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Is Observation Still OK for Otitis Media? New Meta-Analysis Compares to Antibiotics

The Review Course in Family Medicine

22 hours ago2 min read

Is Observation Still OK for Otitis Media? New Meta-Analysis Compares to Antibiotics

Cochrane Review Summarizes Risks & Benefits Acute otitis media (AOM) is characterized by the presence of middle ear effusions with an...

GUIDELINE ALERT: Alcohol Use Disorder Management and Prescriptions That Family Docs Should Know

The Review Course in Family Medicine

Nov 252 min read

GUIDELINE ALERT: Alcohol Use Disorder Management and Prescriptions That Family Docs Should Know

New Canadian and BC Guidelines BONUS: Free CME course from UBC CPD on this topic! Available here (Disclosure: The Review Course faculty...

Cranberries for UTIs: Updated Cochrane Review 📝

The Review Course in Family Medicine

Nov 111 min read

Cranberries for UTIs: Updated Cochrane Review 📝

What does the new evidence say? Cranberries have long been recommended to prevent urinary tract infections (UTI). They contain...

GUIDELINE ALERT: "My child can't read" - These 2 steps help 95% of the Time

The Review Course in Family Medicine

Nov 41 min read

GUIDELINE ALERT: "My child can't read" - These 2 steps help 95% of the Time

Subheading: New CPS Position Statement What if a parent comes to see you in clinic tomorrow and says "My child is having difficulty...

GUIDELINE ALERT: New Incontinence Updates for Family Physicians

The Review Course in Family Medicine

Oct 281 min read

GUIDELINE ALERT: New Incontinence Updates for Family Physicians

New Canadian and BC Guidelines Consider the index patient in your clinic: A healthy 54-year-old female with bothersome stress urinary...

FREE CCFP Exam Webinar: Exam Anatomy & Resources

The Review Course in Family Medicine

Oct 181 min read

FREE CCFP Exam Webinar: Exam Anatomy & Resources

The Review Course is hosting a FREE CCFP Exam Webinar (via Zoom) in 2025: Webinar: Exam Anatomy & Resources Wednesday January 22, 2025...

GUIDELINE ALERT! Know the NEW Opioid Prescribing Recommendations

The Review Course in Family Medicine

Oct 182 min read

GUIDELINE ALERT! Know the NEW Opioid Prescribing Recommendations

Contraindications, forced tapering, and SOO tip - Opioid tapering shouldn’t be “forced” - Maximize non-opioid...

SOO Prompt: Doc, my legs are aching 🦵Can you identify these causes?

The Review Course in Family Medicine

Aug 31 min read

SOO Prompt: Doc, my legs are aching 🦵Can you identify these causes?

Vital Guidelines PLUS How To Tell Them Apart For these conditions, the pattern is the key. Here's how to tell them apart: Evening...

CCFP Exam 101 for R1s: Info Session and Exclusive Tips 2024

The Review Course in Family Medicine

Aug 11 min read

CCFP Exam 101 for R1s: Info Session and Exclusive Tips 2024

Zoom Information Session Wednesday September 11, 2024 5:30pm PT / 8:30pm EST Attention Residents! R1s are invited to join a LIVE info...

The Review Course in Family Medicine

Jul 302 min read

When is the CCFP Exam in 2024 and 2025?

For your benefit we have compiled a list of upcoming CCFP exams in Family Medicine in 2024 and 2025, as indicated by the CFPC exam...

Speech delayed? Don't delay these next steps

The Review Course in Family Medicine

Jul 131 min read

Speech delayed? Don't delay these next steps

3 mistakes and 4 essential referrals "Let's follow up and see how their speech is doing in a few months." Even though you may have seen...

Transforming HIV Management With Long Acting Once Monthly Injectables

The Review Course in Family Medicine

Apr 171 min read

Transforming HIV Management With Long Acting Once Monthly Injectables

Long-acting anti-retroviral therapy is changing the landscape of HIV care. Increasing options promotes adherence leading to better...

The Review Course in Family Medicine

Mar 122 min read

CCFP Exam Cast & Splint Study Guide

"Essential Casts & Splints for the CCFP Exam" is an informative guide designed for medical professionals preparing for the CCFP...

Guideline Update - Obesity Canada Has New Clinical Practice Recommendations On Nutrition Therapy And Pharmacotherapy

The Review Course in Family Medicine

Jan 202 min read

Guideline Update - Obesity Canada Has New Clinical Practice Recommendations On Nutrition Therapy And Pharmacotherapy

Obesity Canada updates the 2020 guidelines with new evidence-based recommendations on nutrition and emerging drug therapies. Tailor...

Caring After Coronary Bypass: Tips for Primary Care Providers

The Review Course in Family Medicine

Jan 61 min read

Caring After Coronary Bypass: Tips for Primary Care Providers

1 in 10 patients develop complications post- coronary artery bypass graft ( CABG). Primary care providers improve outcomes by monitoring...

Hearing Loss Guideline Alert: Navigating the Sudden Silence

The Review Course in Family Medicine

Jan 41 min read

Hearing Loss Guideline Alert: Navigating the Sudden Silence

Sudden hearing loss can be worrying for patients, often presenting to family practice, urgent care, or emergency departments. Here are...

Guideline Alert - Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Infections

The Review Course in Family Medicine

Nov 25, 20232 min read

Guideline Alert - Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetic Foot Infections

Managing Diabetic Foot Infections (DFI) is critical, and the IWGDF-IDSA classification provides a roadmap for effective care. 1....

GUIDELINE ALERT: Obesity in Children & Adolescents (First Ever)

The Review Course in Family Medicine

Nov 18, 20232 min read

GUIDELINE ALERT: Obesity in Children & Adolescents (First Ever)

Childhood obesity is multifactorial with complex socioecological, environmental, and genetic influences. Be alert to health disparities...

Conquering the Night: A Guide to Managing Enuresis in Children

The Review Course in Family Medicine

Nov 11, 20231 min read

Conquering the Night: A Guide to Managing Enuresis in Children

Enuresis is a common concern for many children and families. Here are a few tips to guide your approach! Differentiate between nighttime...

Sodium–Glucose Cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors Are Not Just For Diabetes Anymore

The Review Course in Family Medicine

Oct 28, 20231 min read

Sodium–Glucose Cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors Are Not Just For Diabetes Anymore

Even without diabetes, many of your patients can have huge benefits on SGLT2 inhibitors. Moderate chronic kidney disease (CKD) (eGFRs¹ <...

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