The NACE Clinical Highlights Show
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NACE Journal Club #20
The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:
1. Effects of Combining Coronary Calcium Score With Treatment on Plaque
Progression in Familial Coronary Artery Disease A Randomized Clinical Trial JAMA 2025. Discussion by:
Guest:
Michael J. Blaha, MD, MPH
Professor of Cardiology and Epidemiology and presently serves as the
Director of Clinical Research for the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the
...
CME/CE Podcast: Your Questions on Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
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Summary
In this short CE/CME activity, moderator Dr. Brad Glick works with dermatology expert Dr. Gil Yosipovitch to answer your top questions regarding chronic spontaneous urticaria, as gathered from the 2025 NACE Conversations in Dermatology symposium. Questions cover diagnosis, treatment individualization, and more!
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
CME/CE Podcast: COPD Inflammation & Exacerbations: Your Questions Answered
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https://www.mycme.com/courses/copd-inflammation-exacerbations-your-questions-answered-10143
Summary
Rejoin the conversation on COPD, inflammation, and new and emerging agents as two of our expert faculty come together to answer your top questions. Questions submitted from the recent Conversations in Primary Care live virtual symposia guide the discussion as we dig a bit deeper on type 2 inflammation, changes in COPD management, and new and emerging agents – including recently approved biologic agents – for...
APAPP An Asthma Focus on SMART, AIR & PARTICS: Asthma Committee Edition
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NACE Journal Club #19
The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:
1. Lepodisiran — A Long-Duration Small Interfering RNA Targeting Lipoprotein(a) - New England Journal of Medicine 2025. Discussion by:
Guest:
Steven E. Nissen, M.D.,
 Chief Academic Officer of the Heart and Vascular Institute at the Cleveland Clinic
Professor of Medicine at the Lerner College of Medicine
2. Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause: AUA/SUFU...
CME/CE Podcast: Let's Get Digital: Psychiatric Therapeutics in a Digital World
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https://www.mycme.com/courses/psychiatric-therapeutics-in-a-digital-world-10096
Summary
In this PsychTalk podcast/webcast episode, Drs. Gregory Mattingly and Lisa Harding delve into the digital world and breakdown its effects on mental health—both positive and negative. By the end of the episode, learners will have a better understanding of the relationship between screen time, social media, and attention, including clinical pearls for how to harness prescription technology to enhance patient ou...
CME/CE Podcast: Schizophrenia: The Classic, The Innovative, and The Enduring
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https://www.mycme.com/courses/clinical-updates-in-schizophrenia-10097
Summary
In this PsychTalk podcast/webcast episode, Drs. Gregory Mattingly and Lisa Harding go through the evolving landscape of schizophrenia treatments. Listen as they discuss the pros and cons of various second-generation antipsychotics, the science behind muscarinic modulation for psychosis, and recent updates in clozapine prescribing. At the end of the session, the doctors answer several audience questions to enhance your understanding of...
APAPP Biologic Breakdown
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NACE Journal Club #18
The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:
1. Adverse Outcomes Associated With Inhaled Corticosteroid Use in Individuals With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Annals of Family Medicine 2025. Discussion by:
Guest:
Barbara Yawn, MD, MSc, MPH
Adjunct Professor, Department of Family and Community Health
University of MinnesotaÂ
Former Chief Scientific Officer at the COPD Foundation
2. Optimal dietary patterns for h...
APAPP COPD Committee: GOLD 2025 Review
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CME/CE Podcast: Case by Case: Practical Management for Complex Psychiatric Cases
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https://www.mycme.com/courses/practical-management-for-complex-psychiatric-cases-10046
Summary
In this PsychTalk podcast/webcast episode, Drs. Gregory Mattingly and Lisa Harding teach by case example. Listeners will hear an introduction to a complex patient presentation and then be taken through expert strategies to discern the correct diagnoses. The program will conclude with the same case example to tie together the education and demonstrate these strategies in practice.
This podcast...
CME/CE Podcast: Characterizing Connected Conditions in Psychiatry
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Summary
In this PsychTalk podcast/webcast episode, Drs. Gregory Mattingly and Lisa Harding discuss some of the complexities of mental health care: overlapping symptoms and differential diagnoses. Listeners will learn about the connections between certain psychiatric disorders and how symptom combinations may influence treatment and patient outcomes. The program will also review strategies to help with accurate diagnoses in complex patient presentations, teaching...
NACE Journal Club #17
The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:
1. Filling the Evidence Gaps Toward a Coronary Artery Calcium-Guided Primary Prevention Strategy. JAMA Cardiology 2025. Discussion by:
Guest:
Michael J. Blaha, MD, MPH
Professor of Cardiology and Epidemiology and presently serves as theÂ
Director of Clinical Research for the
Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
2. Male-Partner T...
APAPP Interventional Pulmonary Edition: Endobronchial Valves
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APAPP Asthma COPD Overlap
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NACE Journal Club #16
The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:
1. Brain Function Outcomes of Recent and Lifetime Cannabis Use. JAMA Network Open 2025. Discussion by:
Guest:
Maija Adourian, DO
Resident– Family Medicine Residency ProgramÂ
Jefferson Health – Abington
2. Tirzepatide for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction and Obesity. New England Journal of Medicine. Discussion by:
Guest:
Christopher M. Kr...
CME/CE Podcast: On the Lookout for EoE
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Summary
In this CME/CE podcast, two gastroenterologists discuss the increasing prevalence of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), our evolving understanding of its pathophysiology, and its varied clinical presentation. Drs. Brooks Cash and Paul Feuerstadt also review the need for early identification of the condition, and discuss the latest American College of Gastroenterology guideline for diagnosis.
Learning Objective
At the...
CME/CE Podcast: Management Approaches for EoE
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Summary
The American College of Gastroenterology has published the first new guidelines for the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) since 2013. In this CME/CE podcast, Drs. Paul Feuerstadt and Brooks Cash discuss these latest recommendations, reviewing the role of proton pump inhibitors, topical steroids, diet elimination, a biologic, and esophageal dilation in the management of this increasingly recognized condition.
Learning...
CME/CE Podcast: Exercise Your Brain: Stepping Away from Depression
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https://www.mycme.com/courses/exercise-for-mental-health-9983
Summary
We’ve heard it time and time again, exercise is of great importance to our physical health—but did you know it is also important to our mental health? An activity as simple as taking a daily walk can have a substantial positive impact on depression outcomes. Despite the widespread benefits of exercise, patients and providers may overlook its importance in treatment plan...
CME/CE Podcast: Psychedelics and Mental Health: Is a Trip in Your Future?
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Summary
In this PsychTalk podcast/webcast episode, Drs. Gregory Mattingly and Gerald Maguire explore the emerging role of psychedelics in treating mental health conditions. Listeners will learn about the mechanisms of action of psychedelic therapeutics and gain insights into their effects on the brain and behavior. The program will also review recent clinical trial data on the efficacy of psychedelic treatments for major...
NACE Journal Club #15
The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:
1. Large Language Model GPT-4 Compared to Endocrinologist Responses on Initial Choice of Antidiabetic Medication – Diabetes Care. Discussion by:Â
Guest:
James Flory, M.D.
Associate Professor
in the Weill Cornell Medical College
Associate Attending at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
2. Risk of dementia associated with anticholinergic drugs for overactive bla...
CME/CE Podcast: Disparities and Opportunities: The Burden of Hyperkalemia
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https://www.mycme.com/courses/managing-the-burden-of-hyperkalemia-9952
Summary
In this concise CME/CE podcast, a cardiologist and a family physician discuss risks associated with hyperkalemia in patients being treated for heart failure or chronic kidney disease (CKD)—including the risks that accompany down-titration or discontinuation of RAASi therapy.
Drs. Javed Butler and Neil Skolnik provide guidance on which patients are most at risk and review the use of po...
CME/CE Podcast: Incorporating Newer Agents into the Management of Chronic Hyperkalemia
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Summary
In this concise CME/CE podcast, a cardiologist and primary care physician review hyperkalemia management options that safely allow continuing GDMT for patients with heart failure or CKD. Using case examples, the clinicians provide education on individualizing treatment and addressing disparities in care.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be better able to:<...
CME/CE Podcast: Breakthroughs of 2024: Recap of Mental Health Advances
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https://www.mycme.com/courses/breakthroughs-of-mental-health-advances-9942
Summary
We saw a lot of changes in 2024, especially in the mental health/psychiatry space. Keeping up with the most current information and how it affects your practice can be challenging in this ever-changing landscape. This presentation aims to make this information more accessible to clinicians so that patients can receive the most up-to-date care.
In this PsychTalk podcast/webcast episode...
CME/CE Podcast: Tick-Tock Psych: Expert Tips on Complex Patient Management
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Summary
More often than not, patients present to clinicians with multiple diagnoses—complicating treatment decisions. Whether the comorbidities are related to psychiatric, cardiovascular, or neurologic etiologies, psychiatry clinicians need to know how to optimally manage patients in the face of such challenges. This presentation provides quick, to-the-point answers to audience questions regarding complex patient management.
In this PsychTalk podcast/webcast episode, Dr...
APAPP Critical Care Edition: PREOXI Trial
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CME/CE Podcast: Challenges of Atopic Dermatitis and Prurigo Nodularis
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https://www.mycme.com/courses/recognizing-atopic-dermatitis-and-prurigo-nodularis-9891
Summary
In this concise CME/CE podcast, a dermatologist and a primary care clinician discuss atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis—two conditions that often present with relentless itch and can significantly affect patients’ quality of life. Listen as the two clinicians detail the influence of type 2 inflammation and inflammatory cytokines on the pathophysiology of these diseases, as well as describe their clinical manifestations acro...
CME/CE Podcast: Targeted Therapies and Collaborative Care in AD and PN
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Summary
In this concise CME/CE podcast, a dermatologist and primary care clinician review treatment options for patients with atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis. Using case examples, the clinicians provide education on individualizing treatment by evaluating patients for treatment progress, modifying treatment plans, and using shared decision-making.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be...
NACE Journal Club #14
The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:
1. Insulin Efsitora versus Degludec in Type 2 Diabetes without Previous Insulin Treatment. Discussion by:Â
Guest:
Carol Wysham, M.D,Â
Clinical Associate Professor of MedicineÂ
University of Washington School of Medicine Â
Section Head of the Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology
Rockwood Clinic in Spokane, Washington.
2. Cervical Cancer: Screening – Draft statement of the...
CME/CE Podcast: Recent Updates from the CDC on Adult ADHD
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https://www.mycme.com/courses/adult-adhd-diagnosis-and-management-9854
Summary
Adult ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that often persists from childhood into adulthood, affecting attention, impulsivity, and executive function. Despite increased awareness, ADHD in adults remains underdiagnosed and undertreated, presenting unique challenges in clinical practice. This presentation focuses on strategies to address these challenges, drawing insights from recent data and provides our experts recommendations.
In this PsychTalk podcast/webcast episode...
DD5: Your Questions on ATTR, Answered
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https://www.mycme.com/courses/questions-and-answers-on-amyloid-cardiomyopathy-and-polyneuropathy-9845
Summary
In this activity – which learners can review as a podcast or a webcast - Drs. Chafic Karam and Michelle Kittleson dive into five key questions from recent live-virtual broadcasts about transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR). They discuss the role of cardiac MRI, biopsy, and genetic testing in diagnosing ATTR cardiomyopathy and polyneuropathy. They also explore treatment options, including silencing therapies and stabilizers, with insights in...
CME/CE Podcast: Streamlined Strategies for Managing Tardive Dyskinesia
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https://www.mycme.com/courses/streamlined-strategies-for-managing-tardive-dyskinesia-9842
Summary
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a debilitating movement disorder that manifests as involuntary, repetitive movements, often of the face, tongue, and extremities. These symptoms frequently result from prolonged use of antipsychotic medications, particularly in patients being treated for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder. Accurate and routine assessment of TD is critical to prevent symptom progression and improve patient outcomes. The Abnormal...
NACE Journal Club #13
The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:
1. Finerenone in Heart Failure with Mildly Reduced or Preserved Ejection Fraction. Discussion by:
Guest:
Muthiah Vaduganathan, MD
Co-Director of the Center for Cardiometabolic Implementation Science
Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
2. Screen Use at Bedtime and Sleep Duration and Quality Among Youths
– JAMA Pediatrics 2024. Discussion by:
Guest:
Cono...
APAPP Sarcoidosis Overview
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CME/CE Podcast: Leaky Gut, Leaky Brain? Addressing the Gut-Brain Axis
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Summary
Though it is widely acknowledged that the gut is our largest endocrine and immune organ, its role in brain health is less well-known. When is the last time you asked a patient with depression about their diet? Mental health care expands beyond pharmacologic treatment, as explained in this activity detailing the influence of the gut-brain axis on neuroinflammation and the role that...
CME/CE Podcast: Cardiology & Neurology Insights in ATTR-CM and ATTR-PN
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Summary
In this CME/CE podcast episode, Cardiologist Dr. Michelle Kittleson and Neurologist Dr. Chafic Karam discuss the multidisciplinary management of transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR). They explore how ATTR affects both the heart and the nervous system, focusing on recognizing symptoms, diagnosing the disease, and managing treatment. Dr. Karam shares insights on peripheral neuropathy caused by amyloidosis, including clues that suggest amyloidosis over more...
CME/CE Podcast: VMAT2 Inhibitors in TD: Similarities & Differences
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https://www.mycme.com/courses/vmat2-inhibitors-in-tardive-dyskinesia-9799
Summary
Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a syndrome characterized by various iatrogenic movement disorders resulting from dopamine receptor antagonism. These movement disorders include akathisia, dystonia, buccolingual stereotypy, chorea, tics, and other abnormal involuntary movements, most commonly emerging after prolonged antipsychotic use.
Vesicular monoamine transporter type 2 (VMAT2) inhibitors are now available in the United States for managing dyskinesia syndromes, each with a...
APAPP Spirometry 101
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NACE Journal Club #12
The NACE Journal Club with Dr. Neil Skolnik, provides review and analysis of recently published journal articles important to the practice of primary care medicine. In this episode Dr. Skolnik and guests review the following publications:
1. Finerenone in Heart Failure with Mildly Reduced or Preserved Ejection Fraction. Discussion by:
Guest:
Muthiah Vaduganathan, MD
Co-Director of the Center for Cardiometabolic Implementation Science
Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
2. A Cell-free DNA Blood-Based Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening– NEJM 2024. Discussion by:
Guest:
Mathew Clark, MDÂ
Clini...
CME/CE Podcast: DARE to Move Beyond Symptom Improvement in Schizophrenia
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https://www.mycme.com/courses/dare-to-move-beyond-symptom-improvement-schizophrenia-9781
Summary
Schizophrenia is a chronic and debilitating mental illness that significantly affects not only the health, well-being, and functioning of patients but also their surrounding environment. Promoting resilience is essential for enhancing health as well as treating mental health issues. A fresh perspective on schizophrenia emphasizes early intervention, symptom enhancement, relapse prevention, functional advancement, and quality of life improvement. The importance of personalized...
