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In the Clinic Episode #21: Low Back Pain

July 10, 2024 13:50 - 41 minutes - 77.8 MB

Mike, Jessica and Jennifer present the case of Guy Lumbago, a 40 year old man with low back pain. Tune in as the team discusses the diagnosis and management of Guy's symptoms while offering up some great clinical tools that family docs can use in their office.  To claim your Mainpro+ credit for listening to this podcast, click here: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-21-low-back-pain/ 

In the Clinic Episode #20: Bronchiolitis

July 10, 2024 13:47 - 33 minutes - 61.7 MB

Mike, Jess and Jennifer discuss the case of Aira Salter, a 16 month old who is brought to the office with coughing and wheezing.  To claim your Mainpro+ credit for listening to this podcast, click here: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-20-bronchiolitis/ 

In the Clinic Episode #19: Alcohol use disorder

July 10, 2024 13:34 - 33 minutes - 61.8 MB

In this episode, Mike, Jess and Émélie discuss Mr. Dion Silenus, a 60 year old man whose concern is that his heart is acting up. Tune in to find out how these symptoms are tied into Dion's alcohol use.  To claim your Mainpro+ credit for listening to this podcast, click here: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-19-alcohol-use-disorder/

In the Clinic Episode #18: Actinic Keratosis

July 10, 2024 13:29 - 25 minutes - 46.8 MB

In this episode, Mike, Jess and Émélie discuss Richard Solare, a 70 year old man who presents with red patches on his face.  To claim your Mainpro+ credit for listening to this podcast, click here:  https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-18-actinic-keratosis/ 

FM Rounds #17: Decision-Making Capacity Assessment in people living with dementia

June 28, 2024 14:14 - 24 minutes - 46.5 MB

Discussing Decision-Making Capacity Assessment is vital because as our population ages, the demand for physicians to be proficient in this area is increasing. Family physicians, being at the forefront of patient care, play a pivotal role not only in diagnosing and managing dementia but also in evaluating decision-making capacity.   Learning objectives:   1.      Discuss the circumstances in which a capacity assessment is necessary.  2.      Identify the appropriate tools and metho...

BS Medicine Episode #575: Acne – the evidence for oral contraceptives and spironolactone

June 19, 2024 19:22 - 25 minutes - 48.5 MB

In episode 575, James and Mike invite Jamie Falk back to the podcast to help us sift through all the evidence for using oral contraceptives and spironolactone to treat acne. We find that they actually do work. We go over all the numbers for the benefits and harms. Have a listen.   Show notes Tools for Practice Facing the Evidence in Acne, Part I: Oral contraceptives and spironolactone in females

BS Medicine Episode #574: Any berry good solutions to preventing UTIs: Cranberries?

June 19, 2024 19:20 - 30 minutes - 57.3 MB

In episode 574, James and Mike invite Jennifer Young back to the podcast to help us yet again look at the evidence for cranberries and the prevention of UTI’s. Unfortunately, there is a problem with the evidence as there is a high risk-of-bias from potential publication bias, small studies, and unblinding. However, if we look past some of these biases, cranberry products might be worth a try. But have a listen and see what the evidence says.   Show notes 1) Tools for Practice Any berry...

In the Clinic Episode #17: Hypertension, Part II

June 10, 2024 14:34 - 28 minutes - 53.4 MB

In this episode, Mike, Jess and Jennifer discuss the case of Myles Tension who was originally presented in Episode #1. Myles is back for a follow up appointment to discuss the management of his blood pressure.  If you haven't already listened to Episode #1, check it out: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uO4L7AgmVYDiBLJYFlXeB?si=e8c234c3a22a48db). To claim your Mainpro+ credit for listening to this podcast, click here: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-17-hypertension-...

In the Clinic Episode #16: Cancer Screening for Men

June 10, 2024 14:28 - 31 minutes - 59.5 MB

In this episode, Mike and Jess are joined by family physician Jennifer Young. The team discusses Hans Goteborg, a 58 year old patient whose appointment today focusses on cancer screening. To claim your Mainpro+ credit for listening to this podcast, click here: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-16-cancer-screening/. 

In the Clinic Episode #15: Clostridium difficile

June 10, 2024 14:22 - 28 minutes - 52.3 MB

In this episode, Mike, Jess and Émélie discuss patient, Liz Hall, who presents with diarrhea. The team discusses potential causes for the diarrhea, including a workup for C. difficile diarrhea.  To claim your Mainpro+ credit for listening to this podcast, click here: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-15-clostridium-difficile/. 

In the Clinic Episode #14: Allergies

June 10, 2024 14:14 - 23 minutes - 43.1 MB

In this episode, Mike, Jess and Émélie Braschi, discuss Ana Flax who presents with seasonal allergies. Ana also has a history of penicilin allergy and the team discusses the likelihood that she has a true penicillin allergy. To claim your Mainpro+ credit for listening to this podcast, click here: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-14-allergies/ 

FM Rounds #16: Caring for 2SLGBTQ Patients Experiencing Homelessness

May 31, 2024 17:43 - 33 minutes - 61.6 MB

This episode will review the ways that 2SLGBTQ+ patients can experience homelessness differently than the general population, and how to best support them in your practice. Learning objectives: Understanding the factors affecting 2SLGBTQ individuals experiencing homelessness on a population level Recognizing the importance of screening for poverty and housing insecurity, especially in the 2SLGBTQ population Developing strategies to support and stabilize 2SLGBTQ patients experiencing h...

BS Medicine Episode #573: Overcoming Resistance: Antipsychotics for difficult to treat depression

May 22, 2024 19:33 - 34 minutes - 64.1 MB

In episode 573, James and Mike invite Jamie Falk back to the podcast to help us simplify all the evidence around using antipsychotics for difficult to treat depression. They do seem to “work”, but you really need to know the numbers around what “work” means. At the end of the podcast, you will! Show notes 1) Tools for Practice Overcoming Resistance: Antipsychotics for difficult to treat depression 2) MAKING EVIDENCE MATTER for EVERYONE CONFERENCE Vancouver May 24/25, 2024

BS Medicine Episode #572: Preventing RSV Infections in Infants

May 22, 2024 19:31 - 25 minutes - 47.7 MB

In episode 572, James and Mike invite Samantha Moe back to the podcast to go over the evidence around the safety and effectiveness of the monoclonal antibodies used to reduce the risk of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in infants. We go over all the numbers for hospitalizations and death so you can make evidence-informed decisions. Show Notes 1) Tools for Practice Preventing RSV Infections in Infants 2) MAKING EVIDENCE MATTER for EVERYONE CONFERENCE Vancouver May 24/25, ...

In the Clinic Episode #13: Anemia

May 10, 2024 11:46 - 29 minutes - 54.8 MB

In this episode, Mike and Jess discuss Farrah Lo who has been feeling tired. She is coming in to follow up on bloodwork.  To claim your Mainpro+ credit, click here: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-13-anemia/  The ‘In the Clinic’ podcast series discusses a new patient case in each episode. Join family physicians Dr. Mike Allan, Dr. Jess Kirkwood and the gang to resolve the patient’s chief complaint. With practical tips and best available evidence, each podcast highli...

In the Clinic Episode #12: Sugars

May 10, 2024 11:44 - 36 minutes - 68.7 MB

In this episode, Mike and Jess discuss Charlotte McLeod who has high sugars but is reluctant to take medication. To claim your Mainpro+ credit, click on this link: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-12-sugars/  The ‘In the Clinic’ podcast series discusses a new patient case in each episode. Join family physicians Dr. Mike Allan, Dr. Jess Kirkwood and the gang to resolve the patient’s chief complaint. With practical tips and best available evidence, each podcast highligh...

BS Medicine Episode #571: PREMIUM – Antibiotics and Lipids

April 23, 2024 14:25 - 34 minutes - 64.7 MB

In episode 571, James and Mike talk about 2 new papers – we learn what antibiotics we can use for community-acquired pneumonia and we also talk about the prevalence and management of dyslipidemia in Canadian primary care practices and find out who has this problem and who gets treated. Show Notes Identifying the Best Initial Oral Antibiotics for Adults with Community‐Acquired Pneumonia: A Network Meta‐Analysis J Gen Intern Med. 2024 Feb 15.doi: 10.1007/s11606-024-08674-1. Prevalence a...

BS Medicine Episode #570: Statistics made simple and relevant – we promise – PART III

April 23, 2024 14:23 - 35 minutes - 65.8 MB

In episode 570, James and Mike finish their trilogy on statistics. We take what we discussed in the previous podcasts and go through a couple of examples that will hopefully solidify what all the terms and numbers really mean.   Show Notes 1) Sensible Medicine Doing statistics can be difficult but understanding them can be fairly simple 2) Analysis of 567,758 randomized controlled trials published over 30 years reveals trends in phrases used to discuss results that do not reach stat...

BS Medicine Episode #569: Statistics made simple and relevant – we promise – PART II

April 15, 2024 18:57 - 30 minutes - 56.3 MB

In episode 569, James and Mike continue to go over what statistics really show – we focus on what inferential statistics can and cannot do, what a p value means and more importantly what it doesn’t mean. And yes we try to keep all this stat stuff on a realistic and practical level – easier said than done. Show Notes Sensible Medicine Doing statistics can be difficult but understanding them can be fairly simple

BS Medicine Episode #568: Statistics made simple and relevant – we promise

April 15, 2024 18:55 - 27 minutes - 51.3 MB

In episode 568, James and Mike go over what statistics really show – and importantly what they don’t show. We go over the terms and nuances and hopefully put them all into a simple context. Statistics are not just in medicine – they are in much of what you do every day – so you really do need to understand them. Show Notes Sensible Medicine Doing statistics can be difficult but understanding them can be fairly simple

BS Medicine Episode #567: Industry and Us and You

April 05, 2024 14:40 - 49 minutes - 92.1 MB

In episode 567, Mike and James revisit the old topic of industry influence on health care providers. We go over the issues, the nuances and some of the latest evidence around the interactions, the influence, and patient perceptions. Show Notes 1) Industry Evidence Handout 2) MAKING EVIDENCE MATTER for EVERYONE CONFERENCE Vancouver May 24/25, 2024

BS Medicine Episode #566: Topical corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis – More than skin deep

April 05, 2024 13:58 - 32 minutes - 61.2 MB

In episode 566, Mike and James invite Émélie back yet again to the podcast and the topic is the balance of benefits to harms of using corticosteroids in adults or children for atopic dermatitis. We come to the realization, as always, that how to use topical corticosteroids is based on knowing the best available evidence and then using lots of common sense – we give you all of that in just 30 minutes. Show notes Tools for Practice Topical corticosteroids for atopic dermatitis – More than...

BS Medicine Episode #565: Do-It-Yourself Hearing Aids – please listen closely

April 02, 2024 16:26 - 29 minutes - 55.6 MB

In episode 565, Mike and James invite Émélie Braschi back to the podcast to talk about do-it-yourself hearing aids. We find some very interesting information about how direct-to-consumer self-fitted hearing aids compare to conventional hearing aids fitted via audiogram. You really need to listen to this podcast – your patients will thank you. Show notes Tools For practice Do-It-Yourself Hearing Aids MAKING EVIDENCE MATTER for EVERYONE CONFERENCE Vancouver May 24/25, 2024

BS Medicine Episode #564: Can non-hormonal drugs improve vasomotor symptoms in menopause?

April 02, 2024 16:22 - 27 minutes - 52 MB

Episode 564: Can non-hormonal drugs improve vasomotor symptoms in menopause? In episode 564, Mike and James invite Samantha Moe back to the podcast to talk about the benefits and harms of non-hormonal medications for vasomotor symptoms in menopause. We find they do have an effect over placebo but also people in the placebo group improve, so you need to know all the numbers. We give you those and so much more so please spend 28 minutes with us when you get a chance. Show notes Tools For...

In the Clinic Episode #11: Trouble doing work

March 18, 2024 17:31 - 29 minutes - 55.6 MB

In this episode, Mike and Jess discuss James Pauls who complains that he has difficulty doing his job.  To claim your Mainpro+ credit, click on this link:  https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-11-trouble-doing-job/  The ‘In the Clinic’ podcast series discusses a new patient case in each episode. Join family physicians Dr. Mike Allan, Dr. Jess Kirkwood and the gang to resolve the patient’s chief complaint. With practical tips and best available evidence, each podcast hig...

In the Clinic Episode #10: Atrial fibrillation

March 18, 2024 17:20 - 23 minutes - 44 MB

In this episode, Mike and Jess discuss Tilly Bloc who is in for refills for atrial fibrillation medication. To claim your Mainpro+ credit, click on the link: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-10-atrial-fibrillation/ The ‘In the Clinic’ podcast series discusses a new patient case in each episode. Join family physicians Dr. Mike Allan, Dr. Jess Kirkwood and the gang to resolve the patient’s chief complaint. With practical tips and best available evidence, each podcast hig...

BS Medicine Episode #563: Preventing RSV in the elderly – you need to know the numbers

March 12, 2024 13:44 - 32 minutes - 60.7 MB

In episode 563, Mike and James go over all the RCT evidence for the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine in older adults. You need to know the vaccine works, but you really need to know the baseline risk of RSV before anyone can really make an informed decision about this vaccine. We’ll do our best to give you all the numbers. Show notes Preventing RSV in the elderly MAKING EVIDENCE MATTER for EVERYONE CONFERENCE

BS Medicine Episode #562: PEER simplified lipid guideline 2023 update – PART 2

February 22, 2024 17:56 - 31 minutes - 59.3 MB

In episode 562, Mike and James continue to discuss our recently revised 2023 simplified lipid guidelines with Adrienne and Mike. We talk about all the medications used for cardiovascular risk reduction. We go over all the evidence and all the numbers for the benefits (and sometimes lack of benefit) and the harms. We also specifically talk about how to deal with statin intolerance. Show notes 1) PEER simplified lipid guideline 2023 update 2) Lipid-lowering therapies for cardiovascular di...

BS Medicine Episode #561 PEER simplified lipid guideline 2023 update

February 13, 2024 18:10 - 27 minutes - 51.5 MB

In episode 561, Mike and James invite Adrienne Lindblad and Mike Kolber to discuss our recently revised 2023 simplified lipid guidelines. We talk about the guideline process, the best available evidence, and discuss some of the rationale we used to recommend the simpler approaches outlined in our guideline. As always, the focus was on shared decision-making and the time needed to treat. Have a listen and see what you think. Show notes 1) PEER simplified lipid guideline 2023 update 2) Li...

In the Clinic Episode #9: Ear Infection

February 09, 2024 19:15 - 27 minutes - 50.5 MB

In this episode, Dr. Michael Allan and Dr. Jess Kirkwood discuss Maxwell, a one-year old with an ear infection.  To claim your Mainpro+ credit, click on the link below: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-9-ear-infection/ The ‘In the Clinic’ podcast series discusses a new patient case in each episode. Join family physicians Dr. Mike Allan, Dr. Jess Kirkwood and the gang to resolve the patient’s chief complaint. With practical tips and best available evidence, each podca...

In the Clinic Episode #8: Nausea

February 09, 2024 18:39 - 20 minutes - 37.4 MB

In this episode, Dr. Mike Allan and Dr. Jessica Kirkwood discuss a case of a pregnant patient presenting with nausea.  To claim your Mainpro+ credits, click on the link below: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-8-nausea/  The ‘In the Clinic’ podcast series discusses a new patient case in each episode. Join family physicians Dr. Mike Allan, Dr. Jess Kirkwood and the gang to resolve the patient’s chief complaint. With practical tips and best available evidence, each podca...

FM Rounds #15: Interesting cases in Hospital Medicine

February 07, 2024 19:30 - 37 minutes - 69.5 MB

Older adults can often present with moderate-severe intensity general symptoms and a broad workup may need to be supplemented with a detailed history. In this case, we explore one such case of an older adult with cryptic abdominal pain.  1.       Understand the importance of a detailed and organized history in accurately diagnosing acute medical issues.   2.       Acknowledging age-related biases and their role in medical care.   3.       Highlight the central role of family disc...

BS Medicine Episode #560: From Hallucinations to Healing? The psilocybin evidence

February 01, 2024 16:54 - 37 minutes - 70 MB

In episode 560, Mike and James finish their discussion around the use of hallucinogens/psychedelics by going over the psilocybin evidence. As with ketamine we cover the many limitations of the evidence around psilocybin and also talk about the side effects, costs and inconvenience. So now you know all we know for what that is worth. Show notes HANDOUT From Hallucinations to Healing: The Rise of Novel Mental Health Therapies

BS Medicine Episode #559: From Hallucinations to Healing? The ketamine evidence – PART II

January 29, 2024 16:11 - 40 minutes - 74.3 MB

In episode 559, Mike and James continue to discuss the best available evidence around ketamine and severe depression. We go over the many limitations of the evidence and at the end we wrap it all up by going over the side effects, costs and inconvenience. Show notes HANDOUT Psychodelics Podcast From Hallucinations to Healing?

BS Medicine Episode #558: From Hallucinations to Healing? The ketamine evidence

January 23, 2024 16:52 - 43 minutes - 81.5 MB

In episode 558, Mike and James decide to start to tackle the ketamine for depression story. Mike talks about what the media says about ketamine and then he delves into what the guidelines say. Then as always, we discuss the best available evidence. Have a listen so that you can be in the know about ketamine. Show notes HANDOUT Psychodelics Podcast From Hallucinations to Healing?

BS Medicine Episode #557: Fancy Creams for Scaly Skin: Topical calcineurin inhibitors for atopic dermatitis

January 03, 2024 16:43 - 30 minutes - 56.1 MB

Episode 557: Fancy Creams for Scaly Skin: Topical calcineurin inhibitors for atopic dermatitis In episode 557, Mike and James invite Emelie Braschi back to the podcast to talk about how effective topical calcineurin inhibitors are for atopic dermatitis. We’ll give you all the numbers so have a listen and learn what they are. Show notes Tools for Practice Fancy Creams for Scaly Skin: Topical calcineurin inhibitors for atopic dermatitis

BS Medicine Episode #556: Not a Dry Eye in the House – Looking into Artificial Tears

December 12, 2023 15:39 - 32 minutes - 49.1 MB

In episode 556, Mike and James have Betsy Thomas back to podcast to talk about how effective are artificial tears for people with dry eyes. Both of us cry halfway through the podcast because of the craziness and inconsistency of the evidence. Have a listen and see what we found. Show notes Tools for Practice Not a Dry Eye in the House – Looking into Artificial Tears

BS Medicine Episode #555: An ASA a day when a baby’s on the way?

November 17, 2023 20:19 - 26 minutes - 22.4 MB

In episode 555, James and Mike invite Jamie Falk back to the podcast to talk about the best available evidence for acetylsalicylic acid and its potential impact on reducing the risk of complications in women at risk of preeclampsia. The evidence is pretty clear and we are able to give decent estimates of the benefits and harms. Have a listen – it may change your practice. Show notes Tools for Practice An ASA a day when a baby’s on the way?

BS Medicine Episode #554: Stress Urinary Incontinence: Pelvic floor exercises or pessary?

November 17, 2023 16:38 - 26 minutes - 22.2 MB

In episode 554, James and Mike go over a topic we have never covered in 553 previous podcasts. We invited Samantha Moe back to the podcast to talk about how effective are pelvic floor exercises or pessaries for stress urinary incontinence. We find that the magnitude of the benefits from pelvic floor exercises is fairly impressive. Tune in to find out what numbers we thought justified the phrase “fairly impressive” and see if you agree. Show notes Tools for Practice Stress Urinary Incont...

BS Medicine Episode #553: How to Slow the Flow – Tranexamic acid for heavy menstrual bleeding

November 06, 2023 16:04 - 24 minutes - 20.8 MB

In episode 553, James and Mike get Jen Potter back to talk about the last option we have for heavy menstrual bleeding – tranexamic acid. We talk about how it compares to placebo, NSAIDs, progestins and levonorgestrel intrauterine devices and go over all the numbers for benefits and harms. And then as always, we put everything into clinical context. Show notes 1) How to Slow the Flow III: Tranexamic acid for heavy menstrual bleeding Tools for Practice 2) Updated Simplified Lipid Guide...

BS Medicine Episode #552: A free PREMIUM podcast – HTN and HF

October 12, 2023 18:37 - 25 minutes - 41.5 MB

In episode 552, James and Mike go over a couple of new trials. We talk about a blood pressure trial that examined taking the pills in the morning vs the evening and a heart failure trial that looked at getting patients on “high intensity” treatment. Find out the results here. Show notes Cardiovascular outcomes in adults with hypertension with evening versus morning dosing of usual antihypertensives in the UK (TIME study): a prospective, randomised, open-label, blinded-endpoint clinical ...

BS Medicine Episode #551: Statins in older adults – there is an answer!

September 26, 2023 19:08 - 32 minutes - 52.8 MB

In episode 551, James and Mike invite Danielle Perry back to the podcast to talk about the best available evidence for the use of statins in people 65 and over. As you’ll hear, we have lots of evidence so all you need to know is what it says. Then, you can have an evidence-based discussion with all your people in this age category. After that discussion, your patient can make a decision one way or another and that means both of you win and you don’t have to care what guidelines say about thi...

BS Medicine Episode #550: PREMIUM – Lipids and bempedoic acid – to be right look at what is left

September 15, 2023 13:35 - 24 minutes - 20.4 MB

In episode 550, James and Mike talk in a PREMIUM way about a new cholesterol lowering agent. Bempedoic acid is nothing tremendously exciting but what was very interesting was a subsequent publication that looked at a primary subset analysis, yet completely left out the secondary subset data. Have a listen and find out why. Show Notes Sensible Medicine Lipid lowering – a Bempedoic Acid Subset Analysis – To be right, you have to also look at what is left MyStudies CFPC Learn PEIP c...

BS Medicine Episode #549: Triglyce-Ride that High?

September 08, 2023 15:04 - 20 minutes - 17.5 MB

In episode 549, James and Mike invite Blair MacDonald to the podcast for the first time and we talk about a topic that we haven’t really covered to-date. We discuss the evidence around what happens to the risk of pancreatitis when we use triglyceride-lowering medications (fibrates, statins, niacin, omega-3s) in patients with hypertriglyceridemia. Have a listen as the results may surprise you somewhat. Show Notes Tools for Practice Triglyce-Ride that High? CFPC Learn PEIP conferenc...

BS Medicine Episode 548: Do you really need to measure lipoprotein(a) or apolipoprotein B

August 30, 2023 14:34 - 33 minutes - 62.9 MB

In episode 548, James and Mike invite Betsy Thomas back to the podcast to talk about whether or not measuring lipoprotein(a) or apolipoprotein B improves cardiovascular risk prediction in a meaningful way over and above using standard risk factors. Many guidelines are now recommending we should do these measurements but is this an evidence-based recommendation? Give us 30 minutes of your time and you’ll know the answer. Show Notes Less is More Unless it’s Sleep or Toilet Paper: Non-tradi...

BS Medicine Episode #547: COPD – are the patients in primary care like those in the trials?

August 24, 2023 15:14 - 29 minutes - 24.7 MB

In episode 547, James and Mike invite Jessica and Scott back again to talk about whether or not COPD patients seen in primary care are like the people studied in the large COPD trials. We talk about how to focus care on the people who are most likely to benefit from therapy. There are lots of important primary care tips in this one. Have a listen. Show Notes Risk and distribution of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease–related hospitalizations among primary care patients Canadian Famil...

BS Medicine Episode #546: Who provides chronic disease management?

August 18, 2023 13:43 - 28 minutes - 23.6 MB

In episode 546, James and Mike invite Jessica Kirkwood and Scott Garrison to talk about a new study they published looking at what proportion of common chronic medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and COPD are handled by family physicians, specialists, and nurse practitioners manage. We find that family physicians provide the majority of care for these conditions. Tune in to find out the actual numbers and possibly how these findings should be used. Show Notes Who provides c...

FM Rounds #14: Taking an Environmental Exposure History

August 09, 2023 17:41 - 22 minutes - 41.7 MB

Environmental exposures have a significant impact on health and well-being, and family physicians play a crucial role in identifying and managing these exposures. Unfortunately, environmental exposures are often overlooked in clinical practice. Taking an environmental exposure history can help uncover potential causes for a patient's symptoms or health conditions.

BS Medicine Episode #545: Forget about it? Statins and the risk of dementia

August 03, 2023 10:20 - 23 minutes - 22.6 MB

In episode 545, James and Mike invite Samantha Moe back again to the podcast to talk about whether or not statins increase the risk of dementia or worsening of cognitive scores. I forgot the answer so you will have to listen to the podcast. Show Notes Tools for Practice Forget about it? Statins and the risk of dementia CFPC Learn PEIP conference Oct 20-21 2023

BS Medicine Episode #544: Crying babies: Can proton pump inhibitors help?

July 27, 2023 13:26 - 23 minutes - 19.7 MB

In episode 544, James and Mike invite Samantha Moe to the podcast to talk about whether or not PPIs improve crying, fussiness, irritability, or regurgitation attributed to feeds. If you’ve ever used PPIs for this condition, you may be surprised by the results. Show Notes 1) Tools for Practice Crying babies: Can proton pump inhibitors help? 2) CFPC Learn 3) PEIP conference Oct 20-21 2023 To claim your Mainpro credits please click on the link below: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/bs-...