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#3: Decoding Chest X-Rays

Welcome to Inside Radiology: A Primary Care Perspective where we explore the world of radiology and its applications in primary care.

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Welcome back to another episode of Inside Radiology, a Primary Care Perspective podcast. I'm Dr. Darcy Little, your host, a community radiologist with a background in primary care. In today's episode, we're decoding chest X-rays, identifying common findings and their clinical significance.

Our learning objectives today are, first and foremost to help you be a better clinician than the doctors on scrubs who put the x-rays backwards. But in reality, our objectives are to review basic radiology principles and to formalize a detailed approach to the interpretation of the chest radiograph with multiple illustrated examples. Just a flashback. It was not that long ago, November 1895, when Conrad Röentgen discovered the X-ray, and he noticed that it traveled through paper, wood and aluminum, and he called it X-radiation. But we sometimes call it Röentgen radiation to signify that he discovered it. And this X-ray on the right, on the lower aspect is were thought to be his hand. One of the first X-rays ever taken. We've come a long way since Röentgen.

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Welcome to Inside Radiology: A Primary Care Perspective podcast! I'm Dr. D'Arcy Little, your host. As a community radiologist and former family physician, I'm passionate about empowering primary care doctors with the knowledge and insights they need. With my unique perspective, I aim to bridge the gap between primary care and radiology, presenting the complexities of radiology in a way that resonates with you. My goal is to equip you with tools to enhance patient care and decision-making. Join me on this educational journey as we explore the world of radiology, tailored for primary care physicians like you. Together, let's elevate primary care radiology.

#30: Insights into Mastering Hypertension: Part 1

Welcome to 3P: Pills, Pearls, and Patients where we will discuss current events in medicine, stories from real patient-physician encounters, and gain insight into what it's like being a physician in today's society.

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Hello and welcome to the next episode of 3P: Pills, Pearls and Patients. I'm your host, Dr. Marina Malak. And today's episode is called Battling Blood Pressure.

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Dr. Marina Malak is a family physician in Mississauga, Ontario and a lecturer and faculty member at the University of Toronto. She is actively involved in medical advocacy, and is a board member of the Mississauga Primary Care Network. She is also a member of the National Committee of Continuing Professional Development at the College of Family Physicians of Ontario, and a member of the Research Ethics Board at Trillium Health Partners.

She is passionate about patient care; medical education; and promoting mental, physical, and emotional wellness. She enjoys reading, writing, public speaking, puzzles, doodling in her bullet journal, and creating drawings on Procreate.

#10: A Breakthrough in Alzheimer's Disease Treatment: The Approval of Lecanemab

Good afternoon. Welcome to another episode of Medical Narratives, the podcast where we explore best practices, groundbreaking medical research and advancements in medicine. I'm Dr. Michael Gordon, the host of the Medical Narrative Podcast. In today's episode, we review the news that Lecanemab has received approval as a treatment for early Alzheimer's disease from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the FDA.

A potential much needed good news in Alzheimer's treatment. Our guest today is Dr. Sharon Cohen. Dr. Cohen is a behavioural neurologist and the medical director of the Toronto Memory Program, a community based medical facility which she established in 1996 for the purpose of the advancing diagnosis and treatment for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.

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Dr. Michael Gordon recently retired after a fulfilling career as a geriatrician that spanned 56 years, 44 of which he spent working at the Baycrest Center in Toronto. He is Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto. Dr. Gordon is a recognized ethicist and a thought leader on all topics of care of the elderly and end-of-life decisions. Currently, Dr. Gordon provides part-time professional medical consulting mainly in the domain of cognition and memory loss.

#29: Decoding Long Covid: Navigating Persistent Symptoms and Self-Management

Welcome to 3P: Pills, Pearls, and Patients where we will discuss current events in medicine, stories from real patient-physician encounters, and gain insight into what it's like being a physician in today's society.

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Hello and welcome to the next episode of 3P: Pills, Pearls and Patients. Today we're going to be talking about Long Covid.

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Dr. Marina Malak is a family physician in Mississauga, Ontario and a lecturer and faculty member at the University of Toronto. She is actively involved in medical advocacy, and is a board member of the Mississauga Primary Care Network. She is also a member of the National Committee of Continuing Professional Development at the College of Family Physicians of Ontario, and a member of the Research Ethics Board at Trillium Health Partners.

She is passionate about patient care; medical education; and promoting mental, physical, and emotional wellness. She enjoys reading, writing, public speaking, puzzles, doodling in her bullet journal, and creating drawings on Procreate.

#2: Demystifying Back Pain

Welcome to Inside Radiology: A Primary Care Perspective where we explore the world of radiology and its applications in primary care.

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Welcome to the Inside Radiology, a primary care perspective podcast where we bring you expert insights and discussions on the topic of radiology as it relates to primary care practice. In today's episode, we delve into the world of back pain, a very common condition faced by primary care physicians and patients, and the role of imaging in its diagnosis and management.

I'm your host, Dr. D'Arcy Little, a radiologist who has also practiced in primary care. And today our guest is Dr. Hamilton Hall, a well-known spine surgeon and well-known educator on this topic of back pain. Together, we'll attempt to shed light on what primary care physicians should know when treating patients with back pain and help to navigate the complexities of ordering tests if needed in this condition.

Let's dive in. So, as we all know, low back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide. And it's the second most common symptom related reason for seeking care from a primary care physician. And despite increasing spending on health care services, patient outcomes really have not improved overall and global disability has not improved overall and in fact continues to increase over time from this condition.

Dr. Hall, we welcome you today to help us discuss this topic.

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Welcome to Inside Radiology: A Primary Care Perspective podcast! I'm Dr. D'Arcy Little, your host. As a community radiologist and former family physician, I'm passionate about empowering primary care doctors with the knowledge and insights they need. With my unique perspective, I aim to bridge the gap between primary care and radiology, presenting the complexities of radiology in a way that resonates with you. My goal is to equip you with tools to enhance patient care and decision-making. Join me on this educational journey as we explore the world of radiology, tailored for primary care physicians like you. Together, let's elevate primary care radiology.

#9: Type 2 Diabetes: Treatments, Complications, and Societal Impact

Welcome to another episode of the Medical Narratives podcast with Dr. Michael Gordon. My name is Regina Starr, and today we have an exciting episode focusing on Type 2 diabetes featuring our host, Dr. Michael Gordon, a geriatrician and our special guest, Dr. Irving Gottesman. Dr. Gottesman is an assistant professor of Medicine, Faculty of Toronto, Temerty School of Medicine and Staff Endocrinologist at Trillium Health Partners Credit Valley Hospital.

We'll delve into the topic of Type 2 diabetes, its impact on society, and discuss the potential complications and dangers associated with treatment inertia. As well, we will review the various treatment options, but before we dive into the main focus, this would not be the Medical Narratives podcast without a good story.

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Dr. Michael Gordon recently retired after a fulfilling career as a geriatrician that spanned 56 years, 44 of which he spent working at the Baycrest Center in Toronto. He is Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto. Dr. Gordon is a recognized ethicist and a thought leader on all topics of care of the elderly and end-of-life decisions. Currently, Dr. Gordon provides part-time professional medical consulting mainly in the domain of cognition and memory loss.

#28: Approach to Liver Enzymes

Welcome to 3P: Pills, Pearls, and Patients where we will discuss current events in medicine, stories from real patient-physician encounters, and gain insight into what it's like being a physician in today's society.

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Hello and welcome to the next episode of 3P, Pills, Pearls and Patients, and I'm your host, Dr. Marina Malak. And today is yet another episode on The Amazing Liver.

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Dr. Marina Malak is a family physician in Mississauga, Ontario and a lecturer and faculty member at the University of Toronto. She is actively involved in medical advocacy, and is a board member of the Mississauga Primary Care Network. She is also a member of the National Committee of Continuing Professional Development at the College of Family Physicians of Ontario, and a member of the Research Ethics Board at Trillium Health Partners.

She is passionate about patient care; medical education; and promoting mental, physical, and emotional wellness. She enjoys reading, writing, public speaking, puzzles, doodling in her bullet journal, and creating drawings on Procreate.

#8: Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)

SY: Good morning. Welcome to Dr. Michael Gordon's Medical Narrative Podcast. I'm your host, Dr. Susanna Yanivker. I have been in practice for 25 years and have an interest in emergency medicine, intensive care and air ambulance, as well as choice in health care and end of life medicine. Today we have a very special episode. For the first time, we are doing a series of topics on Medical Assistance in Dying, otherwise known as MAiD.

SY: MAiD is sensitive and deeply personal topic. In 2016, federal legislation was introduced in Canada to allow individuals who are suffering from serious and incurable illness, disease or disability to apply for and if eligible, receive MAiD. We will be speaking to Dr. Michael Gordon, who is well known to our listeners as the host of the Medical Narratives podcast and regular contributor to Health Plexus and the Journal of Current Clinical Care.

SY: Michael is an Emeritus Professor of medicine and a member of the University of Toronto's Joint Centre for Bioethics. And this capacity is involved in ethics, education, primarily for health care providers. He has written and spoken widely in the field of medical ethics, especially in relation to the elderly and end of life care. Our special guest today also is Dr. Chantal Perrot, who's a family physician, psychotherapist in Toronto.

SY: She has been active in choice and health care for over four decades and has been providing Medical Assistance in Dying and assessments and procedures for patients since July 2016. Dr. Perrot is frequently called upon to speak about MAiD to both professional and general audiences. She's a member of Dying with Dignity Board of Directors and also Past-Chair of the Board of Directors of MAiDHouse.

SY: She's a member of the Canadian Association of MAiD Assessors and Providers and a moderator of the Camp MAiD Providers Forum. Welcome to both of you, and thank you for taking the time to speak to me today about this very important subject. So let's get started.

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Dr. Michael Gordon recently retired after a fulfilling career as a geriatrician that spanned 56 years, 44 of which he spent working at the Baycrest Center in Toronto. He is Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto. Dr. Gordon is a recognized ethicist and a thought leader on all topics of care of the elderly and end-of-life decisions. Currently, Dr. Gordon provides part-time professional medical consulting mainly in the domain of cognition and memory loss.

#1: Introduction to the podcast

Welcome to Inside Radiology: A Primary Care Perspective where we explore the world of radiology and its applications in primary care.

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Welcome to Inside Radiology: A Primary Care Perspective. The primary podcast where we explore the world of radiology and its applications in primary care. I'm your host, Dr. D'Arcy Little, a radiologist and primary care physician with a passion for leveraging radiology imaging to provide optimal patient care. In today's episode will lay the foundation by understanding the importance of radiology in primary care and exploring its various applications.

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Let's dive in. Radiology is an essential component of modern medicine, playing a crucial role in the diagnosis, the management and the monitoring of various medical conditions. As primary care physicians, we encounter a wide range of patient cases, and having a solid understanding of radiology can significantly enhance our ability to provide accurate and timely care. So why is radiology important in primary care?

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Well, imaging studies such as X-rays, ultrasounds, CTs and MRIs allow us to visualize internal structures, identify abnormalities and guide our clinical decision making. By incorporating radiology into our diagnostic process. We can gain valuable insights and often avoid unnecessary referrals to specialists. In primary care one of the most commonly encountered radiologic tests is the chest X-ray. It provides a wealth of information helping us to understand lung conditions, to detect pneumonia, to evaluate cardiac health, and to identify other thoracic abnormalities such as lung cancer.

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We'll explore this further in upcoming episodes. Additionally, abdominal imaging, including ultrasounds, CT scans and MRIs play an important role in primary care. They aid in evaluating abdominal pain, diagnosing gastrointestinal disorders, assessing organ health, and detecting abnormalities like tumours and cysts, and will delve further into that topic as well. Radiology is not limited to adult patients. It is equally important in paediatrics.

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Children often present unique challenges, and understanding how to interpret and utilize radiologic studies specific to paediatric care is crucial in primary care. We will dedicate an episode to discussing paediatric radiology and common conditions we see in primary care. To make the most of radiologic studies, it's important for a primary care physicians to become familiar with the language of radiology reports.

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These reports provide us with detailed information about the findings, impressions and recommendations of the radiologist. In a future episode will break down these reports, explain the terminology and decipher their structure to help you understanding. Now that we've discussed the significance of radiology in primary care, it's important to address appropriate utilization. Ordering the right test at the right time is essential to optimize patient care and avoid unnecessary radiation exposure and unnecessary health care costs.

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We'll explore the evidence based guidelines and appropriateness criteria in an upcoming issue. Throughout the podcast series, we'll cover a wide range of topics, including MSK imaging, neuroimaging, women's health and much more. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate radiology effectively into your primary care practice. Before we wrap up the short introductory episode, I'd like to invite you to actively participate in the podcast.

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If you have specific questions, cases, or topics you'd like us to address, please reach out to us through our website or social media platforms to have your input. Your input will help shape the content we create and ensure it aligns with the needs of primary care physicians. Thank you for joining me today. Stay tuned for our upcoming episodes where we'll dive deeper into the world of radiology and explore how it intersects with primary care.

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Remember, by enhancing our understanding of radiology, we can provide better care for our patients. Until next time, thank you for tuning in to this introductory episode of Primary Care Radiology. If you found the information valuable, we would greatly appreciate it if you could show your support by hitting the applause button. Remember, this podcast is dedicated to providing you with in-depth knowledge and empowering you to excel in the world of primary care radiology, to continue your learning journey, and to dive into a plethora of other fascinating episodes.

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Be sure to subscribe below, to stay curious, stay inspired, and together, let's uncover the wonders of radiology and primary care. We look forward to sharing more captivating content with you in the future.


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Welcome to Inside Radiology: A Primary Care Perspective podcast! I'm Dr. D'Arcy Little, your host. As a community radiologist and former family physician, I'm passionate about empowering primary care doctors with the knowledge and insights they need. With my unique perspective, I aim to bridge the gap between primary care and radiology, presenting the complexities of radiology in a way that resonates with you. My goal is to equip you with tools to enhance patient care and decision-making. Join me on this educational journey as we explore the world of radiology, tailored for primary care physicians like you. Together, let's elevate primary care radiology.

#27: Review of the Liver

Welcome to 3P: Pills, Pearls, and Patients where we will discuss current events in medicine, stories from real patient-physician encounters, and gain insight into what it's like being a physician in today's society.

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Hello and welcome to the next episode of 3P, Pills, Pearls, and Patients. I'm your host, Dr. Marina Malak, and today we're going to do a very quick episode on Review of the Liver. Now, what really sparked this kind of in-between impromptu episode is the fact that I felt we had a lot to talk about the liver, you know, there's an Approach to Fatty Liver, Approach to Elevated Liver Enzymes, but sometimes there's a little bit of confusion around certain things to do with the liver.

So, for example, what are liver function tests? What are the liver enzymes? How do you separate both of them? When do you order What? Similarly with hepatitis serologies. So this is going to kind of be a quick mixed bag episode of things about the liver. And it's an important one because we're going to need to talk about Approach to Liver Enzymes.

And we talked about Approach to Fatty Liver. So I just want to put this episode in between the two. So this episode is following the Approach to Fatty Liver, and it's going to come before or the Approach to Elevated Liver Enzymes. That will be the next episode.
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Dr. Marina Malak is a family physician in Mississauga, Ontario and a lecturer and faculty member at the University of Toronto. She is actively involved in medical advocacy, and is a board member of the Mississauga Primary Care Network. She is also a member of the National Committee of Continuing Professional Development at the College of Family Physicians of Ontario, and a member of the Research Ethics Board at Trillium Health Partners.

She is passionate about patient care; medical education; and promoting mental, physical, and emotional wellness. She enjoys reading, writing, public speaking, puzzles, doodling in her bullet journal, and creating drawings on Procreate.