Description: Menopause: the only time in life where “breaking into a sweat” requires zero physical effort. Family physicians are tasked with helping patients navigate the firestorm of menopause symptoms while sifting through an ever-evolving evidence base. Should we embrace hormone therapy or fear it? What exactly is a neurokinin-3 receptor… Read More
Description : Prendre soin des enfants — que ce soit à titre de parent ou de médecin — peut être à la fois gratifiant et déconcertant. Lors de cette séance animée et instructive, l’équipe PEER abordera des problèmes cliniques courants en pédiatrie. Devrions-nous prescrire des inhibiteurs de la pompe à… Read More
Description: Caring for kids—whether as a parent or a clinician—can be equal parts rewarding and bewildering. In this lively and informative session, the PEER team will tackle common pediatric clinical issues. Should we prescribe proton pump inhibitors for fussy babies? Does baby-led weaning really make a difference when transitioning to… Read More
Description: Background: Hypertension is the most common modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and mortality, being prevalent in approximately one in four Canadian adults. Historically, Canada has been among the world’s leading nations in hypertension treatment and control rates. However, recent years have raised concern with declining trends in hypertension… Read More
Description: Depression is most often diagnosed, managed, and treated in primary care. The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Healthcare (CTFPHC) has released or will soon be releasing guidelines for family physicians on screening for depression among children & youth (2025), individuals during the pre- and postpartum period (PPP) (2022), and… Read More
