CMAJ Podcasts

In this interview, Dr. Derek Crinion and Dr. Adrian Baranchuk discuss atrial fibrillation in the "older" athlete. They define what is meant by older when it comes to the heart and they discuss why and how too little or too much exercise can increase risk of atrial fibrillation. Dr. Derek Crinion is an electrophysiology fellow at Kingston Health Sciences Center in Kingston, Ontario.Dr. Adrian Baranchuk is a cardiologist-electrophysiologist at Kingston Health Sciences Center and professor of medicine at Queen's University. He is also editor-in-chief of the Journal of Electrocardiology.The practice article they co-authored is published in CMAJ: www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.191209Podcast transcript: https://www.cmaj.ca/transcript-191209-----------------------------------This episode is brought to you by RepHresh Pro-B. RepHresh Pro-B is a vaginal probiotic clinically shown to balance yeast and bacteria.Visit http://bit.ly/RepHresh for more information.-----------------------------------Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.Comments or questions? Text us.Join us as we explore medical solutions that address the urgent need to change healthcare. Reach out to us about this or any episode you hear. Or tell us about something you'd like to hear on the leading Canadian medical podcast.You can find Blair and Mojola on X @BlairBigham and @DrmojolaomoleX (in English): @CMAJ X (en français): @JAMC FacebookInstagram: @CMAJ.ca The CMAJ Podcast is produced by PodCraft Productions

In this "Med Life with Dr. Horton" podcast, Dr. Jillian Horton chats with Dr. Victoria Sweet about rediscovering how to practice slow medicine.Dr. Victoria Sweet is an associate clinical professor of internal medicine at the University of California in San Francisco, a general internist and the author of two bestselling books, God’s Hotel and Slow Medicine. She has a PhD in the history of medicine and is a Guggenheim fellow.Dr. Horton and Dr. Sweet discuss the following:- Dr. Sweet's unconventional view of medicine- efficiency/inefficiency of practice beyond measures of cost- physician's capacity for healing versus therapeutic nihilism- the meaning of slow medicine- parts of medical history that have influenced Dr. Sweet- and much moreDr. Jillian Horton is a general internist and director of the Alan Klass health humanities program at the Max Rady college of medicine in Winnipeg, Manitoba.For more of her podcasts or for the Dear Dr. Horton column: www.cmaj.ca/medlifePodcast transcript: https://www.cmaj.ca/transcript-191711-----------------------------------This podcast episode is brought to you by Dr. Bill.Dr. Bill is an easy-to-use mobile and web solution that truly simplifies the way you do medical billing. Join over 1500 physicians already using our billing software to save time, boost productivity and earn more. Visit www.dr-bill.ca for more information.-----------------------------------The opinions stated in this podcast are made in a personal capacity and do not necessarily reflect those of the Canadian Medical Association Journal.-----------------------------------Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.Comments or questions? Text us.Join us as we explore medical solutions that address the urgent need to change healthcare. Reach out to us about this or any episode you hear. Or tell us about something you'd like to hear on the leading Canadian medical podcast.You can find Blair and Mojola on X @BlairBigham and @DrmojolaomoleX (in English): @CMAJ X (en français): @JAMC FacebookInstagram: @CMAJ.ca The CMAJ Podcast is produced by PodCraft Productions

In this "Med Life with Dr. Horton" podcast, Dr. Jillian Horton chats with Dr. Lucy Kalanithi about joy, purpose, and meaning in work as a physician.Dr. Lucy Kalanithi is an internist and clinical assistant professor of medicine at the Stanford University School of Medicine. She is the widow of Dr. Paul Kalanithi, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir When Breath Becomes Air. Dr. Kalanithi, who has special interests in end-of-life care, physician wellness, and caregiving, has appeared at TEDMED, the Aspen Institute, and in the New York Times. She lives in California with her 5-year-old daughter.Dr. Horton and Dr. Kalanithi discuss the following:- the problem with end of life care in its current state- the role of a physician with patients who have a serious illness- patient communication- how to cope with a patient's death- how being a caregiver and widow helped her with being a physician- and much moreDr. Jillian Horton is a general internist and director of the Alan Klass health humanities program at the Max Rady college of medicine in Winnipeg, Manitoba.For more of her podcasts or for the Dear Dr. Horton column: www.cmaj.ca/medlifePodcast transcript: https://www.cmaj.ca/transcript-191590---------The opinions stated in this podcast are made in a personal capacity and do not necessarily reflect those of the Canadian Medical Association Journal.-----------------------------------Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.Comments or questions? Text us.Join us as we explore medical solutions that address the urgent need to change healthcare. Reach out to us about this or any episode you hear. Or tell us about something you'd like to hear on the leading Canadian medical podcast.You can find Blair and Mojola on X @BlairBigham and @DrmojolaomoleX (in English): @CMAJ X (en français): @JAMC FacebookInstagram: @CMAJ.ca The CMAJ Podcast is produced by PodCraft Productions

In this interview, Dr. Clare Atzema and Dr. Noah Ivers discuss the research they published on prescribing of oral anticoagulants in the emergency department and subsequent long-term use by older adults with atrial fibrillation. They also discuss the broader issue of difficulties in communication between family physicians and emergency physicians when treating the same patient.Dr. Ivers is a family physician with a PhD in clinical epidemiology and an associate professor in the Department of Family and a Community Medicine at the University of Toronto. He also holds the Canada Research Chair in Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice. Dr. Atzema is an emergency physician at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, an associate professor at the University of Toronto, and a Senior Scientist at I.C.E.S. and Sunnybrook Research Institute.The research article they co-authored is published in CMAJ: www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.190747Podcast transcript: https://www.cmaj.ca/transcript-190747-----------------------------------This episode is brought to you by First Response, a trusted leader in pregnancy for every step in the journey from conception planning to post-natal nutrition.First Response prenatal gummy vitamin supplements offer essential nutrients throughout every step of your pregnancy journey, without having to swallow a big pill. These soft, delicious gummy vitamins are available without a prescription at major pharmacies across Canada.Visit http://bit.ly/FirstResponse-PreNatal for more information about First Response prenatal vitamins and other products to support your patients on their conception journey. -----------------------------------This podcast episode is brought to you by Dr. Bill.Dr. Bill is an easy-to-use mobile and web solution that truly simplifies the way you do medical billing. Join over 1500 physicians already using our billing software to save time, boost productivity and earn more. Visit www.dr-bill.ca for more information.-----------------------------------Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.Comments or questions? Text us.Join us as we explore medical solutions that address the urgent need to change healthcare. Reach out to us about this or any episode you hear. Or tell us about something you'd like to hear on the leading Canadian medical podcast.You can find Blair and Mojola on X @BlairBigham and @DrmojolaomoleX (in English): @CMAJ X (en français): @JAMC FacebookInstagram: @CMAJ.ca The CMAJ Podcast is produced by PodCraft Productions

Tracy Wasylak and Dr. Braden Manns discuss the activities of Alberta Health Service’s Strategic Clinical Networks (SCNs). These multistakeholder networks have improved and optimized Alberta's health system. Ms. Wasylak and Dr. Manns share how these networks function, what the ingredients to success are, and they also share lessons learned.Dr. Braden Manns is a professor in health economics, a kidney specialist at the University of Calgary and the associate chief medical officer for the Alberta Health Services’ Strategic Clinical Networks. Tracy Wasylak is the chief program officer for the Strategic Clinical Networks. She is also an adjunct assistant professor with the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Calgary.To read the supplement published in CMAJ: https://www.cmaj.ca/content/191/supplementPodcast transcript: https://www.cmaj.ca/transcript-191232-----------------------------------Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.Comments or questions? Text us.Join us as we explore medical solutions that address the urgent need to change healthcare. Reach out to us about this or any episode you hear. Or tell us about something you'd like to hear on the leading Canadian medical podcast.You can find Blair and Mojola on X @BlairBigham and @DrmojolaomoleX (in English): @CMAJ X (en français): @JAMC FacebookInstagram: @CMAJ.ca The CMAJ Podcast is produced by PodCraft Productions

In this interview, Prof. Emilia Nielsen discusses the problem of the usual breast cancer narrative. She says that the happy stories of breast cancer survivors are so common that any other types of narrative almost require an apology.Emilia Nielsen is an assistant professor of arts, medicine and healing at York University’s Health & Society Program, Department of Social Science. She is the author of the scholarly text Disrupting Breast Cancer Narratives: Stories of Rage and Repair as well as two collections of poetry, Body Work and Surge Narrows.Her CMAJ Medicine and Society article is titled “The problem of standardized breast cancer narratives.” The article is published in CMAJ: www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.190549Podcast transcript: https://www.cmaj.ca/transcript-190549-----------------------------------This episode is brought to you by Replens. Replens helps replenish internal vaginal moisture and relieves external vaginal dryness. Visit http://bit.ly/Replens-Products for more information.-----------------------------------Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.Comments or questions? Text us.Join us as we explore medical solutions that address the urgent need to change healthcare. Reach out to us about this or any episode you hear. Or tell us about something you'd like to hear on the leading Canadian medical podcast.You can find Blair and Mojola on X @BlairBigham and @DrmojolaomoleX (in English): @CMAJ X (en français): @JAMC FacebookInstagram: @CMAJ.ca The CMAJ Podcast is produced by PodCraft Productions

Dr. Matthew Stanbrook and Dr. Andreas Laupacis discuss the case of a 17-year old who contracted bronchiolitis obliterans, or popcorn lung, from vaping of e-cigarettes. This novel pattern of pulmonary disease associated with vaping appears distinct from the type of alveolar injury predominantly reported in the recent outbreak of cases of vaping associated pulmonary illness in the United States. The case is published in CMAJ. They also discuss lack of regulation by Canadian government related to electronic cigarettes. A linked editorial authored by Dr. Stanbrook is published in CMAJ.Dr. Matthew Stanbrook is deputy editor at CMAJ and respirologist at Toronto Western Hospital. Dr. Andreas Laupacis is editor-in-chief of the Canadian Medical Association Journal.NB: this conversation reflects the latest evidence available at the time of the recording (Monday November 11, 2019).To read the research case report published in CMAJ: www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.191402To read the editorial published in CMAJ: www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.191503Podcast transcript: https://www.cmaj.ca/transcript-191503-----------------------------------Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.Comments or questions? Text us.Join us as we explore medical solutions that address the urgent need to change healthcare. Reach out to us about this or any episode you hear. Or tell us about something you'd like to hear on the leading Canadian medical podcast.You can find Blair and Mojola on X @BlairBigham and @DrmojolaomoleX (in English): @CMAJ X (en français): @JAMC FacebookInstagram: @CMAJ.ca The CMAJ Podcast is produced by PodCraft Productions

In this interview, Dr. Richard Birtwhistle discusses the recommendations in the clinical practice guideline on screening asymptomatic adults for thyroid dysfunction. The guideline comes from the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care and is published in CMAJ.Dr. Birtwhistle is a family physician, clinical epidemiologist, and emeritus professor of family medicine and public health sciences at Queen’s University. He is also chair of the working group for screening for thyroid dysfunction and previous vice chair of the Canadian Task Force or Preventive Health Care. To read the clinical practice guideline published in CMAJ: www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.190395Podcast transcript: https://www.cmaj.ca/transcript-190395-----------------------------------Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.Comments or questions? Text us.Join us as we explore medical solutions that address the urgent need to change healthcare. Reach out to us about this or any episode you hear. Or tell us about something you'd like to hear on the leading Canadian medical podcast.You can find Blair and Mojola on X @BlairBigham and @DrmojolaomoleX (in English): @CMAJ X (en français): @JAMC FacebookInstagram: @CMAJ.ca The CMAJ Podcast is produced by PodCraft Productions

Dre Guylène Thériault et Dr Roland Grad expliquent les recommandations clé des nouvelles lignes directrices sur dépistage de la dysfonction thyroïdienne chez les adultes sans symptômes.Dre Guylène Thériault est médecin de famille et co-responsable des soins primaires pour « Choisir avec soin Canada ». Dre Thériault enseigne aussi la médecine fondée sur les données probantes et la prise de décision partagée. Dr Roland Grad est médecin de famille et professeur agrégé de médecine de famille à l’Université McGill. Il est aussi membres du Groupe d’étude canadien sur les soins de santé préventifs.Le Groupe d’étude canadien sur les soins de santé préventifs vient de publier les nouvelles lignes directrices dans le Journal de l’association médicale canadienne.Lignes directrices :Comments or questions? Text us.Join us as we explore medical solutions that address the urgent need to change healthcare. Reach out to us about this or any episode you hear. Or tell us about something you'd like to hear on the leading Canadian medical podcast.You can find Blair and Mojola on X @BlairBigham and @DrmojolaomoleX (in English): @CMAJ X (en français): @JAMC FacebookInstagram: @CMAJ.ca The CMAJ Podcast is produced by PodCraft Productions

In this interview, Leah Smith unpacks a research article that looked at cancer incidence trends by age in Canada from 1971 to 2015. Previous reports show cancer trends with all ages combined but this data analysis digs deeper into trends by age group and cancer type.Leah Smith is an epidemiologist and senior manager of surveillance at the Canadian Cancer Society.The research article she co-authored is titled “Age-standardized cancer-incidence trends in Canada, 1971–2015.” The article is published in CMAJ: www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.190355Podcast transcript: https://www.cmaj.ca/transcript-190355-----------------------------------This episode is brought you by First Response, a trusted leader in pregnancy for every step in the journey from conception planning to post-natal nutrition.Visit http://bit.ly/FirstResponse-Pregnancy for more information about First Response products to support your patients on their conception journey. -----------------------------------This podcast episode is brought to you by Dr. Bill.Dr. Bill is an easy-to-use mobile and web solution that truly simplifies the way you do medical billing. Join over 1500 physicians already using our billing software to save time, boost productivity and earn more. Visit www.dr-bill.ca for more information.-----------------------------------Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.Comments or questions? Text us.Join us as we explore medical solutions that address the urgent need to change healthcare. Reach out to us about this or any episode you hear. Or tell us about something you'd like to hear on the leading Canadian medical podcast.You can find Blair and Mojola on X @BlairBigham and @DrmojolaomoleX (in English): @CMAJ X (en français): @JAMC FacebookInstagram: @CMAJ.ca The CMAJ Podcast is produced by PodCraft Productions