OSU MedNet21

This program will discuss Eating Disorders. Participants are expected to gain an understanding of the spectrum of eating disorders and will be able to describe differences and similarities between disordered eating behaviors and defined eating disorders. Weight stigma will be defined, and the concept of weight-neutrality in healthcare delivery will be introduced. Participants will be instructed about screening tools available to aid in the identification of individuals with eating disorders. The basic medical evaluation for a patient with a suspected eating disorder will be outlined.

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This program will discuss Gender Affirming Care. Learners will understand the difference between Sex and Gender and learn about disparities that transgender and gender diverse persons face in healthcare. Using 2 patient cases, the presenters will walk through how to begin hormone therapy for gender affirmation. This will include a brief overview of the risks, benefits, side effects and prescribing considerations for both feminizing and masculinizing cross-sex hormone therapy.

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This program will discuss Perimenopause: Mood and Cognition. Listeners will learn the epidemiology of perimenopause as well as common mood and cognitive symptoms of perimenopause and treatments for perimenopause symptoms. This presentation will also review the definition and diagnosis of perimenopause, common symptoms of perimenopause, and treatment strategies for common symptoms of perimenopause. Learners will come away with a better appreciation of the risk of mood disorders, expected course of cognitive changes, and the importance of attending to vasomotor symptoms and sleep symptoms in perimenopause. Additionally, listeners should learn about a general overview of perimenopause, specific symptoms that can...

This program will discuss Immunization Updates. This lecture will discuss recent changes in the vaccination schedules, introduce new vaccines on the market, and discuss vaccine hesitancy and common vaccine myths.

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This program will discuss Prostate Cancer Screening and Treatment. Learners will understand the role of PSA screening in early detection, the work-up afterwards; how to uncouple detection from overtreatment; and understand when to refer patients to Urologic Oncologists.

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This program will discuss Atrial fibrillation. Learners should be able identify risks factors for developing atrial fibrillation as well as the importance of earlier intervention for the management of atrial fibrillation. Additionally, they should recognize importance of personalized stroke prevention.

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This program will discuss Managing Pain in Patients with Substance Use Disorder. This presentation provides a basic framework to better understand substance use disorders and a general approach on how to manage clinical situations in which patients with substance use disorder suffer from acute pain syndromes.

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This program will discuss Emerging Infections: Cyclospora & Lyme Disease. Learners will learn the current epidemiology, clinical presentation, treatment and prevention of cyclosporiasis. The lecture will review increase in Lyme disease in Ohio, how to diagnose and treat different clinical syndromes associated with Borrelia burgdorferi infection.

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This program will discuss Chronic Kidney Disease. This activity provides primary care physicians with an evidence-based update on the screening, risk stratification, and pharmacologic management of chronic kidney disease. Learners will review the latest clinical trial data and guideline recommendations — including the KDIGO 2024 guideline, the 2025 VA/DoD CKD guideline, and the ADA 2026 Standards of Care — with emphasis on the practical application of SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) in the primary care setting.

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This webcast will discuss Common Eye Conditions in Primary Care. We will review important ophthalmology exam techniques that primary care providers can perform and how this and the HPI can inform primary care providers about urgency and management of common ophthalmic problems.

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This webcast will discuss Cirrhosis. Learners should expect to understand the diagnosis and feel comfortable evaluating for the underlying etiology of cirrhosis. They should also understand disease staging and management strategies in compensated and decompensated disease. Link to transcript [Link to transcript](https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/06/Cirrhosis_transcript.pdf)

This program will discuss Cervical Cancer. The presenter will discuss risk factors, diagnosis and management of cervical cancer. Link to transcript [Link to transcript](https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/06/CervicalCancer_transcript.pdf)

This program will discuss Medical Communication & Conflict Management. This presentation equips clinicians with practical strategies for effective communication in challenging clinical encounters. Learners will develop skills to convey empathy, strengthen patient relationships, and prevent, de-escalate, and respond to conflict. A structured communication framework applicable to serious illness conversations and difficult interactions—such as delivering bad news or addressing an angry, dismissed patient—will be introduced. Through recorded cases, participants will practice applying the framework and leave with actionable steps to integrate these techniques into everyday clinical practice. Link to transcript [Link to transcript](https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites...

This program will discuss Antibiotic Update. New antibiotics have been approved by the FDA over the past couple of years and new research has helped shape guidelines to reduce antibiotic duration as well as selection in certain cases. This update will provide insight into antimicrobial options for common infections in our community including for urinary tract infections, c difficile, skin and soft tissue infections, and pneumonia. Link to transcript [Link to transcript](https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/05/AntibioticUpdate_transcript.pdf)

This program will discuss Lipid Management. This presentation is meant to help attendees be able to identify patients at increased ASCVD risk, risk stratify patients with dyslipidemia and apply treatment recommendations from the dyslipidemia guidelines for both primary and secondary prevention patients. The objective of the second half of this presentation will be to familiarize prescribers with available antihyperlipidemics. Link to transcript [Link to transcript](https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/05/LipidManagement_transcript.pdf)

This program will discuss Gastroesophageal Reflux. This activity will discuss the diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal reflux. Link to transcript [Link to transcript](https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/05/GastroesophagealReflux_transcript.pdf)

This program will discuss Hypertension Update. We will review the recent 2025 ACC/AHA Hypertension guidelines and go over what is new and what has changed, with a focus on important topics for primary care. Link to transcript [Link to transcript](https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/05/HypertensionUpdate_transcript.pdf)

This program will discuss Preventive Cardiology. Learners will familiarize themselves with the AHA PREVENT risk scoring model, which has replaced the prior Pooled Cohort Equations-based model in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk prediction. Risk-based decisions regarding performance of additional atherosclerotic screening tools and treatment decisions will be examined. Lipid-lowering therapy goals are based on the risk estimate informed by demographic factors, laboratory testing, and imaging (e.g. coronary artery calcium score) results. This presentation reviews the literature surrounding lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) as a cardiovascular risk factor, including its genetic determinants, structure, and atherogenic mechanisms. Learners will explore the atherogenic mec...

This program will discuss Non-Arthroplasty Options for Osteoarthritis of the Knee. This presentation will review the current recommendations for the non-arthroplasty treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Diagnosis and treatment options will be reviewed. Learners will be introduced to available resources for decision support in patient care and background information for some of the recommendations. The presentation will cover the interface between primary care/ non-operative care and the safe progression to operative care, and when it is appropriate.  This program will also cover non-replacement treatment options for knee OA with an emphasis on injections and joint sparing surgeries. Link to transcript [Link to t...

This webcast will discuss Pollution and Climate Change’s Effects on Health. The program will discuss causes, effects, and the health impacts of climate change and how they relate to clinical practice. Link to transcript [Link to transcript](https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/04/PollutionandClimateChangesEffectsonHealth_transcript.pdf)

This program will discuss Type 1 Diabetes.  This lecture reviews epidemiology of diabetes, with focus on type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) as well as the care of patients with T1D in pregnancy. The first half of the talk will focus on global epidemiology and highlight the prevalence of T1D in adults. The presenter will discuss why identification of T1D is important and how to prevent progression through the stages. The second half of the talk will focus on pregnancy including the targets for care during pregnancy and the impacts of glucose control in range. Diabetes prevalence is growing glo...

This program will discuss Recurrent UTIs. This program covers current recommendations for evaluation and treatment of recurrent urinary tract infections in women. Link to transcript [Link to transcript](https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/03/RecurrentUTIs_transcript.pdf)

This program will discuss Pre-malignancies in Hematology. This presentation reviews the spectrum of premalignant hematologic disorders including clonal hematopoiesis, B cell disorders, and plasma cell disorders. First, the presentation will review clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential and clonal cytopenia of undetermined significance. The second part of the talk will go over monoclonal B lymphocytosis. The last portion will cover monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) and smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM). Learners will review diagnostic criteria, risk stratification models, and clinical monitoring strategies for these conditions. The session will emphasize practical approaches to evaluation, risk assessment, and management decisions in patients wit...

This program will discuss Pelvic Pain in Women. This presentation covers pelvic pain in women—a complex clinical picture often encompassing multiple organ systems. The lecture will first review definitions and epidemiology before discussing the possible etiologies of pelvic pain. The presenter will use cases to highlight the various diagnoses. It will then dive into the diagnostic workup and treatment for suspected etiologies. Link to transcript [Link to transcript](https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/03/PelvicPaininWomen_transcript.pdf)

This program will discuss Obstructive Sleep Apnea.  Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a heterogeneous condition, sometimes presenting a diagnostic challenge as simple rules are unable to account for the variability seen between patients. This presentation covers the differences between OSA endotypes, phenotypes, risk factors, and diagnostic strategies in a manner meant to update providers for 2026. Link to transcript [Link to transcript](https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/03/ObstructiveSleepApnea_transcript.pdf)

This program is a review of Medical Errors including causes, pitfalls, and how to improve our system. First the presenter will go through the terminology and epidemiology of medical errors. The presentation will also include a case example and practical steps to identify and reduce medical errors. Link to transcript [Link to transcript](https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/02/MedicalErrors_transcript.pdf)

This program will discuss Antibiotic and Other Drug Allergies. As drug allergies are a common presenting concern for patients, learners should expect to gain a better ability to differentiate different types of drug allergies, both through clinical features as well as optimal use of allergy testing strategies. They should also be able to feel confident assessing patients with penicillin allergies, as optimal evaluation of these potential allergies can reduce the unnecessary use of alternative antibiotics when penicillin is optimal. Viewers will learn how to apply principles of drug allergy history taking and testing to specific antibiotic classes with a special fo...

This program will discuss Minimally Invasive Interventional Pain Management.  This program will provide a comprehensive summary on common minimally invasive interventional pain management treatment options: including injection therapy, radiofrequency ablation, peripheral nerve stimulation, spinal cord stimulation, and intrathecal neuromodulation. Discussion for appropriate patients for referral to interventional pain management as well as contraindications for procedures. Link to transcript

This webcast will discuss Seizures and Spells. Learners should expect to gain an understanding of the clinical approach to seizures and spells, including distinguishing between true epileptic events and conditions that can mimic seizures. The presentation will cover practical evaluation strategies, diagnostic criteria, and clinical cases to illustrate these principles. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Medications for Obesity. Learners will be able to compare and contrast different pharmacotherapy options for weight management and clinical factors to consider when selecting an appropriate therapy for patients. Learners will be able to navigate the barriers to access for weight management pharmacotherapy and familiarize themselves with how to initiate and titrate pharmacotherapy for weight management. Link to transcript

This webcast will discuss Approach to Hyponatremia. This presentation will review the physiology of hyponatremia. The presenter will also go through the symptoms and sequelae of hyponatremia. Then, the presentation will dive in to the diagnostic workup and various causes of hyponatremia. Finally, the presenter will review treatment strategies for the various causes of hyponatremia. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Chronic Cough. Chronic cough is a very common chief complaint in the outpatient setting. Learners should expect to learn the most common causes of chronic cough, to learn the best therapies for chronic cough, and to develop a stepwise approach for the evaluation and management of chronic cough. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Cancer Screening.  The purpose of this lecture is to review cancer screening recommendations for colon cancer, prostate cancer, cervical cancer, breast cancer, and lung cancer. Viewers will learn about these guidelines on the program. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Endometriosis.  Learners will better understand the pathophysiology of endometriosis and become comfortable with first and second line medical management of the condition. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Acute Coronary Syndromes. Learners should expect to learn the underlying pathophysiology of acute coronary syndromes, updated recommendations on recognition and management of acute coronary syndrome, and the management of cardiogenic shock after acute coronary syndrome. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Urinary Incontinence. This presentation will provide an overview of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of the most common types of urinary incontinence- stress and urgency. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Wearable Cardiac Devices.  Learners should expect a broad overview of different heart rhythm wearables. The presenter will review medical devices and what situations to use each as well as a review of commercially available wearable devices and data on their efficacy. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Respiratory Syncytial Virus.  Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory viral pathogen that affects many patients, both young and old, each season. Infection can lead to significant illness, including hospitalization-related complications, post-discharge sequelae, and inpatient mortality. Over the past several years, there have been numerous advances in prevention of RSV for pediatric, immunocompromised, and geriatric populations. In addition, potential opportunities for treatment in some hospitalized populations continue to garner research focus and attention. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Telemedicine Updates. This presentation reviews telemedicine including some of the recent updates with telehealth such as billing and regulation. The presentation includes a historical overview and also discusses the different types of telemedicine. Next, the presenter describes how to optimally perform a synchronous audio-visual telemedicine visit. Finally, the presenter will review several of the regulatory and billing updates. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Food Allergy. This talk will go through the presentation and treatment of IgE mediated food allergies. The presenters will focus on differentiating an IgE mediated food allergy from other adverse reactions to foods and then will talk about different treatment approaches for IgE mediated food allergies. The presenters will also discuss some special considerations such as for infants with atopic dermatitis, alpha-gal, etc. Link to transcript [Link to transcript](https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2025/11/FoodAllergy_transcript.pdf)