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S5E41 The future of memory: dementia research w/ Dr. Michael Borrie
More than 500,000 Canadians live with dementia -- an overall term for a set of symptoms caused by disorders affecting the brain such as Alzheimer’s disease. There is currently no cure or treatments…
S5E40 Heart health in men w/ Dr. Neville Suskin
According to the Cleveland Clinic, a human heart beats about 100,000 times per day. Last season, DocTalks featured an episode on heart health in women – today, Dr. Neville Suskin joins the show to…
S5E39 The missing sense – Anosmia w/ Dr. Leigh Sowerby
How would you feel if you could no longer smell your favourite scent? Anosmia is a partial or full loss of smell. While usually a temporary symptom of an illness like a cold or sinus infection, more…
S5E38 PatientTalks - The New Normal - Survivorship w/Kellie Chouinard
What does life look like after cancer, once the treatment is done and you’re deemed cancer-free? On today’s episode of PatientTalks, a spinoff of the DocTalks Podcast, Kellie Chouinard joins the show…
S5E37 PatientTalks - Living with Lymphedema w/ Deb Jazey
Lymphedema is a chronic condition that develops when the lymphatic system is damaged – whether from radiation, lymph node removal or other interventions. In breast cancer patients, with the removal…
S5E36 This is 40...well, breast cancer under 40 w/ Jenna Dias and Katie Pollock
In recent years, the breast cancer incident rate in women under 50 has risen faster than in women over 50. Being diagnosed with breast cancer young comes with a unique set of challenges. On today’s…
S5E35 PatientTalks - A voice behind the diagnosis w/ Jenna Dias
It is estimated 1 in 8 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. On today’s episode of The DocTalks Podcast, a new series, PatientTalks kicks off with Jenna Dias, a St.…
S5E34 The lowdown on low testosterone with Dr. Campbell
It’s difficult to pinpoint exactly how many men experience low testosterone due to varying definitions and study populations, however data suggests that about 2% of men may have low testosterone, and…
S5E33 The skin you're in: sun safety and skin cancer with Dr. Corey Moore
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, with 1/3 new cases of cancer in Canada being skin cancer. Being exposed to UV rays is one of the main causes of skin cancer, whether from the sun or…
S4E32 Recovery after a stroke w/ Dr. Jamie Fleet
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, more than 878,000 Canadian adults have experienced a stroke. Strokes affect each person differently, based on where and how much damage is done to the…
S4E31 What could cause you to fall and break a hip? w/ Dr. Jaspreet Banghu and Janelle Unger
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and deaths among people aged 65 or older in Canada. 50% of falls occur at home and the most common injury from a fall are fractures.…
S4E30 Cervical cancer w/ Dr. Robert Di Cecco
Each year, about 1,550 Canadians are diagnosed with cervical cancer and 400 will die from it. Yet cervical cancer can be prevented with regular cervical screening and follow-up of abnormal results.…
S4E29 All about colorectal cancer w/ Dr. Jamie Gregor
According to the Canadian Cancer Society, 66 people in our country are diagnosed with colorectal cancer every day and almost 38 per cent of those people will die from the disease. While most cases…
S4E28 How you walk and your brain health w/ Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso
Did you know that how you walk can indicate how healthy your brain is? Studies show how someone walks and how fast can be an early predictor of future falls, frailty, dementia and even life…
S4E27 What causes asthma? w/ Dr. Constance Mackenzie
According to Asthma Canada asthma is the third most common disease in our nation, affecting more than 3.8 Million people. While there is no one cause or cure for asthma, there are triggers asthma…
S4E26 Osteoporosis w/ Dr. Kristin Clemens
More women die from osteoporotic fractures than from breast and ovarian cancer combined. According to Osteoporosis Canada, over 80 per cent of all fractures in people over age 50 are caused by…
S4E25 Breast cancer w/ Dr. Sarah Knowles
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, making it the most common cancer for women. However, early detection and new treatment options have improved the survival…
S4E24 Heart health in women w/ Dr. Ashlay Huitema
Chest pressure, burning sensation, jaw or neck pain - did you know these could be signs of a heart attack in women? Sometimes women ignore these symptoms, thinking they may be because of other…
S3E23 Lazy eyes in kids and adults w/ Dr. Sapna Sharan
According to the Canadian Association of Optometrists, 2.4% of North Americans have lazy eyes, and 5% of children have crossed eyes, conditions that often go unnoticed but can lead to blindness if…
S3E22 Being a new mom with a mental illness w/ Dr. Verinder Sharma
For most women, pregnancy and birth are a time for celebration. It can also be a time of significant change in their bodies, hormones, diet and sleep. These changes can worsen or bring on mental…
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