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https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/bs-medicine-episode-514-antihistamines-for-allergic-rhinosinusitis-achoosing-the-right-treatment/

In episode 514, James and Mike invite Betsy Thomas to the podcast for the first time. We look at a very common condition that many of us have at some point in our lives – allergic rhinosinusitis. We go over the best available evidence for the oral antihistamines and try to figure out which one is the “best”. In addition, we look at the evidence for intranasal corticosteroids and they are likely more effective than oral antihistamines.

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https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/bs-medicine-episode-513-to-pee-or-not-to-pee-combination-agents-for-benign-prostatic-hypertrophy/

In episode 513, James and Mike invite Emelie Braschi to the podcast for the first time. We go over the best available evidence around the treatment of BPH and focus on the combination therapy of alpha-blockers and 5-alpha reductase and find as for many things there is an improvement in symptoms but also an increase in side effects.

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https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/bs-medicine-episode-509-removing-the-pain-from-dealing-with-chronic-pain-part-iv/

In episode 509, James, Mike and Tina finish talking about our new clinical practice guideline on chronic pain. We focus on the top questions we all have in chronic pain and also discuss the best available evidence for the many different medications we use for chronic pain.

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https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/fm-rounds-6-delirium-at-end-of-life-the-dying-brain/ 

Learn about quick and easy tips to use in your office visit when dealing with chronic pain patients. You don’t need more time, just more effective ways to help that doesn’t involve medication or expensive therapies.

Learning objectives:

1. Define chronic pain for patients’ wellbeing
2. Manage lifestyle concerns with chronic pain conditions
3. Develop quick self-management tools for your patients
4. Utilize nondrug pain management options

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New research has improved new insights into the pathophysiology of neurotransmitter derangement in the delirious brain.  Hear how these derangements contribute to the morbidity and mortality of delirium.  Patient and caregiver experiences are also discussed.

Learning objectives:

1. Explore new insights in the delirium experience
2. Examine Neurotransmitter derangement in the delirious brain
3. Identify clinical screening questions and recognize clinical signs associated with delirium

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https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/bs-medicine-episode-508-removing-the-pain-from-dealing-with-chronic-pain-part-iii/ 

In episode 508, James and Mike ask Tina to come in and talk about our new clinical practice guideline on chronic pain. We focus on the best available evidence which shows that physical activity is key (except for neuropathic pain). We also go over the role for psychological interventions and the problem with opioids.

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https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/bs-medicine-episode-507-removing-the-pain-from-dealing-with-chronic-pain-part-ii/

In episode 507, James and Mike and Adrienne continue the discussion about our new clinical practice guideline on pain. We discuss the evidence for the treatments used for back pain and neuropathic pain and give you all the numbers and the nuances.

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https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/fm-rounds-4-supporting-substance-use-recovery-in-primary-care/

Drs Martell and Holowaty discuss the concept of recovery within addiction medicine and how primary care can support their patients in recovery from substance use disorders.

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https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/fm-rounds-4-lignes-directrices-simplifiees-de-peer-sur-la-douleur-chronique-gestion-de-la-douleur-chronique-lombaire-arthrosique-et-neuropathique-en-premiere-ligne/

Gestion de la douleur chronique lombaire, arthrosique et neuropathique en première ligne

Discussion des nouvelles lignes directrice simplifiées de PEER sur la douleur chronique. La gestion de la douleur lombaire, arthrosique et neuropathique sont discutées.

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https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/fm-rounds-3-peer-simplified-chronic-pain-guideline-management-of-chronic-low-back-osteoarthritic-and-neuropathic-pain-in-primary-care/

Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons to consult their family doctor, but pain management guidelines are rarely written from the primary care provider perspective.  We review the most recent guideline for management of chronic pain in family medicine and reflect on how the detailed information can be applied in practical and simplified way.