Explore every episode of the podcast Medical Mentor
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PMOS: A New Name for a Common Endocrine Disorder | 05 Oct 2026 | 00:11:09 | |
PMOS is more than a reproductive disorder, and primary care clinicians must learn to recognize its cardiometabolic, psychological, and other health risks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Common Causes of Vertigo in Primary Care: Part 3 | 01 Sep 2026 | 00:06:47 | |
Clinicians should be prepared to identify vestibular migraine, the rare Ménière disease, and persistent postural perceptual dizziness, a functional disorder. 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 J. Fernando, MBChB, Portfolio GP, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, Lothian, United Kingdom Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Common Causes of Vertigo in Primary Care: Part 2 | 10 Aug 2026 | 00:10:02 | |
What are vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis, and how can they be distinguished from each other? This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. Kevin J. Fernando, MBChB, Portfolio GP, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, Lothian, United Kingdom To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/index/list_15973_0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Common Causes of Vertigo in Primary Care: Part 1 | 02 Jul 2026 | 00:10:07 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| How to Identify and Manage Giant Cell Arteritis Quickly | 15 Jun 2026 | 00:07:14 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Key Symptoms and Treatment | 13 May 2026 | 00:12:20 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Diagnosing and Managing Erectile Dysfunction in Primary Care | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:12:51 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| GLP-1 Adverse Effects: Practical Tips for Clinicians | 18 Mar 2026 | 00:11:43 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Managing Hyperkalemia in the Community | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:12:23 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Critical Minerals: Interpreting Iron Studies in Primary Care | 09 Jan 2026 | 00:09:52 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Celiac Disease: Unmasking the Great Imitator | 05 Dec 2025 | 00:14:33 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Hearts Aflutter: Investigating Palpitations | 07 Nov 2025 | 00:11:18 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Improving Cardiometabolic Health in Type 2 Diabetes | 26 Sep 2025 | 00:11:13 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Health Anxiety: Advice for Identification and Management | 08 Sep 2025 | 00:10:14 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| What Is Type 3C Diabetes? | 08 Aug 2025 | 00:10:26 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| What Is Lp(a), and When Should We Check It? | 10 Jul 2025 | 00:09:33 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Recognizing and Treating Hyperprolactinemia | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:09:12 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| How to Identify and Treat Hypomagnesemia | 15 May 2025 | 00:08:14 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The Interpretation and Management of Hypercalcemia in Primary Care | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:09:58 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The Interpretation and Management of Hypocalcemia | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:08:22 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Familial Hypercholesterolemia in Primary Care: Identification and Management | 12 Feb 2025 | 00:10:21 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Subclinical Hyperthyroidism in Primary Care | 13 Jan 2025 | 00:07:15 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Gout: Diagnosis and Management in Primary Care | 12 Dec 2024 | 00:15:19 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Thrombocytosis and Cancer Risk: Management in Primary Care | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:10:32 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| SGLT2 Inhibitors: Clinical Pearls for Primary Care | 11 Oct 2024 | 00:13:03 | |
Dr Kevin Fernando provides an overview of SGLT2 inhibitor use for primary care. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Superficial Venous Thrombosis for Primary Care Physicians | 23 Sep 2024 | 00:08:15 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Primary Care Focus: Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Hypopnea Syndrome | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:11:18 | |
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Primary Care Tips: Improving Physical Health in Severe Mental Illness | 09 Jul 2024 | 00:09:17 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Nonvisible Hematuria: Management Guidance in Primary Care | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:08:24 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Restless Legs Syndrome: What to Know in Primary Care | 06 May 2024 | 00:14:57 | |
Dr Kevin Fernando discusses what to know about restless legs syndrome in primary care. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Identification and Management of MASLD: Primary Care Tips | 11 Apr 2024 | 00:12:47 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Bell's Palsy: What to Know in Primary Care | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:09:00 | |
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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The PALACE Trial: Rethinking How to Assess, Document, and Code New Penicillin Allergies | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:12:44 | |
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 read full transcript: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/1000037 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||