In episode 577, Mike and James invite Jennifer Young to join us to go over all the evidence around how best to close punch biopsies, lacerations and incisions. We go over all the evidence for sutures (absorbable/nonabsorbable), skin glue, and tape. We look at cosmesis, patient satisfaction, and infection rates so have a listen and find out what we found.

Show notes Tools for Practice Looking for Closure: Managing simple excisions or wounds efficiently

n episode 576, James, Mike, and Jamie continue to review the evidence for acne treatments. In this podcast, we examine if antibiotics work and we find they do have an effect. Check out the podcast for all the numbers.

Show notes

Tools for Practice Facing the Evidence in Acne, Part II: Oral Antibiotics

Tools for Practice Is less more with isotretinoin and acne?

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Mike, Jess and Jennifer follow up with Norma Munroe, a 78 year old patient, who originally presented with insomnia. Today's podcast discusses the management of insomnia including sleep restriction and medications. 

Did you miss Norma's original visit? Tune into episode #24: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4kwHSsa8Yq3Qs8y4JBGvka?si=d858551f82bf4a1f

To claim your Mainpro+ credit, click here: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-25-insomnia-part-ii/. 

In today's clinic, Mike, Jess and Jennifer introduce Norma Munroe, a 78 year old with complaints of insomnia. This podcast discusses the assessment of insomnia. Be sure to listen to episode #25 also which continues with insomnia managment!

To claim a credit for this podcast, click here: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-24-insomnia-part-i/.  

Mike, Jess and Émélie follow up with Jennifer Aweiree, a 47 year old patient who presented with fatigue in episode #7. Today's follow up involves screening for depression. 

Did you miss episode #7? Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5NWcvn4OO2TeJnVs6Zsj4V?si=fcc8f7d80cd64a8a

To claim a credit for episode #23, click here: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-23-depression/. 

Mike, Jess and Émélie discuss a new patient, Remi Alfred. Remi is a 40 year female patient presenting with joint pain. Join the team as they focus on the differential diagnosis of joint pain and investigations required.

To claim your Mainpro+ credit, complete the survey at this link: https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-22-rheumatoid-arthritis/.

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. 

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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 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. 

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https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-19-alcohol-use-disorder/

In this episode, Mike, Jess and Émélie discuss Richard Solare, a 70 year old man who presents with red patches on his face. 

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https://cfpclearn.ca/podcast/in-the-clinic-episode-18-actinic-keratosis/