FLASH LEARNINGS

In this Flash Learning, Dr. Vinturache reviews the non-hormonal treatment options for vasomotor symptoms in menopausal women, including newly approved options by Health Canada. She highlights the importance of tailoring treatment to each woman's symptoms, history, treatment goals and personal preference. Dr. Vinturache also shares practical tips on proactively identifying women experiencing menopause and initiating conversations with those who may be hesitant to bring it up themselves.

In this Flash Learning, Dr. Habert and Dr. Chokka share strategies and practical tips for assessing and managing patients with major depressive disorder and impaired functioning at work and beyond.

In this Flash Learning, Dr. Risk Kronfli discusses evidence-based strategies for diagnosing and managing major depressive disorder (MDD). Topics include the use of tools like PHQ-9 for accurate diagnosis and progress tracking, selecting medications based on symptom profiles, and implementing effective treatment timelines to improve patient outcomes and prevent chronicity.

In this Flash Learning, Tara Lombardo, a travel nurse specialist, explains why cholera protection is critical for those at risk of exposure, given that the disease can be life threatening. She outlines the simple but essential steps that can provide protection and highlights how she identifies individuals at higher risk. She also discusses the approaches for proactive patient discussions to emphasize the importance of cholera vaccination.

In this Flash Learning, Dr. Michelle Jacobson talks about perimenopause and its impact on patient care and quality of life. She outlines the common signs and symptoms of perimenopause and provides an overview of both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options to support women during this transitional stage.

In this Flash Learning, Dr. Paul Jones, a family physician in Arthur, Ontario, explains why rabies prevention is so critical, given that the disease is nearly always fatal once symptoms appear. He outlines the simple but essential steps that can prevent infection and highlights how he identifies individuals at higher risk. He also discusses the challenges of relying only on post-exposure vaccination and emphasizes the importance of proactive conversations about rabies vaccination.