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 ways, such as the observed tendency for doctors to dismiss patients and pathologies […] The post Dr. Tran on Ageism in Western Medicine appeared first on Primary Medicine Podcast.

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Dr. Tran on Ageism in Western Medicine

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 is my Financial Health, doc?” podcast. Dr. Tran talks about the importance of […] The post Dr. Tran on caring for your Lifeforce and preventing burnout appeared first on Primary Medicine Podcast.

Dr. Tran on caring for your Lifeforce and preventing burnout

Dear Listeners, We are lucky to have Dr. Yatin Chada, host of the excellent  beyond the MD podcast, join us for our latest episode. Dr. Chada is a radiologist who has practised in both Canada and the US. He is a devoted father and a lifelong learner. As host of beyond the MD podcast, Dr. […] The post Dr. Chadha from the beyond MD podcast appeared first on Primary Medicine Podcast.

Dr. Chadha from the beyond MD podcast

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, colchicine is indicated for treatment of inflammatory conditions such as gout, pericarditis, and Mediteranian fever. Based on a few recent studies, […] The post Podcast 73: Colchicine in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention appeared first on Primary Medicine Podcast.

Podcast 73: Colchicine in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

Dear Listeners, 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 within our profession. The event is being live-streamed from beautiful Banff, Alberta from […] The post Physician Empowerment: You Are More than an Empty Vessel appeared first on Primary Medicine Podcast.

Physician Empowerment: You Are More than an Empty Vessel

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 contributor to the Medical Post and a peer reviewer for the College of […] The post Podcast 72: Dr. John Crosby on preventing physician burnout appeared first on Primary Medicine Podcast.

Podcast 72: Dr. John Crosby on preventing physician burnout

Dear Listeners, 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 due to glomerular damage, and chronic renal failure to renal hypoperfusion. Recent studies […] The post Podcast 71: Diabetic Kidney Disease appeared first on Primary Medicine Podcast.

Podcast 71: Diabetic Kidney Disease

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 Tubular Disease. Glomerular disease is most common with differential including infections (Strep […] The post Podcast 70: Proteinuria in Children appeared first on Primary Medicine Podcast.

Podcast 70: Proteinuria in Children

Dear Listeners, 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.  The CRP is produced by the liver shortly after the offending process so it is a direct measure of inflammation. The ESR is based […] The post Podcast 69: C-Reactive Protein and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate appeared first on Primary Medicine Podcast.

Podcast 69: C-Reactive Protein and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

Dear Listeners, 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 testosterone therapy, before initiating treatment. The clearest benefit is to men with abnormally […] The post Podcast 68: Treatment of Male Hypogonadism appeared first on Primary Medicine Podcast.

Podcast 68: Treatment of Male Hypogonadism

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Episode 67: Late-onset hypogonadism

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 is making the diagnosis, remembering that constipation is a symptom with an underlying […] The post Episode 66: Constipation in the Elderly with Dr. Kevin appeared first on Primary Medicine Podcast.

Episode 66: Constipation in the Elderly with Dr. Kevin

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 is anatomical in nature. Moving from the outside in, he suggests considering environmental causes (Carbon Monoxide Poisoning), hypertensive disorders, infections […] The post Episode 65: Secondary Headaches with Dr. Kevin appeared first on Primary Medicine Podcast.

Episode 65: Secondary Headaches with Dr. Kevin

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 as fever). Consider the differential for mouth ulcers as being infectious or non-infectious. The most […] The post Episode 64: Aphthous Ulcers appeared first on Primary Medicine Podcast.

Episode 64: Aphthous Ulcers

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 common emergencies relating to the thyroid (myxedema coma, thyroid storm, thyroiditis), adrenal glands (adrenal crisis, […] The post Episode 63: Endocrine Emergencies with Dr. Pabani appeared first on Primary Medicine Podcast.