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CMAJ Podcasts: Exploring the latest in Canadian medicine from coast to coast to coast with your hosts, Drs. Mojola Omole and Blair Bigham. CMAJ Podcasts delves into the scientific and social health advances on the cutting edge of Canadian health care. Episodes include real stories of patients, clinicians, and others who are impacted by our health care system.

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Perspectives on the new guideline for managing obesity in children

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04/21/25 • 31 min

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It’s been nearly two decades since the last Canadian clinical practice guideline on managing obesity in children. In that time, the science has advanced, treatment options have expanded, and the need for updated guidance has grown increasingly urgent. On this episode of the CMAJ Podcast, hosts Dr. Mojola Omole and Dr. Blair Bigham speak with three guests who contributed to or were impacted by the new guideline published in CMAJ. Together, they explore how the recommendations address the complexity of pediatric obesity and what it takes to implement them in real-world settings.

Dr. Geoff Ball, chair of the guideline steering committee, explains how the recommendations were shaped by evidence as well as the meaningful participation of parents and youth at every stage of development. He discusses how the panel weighed the benefits and risks of pharmacotherapy and bariatric surgery in the context of limited pediatric data and a rapidly evolving treatment landscape.

Dr. Michelle Jackman, a pediatrician and clinical lead at the Pediatric Centre for Wellness and Health in Calgary, shares how her team delivers multi-component behavioural interventions, often in the absence of system-wide supports. She reflects on how the new guideline has prompted her to reconsider referral pathways for bariatric surgery and advocate more strongly for patients.

Brenndon Goodman, a long-time patient advocate, offers his own experience navigating childhood obesity, including the emotional dimensions of eating, the impact of stigma, and the life-changing outcome of bariatric surgery. He calls for improved access to care and a stronger commitment to children and youth living with obesity.

This episode highlights both the progress and the persistent barriers in treating childhood obesity. The new guideline affirms that obesity is a complex chronic condition and provides much-needed support for physicians caring for children and youth living with it.

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Bullying and victimization in childhood: effects on mental health during adolescence

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01/14/18 • 30 min

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In this interview, we hear from three of the authors of a prospective cohort study on childhood peer victimization and its effect on mental health during adolescence. They discuss the findings and offer practical advice on how to address and prevent bullying and victimization at home, in schools and from a physician's perspective.Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy is a clinical psychologist at the Douglas Institute in Montreal specializing in children and adolescents with severe mood disorders and suicidal thoughts. She is also an assistant professor of psychiatry at McGill University.Dr. Johanne Renaud is a child and adolescent psychiatrist and associate professor of psychiatry at McGill University. She leads the Depressive and Suicidal Disorders Clinic for youth at the Douglas Institute.Dr. Louise Arseneault is a professor of developmental psychology at King’s College London and was recently appointed Economic and Social Research Council Mental Health Leadership Fellow.Along with their co-authors, they authored a research article published in CMAJ.Full research article: www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.170219To request a transcript of this podcast, contact [email protected] to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.

Freezing fertility: risks and benefits of social egg freezing

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04/09/15 • 15 min

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Dr. Moneeza Walji, editorial fellow, interviews Dr. Angel Petropanagos, postdoctoral fellow at Dalhousie University in Halifax. Some women who anticipate fertility decline due to the natural aging process may now choose to freeze their eggs to preserve their future fertility. Dr. Petropanagos discusses the benefits, risks, ethical concerns and societal implications of this practice to provide family physicians with the tools to offer balanced information to clients who seek it. Dr. Petropanagos has co-authored an analysis article with Alana Cattapan MA, Françoise Baylis PhD, Arthur Leader MD, published in CMAJ on April 13, 2015. Full article: https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.141605To request a transcript of this podcast, contact [email protected]

Med Life with Dr. Horton — Physician burnout with Dr. Tait Shanafelt, CWO

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08/12/19 • 25 min

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In this "Med Life with Dr. Horton" podcast, Dr. Jillian Horton chats with Dr. Tait Shanafelt about burnout and physician wellbeing.Dr. Horton and Dr. Shanafelt talk about:- link between physician wellbeing and quality of care- research on physician burnout- can an individual diagnose their own burnout- organizational-level intervention and prevention- loss of meaning in medicine- the role of Chief Wellness Officer at Stanford- and much moreDr. Tait Shanafelt is an oncologist and leading researcher on physician wellbeing and its impact on patient care. He is chief wellness officer of Stanford Medicine, associate dean for the Stanford school of Medicine and director of the Stanford WellMD center.Dr. Jillian Horton is a general internist and director of the Alan Klass health humanities program at the Max Rady college of medicine in Winnipeg, Manitoba.For more of her podcasts or for the Dear Dr. Horton column: http://www.cmaj.ca/medlifePodcast transcript: https://www.cmaj.ca/transcript-190852---------The opinions stated in this podcast are made in a personal capacity and do not necessarily reflect those of the Canadian Medical Association Journal.-----------------------------------Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.

Encounters — A psychiatrist grapples with the medicating of his patient with autism

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10/08/17 • 7 min

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Dr. John D. McLennan reads his article called "Johnny, how did you end up on five psychotropic medications?", which was published in CMAJ.In the article, Dr. McLennan shares the story of Johnny, who is not a real patient, but rather a composite of many autistic patients he has encountered over the years.Dr. McLennan is a child psychiatry consultant at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario and research chair in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Ottawa.Full article: www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.170165-----------------------------------For more stories like this one, get your copy of CMAJ’s Encounters Book. This anthology of prose and poetry of some 100 Canadian authors including Drs. David Goldbloom, Shane Neilson, Allan Peterkin and Monica Kidd, has been specially curated and includes a study guide. https://shop.cma.ca/products/encounters-----------------------------------To request a transcript of this podcast, contact [email protected] to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.

Electronic cigarette use among adolescents

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07/18/16 • 22 min

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In this cross-sectional study of grade 9 students in the Niagara region of Ontario, reported use of e-cigarettes was common and associated with potential risk factors, including exposure to use of tobacco by family members and friends, and personal tobacco use. Most teens reported trying e-cigarettes because it was cool/fun/new rather than for smoking reduction or cessation.Dr. Michael Khoury, paediatric cardiology resident at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, discusses the CMAJ research article he co-authored.Full research article: https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.151169To request a transcript of this podcast, contact [email protected] to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.

Acute flaccid myelitis: what clinicians know and don't know about the polio-like syndrome

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12/03/18 • 20 min

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In this podcast, Dr. Peter Gill, general pediatrician and researcher at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, discusses the latest clinical information about acute flaccid myelitis: how it is spread, symptoms, how to diagnose, how to manage, and more.He co-authored a peer-reviewed practice article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. It is titled "Five things to know about...Acute flaccid myelitis."Full practice article (subscription required): www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.181442-----------------------------------This podcast episode is brought to you by Audi Canada.The Canadian Medical Association has partnered with Audi Canada to offer CMA members a preferred incentive on select vehicle models. Purchase any new qualifying Audi model and receive an additional cash incentive based on the purchase type. Details of the incentive program can be found at www.audiprofessional.ca.-----------------------------------Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Overcast, Instacast, or your favourite aggregator. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.

Encounters — A medical student and a patient help each other hold on just a bit longer

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05/13/19 • 5 min

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In this narrative, Dr. Calvin Santiago, who was a medical student at Queen’s University at the time, describes an encounter with a patient who was at peace with stopping his treatment. The essay won the 2017 Undergraduate Narrative Award for Palliative Medicine. Dr. Santiago is now a first-year neurology resident at the University of Toronto.He wrote a Humanities Encounters article published in CMAJ called "Three."To read the article: www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.190091-----------------------------------Music: Earnest by Kevin MacLeod, YouTube audio library-----------------------------------For more stories like this one, get your copy of CMAJ’s Encounters Book. This anthology of prose and poetry of some 100 Canadian authors including Drs. David Goldbloom, Shane Neilson, Allan Peterkin and Monica Kidd, has been specially curated and includes a study guide. shop.cma.ca/products/encounters-----------------------------------Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Overcast, Instacast, or your favourite app. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.

Organ donation after MAiD

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06/03/19 • 27 min

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In this interview, Dr. James Downar and Dr. Jennifer Hancock take listeners through some of the ethical considerations of having a patient who requests medical assistance in dying (MAiD) or withdrawal of life-sustaining measures (WLSM) and who is also requesting to have his or her organs donated. Dr. James Downar is head of the division of palliative care at the University of Ottawa and is a critical care physician at The Ottawa Hospital. He is one of the authors of the guidance for policy.Dr. Jennifer Hancock is an intensive care physician in Halifax and is involved with Nova Scotia's organ donation organization, Legacy of Life. She was also the physician handling organ donation for a patient who underwent MAiD. A guidance for policy article was published in the Canadian Medical Association. Dr. James Downar is one of the authors. This guidance document was developed on behalf of Canadian Blood Services in collaboration with the Canadian Critical Care Society, the Canadian Society of Transplantation, and the Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses.The guidance for policy is published in CMAJ. Full article: www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.181648-----------------------------------Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Overcast, Instacast, or your favourite aggregator. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.

High-dose flu vaccines

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03/18/19 • 10 min

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In this podcast, Dr. Jeff Kwong and Dr. Daniel Dalcin discuss high-dose influenza vaccines, which contain more antigen than standard-dose vaccines.Dr. Jeff Kwong is a scientist at ICES and at Public Health Ontario, and a family physician at Toronto Western Family Health Team. He conducts research on the epidemiology of influenza.Dr. Daniel Dalcin is a family medicine resident at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.They co-authored a peer-reviewed practice article published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. It is titled "Five things to know about...high-dose influenza vaccination."Full practice article: www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.181477----------------------------------------------------------------------This podcast episode is brought to you by Audi Canada.The Canadian Medical Association has partnered with Audi Canada to offer CMA members a preferred incentive on select vehicle models. Purchase any new qualifying Audi model and receive an additional cash incentive based on the purchase type. Details of the incentive program can be found at www.audiprofessional.ca.-----------------------------------Subscribe to CMAJ Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Overcast, Instacast, or your favourite aggregator. You can also follow us directly on our SoundCloud page or you can visit www.cmaj.ca/page/multimedia/podcasts.

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How many episodes does CMAJ Podcasts have?

CMAJ Podcasts currently has 421 episodes available.

What topics does CMAJ Podcasts cover?

The podcast is about Life Sciences, Health & Fitness, Canada, Research, Medical, Medicine, Practice, Podcasts, Science and Journal.

What is the most popular episode on CMAJ Podcasts?

The episode title 'Exploring the promise of AI in medicine' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on CMAJ Podcasts?

The average episode length on CMAJ Podcasts is 23 minutes.

How often are episodes of CMAJ Podcasts released?

Episodes of CMAJ Podcasts are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of CMAJ Podcasts?

The first episode of CMAJ Podcasts was released on Nov 3, 2014.

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