Medical Mentor
Medical Mentor is a podcast that offers clinical pearls and highlights pitfalls to avoid in diagnosing and treating common but sometimes overlooked conditions. Hosted by Kevin Fernando, MBChB, MSc, a content advisor to WebMD and Medscape Global, the show provides practical insights for healthcare professionals.
Episodes
Common Causes of Vertigo in Primary Care: Part 1
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a self-limiting condition caused by dislodgement of otoliths from the utricle to the semicircular canals in the inner ear. 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
How to Identify and Manage Giant Cell Arteritis Quickly
Giant cell arteritis is a medical emergency, as it can lead to permanent vision loss, stroke, or end-organ damage. 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.co
Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Key Symptoms and Treatment
Learn 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
Diagnosing and Managing Erectile Dysfunction in Primary Care
Updated 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, Univers
GLP-1 Adverse Effects: Practical Tips for Clinicians
Although 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:
Managing Hyperkalemia in the Community
To 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
Critical Minerals: Interpreting Iron Studies in Primary Care
Inadequate 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
Celiac Disease: Unmasking the Great Imitator
Celiac 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
Hearts Aflutter: Investigating Palpitations
Palpitations 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
Improving Cardiometabolic Health in Type 2 Diabetes
Primary 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
Health Anxiety: Advice for Identification and Management
This 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
What Is Type 3C Diabetes?
This 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, Univer
What Is Lp(a), and When Should We Check It?
This genetically determined risk factor for major cardiovascular events and cardiovascular mortality is underappreciated in primary care. 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
Recognizing and Treating Hyperprolactinemia
Excessive production of prolactin can lead to subfertility and gonadal dysfunction, and treatment depends on the underlying cause. 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
How to Identify and Treat Hypomagnesemia
Although most patients with hypomagnesemia are asymptomatic, severe magnesium deficiency can be fatal. 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
The Interpretation and Management of Hypercalcemia in Primary Care
Primary hyperparathyroidism and malignancy account for around 90% of all cases of hypercalcemia in primary care. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. Kevin Fernando, MBChB, GP Partner with specialist interests in cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic medicine, North Berwick Group Practice, North Berwick, United Kingdom To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https:
The Interpretation and Management of Hypocalcemia
Mood change, neuropsychiatric symptoms, muscle cramps, or spasm are common in patients with this condition. 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
Familial Hypercholesterolemia in Primary Care: Identification and Management
Familial hypercholesterolemia is often diagnosed late, and patients with the condition are significantly undertreated. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. Questions or feedback, please contact news@medscape.net
Subclinical Hyperthyroidism in Primary Care
Dr. Kevin Fernando discusses the diagnosis and management of subclinical hyperthyroidism, which entails increased cardiovascular and orthopedic risk, in primary care. 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 Questions or feedback, please contact news@medscape.net
Gout: Diagnosis and Management in Primary Care
Physicians must consider questions related to medications, lifestyle advice, and long-term follow-up for their patients with gout. 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
Thrombocytosis and Cancer Risk: Management in Primary Care
Dr Kevin Fernando discusses managing thrombocytosis and the risk for cancer in primary care. 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
SGLT2 Inhibitors: Clinical Pearls for Primary Care
Dr Kevin Fernando provides an overview of SGLT2 inhibitor use for primary care. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only.
Superficial Venous Thrombosis for Primary Care Physicians
Dr Kevin Fernando discusses superficial venous thrombosis for primary care physicians. 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
Primary Care Focus: Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome
Dr Kevin Fernando discusses what we need to know in primary care about obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only.
Primary Care Tips: Improving Physical Health in Severe Mental Illness
Kevin Fernando discusses improving the physical health of patients with severe mental illness. 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
Nonvisible Hematuria: Management Guidance in Primary Care
Dr Kevin Fernando discusses nonvisible hematuria in primary care. 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 with specialist interests in cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic medicine, North Berwick Group Practice, North Berwick, United Kingdom
Restless Legs Syndrome: What to Know in Primary Care
Dr Kevin Fernando discusses what to know about restless legs syndrome in primary care. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only.
Identification and Management of MASLD: Primary Care Tips
Dr Kevin Fernando discusses the identification and management of people with MASLD in primary care. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. Kevin Fernando, MBChB, GP partner with specialist interests in cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic medicine, North Berwick Group Practice, North Berwick, United Kingdom
Bell's Palsy: What to Know in Primary Care
Dr Kevin Fernando discusses the diagnosis and treatment of Bell's palsy. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. Kevin Fernando, MSc Diabetes, GP partner with specialist interests in cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic medicine, North Berwick Group Practice, North Berwick, United Kingdom
The PALACE Trial: Rethinking How to Assess, Document, and Code New Penicillin Allergies
This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. Dr Kevin Fernando reviews how to recognize and rectify erroneously coded penicillin allergies using data from the PALACE trial. Kevin Fernando, MBChB, MSc, Edin., FAcadMEd, MSc Diabetes, GP Partner with specialist interests in cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic medicine, North Berwick Group Practice, North Berwick, United Kingdom To rea
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