50).

Aug 15, 2022

Race as an identifier in clinical presentations (1:30), diverticular disease (2:50), medical cannabis (8:00), air cleaners for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (10:20), scrotal masses (11:50), and prone positioning in COVID-19 (17:20).

Jul 28, 2022

Celiac disease (1:50), top research studies of 2021 for primary care physicians (5:00), membrane sweeping (11:00), exercise during pregnancy (15:40), and screening for gonorrhea and chlamydia (17:40).

Jul 16, 2022

Acute pancreatitis (2:30), proton pump inhibitors (7:10), palliative care interventions (9:10), coronary artery calcium scoring (11:50), acute diarrhea (17:00), and weight loss medications (20:40).

Jun 26, 2022

Preoperative evaluation in children (1:50), oral vs. intramuscular vitamin B12 (6:10), overuse of interventional procedures for low back pain (7:30), acute stroke diagnosis (9:40), antibiotics for sore throat (13:50), and topical treatment for mild to moderate acne (17:00).

Jun 15, 2022

Metabolic surgery for adult obesity (1:40), predicting dementia (5:30), distribution of Spanish-speaking family physicians (8:00), community-acquired pneumonia in adults (9:50), screening for atrial fibrillation (16:00), and SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists in type 2 diabetes (17:50).

May 26, 2022

Constipation in children (1:30), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for low back pain (5:10), psoriasis (7:10), evaluation after first seizure (9:50), and kinesiology taping (14:50).

May 14, 2022

Supervised injection sites (1:30), MyProstateScore (4:40), sexually transmitted infections (9:10), Paxlovid (15:10), salt intake for patients with chronic kidney disease (17:20), and child maltreatment (20:20).

May 3, 2022

Chlamydial and gonococcal infections (1:30), relapse of depression (6:50), where clinical practice guidelines go wrong (8:50), ulcerative colitis (11:10), vasomotor symptoms of menopause (17:00), and the number needed to treat game (19:30).

Apr 25, 2022

Recurrent venous thromboembolism (1:30), antifungals for vulvovaginal candidiasis (4:30), common sleep disorders in adults (6:50), why physicians should not prescribe aducanumab for Alzheimer disease (14:40), medical care for adults with Down Syndrome (17:10), and alcoholic hepatitis (19:10).

Apr 12, 2022

The AFP Podcast welcomes Will Flanary, MD, aka Dr. Glaucomflecken, for some bonus laughs and bonus eye content.

Mar 27, 2022

Thalassemia (1:30), casts for scaphoid fractures (6:40), abdominal pain (10:30), bacterial meningitis in children (12:40), parathyroid disorders (15:50), and AFP clinical answers (20:50).

Mar 21, 2022

Appropriate use of electrocardiography in preparticipation physical evaluations (1:30), curbing cascades of care (4:20), sacroiliac joint dysfunction (6:10), health care–associated infections (10:50), preventing dental caries (15:00), and caring for patients who are Muslim who fast during Ramadan (17:50).

Mar 7, 2022

Topical nitroglycerin for lower-extremity tendinopathy (1:30), maturity-onset diabetes of the young (3:30), remdesivir for COVID-19 (9:50), pulmonary rehabilitation (13:00), borderline personality disorder (15:20), and Cologuard for colorectal cancer screening (19:00).

Feb 23, 2022

Common sleep disorders in children (1:40), colorectal cancer screening (6:50), hemoptysis (13:00), and POEMs: Valentine's edition (17:10).

Jan 24, 2022

Platelet-rich plasma for alopecia (2:10), cluster headaches (4:20), PrecivityAD for Alzheimer disease (8:20), muscle relaxants for low back pain (10:50), pruritus (12:20), and compression stockings to prevent deep vein thrombosis (16:20).

Jan 18, 2022

Transient global amnesia (1:40), paliforzia for peanut allergy (4:50), walking for hypertension (10:00), adenomyosis (11:40), saturated fat (15:10), and treatments for type 2 diabetes mellitus (19:40).

Jan 10, 2022

The advocacy episode: How can family physicians, students, and residents best advocate for our specialty, our patients, and our communities? Special guests are AAFP Board Member, Dr. Sarah Nosal; AAFP Senior Vice President, Stephanie Quinn; state legislator Representative, Kelli Butler; former state legislator, Senator Heather Carter; and former Director of State Department of Health Services, Will Humble. Topics include the first steps for becoming an advocate, using your voice, the five types of advocacy, engaging with your legislators, AAFP advocacy priorities, the role of professional associations, and the most important issues decided on a state level.

Jan 4, 2022

Community-acquired pneumonia in children (1:30), neonatal sepsis calculator (5:40), COVID-19 booster vaccinations (8:20), prediabetes diagnosis: helpful or harmful (10:00), septic arthritis (13:00), and Lyme disease (16:40).

Dec 20, 2021

Cannabis essentials (1:30), comprehensive care (6:30), probiotics for antibiotic-associated diarrhea (8:00), hepatitis C (10:50), dismantling anti-Black racism (17:40), screening for gestational diabetes (20:20), and holiday ICD-10 codes (22:50).

Dec 2, 2021

Altered mental status (1:30), treatment for migraines (6:10), tirbanibulin (9:40), basal cell carcinoma (13:10), end-stage renal disease (16:20), and antibiotic therapy in community-acquired pneumonia (21:40).

Nov 22, 2021

Vocal cord dysfunction (1:30), injections for trigger finger (3:50), Mycoplasma genitalium (5:40), fetal growth restriction (8:40), coenzyme Q10 (13:50), and dual antiplatelet therapy for stroke (17:00).

Nov 4, 2021

Hepatitis A (1:30), screening for ovarian cancer (5:30), refusing gifts from industry (8:00), diabetes-related foot infection (11:30), ultrasonography for peripheral intravenous catheters (16:40), and venous thromboembolism (18:30).

Oct 21, 2021

Interventions to improve use of continuous positive airway pressure (1:30), onychomycosis (4:20), racial disparities at the end of life (8:30), osteomyelitis (10:10), diet and physical activity for cardiovascular disease prevention (15:10), and neonatal resuscitation (19:20).

Oct 12, 2021

Hosts Ramla N. Kasozi, MD, MPH, and James Smith MD, MPH, board certified family physicians and recent residency graduates, welcome special guest Renee Crichlow, MD, family medicine faculty and leader, for a discussion of anti-racism, building community, breaking down barriers for medical education and minoritized students and faculty, and the importance of a patron in your career. Drs. Kasozi and Smith share their own thoughts on racism and its role in the history of medical education, challenges for minoritized learners in medical education, and share their 10 suggestions about what you can do right now.

Oct 1, 2021

Hereditary hemochromatosis (1:30), remdesivir (5:00), race-based clinical algorithms (8:30), melatonin in older adults (10:50), alcohol withdrawal syndrome (13:40), and epidural corticosteroid injections (18:50).

Sep 15, 2021

Lower extremity cellulitis (1:30), Kawasaki disease (4:00), pelvic floor muscle training (8:20), parasitic infections (10:30), Helicobacter pylori infection treatment (16:50), and calprotectin in the evaluation of inflammatory bowel disease (19:50).

Sep 2, 2021

Human papillomavirus (1:40), state-level variation in primary care (5:30), dysmenorrhea (7:40), diverticulitis (11:00), physical activity to prevent depression (12:40), diabetes medications and cardiovascular outcomes (15:00).

Aug 25, 2021

Care of the college student (1:40), fallacies and dangers of race-based medicine (4:40), intrauterine devices for heavy bleeding (6:50), pertussis (9:30), ultrasonography for small bowel obstruction (15:30), and COVID-19 postdischarge (17:30).

Aug 1, 2021

Complex regional pain syndrome (1:40), pharmacologic management of agitation in dementia (5:20), semaglutide (7:10), clascoterone for acne (9:20), lung cancer screening (12:20), and management of infants born to mothers with HIV infection (13:50).

Jul 15, 2021

Unintentional weight loss in older adults (1:50), the top 20 research studies of 2020 (6:40), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations (9:50), GeneSight (12:20), single-dose opioid analgesics (14:30), and rapid antigen and molecular tests for SARS-CoV-2 (16:40).

Jun 27, 2021

Irritable bowel syndrome (2:00), penicillin allergy (7:30), obstetric lacerations (11:40), tobacco cessation (14:00), mobility assistive device use in older adults (18:30), and information on a new hypertensive guideline (22:50).

Jun 10, 2021

Continuous glucose monitoring (1:40), polycythemia vera (3:10), preoperative A1C thresholds (7:50), pessaries for managing pelvic organ prolapse (11:00), tinnitus (13:20), eggs and cardiovascular disease (17:40).

May 24, 2021

Post-ICU care in the outpatient setting (1:30), screening smokers for lung cancer (5:40), screening for carotid artery stenosis (6:50), hypothyroidism (8:20), SGLT2 inhibitors (15:00), and AFP Clinical Answers lightning round (17:00).

May 10, 2021

Urethritis (1:30), exercise for dysmenorrhea (5:50), caring for transgender athletes (8:10), in-flight emergencies (11:30), the FM/a blood test for fibromyalgia (17:40), and ibuprofen vs. acetaminophen (20:40).

Apr 26, 2021

Interpreting SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic tests (1:30), hepatitis B screening (6:00), mifepristone and misoprostol for early pregnancy loss and medication abortion (10:00), an exciting news update from the AAFP (13:40), and dyslipedemia management (15:10).

Apr 12, 2021

HIV infection in adults (1:30), active management of the third stage of labor (5:50), the suicidal patient (7:50), kinesiology taping for osteoarthritis (11:20), medication overuse headache (13:40), and obstructive sleep apnea and chronic insomnia (16:00).

Mar 22, 2021

Canadian Syncope Risk Score (1:30), topical corticosteroids (4:20), helping patients make healthy decisions about COVID-19 (12:20), radial and ulnar fractures (15:50), the KIDs List (21:30), and bempedoic acid (24:30).

Mar 8, 2021

Difficult to treat and severe asthma (1:30), serum lactate in sepsis (6:50), repeat bone mineral density testing (10:30), primary care continuity and mortality (12:00), HPV vaccine and invasive cervical cancer (13:30), initiating hormonal contraception (14:50), 12-step programs for alcohol use disorder (20:30). Last chance to complete our listener survey before March 15, 2021. You could win a $50 gift card! www.aafp.org/afpsurvey

Feb 26, 2021

Health maintenance for women of reproductive age (1:40), magnesium for asthma (7:30), frailty (9:10), colonoscopy screening (13:40), bipolar disorders (15:30), recurrent cellulitis in patients with edema (17:30), and diary of a family physician (19:20). Please complete our listener survey before March 15, 2021, with a chance to win a $50 gift card! www.aafp.org/afpsurvey

Feb 15, 2021

Coauthor family physicians Krys E. Foster, MD, MPH, FAAFP; Christina N. Johnson, MD, PhD; and Cleveland Piggott, MD, MPH, share their essay, Dear White People. Originally published in Ann Fam Med. 2021;19(1):66-69. Shared with permission. Outro music "Trick or Treat" by RYYZN. https://soundcloud.com/ryyzn/trick-or-treat

Feb 3, 2021

Telemedicine for musculoskeletal issues (1:30), sexual assault (7:10), exercise for respiratory tract infections (12:10), the QuantiFERON-TB Gold+ test (14:00), patient-collected HPV testing (17:00), and AFP Clinical Answers (19:30).

Jan 26, 2021

Hip pain in adults (1:30), icosapent ethyl for cardiovascular disease (6:00), unhealthy drug use screening (9:20), labor dystocia (11:40), osteoarthritis management (17:00), low back pain relief with placebo (19:50), and the placebo game (21:20).

Jan 12, 2021

An editorial on systemic racism (1:40), breast cancer screening (5:00), electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation (10:30), treatment-resistant depression (12:30), eating disorders in primary care (14:50), and appropriate use of diagnostic imaging (18:50).

Dec 28, 2020

Lasmiditan for migraine (1:30), peripheral neuropathy (3:50), long COVID (9:00), preoperative evaluation and frailty assessment (11:50), degenerative cervical myelopathy (14:20), and an ode to 2020 (17:40).

Dec 15, 2020

Parkinson disease (1:30), penicillin allergies (5:30), low-protein diets for chronic kidney disease (7:40), levonorgestrel intrauterine system (10:20), seasonal affective disorder (12:20), and dementia medications (14:40).

Nov 30, 2020

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children (1:40), probiotics in colic (6:50), avoiding overtesting and overuse (8:40), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations (11:10), nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (12:40), and prevention of preterm birth (19:50).

Nov 13, 2020

Gout (1:40), KardiaMobile for electrocardiogram monitoring and arrhythmia diagnosis (5:10), eye emergencies (7:50), vulvar disorders (11:40), and rebound bilirubin levels after phototherapy (16:30).

Oct 25, 2020

Outpatient management of COVID-19 (1:40), school-based asthma management programs (9:20), onychomycosis (11:00), influenza vaccination update (12:30), inguinal hernia (14:30), outpatient pneumonia testing (17:40), and Diary of a Family Physician (19:10).

Oct 13, 2020

Prevention of childhood injury (1:40), alcohol use disorder (8:30), patellofemoral pain (10:50), inhaled corticosteroids and growth (13:50), persistent night sweats (17:40), and COVID-19 research brief (20:40).

Sep 26, 2020

Basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas (1:30), insulin types (6:50), hypertriglyceridemia (8:20), diverticulitis (12:30), anaphylaxis (14:50), treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (18:40), and Where I Listen (21:00).

Sep 14, 2020

Thyroid nodules (1:30), palliative care during public health emergencies (6:30), preterm birth diagnosis (10:00), corticosteroids for community-acquired pneumonia (12:40), urinary tract infection in children and infants (15:00), and subclinical hypothyroidism (19:50).

Aug 20, 2020

Sarecycline (1:30), IgA vasculitis (5:00), oseltamivir (11:00), Paget disease (12:50), colorectal cancer screening (17:20), colchicine postmyocardial infarction (20:20).

Aug 10, 2020

Acute pyelonephritis (1:40), fetal fibronectin testing in preterm labor (6:00), intrapartum fetal monitoring (7:50), race-based treatment decisions perpetuate structural racism (11:40), neck pain (14:10), and antibiotic adverse effects (18:20).

Jul 21, 2020

D-dimer to rule out pulmonary embolism (2:20), syphilis (3:30), mind-body treatments for pain (8:10), asymptomatic bacteriuria (9:40), community-acquired pneumonia (13:00), colon cancer screening outreach by mail (17:40), dapagliflozin (19:10), and acetaminophen for osteoarthritis (22:10).

Jul 8, 2020

Blood product transfusion in adults (1:30), nicotine replacement therapy (6:50), cervical colposcopy (9:30), antiemetics for acute gastroenteritis in children (13:00), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (15:00).

Jun 26, 2020

Fever in infants and young children (1:30), anticoagulation in older adults (5:20), acute respiratory distress syndrome (8:30), acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (13:40), an ode to season 5 (17:00).

Jun 10, 2020

MRI breast cancer screening in dense breasts (5:40), positive pressure ventilation for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (8:30), supplemental oxygen in acute coronary syndrome (10:10), the preparticipation physical evaluation (12:20), emergency contraception (16:10), muscle relaxants for acute low back pain (18:40), and a COVID-19 research brief (19:30).

May 26, 2020

Ectopic pregnancy (2:30), varicose veins (7:20), screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm (8:30), the older driver (11:10), atopic dermatitis (13:10), top 20 POEMs of 2019 (18:10), and a COVID-19 research brief (20:40).

May 8, 2020

Tranexamic acid (2:50), IBSchek for irritable bowel syndrome (6:10), endometrial biopsy (8:10), megestrol for palliative care (11:30), migraines in children (14:00), chronic dyspnea (16:20), antibody testing for SARS-CoV-2 (19:00).

Apr 23, 2020

Outpatient burn care (5:40), pain relief after fractures (10:00), asymptomatic bacteriuria (12:00), chronic diarrhea (13:40), galcanezumab for migraine and cluster headaches (16:40), acute altitude illness (20:00), and COVID-19 research briefs (24:40).

Apr 8, 2020

Sepsis management (4:30), urinary incontinence (8:50), hypertension medication timing (10:30), cutaneous cryosurgery (12:50), probiotics for vulvovaginal candidiasis (16:10), and delirium (18:10).

Mar 20, 2020

"Breathe" by Renée Crichlow, MD (1:00), combination therapy for hypertension (6:00), esketamine for depression (10:20), guidelines for group B Streptococcus disease (13:30), medication use to reduce breast cancer risk (19:30), genital ulcers (22:00), clinical answers quick-fire (26:30).

Mar 6, 2020

Point-of-care ultrasonography (1:40), vitamin and mineral supplementation for maintaining cognitive function (5:30), upper gastrointestinal bleeding (8:10), probiotics for antibiotic-associated diarrhea (13:40), emotional support animals (16:20), music therapy for depression (19:10), and tai chi for fibromyalgia (21:40).

Feb 21, 2020

Coccidioidomycosis (1:40), cerebral palsy (5:20), immunization schedules (9:10), dupilumab for asthma (10:10), antidepressant treatment (13:00), and BRCA-related cancer testing (14:20).

Feb 4, 2020

Screening and counseling adolescents and young adults (1:40), the sexual health history (5:10), onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) for prevention of migraine (7:50), breast cancer screening (10:00), and Clostridioides difficile infection (12:20)

Jan 21, 2020

Pain medications before intrauterine device placement (1:40), muscle weakness (3:50), revefenacin (7:30), editorial: "America Needs More Family Doctors" (9:50), screening for hepatitis B infection in pregnancy (12:00), short-term systemic corticosteroids (13:50), management of atrial fibrillation (17:50).

Jan 11, 2020

Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (1:30), positional therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (5:00), lymphoma (7:00), tapering opioids (10:20), branched-chain amino acids for hepatic encephalopathy (14:00).

Dec 24, 2019

The 100th episode spectacular! Amblyopia (3:50), the case against coronary artery calcium scoring (11:00), cirrhosis (15:40), baloxavir for influenza (23:10), and a point-of-care guide for deep vein thrombosis (28:40). Also messages from special guests, highlights from our first 100 episodes, and...wait for it...a new song to close out the show.

Dec 16, 2019

Alpha blockers for nephrolithiasis (1:30), influenza (4:20), pelvic floor muscle training (9:30), cold weather injuries (10:50), combined oral contraceptives for heavy menstrual bleeding (16:00), and general health checks (18:40).

Nov 25, 2019

The changing climate and health impacts (1:40), gestational hypertension and preeclampsia (8:50), as needed treatment for asthma (12:40), depression in children and adolescents (13:50), platelet rich plasma for rotator cuff symptoms (17:10), preexposure prophylaxis for HIV infection (17:40).

Nov 7, 2019

Care of military veterans (1:40), eczema (6:30), physician burnout (8:00), hidradenitis suppurativa (11:10), telehealth consultations (16:00).

Oct 24, 2019

Lead screening (1:30), predicting postoperative pulmonary complications (4:40), toilet training (6:10), postpartum care (11:10), influenza vaccination (16:30), elagolix for endometriosis pain (19:20), and Where I Listen (22:20).

Oct 8, 2019

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease (1:30), opioid use disorder (3:30), thickened feeds for infants with gastroesophogeal reflux (8:00), hypertension in pregnancy (9:50), antibiotics for acute rhinosinusitis (12:10), anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation (14:50), and a new song "Health is Primary" from Mehul Sheth, MD, FAAFP, a family physician in Kenner, LA (16:50).

Sep 22, 2019

Glycopyrronium topical wipes (1:30), urinary incontinence (4:20), augmentation for treatment-resistant depression (13:20), pelvic inflammatory disease (14:20), dual antiplatelet therapy for transient ischemic attack and minor stroke (19:50), ruling out community-acquired pneumonia (23:00).

Sep 12, 2019

Interview with Alison Block, MD, family physician and faculty member at Contra Costa Family Medicine Residency in Martinez, CA. Dr. Block is Executive Producer of the The Nocturnists, "a live show and podcast where doctors share stories from the world of medicine." This bonus episode includes clips from family physicians on The Nocturnists. Topics discussed in the interview include: stories as advocacy, a non-linear career path, the origin of The Nocturnists, and music from your teen years.

Sep 3, 2019

Treatment of the common cold (1:30), tonsillectomy in children (5:30), treatment of threatened miscarriage (7:20), venous ulcers (9:50), radicular low back pain (13:20), prostate cancer decision making (15:10).

Aug 22, 2019

Health maintenance in school-aged children (1:30), the primary care workforce (7:10), actinic keratoses (9:40), electronic cigarettes (11:20), and postpartum depression (15:10).

Aug 8, 2019

Ingrown toenail (1:30), Should you prescribe metformin for abnormal blood glucose not meeting criteria for diabetes? (4:10), hirsutism in women (11:30), infantile hemangioma (15:20), and skin-to-skin contact for improved duration of breastfeeding (18:00).

Jul 22, 2019

Hearing loss (2:10), aspirin in healthy older adults (6:00), AFP Clinical Answers (7:30), omega-3 oil (9:30), interpregnancy care (12:00), erythema multiforme (15:30), and semaglutide (19:30).

Jul 8, 2019

Lead poisoning in children (1:30), Helicobacter pylori testing (3:40), polypharmacy (6:30), helping patients cope with grief (10:40), preventing spontaneous abortion (13:50), heart failure with preserved ejection fracture (16:40), and a World Cup bonus (19:10).

Jun 25, 2019

Plantar fasciitis (1:30), pneumonia (6:10), Bartholin duct cyst and gland abscess (8:50), lung cancer screening (11:00), diabetic kidney disease (14:00), and depression after acute coronary syndrome (19:10).

Jun 12, 2019

Aspirin for the prevention of cardiovascular disease (1:50), anticoagulation for the treatment of venothromboembolism in patients with cancer (6:00), varicose veins (8:30), adolescent substance use (12:10), caregiver care (19:30), and "Where I Listen" (24:00).

Jun 3, 2019

The Musical Episode! Interview with Bill Dabbs, MD, family physician, musical creator for the AFP Podcast, and core faculty member at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville Family Medicine Residency. Topics include: teaching family medicine, creating music, our first tries at the theme song, the triple aim, and Dr. Zoster and Pox. Songs: The Physical Exam Song (00:30), On a Mission (original version) (02:20), Prevention Priorities (06:10), Get Your Flu Shot (07:30), Name That Drug (11:00), Medical Mnemonics (12:40), Shuffling Papers (14:10), Primary Care Dreams (15:30), Brazilian Song (18:20), Everybody Needs a Family Doctor (20:40), On a Mission (new version) (26:00).

May 24, 2019

Pain in growing bones (1:30), chronic cough in children (8:00), lice and scabies (10:20), screening for intimate partner violence (14:40), colon cancer screening (16:20), deprescribing (17:50), Deprescribing Priorities game (19:00) and song (26:50).

May 9, 2019

Denosumab (1:30), cholesterol guidelines (4:10), drug-drug interactions (8:00), post-traumatic stress disorder (14:50), saline irrigation (17:10), and top research studies of 2018 (18:40).

Apr 22, 2019

Kidney stones (1:40), child passenger safety (5:20), heat-related illness (6:40), social determinants of health (10:00), and common breast problems (12:20).

Apr 12, 2019

Interview with Kara Odom Walker, MD, MPH, MSHS, family physician and Cabinet Secretary for the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services. Dr. Walker previously worked as Deputy Chief Science Officer at the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) and was elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 2018. Topics discussed include engaging in public policy, leadership, social determinants of health, community engagement, mentorship, and flower arranging.

Apr 3, 2019

Critical congenital heart disease screening in newborns (1:30), abnormal uterine bleeding (3:10), statins for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (6:30), concussions (7:50), human papillomavirus virus vaccine (10:10), and an editorial on the high cost of insulin (12:40).

Mar 27, 2019

Coaching patients about successful blood pressure management (1:30), anticonvulsants for low back pain (4:10), Everybody Needs a Family Doctor (5:10), lower extremity peripheral arterial disease (9:10), Right Care for children (13:50), recurrent urinary tract infections (16:20), primary care of breast cancer survivors (17:30).

Mar 9, 2019

Hepatitis B (1:30), advance care planning (8:00), smectite for acute infectious diarrhea (12:00), uterine fibroids (14:00), gas, bloating, and belching (16:30), and AFP Clinical Answers lightning round (23:20).

Feb 25, 2019

Acute hand infections (1:20), cervical cancer screening (4:10), manipulative therapies (10:50), metformin for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (15:30), and type 2 diabetes therapies (17:40).

Feb 12, 2019

Antibiotic prophylaxis for urinary tract infections (1:50), first trimester bleeding (4:20), chronic sinusitis (7:40), renal cell carcinoma (9:30), digital media and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms (17:00), and AFP Clinical Answers lightning round (18:30).

Jan 24, 2019

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (1:30), neuropsychological evaluation (7:50), intravenous magnesium for asthma (11:20), primary care for persons who inject drugs (13:30), and AFP Clinical Answers lightning round (18:30).

Jan 16, 2019

Deprescribing (1:30), benzodiazepines (3:20), migraine prophylaxis (5:20), effective advocacy (9:30), urine drug tests (13:00), human papillomavirus vaccine (16:20), neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin (18:30), AFP Clinical Answers lightning round (19:50).

Dec 30, 2018

Counseling in primary care (1:30), slow uptake of evidence-based medicine (6:10), school absenteeism (9:30), screening for peripheral artery disease (12:10), adult well-male examination (15:20), and evaluating anticoagulation (21:40).

Dec 18, 2018

Care for transgender persons (2:10), dental problems (9:10), short-term medical trips (12:30), Crohn's disease (15:50), preventing diabetes (19:40), deep vein thrombosis (20:50), and Faith in Subtraction: De-prescribing (22:00).

Nov 21, 2018

Incarcerated patients (1:30), Lown Right Care (6:40), cardiac testing (8:40), osteoporosis (11:40), Name That Drug (15:10), glecaprevir/pibrentasvir for chronic hepatitis C (17:40), conduct disorder (19:50), hoarseness (23:30)

Nov 11, 2018

Knee pain evaluation (2:30), culture-specific asthma education (5:10), type 2 diabetes in children (6:40), gun violence (9:20), knee osteoarthritis (14:40), type 2 diabetes guideline (15:50), Song: 'Everybody Needs a Family Doctor' (17:10), epidural anesthesia (21:00), common acute medical problems in the pregnant patient (22:10), meconium-stained amniotic fluid (24:50)

Oct 26, 2018

Shingles vaccine (1:30), urinary retention (4:20), the flu shot (8:50), high blood pressure in children and adolescents (13:50), long-acting muscarinic antagonist use in asthma (16:40), and a review of prostate cancer screening (18:00).

Oct 8, 2018

Hepatitis C (1:30), abdominal wall pain (5:10), internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (8:10), mechanical low back pain (11:10), depression in adolescents (16:50), and aging well (20:10).

Sep 24, 2018

Febuxostat (1:30), hemolytic anemia (3:50), STEPS: crisaborole (8:00), screening ECGs (9:40), well-child visits (13:20), and HPV testing (18:00).

Sep 17, 2018

Interview with Margot Savoy, MD, MPH, Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Family and Community Medicine at Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine. Topics discussed include heath equity, leadership, advice for medical students, profound clinical experiences, music, and inspiration from quotes.

Sep 8, 2018

Common foot problems (1:30), insomnia (5:20), newborn reflux (7:50), severe chronic joint pain (10:40), irritable bowel syndrome (13:00), and post-caesarean section ileus (18:00).

Aug 19, 2018

Nutrition in toddlers (1:30), preoperative care in older patients (7:50), point-of-care ultrasound (12:00), caesarean sections (14:30), blood pressure (17:10), delafloxacin (19:40), cognitive decline (22:40), and epistaxis (24:10).

Aug 8, 2018

Type 1 diabetes (1:50), food insecurity (7:20), rheumatologic tests (9:50), treatment of overweight children (14:30), recruiting in health centers (17:00), and terbinafine for onychomycosis (19:00).

Jul 26, 2018

Hepatitis B (2:40), stimulant and designer drugs (5:00), low back pain (8:40), marijuana counseling (11:35), delivering bad or life-altering news (14:00), behavior counseling for skin cancer (18:30), and a special guest piece: A Cautionary Tale for Quinquagenarians (20:30).

Jul 5, 2018

Statin use for LDL over 190 (2:10), allergy testing (4:30), procalcitonin to guide antibiotic therapy (10:30), medical decision-making capacity (13:00), bronchiolitis (16:30), antibiotic course duration (21:40), and the doorknob phenomenon (24:00). Please nominate the AFP Podcast for a Podcast Award in the Science and Medicine category by visiting www.podcastawards.com before July 31st!

Jun 26, 2018

Geriatric assessment (1:40), otitis media (7:20), FIT for colon cancer screening (9:30), low risk pulmonary embolus (11:20), ovarian cancer (14:30), and recurrent abdominal pain in children (15:50).

Jun 11, 2018

Diets for health (1:40), generic drugs (4:00), hyperhidrosis (5:50), asthma (10:30), pulmonary embolism (12:40), biomarkers for Alzheimer disease (16:00), and oncologic emergencies (17:40).

May 23, 2018

General parenting strategies (1:40), adults with developmental disabilities (5:50), colorectal cancer screening and prevention (9:50), infectious diarrhea (15:50), maternal obesity and labor induction (21:10), and implantable buprenorphine (22:20).

May 1, 2018

Croup (2:30), altitude sickness (5:20), fall prevention (8:10), animal bites (10:20), the top 20 POEMs of the year (13:10), gender dysphoria (17:40), and genetic risk testing (20:00).

Apr 20, 2018

Common running injuries (2:50), the female athlete triad (10:00), antibiotic prophylaxis for COPD exacerbations (12:00), poststreptococcal illness (14:30), and osteoarthritis (20:50). Please complete our 3 minute listener survey at www.aafp.org/afppodcastsurvey .

Apr 7, 2018

Cervical cancer screening (1:50), Choosing Wisely (5:50), rheumatoid arthritis (7:30), pneumococcal vaccine (11:40), antipsychotics for Alzheimer disease (13:00), and syncope (14:40).

Mar 19, 2018

Stable coronary artery disease (1:40), evaluation of suspected dementia (6:50), screening for thyroid cancer (12:20), and a review of the ACC/AHA hypertension guideline (14:30).

Mar 7, 2018

Vaginitis (1:40), labor evaluation (5:30), opioid use disorder (7:30), extremity pain (12:00), osteoporosis (14:00), and pacifier use (16:00).

Feb 25, 2018

Acute migraine treatment (1:40), diabetes education (6:40), vitamin D (7:40), light therapy for cognitive impairment (12:40), urinary tract infection in kids (14:00), and oxygen for myocardial infarction (16:50).

Feb 17, 2018

Interview with outgoing editor of American Family Physician Jay Siwek, MD, and incoming editor-in-chief Sumi Makkar Sexton, MD. Topics include the past and future of American Family Physician , the leading primary care journal in the United States. We also hear from Dr. Sexton on what inspired her to a career in family medicine and in editing, her work as a leader in her medical practice, her experience as a soccer mom, and her surprising talent. You can read more from Drs. Sexton and Siwek about the transition in their editorials in the January 15th and February 1st issues of American Family Physician.

Feb 12, 2018

Tremor (1:30), corticosteroids for plantar heel pain (3:50), hemorrhoids (5:30), clostridium difficile (8:00), skin-to-skin contact in newborns (12:10), and anterior cruciate ligament injury prevention (14:00).

Jan 22, 2018

Heel pain (1:10), a hypertension guideline (5:10), H. pylori infection (6:40), preeclampsia screening (8:40), colorectal cancer screening (10:20), and our favorite Tweets (13:50).

Jan 7, 2018

Pityriasis rosea (1:10), young febrile infants (4:10), stents (8:00), ear pain (10:30), female genital mutilation or cutting (12:50), insulin in patients with type 2 diabetes (15:10), moisturizers and eczema (20:20), and our highlights of 2017 (22:10).

Dec 23, 2017

Chronic kidney disease (1:10), precision medicine (3:30), palpitations (7:30), gabapentin for low back pain (11:10), vision screening in children (12:30), and holiday ICD-10 codes (14:00).

Dec 16, 2017

Elevated liver transaminase levels (1:10), topical capsaicin for treatment of chronic neuropathic pain (6:30), hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (9:00), local anaesthesia for IUD insertion (13:50), USPSTF recommendation updates (15:30), and "Where I Listen" (17:20).

Nov 21, 2017

Cardiomyopathy (1:10), gout (3:20), glucose management in hospital patients (5:30), latent tuberculosis screening (10:10), herpes zoster (12:00), sleep apnea (14:40), and an interview with family physician, educator, and writer Sandra Miller, MD, author of the new novel Only Rock is Real (20:50).

Nov 14, 2017

Chronic cough (1:10), physical examination for the rotator cuff (5:10), heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (8:00), statins (12:10), and topical NSAIDs (14:20).

Oct 26, 2017

Chronic rhinosinusitis (2:10), flu shot recommendations (5:10), social media use and mood disorders (8:20), fetal alcohol syndrome (13:30), and subclinical hypothyroidism (17:20).

Oct 13, 2017

Introducing Greyscale, a podcast created by Ben Davis, MD, family physician and faculty member at Swedish First Hill Family Medicine Residency in Seattle, Washington. Greyscale "takes a look at the not-so-clear areas of medicine by sharing physicians' own difficult encounters." The stories "showcase what can often be forgotten - the humanity behind the physician." We speak with Dr. Davis about his podcast, his inspiration for producing it, and his career path in family medicine. We also share "best of" clips from Greyscale. Greyscale can be downloaded from iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts and from Ben's website www.thebadhumors.com.

Oct 2, 2017

Secondary hypertension (1:10), oral diabetes medications (6:50), testosterone therapy (9:50), food consumption (16:10), prolonged dual-antiplatelet therapy after myocardial infarction (17:50).

Sep 25, 2017

Hair loss (1:10), the opioid epidemic (3:20), vitamin B12 deficiency (6:10), antibiotics for cellulitis (10:00), steroids for hives (11:10), steroids for osteoarthritis (12:20), and lifestyle change in diabetes (14:50).

Sep 19, 2017

Atrial fibrillation (2:30), meningitis (6:30), varenicline for smoking cessation (11:20), exercise stress testing (13:30), and low back pain (19:00).

Aug 23, 2017

Lower extremity limb abnormalities in children (1:10), health literacy (5:40), preventing falls in older persons (8:30), the routine pelvic exam (10:50), cerumen impaction (12:50), and dexamethasone for sore throat (14:50).

Aug 10, 2017

HIV complications (1:10), yoga and asthma (4:50), pelvic organ prolapse (6:10), developmental dysplasia of the hip (9:20), and probiotics (12:10).

Aug 4, 2017

LIVE recording from the American Academy of Family Physicians National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students in Kansas City, Missouri on July 29th, 2017. Topics include: Physical examination maneuvers that matter (2:10), delayed antibiotic prescriptions (11:50), severe asymptomatic hypertension (13:30), medical mnemonics (15:20), podcast origin story (26:10), a systematic cookbook review (30:20), meniscal surgery (34:20), Choosing Wisely (36:40), and an interview with AAFP President John Meigs, MD, FAAFP (40:30).

Jul 14, 2017

Lung cancer screening (3:10), herbal supplement interactions (4:30), niacin (9:00), screening for sleep apnea (10:20), rivaroxaban (12:00), primary care for refugees (13:50).

Jul 5, 2017

Arthroscopic meniscal surgery (1:10), developmental delay (2:10), drug prices (6:00), insomnia (9:50), and acupuncture for migraine prevention (12:10).

Jun 19, 2017

Alzheimer disease (1:10), nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (7:30), bariatric surgery (10:30), slipped capital femoral epiphysis (14:00), idarucizumab (17:40), and sudden infant death syndrome (21:10).

Jun 9, 2017

Newborn screening (1:10), diagnostic tools for celiac disease (6:40), social determinants of health (11:20), urticaria (14:10), and acne (19:40).

May 19, 2017

Laceration repair (1:30), chronic insomnia (3:20), migraine prophylaxis in children (5:30), the European risk score for cardiovascular disease (6:30), perioperative cardiovascular medication management (8:10), venous leg ulcers (12:20), and colon cancer screening (15:00).

May 4, 2017

Recreational waterborne illness (1:10), cardiovascular risk (5:20), antibiotic prophylaxis in cirrhosis (8:30), top POEMs of 2016 (11:30), hypertension (16:20), and postpartum pain (19:50).

Apr 24, 2017

Severe asymptomatic hypertension (1:10), iron deficiency in heart failure (6:20), breastfeeding (7:40), peritonsillar abscess (9:50), Zika virus (13:00), and our favorite Tweets (16:00).

Apr 6, 2017

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (1:10), preventing unintended adolescent pregnancy (5:50), postpartum hemorrhage (7:20), and a POEM on placebo (11:00).

Mar 21, 2017

End-of-life care (1:10), latent tuberculosis (5:50), preterm labor (7:30), antipsychotics in delirium (12:50), multiple myeloma (14:50), and an interview with Ranit Mishori, MD, discussing her unique career path, advocacy, community engagement, and social determinants of health (18:20).

Mar 3, 2017

Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (1:10), addressing the needs of LGBT patients (6:20), syncope (8:50), brief resolved unexplained events (BRUEs) (14:20), buprenorphine (17:10), and seborrheic dermatitis (20:00).

Feb 17, 2017

Acute coronary syndrome (1:10), rifaximin (6:10), top medical schools for Family Medicine (8:40), proteinuria in children (10:00), antenatal steroids (13:30), and the Prevention Priorities Game (16:10).

Feb 10, 2017

Interview with Mark H. Greenawald, MD, Professor and Vice Chair for Academic Affairs, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Carilion Clinic and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Course Director of the AAFP's Chief Resident Leadership Development Program. Topics discussed include physician wellness, mentorship, listening to patient stories, and Bison Chips.

Feb 3, 2017

Antiepileptic drugs (1:50), dizziness (3:40), statins and dementia (8:10), jaundice in adults (9:00), practice guidelines for Botox (11:10), sertraline (12:40), and treatment of peripheral vascular disease (14:20).

Jan 19, 2017

Hyperlipidemia (1:30), sleep apnea (5:50), otitis media (7:10), respiratory syncytial virus (8:50), giant cell arteritis (11:00), fibroids (12:50), and "Does chocolate cause acne?" (15:20).

Jan 9, 2017

Heart failure treatment (1:10), patient-centered communication (5:40), membrane sweeping (10:20), opiate withdrawal (12:20), and "Primary Care Dreams" video by Jamie Katuna and Kyle Cowper (14:40).

Jan 3, 2017

Interview with John Meigs, MD, FAAFP, President of the American Academy of Family Physicians and family physician in Centreville, Alabama. Topics discussed include: expected changes in healthcare in 2017 and beyond, how students and family physicians can become more engaged, his favorite football team, and hidden talents.

Dec 22, 2016

Autism spectrum disorder (1:10), pediatric head injury (8:20), pediatric cholesterol guidelines (11:00), gastrointestinal complications in diabetes (13:20), and "Listening for a kinder, gentler, hospital experience" by Caroline Wellbery MD PhD and Eathan Janney (19:50).

Dec 8, 2016

Lymphadenopathy (1:10), cardiac rehab (7:10), rotator cuff injury (9:00), infant infection rule out (11:20), aripiprazole (14:10), menopause (16:30), and Holiday Myths (22:40).

Nov 18, 2016

Pet-related infections (2:10), PSA screening (7:00), carpal tunnel (9:20), erectile dysfunction (12:10), diabetic foot (17:00), and evolocumab (19:20).

Nov 4, 2016

HIV (1:10), valproate for migraine prophylaxis (7:10), pneumonia (9:30), epididymitis (13:40), pet therapy (17:10), and Where I Listen (20:40)

Oct 18, 2016

Pretravel consultation (1:10), sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto) (5:40), intimate partner violence (9:00), flu shot recommendations (13:30), aspirin (14:40), mental status examinations (18:40), and our favorite Tweets (21:30).

Oct 5, 2016

Emerging vector-borne diseases (1:10), stretching (6:40), acute bronchitis (8:00), POEMs (10:30), fibromyalgia (14:10), and tacrolimus (15:40).

Sep 16, 2016

Croup (1:10), skin cancer screening (4:00), clinical diagnosis of gout (6:10), STEPs for a new medicine for rosacea (8:00), atrial fibrillation (9:40), a look at diagnostic errors in medicine (13:10), and a response to a letter from a listener (16:00).

Sep 1, 2016

Sleep apnea (1:10), post-exposure prophylaxis (5:30), complementary/integrative therapy (7:20), isotretinoin (12:40), perioperative beta blockers (15:30), sulfonylureas (17:40), and "Where I Listen" (19:30)

Aug 29, 2016

Lupus (1:10), screening for depression (3:50), corticosteroids for asthma (5:20), meniscal tear (7:10), alirocumab (8:20), well-child visits (11:20), failure to thrive (13:10), hospital readmission (17:40), delirium (19:50), pioglitazone (21:10), behavioral management of dementia (22:10).

Aug 12, 2016

Peripheral neuropathy (1:40), acupuncture for headache (5:20), antibiotic prescribing (7:00), exercise for dementia (10:40), premenstrual disorder (12:40), and a special guest essay entitled '5000-to-1 Odds' (17:00).

Aug 3, 2016

LIVE recording from the American Academy of Family Physicians National Conference of Students and Residents on July, 29, 2016. Topics include: Rhinosinusitis (2:00), liraglutide for weight loss (7:00), pharmacotherapy for alcohol use disorder (13:30), vaccine hesitancy (16:50), polycystic ovary syndrome (22:20), trigeminal neuralgia (27:10), screening for COPD (37:00), and genetic tests (39:00). Special features include: Live music, including the podcast theme song "We're on a Mission," (12:00) audience favorite ICD-10 codes (20:10), the new game "Name That Drug," (29:40) and an interview with AAFP Board Chair Bob Wergin, MD (40:50).

Jun 30, 2016

Vertebral fractures (1:00), topical NSAIDs (5:00), honey for cough (6:40), intermittent steroid use in asthma (8:40), strep throat (10:30), blood pressure control (15:10), and our favorite Tweets (17:10)

Jun 17, 2016

Opioids (1:00), ruling out myocardial infarction with troponin (8:50), evaluation of the painful eye (10:40), a new drug for insomnia (13:20), and decreasing antibiotic prescribing (15:40)

May 31, 2016

Diet and physical activity for cardiovascular disease prevention (1:00), screening for ovarian cancer (5:00), antiepileptic drugs (8:30), allergic conjunctivitis (10:10), genital herpes (12:00), corticosteroids for pneumonia (14:20), and a new feature, "Where I Listen to the AFP Podcast" (16:00)

May 18, 2016

Sarcoidosis (1:00), smoking cessation (4:50), peripartum depression (8:00), acute abdominal pain in children (11:40), flibanserin (16:20), and Zika virus (20:00). May 15th, 2016 issue of AFP.

May 4, 2016

Cervical radiculopathy (1:10), Bell palsy (5:20), fluoride varnish (7:50), prostate cancer survivors (10:30), screening for autism (14:40), the top 20 POEMs of 2015 (16:10), and an interview with Dr. Mike Sevilla (22:10). May 1, 2016 issue of AFP.

Apr 21, 2016

Cancer screening in older patients, a new drug for heart failure, counseling women about breast cancer, glaucoma, low troponin levels, adnexal masses, and an interview with Tiffany Ho a fourth-year medical student at Johns Hopkins University. April 15, 2016 issue of AFP .

Mar 31, 2016

Recurrent UTIs, Zika virus, drowning, red eye, head injury, pilates for low back pain, oppositional defiant disorder, and non-pharmacologic treatments of anxiety

Mar 17, 2016

Alcohol use disorder, anal fissures, pre-exposure prophylaxis, endometrial cancer, and Dr. Mark Ebell with an Evidence Based Medicine Minute

Mar 4, 2016

Interview with family physician Dr. Sydnee McElroy and her husband Justin McElroy, co-hosts of the award-nominated podcast Sawbones: "A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine." Sydnee is residency faculty at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia; Justin also co-hosts the comedy podcast "My Brother, My Brother, and Me."

Mar 3, 2016

Aortic stenosis, hyperthyroidism, chronic pelvic pain, POEMs, and Cochrane for Clinicians

Feb 15, 2016

Bleeding and bruising, high value prescribing, anemia in children, low back pain, vitamin D, and Dr. Mark Ebell with an Evidence-Based Medicine Minute

Feb 4, 2016

Organ transplant, cyclobenzaprine, foot fractures, quinine, electronic cigarettes, steroids for pneumonia, and responses to medical students' frequently asked questions about family medicine

Feb 4, 2016

Interview with J. Lloyd Michener, MD, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Community and Family Medicine at Duke University and co-founder of the "Practical Playbook," which builds collaboration between primary care and public health to improve health and reduce costs.

Jan 17, 2016

Prostatitis, bridging anticoagulation, diabetes screening, gun violence, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, STDs, and an interview with AFP Contributing Editor Dr. Jennifer Middleton

Jan 13, 2016

Bariatric surgery, lipid guidelines, pelvic pain, early peanut introduction, and hepatitis

Dec 14, 2015

Insomnia, Timothy grass allergy, Pap smear guidelines, anemia, solitary pulmonary nodules, and an interview with Jay Lee, the President of the California Academy of Family Physicians

Dec 14, 2015

Newborn respiratory distress, sitagliptin, oral appliance, over-the-counter oral contraceptives, leukocytosis, chewing gum, and gabapentin

Dec 14, 2015

Knee pain, pressure ulcers, CT angiogram, medical marijuana, the limping child, and our favorite ICD-10 codes

Dec 14, 2015

Dysuria, exercise for osteoarthritis, CBT, irritable bowel syndrome, and some of our favorite Tweets

Dec 14, 2015

Depression, fungal toenail, red eyelid, health literacy, transgender medicine, and an interview with Dr. Wanda Filer, President Elect of the American Academy of Family Physicians

Dec 14, 2015

Diabetes, polyarticular arthritis, tobacco, neuropathic pain, tinnitus, and an interview with Dr. Jay Siwek, Editor of American Family Physician