OSU MedNet21

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 mechanisms of Lp(a), its genetic determinants, along with contemporary and future management strategies for elevated Lp(a). The talk will also address the evolving role of aspirin in primary prevention, and the use of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) in assessing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk. Link to transcript [Link to transcript](https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/05/PreventiveCardiology_transcript.pdf)

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 transcript](https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/04/Non-Arthroplasty-OptionsforOsteoarthritisoftheKnee_transcript.pdf)

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 globally. Management of glycemia during pregnancy is complicating and dynamic. Glucose targets are as close to normal as possible while minimizing hypoglycemia. Many women become pregnant are already using automated insulin delivery systems that are not FDA approved for use in pregnancy given the lack of pregnancy-specific glucose targets. Counseling women on off-label use of automated insulin delivery systems in pregnancy is necessary, and many times, the automated activity needs to be turned off to meet glycemic targets. Continuous glucose monitoring has shown many benefits for mother and neonate. Link to transcript [Link to transcript](https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/04/Type1Diabetes_transcript.pdf)

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 with hematologic malignancy precursor conditions. Link to transcript [Link to transcript](https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/03/Pre-malignanciesinHematology_transcript.pdf)

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 focus on cross-reactivity between beta-lactams such as penicillin and cephalosporins. Patient-specific factors including likely need for antibiotics in settings such as surgery and pregnancy will be discussed. Link to transcript [Link to transcript](https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2025/11/FoodAllergy_transcript.pdf)

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)

This program will discuss Pharmacy Phacts: Updates in Medications. This presentation will include a potpourri of recent updates to pharmaceutics. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about several new medications to the US market for ADHD and female urinary tract infections. The presenter will also discuss results of research conducted on existing medications and safety concerns. Finally, the presenter will include tips to provide therapies affordably to patients. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Sideline Sports Injuries.  This presentation covers several common musculoskeletal injuries experienced by athletes. Learners will gain an understanding of the most common shoulder, knee, and ankle injuries and conditions encountered by team physicians on the sidelines during sporting events. They also learn the acute and long-term treatment strategies for these injuries. The presentation will also cover some common sports-related finger injuries. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Testosterone and Hypogonadism. This program will discuss the presentation and diagnosis of male hypogonadism including the various limitations and nuances of testing. The program will also discuss the treatment of hypogonadism with testosterone including an overview of the different formulations. Finally, the program will go into depth with monitoring of treatment including a discussion of potential side effects and contraindications. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Stroke: Prevention and Rehabilitation. In this program, learners should expect a review of the risk factors for stroke with an emphasis on modifiable risk factors and their relative contribution to stroke risk. We will also review the expected recovery of various stroke symptoms and how to best counsel survivors regarding this recovery. Link to transcript

This webcast will discuss Common Podiatric Conditions. The program will provide an overview of some common podiatric conditions and how to incorporate appropriate evaluation, management and treatment for these conditions. The program will also cover various diagnoses as it relates to heel pain as well as first line treatment for heel pain and digital deformities. Link to transcript [Link to transcript](https://podcast.osu.edu/osumednet21/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2026/04/Common_Podiatric_Conditions.pdf)

This program will discuss Population Genomic Health. Learners will gain an understanding of population genomic screening, including different types of population genomic screening programs. They will also be able to learn the potential clinical utility and cost-effectiveness of population genomic screening programs. Learners will also be exposed to three case studies of population genomic screening initiatives. Link to transcript

This webcast will discuss Bipolar Disorder.  This presentation will provide an overview of bipolar disorder and the importance of early detection. It will help learners identify the symptoms of bipolar disorder. Finally, we will summarize evidence-based treatments. This presentation will also provide guidelines for treating various forms and phases of bipolar disorders. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Ovarian and Uterine Cancer. The presentation will discuss ovarian cancer in the first half of the program and endometrial cancer—the most common form of uterine cancer—in the second half. The presenters will discuss the epidemiology, prognosis, and staging of these cancers before diving into the treatment. Finally the program will conclude with high level question and answers. Link to transcript

This program will cover a biopsychosocial approach to chronic back pain. The first presenter will discuss multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary treatment approaches to chronic low back pain. She will then discuss some of the common medications used for treatment. The next presenter will discuss the role of psychology/psychotherapy in treatment for chronic low back pain, with a particular emphasis on how psychology providers work with others in an interdisciplinary treatment team. Finally, the last presenter will discuss various strategies for treating patients with chronic low back pain to improve their overall function, coping, mobility, and quality of life. Link to transcript

This program will discuss A Physician’s Guide to Health Insurance.  This lecture is designed to provide a basic understanding of health insurance concepts and the framework of health insurance coverage and payment in the United States. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Breast Cancer Therapies.  In the first half of the presentation, the presenter will review the incidence, risk factors, & treatments associated with breast cancer. Then the presenter will focus on systemic therapies such as endocrine therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapies for breast cancer. In the second half, the presenter will discuss the presentations of breast cancer before focusing in on the role of radiation therapy for breast cancer. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. This presentation will first discuss the approach and diagnosis to lymphocytosis. It will use case presentations to highlight the presentation and evaluation of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The presenter will also review complications and health maintenance implications for CLL. The second half of the talk will discuss staging and risk stratification. The presenter will review the rationale for observation and indications for treatment as well as the various different treatment options and their associated side effects. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Common Poisonings and Toxidromes.  In this session, learners will review the epidemiology of poisonings across the lifespan, with an emphasis on recent trends. We will introduce a practical framework for evaluating the poisoned patient and review common toxidromes relevant to clinical practice. Participants will develop their skills in recognizing key signs of toxicity to initiate timely, evidence-based management. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Approach to Chronic Diarrhea. This presentation will provide a structured approach to evaluating chronic diarrhea, emphasizing the importance of a through clinic history to help identify and differentiate between potential causes. Learners will review key elements of the diagnostic workup that can help rule out organic disease in over 95% of patients. The session will also cover common treatment options tailored to functional diarrhea. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Clinician Approaches to Tobacco Cessation. Participants will gain an understanding of evidence-based strategies to support patients in quitting tobacco including behavioral interventions and pharmacotherapy options. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Pulmonary Function Testing & Office Based Spirometry. In the first half of the program, learners will gain an understanding of the key updates in the 2022 ATS/ERS pulmonary function test (PFT) guidelines. We will discuss how these revisions differ from the 2005 standards in areas such as test interpretation, reference values, and diagnostic criteria. In the second half viewers should expect to learn key updates in PFT interpretation, including the impact of the new reference standards and revised criteria for classifying severity of impairments and bronchodilator responsiveness. Learners will also appreciate common physiologic impairments on PFTs and develop an approach to interpreting PFTs. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Measles. This presentation will review the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, and prevention of measles virus infection. Common questions encountered in the outpatient clinic will also be discussed. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Cancer Genetics. This presentation will review several common oncologic emergencies. The presenters will use case presentations to highlight each condition and review Febrile Neutropenia, Hypercalcemia of Malignancy, Spinal Cord Compression, Tumor Lysis Syndrome, Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy complications. They will also review the clinical guidelines. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Alzheimer’s Disease.  This webcast will discuss new developments in our understanding of the pathogenesis and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease. In addition, this webcast will review new treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease, including anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies. Link to transcript

This webcast will discuss Cancer Genetics. This webcast will go over some of the most common genetic cancer associations including breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, and colorectal cancer. The presenters will also review the indications for genetic testing, the different aspects of genetic counseling, and expectations with testing results. Viewers will also learn about several different hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes, as well as important considerations for clinical germline evaluation. Link to transcript

This webcast will discuss Physician Financial Health. Participants will learn about the basics of investing and taxes. Participants will learn how to create a financial plan that will ensure their financial safety. Participants will learn how to avoid common mistakes physicians make in money management. Link to transcript

This webcast will discuss Elder Abuse and Neglect. Learners should be able to identify the different types of elder abuse and develop a plan to address concerns. The program will discuss the vulnerability of the elderly population as it pertains to elder abuse and the existence of elder abuse in its many forms. It will also cover how medical professionals assess for and report elder abuse. Participants will also learn about types of elder abuse/neglect; the difference between neglect vs self-neglect; the process for submitting a Adult Protective Services (APS) referral; and various community resources available to elderly patients. Link to transcript

This lecture will discuss Dual Diagnosis treatment. First the presenter will discuss the definition and epidemiology of dual diagnosis as well as addiction and substance use disorder. Then the presenter will go through various presentations of substance use and withdrawal and how that can mimic mental health conditions. Finally, the presenter will discuss how to identify dual diagnosis and discuss management. Link to transcript

This webcast will discuss Treatment of Prostate Cancer.  The learners should expect to understand how localized prostate cancer is managed as per current guidelines. The talk will cover practice from clinical workup to multimodal treatment options. This includes data on treatment trends and long-term efficacy. There is a focus on risk stratification and shared decision making within the multidisciplinary care provided by urologic, medical and radiation oncologists. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Physical Activity for Health. The program is meant to discuss the benefits of physical activity for patients. The program will begin with describing the recommended amount of physical activity and exercise. The presenters will also go through details of an exercise prescription. The bulk of the talk will focus on how physicians can approach the conversation of increasing physical activity during an appointment and use motivational interviewing techniques to engage patients in exercise. Link to transcript

This program will discuss Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care. The transition from pediatric to adult health care is a complex process, particularly for adolescents and young adults with chronic health conditions and intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this presentation, learners will expand their understanding of the transition process, with particular attention on the roles of doctors caring for young adults in the transition process and get an introduction to skills and resources that can support young adults as they enter adult health care. Link to transcript