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.
ALL EPISODES
Looking at the CORE Back Tool, explore the fundamentals of managing mechanical back pain.
November 14, 2023 · 29 min
Looking at the CORE back tool, explore the fundamentals of diagnosis and treatment.
October 13, 2023 · 25 min
Antihypertensive medications, their compelling indications, dose titration, and the importance of patient adherence and monitoring.
September 14, 2023 · 27 min
Episode covers hypertension definition, diagnosis, risk factors, monitoring, and patient-centered care.
August 14, 2023 · 26 min
Long Covid's lingering effects, symptoms, patient evaluations, and self-management strategies.
July 13, 2023 · 20 min
Dr. Malak on liver enzymes: functions, elevation, investigations, and referrals.
June 14, 2023 · 20 min
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Review of liver, liver enzymes vs. liver function tests, and Hepatitis B/C serology testing.
May 18, 2023 · 21 min
Fatty liver diagnosis, risk factors, and management.
May 3, 2023 · 26 min
Osteoporosis treatment options, blood work, exercises, diet, and supplements.
April 19, 2023 · 25 min
Diagnosing, managing, and preventing falls. Bone health and screening guidelines.
April 5, 2023 · 20 min
Symptoms, differential diagnosis, treatment options, when to refer to dermatologists.
March 22, 2023 · 16 min
Symptoms, triggers, complications, patient education and treatments.
March 8, 2023 · 19 min
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The emotional impact, pathophysiology, treatment, and differential diagnosis of Acne.
February 22, 2023 · 28 min
Introduction to Dermatology, the importance of skin in diagnosing systemic diseases.
February 8, 2023 · 19 min
Chronic constipation, patient-specific symptoms, lifestyle habits, and treatment options.
January 25, 2023 · 28 min
Urogenital health: common conditions, risks, and lifestyle tips for optimal well-being.
January 11, 2023 · 20 min
Family medicine challenges: referrals, specialists, frustrations. Tips for navigating.
December 28, 2022 · 20 min
The benefits of eConsults, sharing case examples and how to use the service.
December 14, 2022 · 18 min
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Doctors tired of empathizing, bearing emotional burden, and longing for support.
November 30, 2022 · 21 min
Self-compassion, its pillars (common humanity, mindfulness, self-kindness), and benefits.
November 2, 2022 · 28 min
Wait times: pandemic impact, patient perceptions, and improving referrals.
October 26, 2022 · 28 min
Transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, management, atypical presentation, and stigma.
October 12, 2022 · 24 min
Virtual care pros and cons: efficiency, safety, accessibility, and tech issues.
September 28, 2022 · 28 min
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The influence of media on medicine, including COVID reporting and patient internet use.
September 14, 2022 · 24 min
Managing Migraines. Tips for diagnosis, treatment, and headache diary.
August 31, 2022 · 31 min
Overview of headaches: primary (migraine, tension, cluster) vs. secondary; red flags.
August 17, 2022 · 29 min
Medication adherence, patient engagement, and screening for complications.
August 3, 2022 · 28 min
Non-complicated cases, diabetes diagnosis, lifestyle modifications, medication options.
July 20, 2022 · 27 min
Recognizing and mitigating inflation's impact on patients: Physician strategies.
July 6, 2022 · 25 min
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Addressing death, coping, and supporting patients and physicians through grief.
June 22, 2022 · 28 min
Paxlovid, the Covid pill: overview, benefits, dosage, eligibility, and side effects.
June 8, 2022 · 31 min
Welcome to 3P: Dr. Marina Malik discusses medicine, stories, and patient experiences.
May 25, 2022 · 21 min