Medical Mentor

Episode

• How to Identify and Manage Giant Cell Arteritis Quickly 15.06.2026 7mnt

  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.com/index/list_15973_0
• Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Key Symptoms and Treatment 13.05.2026 12mnt

  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 08.04.2026 12mnt

  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, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
• GLP-1 Adverse Effects: Practical Tips for Clinicians 18.03.2026 11mnt

  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://www.medscape.com/index/list_15973_0 Questions or feedback, please contact news@medscape.net
• Managing Hyperkalemia in the Community 03.02.2026 12mnt

  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 09.01.2026 9mnt

  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 05.12.2025 14mnt

  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 07.11.2025 11mnt

  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 26.09.2025 11mnt

  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://www.medscape.com/index/list_15973_0
• Health Anxiety: Advice for Identification and Management 08.09.2025 10mnt

  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? 08.08.2025 10mnt

  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, University of Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
• What Is Lp(a), and When Should We Check It? 10.07.2025 9mnt

  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 03.06.2025 9mnt

  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 15.05.2025 8mnt

  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 09.04.2025 9mnt

  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://www.medscape.com/index/list_15973_0
• The Interpretation and Management of Hypocalcemia 06.03.2025 8mnt

  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 12.02.2025 10mnt

  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 13.01.2025 7mnt

  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 12.12.2024 15mnt

  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 12.11.2024 10mnt

  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