Primary Medicine Podcast

Primary Medicine Podcast episodes:

• 04.21.2024

  Podcast 94: Dr. Megha Poddar on Obesity

  Dear Listeners, In this episode we are talking with Dr. Megha Poddar about evidence based approach in treatment of Obesity. Dr. is an Endocrinologist and Obesity medicine specialist in Toronto, Ontario. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity...

  
• 03.07.2024

  Podcast 93: Dr. Puneet Seth on AI in Primary Care in 2024

  Dear Listeners, In this episode we are talking to Dr. Puneet Seth about his predictions about advancements on AI in primary care in 2024. These advancements will impact administrative staff, patients, clinicians, medical students and the entire novel medical ecosystem. Dr. Seth...

  
• 02.09.2024

  Podcast 92: Dr. Munk and Urgent Calls From Distant Places

  Dear Listeners, On today’s podcast we talk to Marc-David Munk, a Canadian/American emergency physician and healthcare executive. Over the past decade, he has held leadership roles at various nontraditional healthcare delivery organizations in the US and abroad. He began his career as...

  
• 01.04.2024

  Podcast 91: Dr. Stephen Sharpe of Aroga Health

  On today’s podcast, we will be talking to Dr. Stephen Sharpe, a fellow family physician and the Medical Director of Aroga Health, one of the fastest growing Lifestyle Medicine Clinics in Canada. There is no longer any serious doubt that daily...

  
• 12.15.2023

  Podcast 90: What is Virtual Hallway?

  Dear Listeners, On today’s podcast we talk to Dr. Luke Napier, the founder of Virtual Hallway. Virtual Hallway (virtualhallway.ca) is a platform that bridges the gap between primary care providers and specialists, making peer-to-peer phone call consultations swift and efficient via their...

  
• 10.30.2023

  Podcast 89: Dr. Joseph Antoun on Benefits of Fasting

  Dear Listeners, In this episode of the primary medicine podcast, we will talk about the benefits of intermittent fasting and the alternative fasting mimicking diet with the CEO of L-Nutra, Dr. Joseph Antoun. Fasting is a popular dietary strategy that involves...

  
• 09.26.2023

  Podcast 88: Dr. Weill on Organ Transplants

  Dear Listeners, Please join us for a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at organ transplants and what it’s like to work as a lung transplant physician confronted with critical decisions on a daily basis.  Our guest is transplant consultant Dr. David Weill, who...

  
• 08.28.2023

  Podcast 87: Michael Dutra a few words on Disability Insurance

  In today’s bonus episode we talk to Michael Dutra, the CEO of Michael Dutra Real Estate Planning and Insurance, about Disability Insurance. This is perhaps the most important insurance policy for professionals during their working careers.

  
• 07.28.2023

  Podcast 86: Dr. Seth on Generative AI in Medicine

  Dr Seth is a leader and a practitioner of generative AI in improving healthcare for both patients and healthcare practitioners. We will discuss what generative is AI, what its currently capable of, and how it can be used practically used...

  
• 05.15.2023

  Podcast 85: Dr. Mannan Shah on sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT)

  Dear Listeners, Welcome back to the Primary Medicine Podcast. In this episode, we will talk about sublingual immunotherapy, or SLIT, for allergic rhinoconjunctivitis. SLIT is a form of allergy treatment that involves placing allergen extracts under the tongue to gradually desensitize...

  
• 03.21.2023

  Podcast 84: Dr. Kevin on Micro and Macroscopic Hematurea

  Dear Listeners, We are lucky to have Dr. Kevin back on the podcast. Micro and macroscopic hematurea are common incidental findings in primary care. They are often of a bening nature, but it is important to have a thorough method  in investigating...

  
• 02.02.2023

  Podcast 83: Dr. Jordan Frey on Breast Reconstruction Surgery

  Dear Listeners, Approximately 25% of all women diagnosed with breast cancer will require a mastectomy. Breast reconstruction is a currently underutilised (less than 50%) option for these patients that provides psychological, social, emotional, and functional improvements, including improved psychological health, self-esteem,...

  
• 11.06.2022

  Podcast 82: Dr. David Stewart on Why Cancer Still Sucks

  We are honoured to have Dr. David J. Stewart the author of “A Short Primer On Why Cancer Still Sucks”, an excellent book that tackles the big questions for patients and for doctors.

  
• 06.21.2022

  Podcast 81: Dr. Malcom Ogborn on Physician Leadership

  Dear Listeners, Having healthcare led by people with a deep understanding of the nature and challenges of clinical work is a key component of a resilient healthcare system. Yet leadership is a challenging skill that is rarely, if ever, nurtured and...

  
• 05.14.2022

  Podcast 80: Dr. Mailo on Falls in the Elderly

  Dear Listeners, We’re very excited to share that our national conference on wealth creation for physicians resumes this year! Physician Empowerment is returning to Toronto June 3 to 5 with Canada’s top MD voices in the field: https://www.physempowerment.ca/live Beyond attending in person, we’ve got...

  
• 04.09.2022

  Dr. Tran on Cannabis in the Elderly

  Dear Listeners, We are lucky to have Dr. Vu Kiet Tran back on the podcast. Dr. Tran is an Emergency, Family Medicine, and Long-term Care physician with over 20 years of clinical experience in Canada. He has vast clinical knowledge in elderly...

  
• 02.18.2022

  Podcast 78: Dr. Gharbi on the Future of Medicine

  Dear Listeners, For our latest podcast, I was fortunate enough to talk to Dr. Sam Gharbi. Dr. Gharbi is an Internal Medicine Doctor currently practising in Vancouver, British Columbia. He is an accomplished clinician, author, educator, and most importantly, an innovator...

  
• 12.06.2021

  Dr. Tran on Metacognition and Minimizing Medical Error

  Metacognition is the awareness and understanding of one’s own thought process Dear Listeners, Metacognition is the process of being aware of one’s own thinking, learning, and diagnostic processes and how they can shape our decisions when it comes to patient care. This...

  
• 08.25.2021

  Dr. Tran on Ageism in Western Medicine

  Dear Listeners, We are very fortunate to have Dr. Vu Kiet Tran back this month to talk about Ageism. Ageism is discriminating or stereotyping someone based on their age. It is very much prevalent in Western medical culture. It presents in insidious...

  
• 07.17.2021

  Dr. Tran on caring for your Lifeforce and preventing burnout

  Dear Listeners, We are very fortunate to have Dr. Vu Kiet Tran as a guest on our podcast this month. Dr. Tran is an emergency medicine doctor, a Life and Financial Coach to healthcare professionals, and the host of the excellent “How...

  
• 06.18.2021

  Dr. Chadha from the beyond MD podcast

  As host of beyond the MD podcast, Dr. Chada interviews experts on topics covering insurance, finance, tax management and law. During this episode, he is kind enough to share his wisdom about topics ranging from disability insurance, to incorporation, to...

  
• 05.09.2021

  Podcast 73: Colchicine in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

  The bulb-like corms of C. autumnale contain colchicine, a useful drug for inflammatory conditions. Dear listeners, Colchicine has been used as an anti-inflammatory medication for centuries. The plant source of colchicine, the autumn crocus, was indeed used in Ancient Egypt as a treatment for rheumatism and swelling.  Currently,...

  
• 04.07.2021

  Physician Empowerment: You Are More than an Empty Vessel

  This month, we are very excited to bring you a preview of our upcoming conference for Physician Empowerment. This year, our focus is on personal resilience and practice management. On today's episode, Kevin shares a remarkably refreshing view on wellness...

  
• 03.24.2021

  Podcast 72: Dr. John Crosby on preventing physician burnout

  Dear Listeners, We are very honoured to have Dr. John Crosby join us and share the wisdom he has gained during his lifetime as a Family Doctor in Canada. Dr. Crosby is an author, blogger, consultant, and mentor. He is a regular...

  
• 02.11.2021

  Podcast 71: Diabetic Kidney Disease

  It is estimated that about 40% of patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes will have diabetic kidney disease. The suggested progression of this disorder is glomerular hyperfiltration due to a high-pressure state caused by elevated blood sugar, proteinuria...

  
• 12.04.2020

  Podcast 70: Proteinuria in Children

  Dear Listeners, An estimated 10% of school-aged children will have proteinuria. About 0.1% of them will have persistent hematuria requiring further investigation. Transient proteinuria can be caused by stress, exercise, cold exposure, dehydration, and orthostasis. Persistent proteinuria can be caused by Glomerular or...

  
• 10.11.2020

  Podcast 69: C-Reactive Protein and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

  The C-Reactive Protein and the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate are both lab tests used to measure inflammation in the body. They are usually elevated during infectious, inflammatory, and malignant diseases.

  
• 08.06.2020

  Podcast 68: Treatment of Male Hypogonadism

  As a follow up to podcast 67, Eric Harvey, a 3rd year Mcgill medical student, is joining the Primary Medicine Podcast to go over the treatment approach for male hypogonadism. It is important to consider both benefits and risks of...

  
• 06.21.2020

  Episode 67: Late-onset hypogonadism

  In podcast 67, Dr. Dimitre will cover the diagnostic approach to late-onset hypogonadism also known as andropause. Late-onset hypogonadism (LOH), causes a gradual yearly decrease in testosterone levels of 1 to 2% in men over the age of 40....

  
• 03.31.2020

  Episode 66: Constipation in the Elderly with Dr. Kevin

  Dear Listeners, Constipation, or decrease in stool frequency and hardening in stool consistency, is a common issue in the elderly and can affect their quality of life significantly. Dr. Kevin has a 4 step approach to constipation in the elderly. Step one...

  
• 01.20.2020

  Episode 65: Secondary Headaches with Dr. Kevin

  Betty Boop is having a horrid secondary headache! Dear Listeners, A headache is considered secondary when it is related to an underlying medical condition. About 10% of patients presenting with headache are suffering from a secondary cause. Dr. Kevin’s approach to secondary headaches...

  
• 10.31.2019

  Episode 64: Aphthous Ulcers

  Aphthous Ulcers, also known as canker sores, affect about 25% of the population. They are considered benign as long as they are small (less than 1 cm), self-limiting (resolve within 3-4 weeks), and not associated with any additional symptoms (such...

  
• 08.16.2019

  Episode 63: Endocrine Emergencies with Dr. Pabani

  Endocrine Emergencies are rare but deadly conditions that can be hard to diagnose and manage. This can lead to long treatment delays and potentially life-threatening complications. In podcast 63, Dr Wahid and Dr. Dimitre will cover some of the most...

  
• 06.16.2019

  Episode 62: New Urinary Tract Infection Guidelines

  Approximately 60% of women will experience a urinary tract infection if their lifetime. Up to twenty percent of them will experience multiple current episodes on a yearly basis. For the first time, the American Urological Association (AUA) has issued a...

  
• 04.18.2019

  Episode 61: Familial hypercholesterolemia with Dr. Pabani

  Clogged Arteries due to LDL deposits For podcast 61, Dr. Wahid makes a comeback to talk about Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) while Dr. Dimitre bemoans the weather in Ottawa yet again. Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a condition that affects about 1 in 500...

  
• 02.25.2019

  Podcast 60: Aspirin in Primary Prevention for Cardiovascular Disease

  Dear Listeners, After a bit of an unplanned hiatus, we are back with podcast number 60 and with Dr Pabani, rural doc extraordinaire. Aspirin is having a really tough time lately with three studies taking the shine off its role in...

  
• 11.30.2018

  Podcast 59: Marfan Syndrome

  Dear Listeners, For our last podcast of the year, Dr. Dimitre talks about Marfan syndrome. It is an autosomal dominant disorder of the connective tissue that affects three major systems: cardiovascular, muskuloskeletal, and ocular. Most individuals who have Marfan’s are asymptomatic until complications...

  
• 10.31.2018

  Podcast 58: Irritable Child with Dr. Kevin

  Dr. Kevin is back for our 58th podcast to talk about his approach to diagnosing inconsolable infants. Unexplained irritability in the clinic setting needs to be assessed as an urgent medical presentation. Up to 5% of fussy children will have an organic...

  
• 09.29.2018

  Podcast 57: Acquired Long QTc Syndrome

  Dr. Dimitre is back with the 57th episode of the primary medicine podcast! Acquired long QTc syndrome is a disorder of the rhythm of the heart. It can lead to ventricular arrhythmias, such as Torsades de Pointe, and possibly ventricular...

  
• 08.19.2018

  Podcast 56: Nocturnal Leg Cramps with Dr. Pabani

  Dr. Wahid Pabani, rural doctor extraordinaire, is back for our 56th podcast to talk about Nocturnal Leg Cramps! OUCH! This very common and distressing condition has many causes from the mundane (such as muscle fatigue) to the serious (such as peripheral...

  
• 07.16.2018

  Podcast 55: Intussuception with Dr. Kevin

  Dr. Kevin is back four our 55th podcast and he brought a surprise tiny guest. He will be talking about Intussusception. This is a life-threatening condition which mostly affects children below the age of three. It occurs when one part...

  
• 06.18.2018

  Podcast 54: Subclinical Hypothyroidism

  After a short hiatus, Dr. Dimitre is back to talk about subclinical hypothyroidism. Sometimes referred to as mild thyroid failure, it is diagnosed when peripheral thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) levels are within the normal range, but thyroid stimulating hormone...

  
• 05.01.2018

  Podcast 53: Spondylolisthesis with Dr. Kevin

  Dr. Kevin is back for our 53rd podcast. This time we will be talking about Spondylolisthesis. Spondylolisthesis is anterior displacement of a vertebral body relative to the adjacent inferior vertebral body. It is a common condition of young athletes that...

  
• 03.28.2018

  Podcast 52: Pruritis with Dr. Dimitre

  For our latest podcast, Dr. Dimitre is itching to talk about itching! Pruritus is a challenging presentation for two reasons. Firstly, the differential is broad encompassing conditions both benign and malignant. Secondly, the patient is often suffering and looking for...

  
• 02.22.2018

  Podcast 51: Concussion with Dr. Pabani

  Its winter yet again in Canada. That means slippery ice, broken bones, and concussions! Rural Doc Extraordinaire Wahid is back to talk about concussions. It is a medical condition that has entered the entered the public consciousness with the recent...

  
• 01.11.2018

  Podcast 50: Evidence Based Medicine with Dr. Ken Milne

  Dr. Dimitre and Dr. Kevin are back after a short holiday break! Our 50th podcast and now more than 5000 listeners monthly! What better way to celebrate than by bringing in someone much cleverer than ourselves to talk… Introducing Dr. Ken Milne...

  
• 11.15.2017

  Episode 49: Syncope with Dr. Kevin

  Episode 49 of our podcast showcases Dr. Kevin’s prowess with children as he presents his approach to syncope while taking care of his grouchy 12 mo! Syncope has many causes from the mundane to the deadly and requires a systematic...

  
• 10.10.2017

  Episode 48: Beaver Fever with Dr. Pabani!

  Dr. Wahid and Dr. Dimitre are back for podcast #48! Giardiasis, also known, as beaver fever is one of the most common parasitic human diseases globally. It usually presents with chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Symptoms may begin...

  
• 09.06.2017

  Episode 47: Hand Foot and Mouth Disease!

  Dr. Dimitre survived the plague that is hand foot and mouth disease and he is back to tell the tale. Hand foot and mouth disease is a summertime viral infection that presents with painful lesions on the palms, soles, and...

  
• 08.05.2017

  Episode 46: Nasal Fractures with Dr. Kevin!

  Dr Mailo joins is back for our 46th podcast! The topic was inspired by one of our friends having a syncopal episode and breaking his noggin. The nasal bones are the most commonly fractured bony structures of the face. Patients...