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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...

In episode 616, Tina and James discuss the issue around the evidence for using topical anesthetics to reduce the pain associated with IUD insertion. To help with this discussion, we bring in Jessica Kirkwood and Caitlin Finley to provide practical information and insight. The evidence is really interesting and worth knowing. So have a listen – it might change your practice. To claim your CPD credi...

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 55: Fatigue, Part I - CFPCLearn

In this episode of In the Clinic, the team discusses Adrian Cage, a 42-year-old father of two presenting with anxiety. To claim your CPD credits, click the link below and then select   "Claim Credits Now."   In the Clinic Episode 54: Anxiety - CFPCLearn

In this episode of In the Clinic, the team discusses Val Sternbach, a 65-year-old presenting with racing heart and trouble breathing. To claim your CPD credits, click the link below and then select   "Claim Credits Now."   In the Clinic Episode 53: Palpitations - CFPCLearn

In episode 615, Mike and James revisit the evidence around using electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation. We look at smoking cessation rates between the use of e-cigarettes, nicotine-free e-cigarettes, nicotine replacement therapy or varenicline. Tune in to hear about the numbers from the trials – it may inform you as to what you could recommend to smokers in your practice. To claim your CPD c...

In episode 614, Mike and James discuss with Caitlin Finley the evidence around a very common primary care question. Does restricting early use of pacifiers result in higher rates of breastfeeding up to 6 months of age in term infants? We discuss the findings and do our best to put the evidence into context. To claim your CPD credits, click the link below and then select   "Claim Credits Now."   BS...

In episode 613, Mike and James discuss with Jessica Kirkwood the evidence for post-exposure prophylaxis of sexually transmitted infections. We go over the 4 RCTs that have looked at the value of a single dose of doxycycline. It does reduce the risk for some specific infections – but as always you need to know the numbers. We give you all of them and much, much more. To claim your CPD credits, clic...

In episode 611, Tina and James talk with Samantha Moe about the use of betablockers and other medications for essential tremor. There is some evidence – much of it from the 1970s, but also some more recent publications. We do our best to tease out all the numbers you need to help you with your recommendations. Show Notes Tools For Practice Meds for Essential Tremor: Steady solution or shaky scienc...