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In this episode of In the Clinic, the team discusses Art Hunter, a 68-year-old man complaining of knee pain. To claim your CPD credits, click the link below and then select "Complete Activity."   https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/ itc-episode-63-k…part-1-diagnosis / ‎

In episode 630, Jamie and James invite Karenn Chan back to the podcast and we go over all the evidence to answer the question, is giving oral vitamin B12 as effective as intramuscular vitamin B12? Lots of people still get these intramuscular shots, but have a listen to the podcast to see if this really still makes sense. Show Notes Tools For Practice Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Monthly shots or daily...

In episode 629, Jamie and James invite Karenn Chan to the podcast for the first time. We go over the evidence for the very important topic of if and when to stop medications for dementia. We'll give you all the numbers you need to have informed conversations with patients and caregivers of people with dementia. Have a listen and hopefully you will find the discussion useful. Show Notes Tools For P...

In episode 628, Jamie and James invite Jennifer Young back to the podcast to talk about the very important topic of sleep and what to use instead of medications. We go over all the evidence for cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia and the numbers look pretty impressive. Have a listen and hopefully you will be impressed by the benefit. Show Notes 1) Tools For Practice Enough Evidence to Put O...

In episode 627, Tina and James again invite Danielle Perry and Caitlin Finley back to the podcast to answer the question, in children with peanut allergy, does oral immunotherapy increase peanut tolerance, and what are the adverse effects? It does work, but it is not a cure, so you need to know the numbers and the important context – you'll get this from this podcast. Show Notes Tools For Practice...

In this module of In the Clinic, the team discusses Diana Neer, a 64-year-old woman complaining of shoulder pain. To claim your CPD credits, click the link below and then select "Complete Activity."   https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/ itc62 /

In episode 626, Tina and James invite Caitlin Finley and Danielle Perry to the podcast to discuss the evidence for using hydrocortisone or pimecrolimus for atopic dermatitis in patients under the age of 2. They do work, so check out the podcast for all the numbers and the important context. Show Notes Tools For Practice Itchy Beginnings: Can we calm infant eczema? To claim your CPD credits, click...

In this module of In the Clinic, the team discusses Diana Neer, a 64-year-old woman complaining of shoulder pain. To claim your CPD credits, click the link below and then select "Complete Activity."   https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/ itc61 /

In this module of In the Clinic, the team discusses Diana Neer, a 64-year-old woman complaining of shoulder pain. To claim your CPD credits, click the link below and then select "Complete Activity."   https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/ itc60 /

In episode 625, Mike K and James invite Danielle Perry and Tony Nickonchuk to the podcast to talk about the evidence around blood pressure measurement techniques. You might be surprised by what does and does not influence blood pressure measurements. Check out the podcast. Show Notes Tools For Practice Blood Pressure Measurement Technique: Meaningful mistakes or minor details? To claim your CPD cr...

In episode 624, James and Mike K invite Tony Nickonchuk to go over all the new evidence we have for the PCSK9 inhibitors. First, we discuss whether or not the evidence addresses the issue of primary versus secondary prevention. We then give you all the numbers and the context you need to allow you to discuss these with your patients. Show Notes Tools For Practice PCSK9 Inhibitors: Cardiovascular p...

Le groupe d'intérêt des membres sur la santé des patients 2SLGBTQ+ a collaboré avec projet NUANCES, centre de soins en diversité sexuelle et de genre. Dre Judith Lajeunesse et Caroline Paquette de projet NUANCES présentent un cas clinique qui permettra aux médecins de famille de mieux comprendre leur rôle en appuyant les patients qui veulent discuter une transition de genre.

This podcast discusses two of the most common gender-affirming surgeries - vaginoplasty in a transfeminine patient and top surgery or mastectomy in a trans masculine patient. These are emotionally high stakes surgeries for our transgender and gender diverse patients. Family doctors have the knowledge and skills to provide routine postoperative care, and equally important, provide reassurance and a...

In episode 623, Jamie and James invite Samantha Moe back again to talk about the never-ending debate as to what is the target for systolic blood pressure. We look at the evidence and then try to put it into a reasonable context because at best the evidence is always nuanced. But at least you will now know the numbers. To claim your CPD credits, click the link below and then select "Claim Credits N...

In episode 622, Jamie and James invite Émélie Braschi back again to talk about if we should be using inhalers that combine corticosteroids and beta-agonists as rescue inhalers. We go over the best available evidence and then try to put the findings into context. To claim your CPD credits, click the link below and then select "Claim Credits Now".    https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/ bs-medicine-epis…ha...

In this episode of In the Clinic, the team discusses Tina Mojsov, a 30-year-old woman who wants to lose weight.  To claim your CPD credits, click the link below and then select  "Claim Credits Now." In the Clinic Episode 59: Weight Loss - CFPCLearn  

In episode 621, Tina, James and Mike K talk about the evidence around whole-body MRIs. We discuss how many abnormalities are found, how many cancers are actually found, and finally the lost opportunity costs. You need to know these numbers to talk to your patients about the value or lack thereof of doing this test. To claim your CPD credits, click the link below and then select "Claim Credits Now"...

In episode 620, Mike K and James bring back Danielle Perry, this time to talk about the evidence around the use of colchicine for secondary cardiovascular prevention. There are some large RCTs so we talk about all the numbers and as always put them into the proper context. To claim your CPD credits, click the link below and then select "Claim Credits Now".  BS Medicine Episode #620: Back on the st...

In episode 619, Mike K and James chat yet again with Émélie Braschi. The topic this time is the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to help diagnose patients coming into emerg with dyspnea. The results certainly suggest this may be a useful tool. Tune in and find out if it is useful enough for you.   To claim your CPD credits, click the link below and then select "Claim Credits Now".    BS Med...

In this episode of In the Clinic, the team discusses John Painica, a 52-year-old man presenting with neck pain. To claim your CPD credits, click the link below and then select "Claim Credits Now." https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-58-neck-pain/  

In this episode of In the Clinic, the team discusses Nadia Hench, a 49-year-old woman following up regarding achiness, fatigue, and poor sleep.  To claim your CPD credits, click the link below and then select   "Claim Credits Now."   In the Clinic Episode 57: Fibromyalgia - CFPCLearn  

In this episode of In the Clinic, the team discusses Leah Sandwich, 64-year-old woman presenting with fatigue. To claim your CPD credits, click the link below and then select   "Claim Credits Now." In the Clinic Episode 56: Fatigue, Part II - CFPCLearn

In episode 618, Mike K and James chat with Émélie Braschi who helps us go over, yet again, the evidence for the use of gabapentinoids. This time it is for the treatment of osteoarthritis. We then put the best available evidence into the context of the other treatments we have for osteoarthritis. Have a listen and find out if and/or where it might fit in. To claim your CPD credits, click the link b...

In episode 617, Tina and James bring in Caitlin Finley to review the latest trial that attempts to answer the question of does treating male sexual partners of females undergoing treatment for bacterial vaginosis infection decrease recurrence? We'll find out that despite this trial getting lots of press it doesn't provide definitive evidence about who/how to treat. Have a listen as you need to see...