In episode 457, James and Mike yet again invite Joey Ton to go through the evidence around reaching a target serum urate level in patients with gout. As with many arbitrary thresholds determined from observational studies (sometimes), or just made up, when you properly study if there is a benefit… Read More
In episode 437, Mike and James invite Joey Ton to help us work through all the evidence around Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections for tendinopathies. The best evidence for Achilles tendinopathy, lateral epicondylitis, and rotator cuff tendinopathy shows no difference in pain, function or return to sport when PRP is compared… Read More
In episode 436, Mike and James invite Samantha Moe to help us work through the recent evidence suggesting that hydrocholorothiazide is associated with squamous cell skin cancer. We go over all the numbers and talk about how we use cohort data to figure out if an association needs to influence… Read More
Dr Sheila Dunn, co-author of the Canadian Medical Abortion Guidelines, will review patient assessment for medical abortion and the role of mifepristone and misoprostol. This practical webinar will highlight key issues in patient counselling and follow up and provide practical suggestions for integrating medical abortion care into office practice. … Read More
Join us on November 26th for our live-stream webinar: “Using antibiotics wisely – a family medicine antimicrobial stewardship campaign.” Antibiotic overuse is recognized as a contributor to antibiotic resistance and a pressing concern in the primary care setting. Family physicians can play a key role to influence practice change. In… Read More
