Podcast
Medical Mentor
Hosted by Medscape · EN
Medical Mentor is a podcast about clinical pearls and the pitfalls to avoid in the diagnosis and treatment of common but sometimes overlooked conditions. Hosted by Kevin Fernando, MBChB, MSc, content advisor to WebMD and Medscape Global.
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Episodes
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Key Symptoms and Treatment
3w ago00:12:21Tap to summarizeLearn the key symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica, as well as the overlap with giant cell arteritis. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/index/list_15973_0
Transcribe →Diagnosing and Managing Erectile Dysfunction in Primary Care
Apr 800:12:52Tap to summarizeUpdated guidelines on sexual health provide advice for confronting this problem that affects psychosocial health and quality of life. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/index/list_15973_0 Kevin Fernando, MBChB, GP Partner, North Berwick Health Centre, East Lothian; Honorary Clinical Reader, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Transcribe →GLP-1 Adverse Effects: Practical Tips for Clinicians
Mar 1800:11:44Tap to summarizeAlthough certain side effects of these drugs are cause for concern, primary care physicians can take steps to avoid or manage them. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. Kevin Fernando, MBChB, GP Partner, North Berwick Health Centre, East Lothian; Honorary Clinical Reader, University of Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/index/list_15973_0 Questions or feedback, please contact news@medscape.net
Transcribe →Managing Hyperkalemia in the Community
Feb 300:12:24Tap to summarizeTo prevent poor outcomes, clinicians must understand how to identify hyperkalemia and know when hospitalization is necessary. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/index/list_15973_0
Transcribe →Critical Minerals: Interpreting Iron Studies in Primary Care
Jan 900:09:53Tap to summarizeInadequate or excessive iron levels can cause symptoms ranging from fatigue to organ damage, and iron studies are key investigations. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/index/list_15973_0
Transcribe →Celiac Disease: Unmasking the Great Imitator
Dec 500:14:34Tap to summarizeCeliac disease should be excluded before a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome is made in any patient. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. Kevin Fernando, MBChB, GP Partner, North Berwick Health Centre, East Lothian; Honorary Clinical Reader, University of Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Transcribe →Hearts Aflutter: Investigating Palpitations
Nov 700:11:19Tap to summarizePalpitations are a common presentation in primary care and a frequent reason for referral to cardiology. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/index/list_15973_0
Transcribe →Improving Cardiometabolic Health in Type 2 Diabetes
Sep 2600:11:14Tap to summarizePrimary care physicians can counsel patients with type 2 diabetes about daily behaviors that have cardiometabolic benefits for them. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. Kevin Fernando, MBChB, GP Partner, North Berwick Health Centre, East Lothian; Honorary Clinical Reader, University of Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/index/list_15973_0
Transcribe →Health Anxiety: Advice for Identification and Management
Sep 800:10:15Tap to summarizeThis underrecognized condition drives significant long-term morbidity and sickness absence in the community. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/index/list_15973_0
Transcribe →What Is Type 3C Diabetes?
Aug 800:10:27Tap to summarizeThis disease is associated with any ailment, trauma, or surgery of the exocrine pancreas and is often misdiagnosed as Type 2 diabetes. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/index/list_15973_0 Kevin Fernando, MBChB, GP Partner, North Berwick Health Centre, East Lothian; Honorary Clinical Reader, University of Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
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