It Is Better To Know

It Is Better To Know

By Anh, Cecilia & ValerieMedicineHealth & Fitness
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It Is Better To Know episodes

  • Ep44: Oh My Gosh… Omicron Variant?!

    We might have the answer to last month's episode: the pandemic doesn't seem like it's ending anytime soon! From Alpha to now Omicron... we have encountered the newest variant of the coronavirus. Join us this month as we discuss the Omicron variant - why it's more transmissible than the other variants (even the previous Delta variant), if the vaccines are still effective against it, what different provinces in Canada are doing to prepare for the Omicron surge (including rapid tests), and what we can do to help decrease the risk of contracting it. Watch this TikTok video of an analogy for the COVID vaccine and let us know what you think: https://youtu.be/NTgW3Rw-AaY Last but not least, tune in to hear our podcast hosts reflect upon their 2021 New Year's resolutions! Did they achieve their goals?! Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

    1 hr 17 min
  • Ep43: Will This Pandemic Ever End?
    In this month’s episode, we discuss COVID and why it is still rampant, even in places with high vaccination rates. We divulge more information on booster doses, antiviral pills, travel, and COVID tests. Have you heard about the lockdown measures in Europe for unvaccinated people, and various policies in place for unvaccinated people in Singapore and other parts of the world? If you haven't, listen in as we explore all these and more... Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.
    59 min
  • Ep42: Flu Shot & COVID19 Updates
    Happy Halloween, BTK Army! Apart from getting candy and treats, have you received your flu vaccine yet? Tune in to today's episode to hear what you need to know for the 2021-2022 flu season! Find out the answer to whether the flu vaccine is safe to use at the same time as COVID-19 vaccines (hint: yes!). The news keeps rapidly changing with COVID-19.  You'll learn about COVID-19 additional doses vs. booster shots, safety in pregnancy and fertility, Pfizer's recent FDA approval to use their COVID-19 vaccine in ages 5-11 & Moderna's recent submission for use in those ages 6-11, vaccine passports, mandatory vaccination, travelling requirements, and more! 
    Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.
    1 hr 3 min
  • Ep41: Burnout in Healthcare

    Tired. Exhausted. Mentally drained. Dreading the next day of work already before this shift even ends. Does this sound familiar? If so, you may be experiencing BURNOUT. The World Health Organization has classified burnout as an occupational phenomenon, and right now amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, burnout is of particular importance in the healthcare profession. Join us as we explore what exactly burnout is, what factors contribute to it, and what you can do about it to rekindle your passion for work! Remember: you have to take care of yourself before you can take care of others. 

    Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

    58 min
  • Ep40: Being a Pharmacist...Is It For Me?

    The title explains it all... in this month's episode, we explain the requirements to become a pharmacist and stay licensed. Then, we head into a discussion on why pharmacy is so saturated and the expected employment rate, vent about pharmacist salary and working conditions, explain some work-related injuries you wouldn't expect, tap into the overall job growth in 10 years and if there is still a need for pharmacists then… Join us as we discuss all these and more! Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

    1 hr 19 min
  • Ep39: How To Get Into Pharmacy School and Stay In...
    So we heard, you guys want to be a pharmacist, EHHH!
    In today’s episode, we will be talking about Pharmacy Schools in Canada. Join us as we discuss prerequisite courses and GPA requirements, university versus college grading system, application requirements, financial cost and scholarships, money-saving tips, mandatory exams after graduation and more….
    Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.
    57 min
  • Ep38: Sunscreen and Benzene - Bringing the Issue to Daylight
    It's that time of the year - the time we look forward to the most: where we can spend our days on the beach, at the lake, in our backyards... enjoying the SUN! But with great sunlight comes great responsibility! What's this all over the news about contamination of benzene in sunscreens?! Click "play" to listen to our episode now where we uncover the truth behind the benzene along with the benefits of sunscreen, differences between physical and chemical sunscreens, the meaning of "SPF" and "broad spectrum", recommendations for sunscreen in pregnancy and children, and how much sunscreen to apply, amongst others! Let us provide you with some education on the sun and lead you to the light! 
    Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.
    42 min
  • Ep37: Blood Clots & COVID Vaccine - The Clot Thickens!

    Rare but serious blood clots associated with the AstraZeneca vaccine have led people to search for information about this adverse event. Tune in to this episode to learn all about VIIT (vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia), the blood clot condition that's shaking the nation (and worldwide!). If you're wondering how these clots happen and what the risks are after the 1st and 2nd dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine, then this is the episode for you. We also talk about signs and symptoms of VIIT to monitor for, and what the evidence is for mixing a mRNA vaccine with the AstraZeneca vaccine. Not to mention.... happy father's day to all the paternal figures out there! We love you all beer-y much! 

    Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

    39 min
  • Ep36: Post COVID-19 Complications: Are You a "Long Hauler"?

    The media spawned names like "long-COVID19" and "long hauler". Both of these terms refer to the same thing: post-acute COVID-19 syndrome (PACs). If you are experiencing persistent symptoms 4 weeks after your initial diagnosis of COVID-19, you're considered a long hauler. Symptoms could include headache, loss of smell or taste, depression or anxiety, memory, concentration or difficulty breathing, cough, joint pain, and fatigue. Tune in to learn more about what we know so far about PACs and what we can do to speed up recovery from PACs.

    If you are suffering from long-COVID19, check out this AHS link for resources and tips: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page17397.aspx

    Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.

    41 min
  • Ep35: Treating Low Blood Sugar
    Join us as we discuss diabetes and the long term effects of low blood sugar, and why unrecognized low blood sugar can be dangerous. Then Cecilia and Valerie will re-enact a scene from Taken (when Kim is about to get kidnapped by Albanian human traffickers), but adapted the scene to be about low blood sugar! And of course, we will give you some useful tips on how to recognize the symptoms of low blood sugar using the mnemonic TIRED, and how to treat low blood sugar using the rule of 15. Join us as we discuss all these and more...
    Music: "Curious" by Bonsai Mammal. Written by Andrew Southwell and Jimmy Harry.
    43 min

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Hello everybody. Welcome to the "It Is Better To Know " podcast with Anh, Cecilia and Valerie - we are all pharmacists in Canada. Every month, we will choose a different health related topic and break…