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#26: Approach to Fatty Liver

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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 on Approach to Fatty 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.

#25: Owning Osteoporosis: Part 2

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Hello and welcome to the next episode of 3P, Pills, Pearls and Patients. Today is Owning Osteoporosis: Part 2. So if you have not listened to Owning Osteoporosis: Part 1, I strongly recommend that you listen to that. As this is a follow-up to that 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.

#7: Forgetfulness and Mild Cognitive Impairment

Hello and welcome to the Medical Narratives podcast with Dr. Michael Gordon. I'm Regina Starr. And in today's episode, we will continue our series on the top ten issues affecting the elderly. We are excited to present another informative episode on the topic of Forgetfulness and Mild Cognitive Impairment. This is a topic that affects many older adults and their families.

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RS: Hello and welcome to the Medical Narratives podcast with Dr. Michael Gordon. I'm Regina Starr. And in today's episode, we will continue our series on the top ten issues affecting the elderly. We are excited to present another informative episode on the topic of Forgetfulness and Mild Cognitive Impairment. This is a topic that affects many older adults and their families.

RS: As our population continues to age, it's becoming increasingly common for people to experience memory lapses and cognitive changes. According to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada, an estimated 10 to 15% of Canadians over the age of 65 have mild cognitive impairment. The prevalence of mild cognitive impairment increases with age, with studies suggesting that up to 25 to 50% of people over the age of 85 may also have it.

RS: It's worth noting that mild cognitive impairment can be difficult to diagnose, and some individuals may not seek medical attention for their symptoms. As a result, the true prevalence of mild cognitive impairment in the Canadian or North American population may be higher than reported. While forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. It can also be a symptom of more serious conditions, such as mild cognitive impairment or even dementia.

RS: It's important for doctors to understand the nuances of forgetfulness and cognitive decline and to be able to provide patients with accurate information and effective interventions. Today, in my conversation with Dr. Gordon, he will shed light on this complex and often misunderstood topic. So let's get started. Hello, Michael. How are you?

MG: Good morning. I should say good afternoon. Fine, thank you.

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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.

#24: Owning Osteoporosis

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 Owning Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis can be an easy topic or a difficult topic, like all things in medicine.
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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.

#6: Unintentional Weight Loss

Hello and welcome to the Medical Narratives podcast with Dr. Michael Gordon. I'm Regina Starr and in today's episode we will continue our series on the top 10 issues affecting the elderly. We are excited to present another informative episode on the topic of unintentional weight loss.

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RS: Hello and welcome to the Medical Narratives podcast with Dr. Michael Gordon. I'm Regina Starr and in today's episode we will continue our series on the top 10 issues affecting the elderly. We are excited to present another informative episode on the topic of unintentional weight loss. According to the Mayo Clinic, unexpected weight loss or losing weight without trying, particularly if it's a significant amount, may be a sign of a medical disorder. The point at which unexplained weight loss becomes a medical concern is not exact but many health care providers agree that a medical evaluation is called for if a patient loses more than 5% of their weight within a year, especially in older adults. So for example, a 5% weight loss in someone who is 160 pounds (72 kilograms) is 8 pounds (3.6 kilograms). In someone who is 200 pounds (90 kilograms), it's 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms).

RS: Hello Michael, I am looking forward to our conversation today.

MG: Hello, hope it works out well.

RS: It will.

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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.

#5: Falls and Dizziness

Hello, I'm Regina Starr and welcome to the Medical Narratives podcast with Dr. Michael Gordon. In this episode, we'll be continuing our discussion of the top issues affecting the elderly. Focusing on the topic of Falls and Dizziness. Falls are a major concern for older adults. And in this episode, Dr. Gordon will share his expertise and offer some tips on how to prevent falls and manage dizziness in the elderly population.

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RS: Hello, I'm Regina Starr and welcome to the Medical Narratives podcast with Dr. Michael Gordon. In this episode, we'll be continuing our discussion of the top issues affecting the elderly. Focusing on the topic of Falls and Dizziness. Falls are a major concern for older adults. And in this episode, Dr. Gordon will share his expertise and offer some tips on how to prevent falls and manage dizziness in the elderly population. So sit back, relax and join us for another informative episode of the Medical Narratives podcast.

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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.

#4: Looking Through the Lens Interview

Welcome to another episode of Medical Narratives with Dr. Michael Gordon. I am Regina Starr and today we have a very interesting discussion with Dr. Gordon because he wrote a new book and I consider myself one of his biggest fans. So I was excited when I got my copy of Looking Through the Lens: Reflections on Medicine, Ethics and Society.

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RS: Welcome to another episode of Medical Narratives with Dr. Michael Gordon. I am Regina Starr and today we have a very interesting discussion with Dr. Gordon because he wrote a new book and I consider myself one of his biggest fans. So I was excited when I got my copy of Looking Through the Lens: Reflections on Medicine, Ethics and Society.

RS: Hi, Michael. How are you doing?

MG: I'm fine, thank you.

RS: Excellent. So what inspired you to write this book?

Click on the link to purchase your copy of Looking Through the Lens: Reflections on Medicine, Ethics and Society

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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.

#23: Rosacea

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 continue our series in dermatology. And we're speaking about rosacea.
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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.

#22: Atopic Dermatitis

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 continuing our series on dermatology. And today we're talking about Atopic Dermatitis, also known as eczema.
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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.

#21: Decoding Acne: What Primary Care Physicians Should Know

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. We're continuing on our series around dermatology. And today we're going to be talking about acne. Acne is something we commonly see, and it's very important to understand, as I mentioned in the first episode about introduction to dermatology, the impact of acne.
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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.