The DocTalks Podcast

According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, more than 878,000 Canadian adults have experienced a stroke. Strokes affect each person differently, based on where and how much damage is done to the brain, but there is hope. On this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie talks to Dr. Jamie Fleet, a physiatrist from St. Joseph's Parkwood Institute about the various treatments available to help people get back to life after a stroke.Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcast 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.

Falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and deaths among people aged 65 or older in Canada. 50% of falls occur at home and the most common injury from a fall are fractures. However, falls can be prevented. On today's episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie chats with Dr. Jaspreet Banghu a geriatrician at Parkwood Institute with a specialization in falls assessment, intervention, treatment and research and Janelle Unger, PhD, a registered physiotherapist and the principal investigator at the RED Neuro Lab who is currently conducting research in falls and falls prevention at St. Joseph's Gray Centre for Mobility and Activity as part of a partnership with Western University.  

Each year, about 1,550 Canadians are diagnosed with cervical cancer and 400 will die from it. Yet cervical cancer can be prevented with regular cervical screening and follow-up of abnormal results. On this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie chats with Dr. Robert Di Cecco an obstetrician and gynecologist and the medical director of St. Joseph's Colposcopy Clinic about the symptoms, screening and treatment options for cervical cancer. Dr. Di Cecco is also the Regional Lead for Cervical Screening for the South West Regional Cancer Program. Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcast 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.

According to the Canadian Cancer Society, 66 people in our country are diagnosed with colorectal cancer every day and almost 38 per cent of those people will die from the disease. While most cases occur in adults over age 50, it's becoming more common in the younger population. In this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie chats with Dr. Jamie Gregor, a gastroenterologist in the Gastroenterology Program at St. Joseph's Hospital and past President of the Ontario Association of Gastroenterology and past Chair of the Specialty Committee in Gastroenterology for the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada about the symptoms, screening and treatments available for colorectal cancer.Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcast 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.

Did you know that how you walk can indicate how healthy your brain is? Studies show how someone walks and how fast can be an early predictor of future falls, frailty, dementia and even life expectancy. According to the Cleveland Clinic, by age 60, 15% of people will have an abnormal gait, a number that jumps to 80% once we hit 85. On this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie chats with St. Joseph's Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso, a world-renowned geriatrician and scientist with the Gait and Brain Lab at Parkwood Institute, about his teams work to study gait and provide interventions to delay diseases like dementia. Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcast 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.

According to Asthma Canada asthma is the third most common disease in our nation, affecting more than 3.8 Million people. While there is no one cause or cure for asthma, there are triggers asthma sufferers should avoid and ways to control their condition. On this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie discusses the triggers, treatments and new science in asthma with Dr. Constance Mackenzie, a respirologist in the Asthma Centre at St. Joseph's Health Care London.Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcast 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.

More women die from osteoporotic fractures than from breast and ovarian cancer combined. According to Osteoporosis Canada, over 80 per cent of all fractures in people over age 50 are caused by osteoporosis. Unfortunately, once a fracture happens, this silent disease is often in the advanced stages. Prevention through a healthy lifestyle is possible and on this episode of the DocTalks podcast, host Ian Gillespie chats with Dr. Kristin Clemens an endocrinologist in the Osteoporosis and Bone Disease Program at St. Joseph's Hospital about prevention, diagnosis and treatment options.Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcast 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.

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, making it the most common cancer for women. However, early detection and new treatment options have improved the survival rate for breast cancer patients. On this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie chats with Dr. Sarah Knowles, the Interim Medical Director of St. Joseph's Breast Care Program about the diagnosis, treatments and latest research in breast cancer.   Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcast 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.

Chest pressure, burning sensation, jaw or neck pain - did you know these could be signs of a heart attack in women? Sometimes women ignore these symptoms, thinking they may be because of other illnesses. In this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie chats with Dr. Ashlay Huitema a cardiologist in the Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention Program at St. Joseph's Health Care London about the causes of heart attacks and heart disease in women, the treatment and rehabilitation options available and how women can prevent heart disease. Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcast 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.

According to the Canadian Association of Optometrists, 2.4% of North Americans have lazy eyes, and 5% of children have crossed eyes, conditions that often go unnoticed but can lead to blindness if untreated. On this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie is joined by Dr. Sapna Sharan, an Ophthalmologist from St. Joseph's Health Care London's Ivey Eye Institute to uncover the causes, symptoms, early detection techniques and treatments for these serious eye conditions.Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcast 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.

For most women, pregnancy and birth are a time for celebration. It can also be a time of significant change in their bodies, hormones, diet and sleep. These changes can worsen or bring on mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. Between 10 and 20 percent of pregnant women and new mothers are affected by perinatal mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy or in the first year after giving birth, but many of them are reluctant to report psychiatric symptoms, feeling shame and worry or thinking their symptoms are normal. On this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie chats with Dr. Verinder Sharma, a psychiatrist in St. Joseph's Health Care London's Mental Health Program at Parkwood Institute. Dr. Sharma specializes in diagnosis, treatment and research of mood disorders and peripartum psychiatric illnesses.Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcast 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

Inside all of us are tiny microbes that help our immune system judge friend from foe, breakdown and absorb nutrients and protect us from pathogens. Numerous studies have proven our gut flora, made up of these microorganisms, is tied to virtually every process in our body. Various diseases and conditions can affect our bodies microbiome and one way we can help bring balance back is through ingesting microbes in probiotics, prebiotics and fermented foods. On this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie and Jeremy Burton, a Ph.D. scientist and Deputy Director of the Canadian Centre for Human Microbiome and Probiotics based at St. Joseph's Health Care London's Lawson Health Research Institute discuss how microbes affect our health.  Note: The content of St. Joseph's DocTalks Podcast 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

Nearly 8 million or 1 in 5 Canadians live with chronic pain (Government of Canada). People who experience chronic pain face a wide range of physical, emotional and social challenges while suffering what's often referred to as an invisible illness. There is hope and in this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie chats with Dr. Geoff Bellingham an anesthetist and the Medical Director of the Pain Management Program at St. Joseph's Health Care London to find out what treatments are available for people living with chronic pain.  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

Some of us remember a time when booking a yearly check-up with our family doctor was just part of trying to stay healthy. But is that common practice now? And is it something that people who don't have a family doctor, a number that's rising in Ontario, need to be worried about? On this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie chats with Dr. Laura Lyons, a family physician at St. Joseph's Health Care London's Family Medical and Dental Centre about yearly physicals and when and how people can get important screening for diseases and conditions.   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

Wrist pain is often caused by sprains or fractures from sudden injuries but can also be from long-term problems, such as repetitive stress, arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. How do you know what is causing your wrist pain and what will help? In this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie asks these questions of Dr. Ruby Grewal and orthopaedic surgeon at St. Joseph's Health Care London's Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions and ailments that affect the wrist, hand and arm.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

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

According to Brain Injury Canada approximately 200,000 Canadians suffer a concussion each year. While 80 per cent of people recover from a concussion, up to 20 percent can suffer from what's known as persistent concussion symptoms.People are often told to rest after a concussion diagnosis and while rest is important, getting back to activity is as important for recovery. But how do you safely start activity or support someone after concussion? On this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie talks to Dr. Heather MacKenzie a physiatrist in the Acquired Brain Injury Program and St. Joseph's Health Care London's Parkwood Institute. She is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of concussions, and rehabilitation therapies to help those who are suffering from persistent concussion syndrome.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

As we age some of us find our joints more tender and prone to injury than before. You may even wake up one morning with unexplained discomfort in major joints such as the shoulder. But how do you know what's caused the pain? Is it an injury, arthritis, overuse or did you just sleep in a strange position? On this episode of the Doc Talks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie gets answers to these questions from world renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Darren Drosdowech from St. Joseph's Health Care London's Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre. 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

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the mental health and well-being of billions of people across the world, especially frontline health care workers. In this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie sits down with Dr. Don Richardson, a psychiatrist and the medical director of St. Joseph's Health Care London's Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic at Parkwood Institute. Dr. Richardson is also the Scientific Director of the MacDonald Franklin OSI Research Centre and is leading a team conducting a study on the current state of health care worker mental health and how health care organizations can help support their teams. Dr. Richardson is a foremost expert on military-related post-traumatic stress disorder with more than two decades of experience in the assessment and treatment of Canadian Armed Forces members and Veterans. 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

Navigating the health care system on behalf of a child with a lifelong condition like Spina Bifida or Cerebral Palsy can be daunting. St. Joseph's Health Care London's Transitional and Lifelong Care (TLC) Program is a resource for parents and individuals living with these conditions and more. On this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie and TLC physician Dr. Caitlin Cassidy, a physiatrist that specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation talk about the transition for these patients from paediatric to adult care.  

Did you know you can develop a food allergy at any age? More than 2.6 million Canadians, including 500,000 children, are living with food allergies and there are a lot of myths out there about their prevention, treatment and diagnosis. In this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie learns more about the most common food allergy myths from Dr. Samira Jeimy an expert and allergist at St. Joseph's Health Care London's Allergy and Immunology Program.    

Could your snoring be a warning sign of a bigger health issue? Snoring is one of many signs of sleep apnea, a serious sleep disorder in which a person's breathing repeatedly stops and starts. If you snore loudly and feel tired even after a full night's sleep, you might have sleep apnea. So how do you know if you have sleep apnea and what are the treatment options available? On this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie learns more about sleep apnea from expert physician Dr. Brian Rotenberg, an otolaryngologist - head and neck surgeon at St. Joseph's Health Care London.   Brought to you in partnership with St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation. Produced by The Pod Cabin and Kelsi Break.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.

Fecal transplants - otherwise known as poop in a pill - are now a routine treatment at St. Joseph's Health Care London for a life-threatening condition called Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) – the major cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. This novel treatment is also showing promise in helping combat illnesses such as skin, renal and pancreatic cancer, HIV, multiple sclerosis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and more. Learn more about how donated poop is making its way into guts in the latest episode of the Doctalks Podcast with host Ian Gillespie and guest Dr. Michael Silverman, St. Joseph's Chief of Infectious Diseases and scientist with Lawson Health Research Institute. For more on the DocTalks Podcast 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

According to the Canadian Continence Foundation more than 3.3 million Canadians experience at least one type of urinary incontinence. The severity of urinary incontinence can range from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that's so sudden and strong you don't get to a washroom in time. In this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie and St. Joseph's Health Care London urologist Dr. Blayne Welk discuss the types of urinary incontinence that affect women and the various treatments available to them. From surgery, to bladder training and even botox for the bladder, listen to learn more what could help you from peeing when you cough. Listen for free to the DocTalks Podcast episode with Dr. Welk. 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

The pituitary is a master gland that regulates the production of six different hormones in the body in a unique balance. Too much or too little of any hormone can have significant effects on your health. But how do you know if your pituitary gland is working properly? There are a range of symptoms and conditions that can be caused and effected by issues with the pituitary gland. In this episode of the DocTalks podcast, host Ian Gillespie chats with St. Joseph's Health Care London's Chief of Endocrinology, Dr. Stan vanUum about the pituitary, what it does, what happens when it's not working and the latest research in the field. 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

Geriatricians are doctors that specialize in providing medical care for older adults. They start by assessing the person to find out what medical conditions they may have. They also review their medications and care needs. They then make suggestions for care options and services in the community. There are many reasons someone should see a geriatrician such as a change in their ability to move around (walk etc.), an increase in falling or a change in their thinking skills. Geriatricians are also crucial members of our provincial health care team. In this episode of the DocTalks Podcast, host Ian Gillespie interviews St. Joseph's President and CEO Roy Butler and Chief of Geriatrics Dr. Sheri-Lynn Kane to understand when people should seek geriatric care and what St. Joseph's is doing to prepare for the tsunami of older adults needing health care.  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.

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 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.

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. Campbell. 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.

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 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.

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. 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.

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.caBrought to you in partnership with St. Joseph's Health Care Foundation.