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#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.

#26: Approach to Fatty 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.

Please note that while the first episode is available to listen to without registration, accessing additional episodes will require you to subscribe and log in.

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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

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.

Please note that while the first episode is available to listen to without registration, accessing additional episodes will require you to subscribe and log in.

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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.

Please note that while the first episode is available to listen to without registration, accessing additional episodes will require you to subscribe and log in.

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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.

Please note that while the first episode is available to listen to without registration, accessing additional episodes will require you to subscribe and log in.

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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.

Please note that while the first episode is available to listen to without registration, accessing additional episodes will require you to subscribe and log in.

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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.