The DocTalks Podcast: Recent Episodes
St. Joseph's Health Care London
Welcome to the DocTalks Podcast, a conversation on what’s new and relevant in the world of Canadian medicine and hospital health care. Join us for each episode, as we interview physicians, patients and caregivers to dive deep into what it’s like to treat and live with some of today’s most common health challenges. Hosted by Ian Gillespie.
Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcasts is for informational purposes only. The material is not intended for and should not be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from a licensed health care practitioner.
Did you know rheumatoid arthritis affects one in 100 Canadians of all ages? This debilitating autoimmune condition causes the body's immune system to mistakenly attack its own tissue. Experts say it's like the body is on fire but if diagnosed and treated early that fire can be put out. In this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie and Dr. Tom Appleton, a Rheumatologist in the Rheumatology Centre at St. Joseph’s Health Care London discuss the symptoms, treatment options and exciting future care for people living with rheumatoid arthritis.
Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcasts is for informational purposes only. The material is not intended for and should not be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from a licensed health care practitioner.
Brought to you in partnership with St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation. Produced by The Pod Cabin and Kelsi Break
Sexual assault is a crime of violence, one that often leaves victims in need of medical care and support to help them recover. How do you best support someone after a SA, or where do you go if you have been a victim? In this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie and Dr. Susan McNair, a family physician and the medical director of the Regional Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Treatment Centre at St. Joseph’s Health Care London discuss what care and services are available for people who have experienced sexual assault and how to help survivors.
Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcasts is for informational purposes only. The material is not intended for and should not be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from a licensed health care practitioner.
Brought to you in partnership with St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation. Produced by The Pod Cabin and Kelsi Break
Delirium is a serious condition that can cause mental confusion and reduce someone’s ability to be aware of their surroundings. Delirium occurs when signals in the brain are impaired. This impairment can be caused by a combination of factors and can affect someone in as little as a few hours. In this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie learns from St. Joseph's Health Care London geriatrician Dr. Alishya Burrell the causes of delirium, what signs to look for and what treatments are available.
For more information visit www.sjhc.london.on.ca/podcast or follow us on Twitter @stjosephslondon. Brought to you in partnership with St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation.
Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcasts is for informational purposes only. The material is not intended for and should not be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from a licensed health care practitioner.
Produced by The Pod Cabin and Kelsi Break
Help a Patient Who Can't Go Home for the Holidays!
Season of Celebration began with a single question from the care-giving team, "How can we make Christmas a little brighter for those in our care, who can't go home for the holidays?" What began as a single wish, has now become a beloved community campaign in support of St. Joseph’s mission of care.
Did you know there are more than 1,000 inpatient beds at St. Joseph's? We are a home for Veterans, residents in our long-term care facility, people in our mental health program and those requiring specialized care. Many of these people will not have the option of leaving our care to visit family over the holidays.
Your gift to Season of Celebration will support the purchase of care and comfort items that make a hospital feel more like home — everything from accessible furniture and exercise equipment to blanket warmers and interactive technology that keeps those in hospital connected to the outside world.
Can Type 2 diabetes go into remission? On this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie asks St. Joseph's endocrinologist Dr. Tamara Spaic to share strategies people can use to prevent diabetes and even move into remission through use of medications and changes in lifestyle.
Want to learn more? Listen for free to the DocTalks Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. For more information visit www.sjhc.london.on.ca/podcast or follow us on Twitter @stjosephslondon. Like our content? Remember to subscribe to be notified of new episodes. Brought to you in partnership with St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation.
Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcasts is for informational purposes only. The material is not intended for and should not be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from a licensed health care practitioner.
Produced by The Pod Cabin and Kelsi Break
While erectile dysfunction can be caused by various medical and/or psychological conditions, it can be an early warning sign of vascular issues that can lead to heart attack or stroke. In this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie and Dr. Jeffrey Campbell, a urologist at St. Joseph’s Hospital and expert in the diagnosis and treatment of erectile dysfunction discuss what those treatment options are for the underlying conditions that cause erectile dysfunction.
Want to learn more? Listen for free to the DocTalks Podcast episode with Dr. Pautler. For more information visit www.sjhc.london.on.ca/podcast or follow us on Twitter @stjosephslondon. Brought to you in partnership with St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation.
Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcasts is for informational purposes only. The material is not intended for and should not be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from a licensed health care practitioner.
Produced by The Pod Cabin and Kelsi Break
Have you ever walked into a room and forgotten why you were there? Do you lose your keys or your cell phone or find yourself searching for a word in a conversation? Are you worried these are signs you may have dementia? While 40 per cent of us will experience some type of memory loss as we age, the World Health Organization says 5 to 8 per cent of people will develop dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada 76,000 Canadians are diagnosed with dementia every year and 60 to 80 percent of them have Alzheimer's disease.
Dementia is an overall term for symptoms caused by disorders of the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia.
In this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie is joined by geriatrician Dr. Michael Borrie, a world-renowned physician and scientist who has spent much of his 30 year medical career treating and studying dementia with a focus on mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease.
For more information visit www.sjhc.london.on.ca/podcast or follow us on Twitter @stjosephslondon. Brought to you in partnership with St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation.
Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcasts is for informational purposes only. The material is not intended for and should not be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from a licensed health care practitioner.
Produced by The Pod Cabin and Kelsi Break
On this episode of The DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie sits down with St. Joseph’s Health Care London urologist Dr. Stephen Pautler to discuss a topic that is difficult for most men to talk about - prostate cancer.
An associate professor of surgery and oncology at Western University, lead for Southwest Regional Surgical Oncology at Cancer Care Ontario and a Canadian pioneer in surgical robotics, Dr. Pautler is an internationally-acclaimed and highly respected leader in prostate care. He has been watching the changing tide of screening opinions over many years and wants men to know that screening is important to their health and a straightforward process.
Prostate screening happens in two steps starting with a PSA test. “PSA is a simple blood test that looks for levels of a protein in the blood,” explains Dr. Pautler. “PSA is made by the prostate, and high levels mean a higher risk cancer is present. But this test isn't perfect, as it can sometimes come back with inconclusive results or false positives.” The second part of the screening is a rectal exam. “In my experience, men tend to build up this little exam in their heads. We are simply looking for lumps and bumps, which is a key indicator and an important thing to check. I’ve been in this field a long time, and the hype men give this is way worse than the exam. Men really need to move past the perceived awkwardness – because it’s important.”
Want to learn more? Listen for free to the DocTalks Podcast episode with Dr. Pautler. For more information visit www.sjhc.london.on.ca/podcast or follow us on Twitter @stjosephslondon.
Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcasts is for informational purposes only. The material is not intended for and should not be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from a licensed health care practitioner.
Produced by The Pod Cabin and Kelsi Break
Welcome to the DocTalks Podcast, a conversation on what’s new and relevant in the world of Canadian medicine and hospital health care. Join us for each episode, as we interview physicians, patients and caregivers to dive deep into what it’s like to treat and live with some of today’s most common health challenges.
I’m your host Ian Gillespie, and I’m here to ask the questions that get to the answers you need to know. Our episodes focus on various health concerns from cancer and diabetes, to mental health care and dementia. We’ll explore the latest research, discoveries and treatments with world renowned experts from St. Joseph’s Health Care London.
We want to help our listeners know how to prevent and detect illness, and how to navigate our health care system.
Be sure to subscribe to the DocTalks Podcast to stay up to date on new episodes, and follow us on Twitter @stjosephslondon or visit sjhc.london.on.ca/podcast.
For more information about St. Joseph's Health Care London, visit www.sjhc.london.on.ca