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

Review of liver, liver enzymes vs. liver function tests, and Hepatitis B/C serology testing.
May 18, 2023 · 21 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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Tthe influence of media on medicine, including COVID reporting and patient internet use.
September 14, 2022 · 24 min

Overview of headaches: primary (migraine, tension, cluster) vs. secondary; red flags.
August 17, 2022 · 29 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