Master’s courses on better dementia care for family physicians, a challenging option for GPs !

As  the  number  of  patients  with  dementia  is  increasing, better awareness  on  how  to  treat  them best is  important.I participated in  a  60 ECTS, web-based learning  in Karolinska  Institutet Stockholm for  2  years.. It  includes :  cognitive  and  emotional  functions  of  the  brain;  behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia; the process  for  a  suspicion of …

Understanding Student Health Needs at a Multidisciplinary University in XXX: A Three-Year Retrospective Analysis of Health Service Utilization

University students face substantial physical and mental health challenges linked to academic pressure, lifestyle changes, and communal living. These factors create diverse needs requiring timely preventive and curative care. Data from multidisciplinary universities in XXX remain limited. Understanding utilization patterns within structured student health services offering integrated care is essential for developing effective, student-centered systems.To…

Esophageal candidiasis while immunocompetent: a case report

Esophageal candidiasis (EC) is an opportunistic infection that typically occurs in immunocompromised individuals. We report the case of a 50-year-old immunocompetent man who developed EC to highlight the importance of recognizing it in otherwise healthy patients and identifying risk factors.A 50-year-old man, with no significant medical history, presented with several weeks of chest pain during…

Challenges in diagnosing myasthenia gravis: a case report

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by impaired neuromuscular transmission, resulting in fluctuating muscle weakness and fatigability. We present a case of a middle-aged man diagnosed with thymoma-associated MG, highlighting the diagnostic challenges faced.A 52-year-old man presented with progressive upper limb weakness, hand rigidity, and intermittent slurred speech. Despite the complaints, neurological and…

Beyond the label: the hidden world of endocrine disruptors in everyday products and their effects on personal and public health

This workshop introduces the concept of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs)—compounds that closely resemble our hormones but pose significant risks to human health. These ubiquitous chemicals are found in everyday products such as plastics, cosmetics and food packaging. While often overlooked on ingredient lists, EDCs and other toxics have far-reaching health consequences, contributing to conditions such as cancer,…

Doctor, I can’t measure my blood pressure in my left arm. Should I replace my device or could something else explain this?

A 70-year-old woman, otherwise feeling well and appearing clinically stable, presented with persistent difficulty measuring blood pressure in her left arm in the last days. She also noted mild sensory changes in the same arm over several weeks but denied pain, weakness, or systemic symptoms. Her overall health seemed unchanged, making the inability to obtain…

Empowering Family Physicians: Practical Approaches to Prescribing Physical Activity in Disadvantaged Groups

Disadvantaged populations carry a high burden of chronic disease, making physical activity a vital therapeutic intervention in primary care. Yet many family physicians struggle to integrate activity counseling into routine practice due to limited time, uncertainty about safe exercise prescriptions, socioeconomic barriers faced by patients, and challenges in motivating sustainable behavior change. This workshop is…

Simulation in Primary Care, yes we can.

Simulation has been used in hospitals to improve the quality of care provided, offering healthcare professionals the opportunity to practice in a safe environment with actors or simulators and in universities to allow students to practise away from real patients in order to gain practical experience in their training. It has been used very rarely…