Evidence-based health screening checklists, routine blood panel interpretations, cancer screenings, and immunization guidelines.
Preventive Care & DiagnosticsA detailed physician reviewed guide on how to diagnose, screen and treat vitamin B12 deficiency. Including neurological symptoms such as subacute combined degeneration of the spinal cord, intrinsic factor, serum B12 assay ranges, Homocysteine and MMA, and Oral vs injectable Cyanocobalamin and Methylcobalamin.
Preventive Care & DiagnosticsIron deficiency anaemia is caused by a lack of iron stores within the body causing a decrease in haemoglobin production. This results in reduced delivery of oxygen to cells. Learn why serum ferritin is the most accurate test to diagnose, how to overcome any adverse effects that can occur when taking iron supplements and when IV iron should be used.
Preventive Care & DiagnosticsVitamin D is a steroid hormone involved in regulating calcium, bone remodelling and immune gene expression. Know the difference between D2 and D3, target serum levels of 30-50ng/ml, which foods contain it and how to optimally replete it.
Preventive Care & DiagnosticsPreventive screening helps detect cardiovascular, cancerous and metabolic conditions earlier. Below are links to official guidelines regarding blood pressure, lipid panel, cancer, metabolic and vaccination recommendations for each decade of adulthood according to the USPSTF and CDC.
Preventive Care & DiagnosticsImmunizations are not just for children. As we age our titers from childhood vaccines begin to drop. Immunosenescence causes our adaptive immune cells to become less effective. We will review the official adult immunization schedule from the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This includes Tdap boosters, Shingrix for shingles, conjugated pneumococcal vaccines and recombinant HPV.
Preventive Care & DiagnosticsHigh sensitivity C reactive protein is an acute phase reactant produced in the liver in response to inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNF-alpha). This is a very good independent marker of vascular atheroma and risk of cardiovascular events. Know the different risk brackets (<1.0, 1.0-3.0, >3.0mg/L), statin anti-inflammatory effect (JUPITER trial) and lifestyle measures.
Preventive Care & DiagnosticsChildhood asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease in children. It involves chronic airway inflammation, bronchial hyperresponsiveness and variable airflow obstruction. This session will cover the pathophysiology of type 2 airway inflammation, environmental triggers, correct MDI spacer technique and Asthma Action Plans.
Preventive Care & DiagnosticsFever is one of the most common causes of parental concern (fever phobia) and pediatric emergency department attendances. This lecture will cover the neurophysiology of hypothalamic temperature regulation, correct temperature measuring techniques depending on age, correct antipyretic doses based on weight (Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen), febrile seizures and important red flags that require urgent medical attention.
Preventive Care & DiagnosticsSkin rashes are one of the most common presenting complaints in primary care. This article will describe the morphology, clinical presentation and management of some common skin rashes seen in children including; Atopic Dermatitis (eczema), Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Coxsackievirus), Roseola infantum, Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease) and blanching petechiae/purpura.
Preventive Care & DiagnosticsColorectal Cancer (CRC) ranks 2nd as a cause of cancer related deaths in adults. It is one of the most preventable cancers. Discuss current USPSTF recommendations for screening starting at age 45, adenoma-carcinoma sequence, accuracy of various screening tests including optical colonoscopy vs non invasive stool DNA testing (FIT-DNA / Cologuard), and bowel preparations.
Preventive Care & DiagnosticsRoutine diagnostic blood panels provide a vital biochemical window into hematological, renal, hepatic, and metabolic homeostasis. Explore the clinical interpretation of the Complete Blood Count (CBC with differential), Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP 14), standard vs. functional reference ranges, and critical flag triggers.
Preventive Care & DiagnosticsHerpes Zoster (Shingles) is an excruciating, dermatomal viral reactivation disease that affects 1 in 3 adults during their lifetime. Explore the molecular immunology of the recombinant adjuvanted zoster vaccine (Shingrix), the CDC 2-dose intramuscular schedule for adults aged ≥50, clinical prevention of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), and anticipated reactogenicity.
Preventive Care & DiagnosticsHuman Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide and the direct causative agent of >90% of cervical, anal, oropharyngeal, penile, and vulvar/vaginal cancers. Explore the molecular viral oncoproteins (E6/E7), the 9-valent recombinant vaccine (Gardasil-9), CDC age recommendations (routine ages 9–12 through age 26, and 27–45 via shared clinical decision), and long-term real-world safety.
