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Send us a textThis week Fertility in Focus is thrilled to welcome Jullin Fjeldstad from Future Fertility and Dr. Sony Sierra from Evolve Egg Freezing Clinic, who sat down with us to discuss how they're bringing their unique expertise to the forefront of reproductive technology. These esteemed guests illuminate how AI is reshaping fertility preservation, specifically through the lens of egg freezing. Dr. Sierra provides a compelling overview of how egg freezing empowers individuals to align their reproductive plans with personal and professional aspirations, amidst a growing trend on social media. As more people turn to fertility preservation, understanding its benefits and implications becomes paramount. With insights from both of our guests this week, we explore how AI not only improves clinical outcomes but also offers patients unprecedented control and understanding over their fertility journeys.More about our guest speakers: Jullin Fjeldstad is the Head of Clinical Embryology and Scientific Operations at Future Fertility. Throughout her career, she has always held a passion for innovative ART technologies aimed at improving the fertility journey and IVF outcomes. In her current multi-faceted role, Jullin draws upon her experience as a seasoned embryologist and former lab director to navigate partnering clinics through seamless adoption of Future Fertility's AI-powered oocyte quality assessment tools, as well as overseeing Future Fertility's scientific project collaborations. With her extensive IVF experience and comprehensive understanding of the laboratory operations, she also provides invaluable input to the company's product development processes. Jullin holds a BSc. in Biology from the University of Victoria, Canada and a MSc. in Clinical Embryology from the University of Leeds, UK, where she achieved distinction in both areas.  Dr. Sony Sierra, MD, FRCSC, REI (She/Her), serves as a distinguished Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Specialist (REI) and Deputy Medical Director and Partner at TRIO. With nearly two decades of experience, she specializes in reproductive health, recurrent pregnancy loss, and early Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL) programs. As the Medical Director at EVOLVE Egg Freezing Clinic and an Associate Physician at Women's College Hospital, she contributes significantly to advancing reproductive medicine. Dr. Sierra's research interests include infertility, implantation failure, and PCOS, reflected in her publications and conference presentations. Passionate about patient care, she approaches her practice with compassion and dedication, guided by her belief in excellence and empathy. Dr. Sierra's commitment to ongoing education and involvement in esteemed societies ensures her patients receive the most up-to-date care and expertise. She finds immense fulfillment in helping individuals and couples achieve their dreams of starting a family, making her a valued asset in the field of fertility medicine.For more info about Dr. Sierra, you can check out the TRIO Fertility Website: https://triofertility.com/team-member/sony-sierra/ or you can follow her on Instagram @drsonysierra. https://futurefertility.com/https://instagram.com/futurefertilityaihttps://www.youtube.com/@futurefertilityIf you or your organization would like to sponsor educational episodes just like this, please contact us at podcast@fertilitymatters.ca. Follow Fertility Matters Canada at @fertility_canada on Instagram and TikTok.

How far can a California private psychiatric hospital go in violating the rights and safety of people with disabilities—without being held accountable? A new report from Disability Rights California (DRC) shines a harsh light on College Hospital in Cerritos (CHC), revealing a disturbing pattern of inappropriate restraint and seclusion, as well as questionable use of involuntary emergency medications. These are not isolated incidents—they point to systemic problems affecting some of the state's most vulnerable residents. On this program of Pushing Limits, we'll speak with Richard Diaz, the lead attorney on the investigation, to unpack the key findings and what they mean for psychiatric care across California. We'll also examine how a lack of oversight, transparency, and disability rights enforcement contributes to ongoing harm in institutions that are supposed to help people heal. What can be done to stop it? What recourse do disabled residents have? And what role should we all be playing in demanding better? Tune in to find out. This program is hosted and produced by Eddie Ytuarte. The post Locked In and Let Down in Cerritos – Pushing Limits – May 30, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

A new study from Women’s College Hospital in Toronto shows that millions of Canadians who use the private health care system have had their personal information sold to drug companies without their knowledge. Dr. Sheryl Spithoff, head researcher, family physician and scientist at Women’s College Hospital spoke to Andrew Carter.

In a world grappling with constant change and unprecedented challenges, the need for effective leadership has never been more critical. Whether it's navigating turbulent times in the workplace, steering through personal storms, or fostering resilience in our communities, strong leadership is the compass that guides us forward. Join us for a vital conversation on "We Need Another Leader," where we delve into the essential qualities and actionable strategies for leading with impact during difficult times. This week, we're honoured to welcome Dr. Laura Desveaux, a seasoned leadership expert, to share her invaluable insights. Laura brings a wealth of experience in empowering individuals and organizations to thrive amidst complexity. We'll explore how to cultivate crucial leadership skills such as clear communication, decisive action, empathetic support, and the ability to inspire hope when the path ahead seems uncertain. Discover practical tools and perspectives to help you step into your leadership potential, no matter your role, and make a positive difference in your workplace, your life, and your community. Are you ready to become the leader we need? Guest Bio: Dr. Laura Desveaux is a highly respected leadership coach, consultant, and facilitator with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and organizations unlock their leadership potential. Holding a PhD and the prestigious CPCC (Certified Professional Co-Active Coach) and ACC (Associate Certified Coach) credentials from the International Coaching Federation, Laura brings a deep understanding of human behavior and effective leadership principles. Her work focuses on fostering authentic leadership, building high-performing teams, and navigating change with resilience and clarity. Laura is passionate about empowering others to lead with courage, empathy, and a commitment to creating positive impact in the world. Laura is a senior leader in the healthcare sector. Her career focuses on closing the gap between current performance and what science and experience tell us is possible. She realizes this passion through her current role at Trillium Health Partners, where she helps scientists, clinicians, and professionals identify and unlock their potential. As a Scientist, her work tackles healthcare's most persistent problems. Her team works to understand what makes initiatives successful and how to scale them. This includes examining the drivers behind what people do, how and why things work, and the conditions that lead to success (and failure). This approach provides insights into what works best, for whom, and in what circumstances and helps inform how to effect change at both individual and system levels. She holds cross-appointments at the University of Toronto and Women's College Hospital. In 2018 Laura founded Women Who Lead- a non-profit network that provides programming to support career advancement and leadership development for emerging and established women leaders. It equips women with the skills and opportunities they need to succeed. Most importantly, it is a platform for partnership and inspiration that elevates and amplifies the contributions of women and the broader community. Visit the Women Who Lead website here. Laura is an award-winning Scientist with focused post-graduate training in behavioural science. She obtained both her PhD and her Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto.  https://lauradesveaux.com Order our Book, The Wisdom Of Nurses! Leave us a review on Amazon! https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443468718/the-wisdom-of-nurses/ https://www.grittynurse.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@grittynursepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittynurse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritty.nurse.podcast/ X: https://x.com/GrittyNurse LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grittynurse  

Asthma is the most common long-term medical condition in UK children, affecting about 1 in 11 children or young people. Dr Cara Bossley, consultant in pediatric respiratory medicine at King's College Hospital, talks to MIMS Learning editor Sangeeta Krishnan about the risk factors, prevalence, mortality, and diagnosis of childhood asthma. She also discusses the NICE/SIGN/BTS guidelines on asthma, including recommended therapies. Finally, Dr Bossley looks at how inhaler emissions contribute to the carbon footprint of the NHS, and ways that clinicians could address this.After listening to this podcast, healthcare professionals should be better able to:Identify key risk factors for childhood asthmaDescribe the diagnostic procedures for paediatric asthmaSummarise the current treatment guidelines for childhood asthmaExplain the link between environmental factors and asthmaDiscuss the environmental impact of asthma inhalersYou can access the website version of this podcast on MIMS Learning to make notes for your appraisal. MIMS Learning offers hundreds of hours of CPD for healthcare professionals, along with a handy CPD organiser.Please note: this podcast is presented by medical editors and discusses educational content written or presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals on the MIMS Learning website and at live events.MIMS LearningAsthma: diagnosis and 7 differentialsGuidance update: BTS/NICE/SIGN guidelines on diagnosis, monitoring and chronic asthma management Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textIn honour of Endometriosis Awareness Month, tune in to this republished, intriguing episode with Dr. Sony Sierra, a renowned reproductive endocrinologist at TRIO Fertility in Toronto and a past president of the Canadian Fertility and Endocrinology Society. Dr. Sierra takes us deep into endometriosis, shedding light on this misunderstood condition.Dr. Sony Sierra unpacks the realities of endometriosis—its overlooked symptoms, diagnostic challenges, and misunderstood impact on fertility. She breaks down the three key ways it affects conception, the best treatment options, and what patients need to know at every stage of their journey. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking clarity, support, and empowerment in the fight for endometriosis awareness.More About our Guest Speaker:Dr. Sony Sierra, MD, FRCSC, REI (She/Her), serves as a distinguished Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Specialist (REI) and Deputy Medical Director and Partner at TRIO. With nearly two decades of experience, she specializes in reproductive health, recurrent pregnancy loss, and early Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL) programs. As the Medical Director at EVOLVE Egg Freezing Clinic and an Associate Physician at Women's College Hospital, she contributes significantly to advancing reproductive medicine. Dr. Sierra's research interests include infertility, implantation failure, and PCOS, reflected in her publications and conference presentations. Passionate about patient care, she approaches her practice with compassion and dedication, guided by her belief in excellence and empathy. Dr. Sierra's commitment to ongoing education and involvement in esteemed societies ensures her patients receive the most up-to-date care and expertise. She finds immense fulfillment in helping individuals and couples achieve their dreams of starting a family, making her a valued asset in the field of fertility medicine.For more info about Dr. Sierra, you can check out the TRIO Fertility Website: https://triofertility.com/team-member/sony-sierra/ or their Instagram at @triofertility. Follow Dr. Sierra directly at @drsonysierra.If you or your organization would like to sponsor educational episodes just like this, please contact us at podcast@fertilitymatters.ca. Follow Fertility Matters Canada at @fertility_canada on Instagram and TikTok.

Premier Doug Ford cited President Donald Trump's tariff threats as the reason for the early election call. But according to a recent Nanos survey for CTV News, the top concern for Ontarians is health care: 28.1 per cent said that's the issue that will influence how they'll vote. So what kinds of health-care challenges are we facing in the province, and what do the parties propose to do about them? To discuss, we'll be joined by: Dr. Sarah Newbery, a family physician in Marathon and the assistant dean of the Physician Workforce Strategy for the Northern Ontario School of Medicine Erin Ariss, provincial president of the Ontario Nurses'Association Dr. Dominik Nowak, president of the Ontario Medical Association and a family doctor at Women's College Hospital and Dr. Jobin Varughese, president of the Ontario College of Family Physicians and interim assistant dean of primary-care education for the School of Medicine at Toronto Metropolitan University.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this World Shared Practice Forum podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Burns converses with experts Drs. Akash Deep, James Squires, and Barbara Wildhaber about pediatric acute liver failure and the intricacies of deciding when a child is unsuitable for liver transplantation. Discussing insights from their 2024 Lancet Child Health and Adolescent Health paper, they emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in evaluating clinical, biochemical, psychosocial, and ethical factors. The conversation highlights challenges with exclusion criteria, risks associated with severe multi-organ failure, and the necessity of balancing technical feasibility with overall patient prognosis, while also addressing the ethical implications of organ allocation. LEARNING OBJECTIVES - Identify key clinical and biochemical factors in evaluating pediatric liver transplant suitability - Discuss the ethical and logistical considerations impacting transplant decisions in critically ill children with liver failure - Summarize multidisciplinary approaches for determining when a child may be unsuitable for a liver transplant AUTHORS Akash Deep, MD, FRCPCH Director - Paediatric Intensive Care Unit and Staff Governor King's College Hospital, London Professor in Paediatric Critical Care King's College London James Squires, MD, MS Associate Professor, Pediatrician UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Barbara Wildhaber, MD Professor University Hospitals of Geneva Chief Physician Child and Adolescent Surgery Swiss Pediatric Liver Center Jeffery Burns, MD, MPH Emeritus Chief Division of Critical Care Medicine Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Boston Children's Hospital Professor of Anesthesia Harvard Medical School DATE Initial publication date: February 25, 2025. ARTICLE REFERENCED Deep A, Alexander EC, Brierley J, Damian M, Gupta A, McLin V, Sarma MS, Squires JE, Wildhaber BE. Paediatric acute liver failure: a multidisciplinary perspective on when a critically ill child is unsuitable for liver transplantation. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2024 Dec;8(12):921-932. doi: 10.1016/S2352-4642(24)00255-4. TRANSCRIPT https://cdn.bfldr.com/D6LGWP8S/at/kn5r4s2wrnh3pm24gb9hkpvk/022025_WSP_Deep_Transplant_Challenges_in_Pediatric_Liver_Failure_Transcript.pdf Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open-access thus at no expense to the user. For further information on how to enroll, please email: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu CITATION Deep A, Squires J, Wildhaber BE, Burns JP. Transplant Challenges in Pediatric Liver Failure. 02/2025. OPENPediatrics. Online Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/transplant-challenges-in-pediatric-liver-failure-by-a-deep-et-al-openpediatrics.

Dr Ajaz is a Specialist Hepatologist and a Lifestyle Medicine Physician, and her work intersects clinical medicine and research within the Institute of Liver Studies at King's College Hospital. She is also an Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the School of Immunology and Microbial Sciences.She established the LIVFIT group, the UK's first patient support group for metabolic dysfunction- associated steatotic liver disease ( MASLD), where lifestyle medicine is a key part of improving cardio-metabolic health, through nutrition, exercise and social connection.In this fascinating discussion you will learn all about MASLD, previously named non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. We talk about why the name changed, how prevalent the condition is, how it is diagnosed and what treatment options are available.So whether you are a clinician, or a patient with a metabolic health condition, or just curious about improving your health and preventing common conditions related to metabolic dysfunction then this episode is for you.To connect with Dr Ajaz and LIVFIT follow these links:https://www.kch.nhs.uk/about/get-involved/groups-and-events/livfit/https://www.linkedin.com/in/saima-ajaz/?originalSubdomain=ukFurther information:https://www.journal-of-hepatology.eu/article/S0168-8278(24)00329-5/fulltextTo send us an email :inanutshellpodcastuk@gmail.com

In this episode, Dr. Tom Hurst, Medical Director of London HEMS and consultant in critical care at King's College Hospital, joins Adam to discuss the unique challenges and operations of London HEMS—a leading helicopter EMS service known for its rapid, high-acuity trauma response in London, England. Their conversation highlights the real-world application of medical education principles in a high-pressure clinical environment, exploring how lessons from this setting can inform more traditional medical education contexts.  Tom emphasizes the pivotal role of teamwork, particularly the integration of paramedics and physicians in delivering emergency interventions right at the scene. They also delve into the complexities of continuous training for a diverse group of practitioners, including paramedics, fellows, and senior physicians, all working together to enhance the speed and quality of trauma care at one of the world's busiest air ambulance services.  Length of Episode: 35:10 minutes  Resources to check out:  https://www.londonsairambulance.org.uk/  Contact us: keylime@royalcollege.ca      Follow: Dr. Adam Szulewski https://x.com/Adam_Szulewski      

In this episode, Dr. Sergio Zanotti discusses rational fluid therapy. He is joined by Dr. Adrian Wong, a practicing intensive care medicine and anesthesia physician. Dr. Wong is a consultant and clinical lead at King's College Hospital, London. He also serves as a committee member for the Intensive Care Society FUSIC, examiner for the European Diploma of Intensive Care Medicine, on the executive committee of the International Fluid Academy. Additional resources: Intravenous fluid therapy in the perioperative and critical care setting” Executive summary of the International Fluid Academy (IFA). Malbrain ML, et al. Ann. Intensive Care 2020: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32449147/ Multidisciplinary expert panel report on fluid stewardship: perspectives and practice. Malbrain ML, et al. Annals of Intensive Care 2023: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37747558/ The emerging concept of fluid tolerance: A position paper. Kattan E, et al. Journal of Critical Care 2022: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35660844/ Everything you need to know about derescuscitation. Malbrain ML, et al. Intensive Care Med 2022: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35932335/ Start with Why. TED Talk presented by Simon Sinek: https://simonsinek.com/videos/ted-talks/ Books mentioned in this episode: Thinking Fast and Slow. By Daniel Kahneman: https://amzn.to/4hicUoj Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everybody to Take Action. By Simon Sinek: https://bit.ly/42hzt8n

Khush Mark PhD is the principal of the New School of Nutritional Medicine. She is a homeopath, and nutritional therapist practising functional medicine.  Khush's curious questioning mind led her not only into homeopathy but nutritional medicine, so much so, that following her PhD at King's College Hospital in cancer, she went onto study a MS in Nutrition in the USA, against the wishes of most of her academic colleagues (that is quackery, think about your academic career she was advised) but there were other plans ahead.  Khush loves seeing clients achieve their health and well being goals, she loves learning and shares her knowledge and skills with others. She has a knack for teaching nutrition, biochem,  homeopathy in a more fun, practical and accessible way. She has been teaching since 2002 and has a FB page where she shares her inspirational and educational blogs.  Khush believes if we have more PRACTISING homeopaths,  nutritional medicine practitioners as well as coaches, we can tip that balance and see more people using medicine that works with the vital force than against it, for this reason she is is passionate about educating as well as seeing clients achieve wholesome health.  www.newschoolofnutrition.com https://www.facebook.com/KhushMark www.khushmark.com  If you would like to support the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast, please consider making a donation by visiting www.EugenieKruger.com and click the DONATE button at the top of the site. Every donation about $10 will receive a shout-out on a future episode.

Navigating the health care system after a perimenopause diagnosis can be uniquely difficult, especially without a clear script for what questions to ask.Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe is the Medical Director of Primary Care Outreach at Women's College Hospital; she is the Health Expert for CTV's The Social; and she is an advocate and author. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at The Walrus Talks Menopause, supported by Shoppers Foundation for Women's Health.Wijayasinghe spoke at The Walrus Talks Menopause in Toronto on October 17, 2024.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we're diving into the critical topic of major trauma networks in the UK. These networks have revolutionised trauma care, significantly improving patient outcomes since their inception. We'll explore the positives and challenges faced by these networks, with insights into their impact on patient survival rates, and the integration of advanced technologies.   To do this I am joined by Dr Ash Vasireddy, Ash is a Trauma Surgeon at King's College Hospital. He is also works as a HEMS (Air Ambulance) Pre-hospital Care Doctor. As part of the trauma lead at Kings College Ash also ensures the MTCs function effectively from an Orthopaedic perspective and fosters relationships with network partners in facilitating orthopaedic trauma care.  Please find an informative review on Trauma Networks here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7732139/ This podcast is sponsored by PAX. Whatever kind of challenge you have to face - with PAX backpacks you are well-prepared. Whether on water, on land or in the air - PAX's versatile, flexible backpacks are perfectly suitable for your requirements and can be used in the most demanding of environments. Equally, PAX bags are built for comfort and rapid access to deliver the right gear at the right time to the right patient. To see more of their innovative designed product range please click here: ⁠https://www.pax-bags.com/en/⁠

Losing a baby in the early stages of pregnancy can be an extremely painful experience. Having to explain to your employer why you can't come to work only adds to the difficulty. In the UK, there's currently no entitlement to time off for miscarriage within the first six months of pregnancy. The Women and Equalities Select Committee is hearing evidence on extending the right to bereavement leave to cover losses up to 24 weeks. Sarah Owen MP, Chair of the Committee and someone who has experienced baby loss, joined Nuala McGovern to discuss. When the Stammer Came to Stay is award-winning author Maggie O'Farrell's third children's book. Based on her experience of living with a stammer, it celebrates differences and explores children's resilience in facing new challenges. She talks to Anita Rani about the book and how her stammer has shaped her life. Why are more young women dying from alcohol-related liver disease than ever before? BBC journalist Hazel Martin, diagnosed with the condition in her early 30s, has been investigating how her social drinking habits put her life at risk. Hazel joined Nuala along with Professor Debbie Shawcross, Consultant Hepatologist at King's College Hospital, to explore the growing crisis and its causes. After writing her Spinal Column for The Times since 2010 —beginning just two weeks after breaking her neck and back in a riding accident—Melanie Reid has decided it's time to stop. She joined Nuala to discuss why she's stepping away, her reflections on the journey, and her plans for the future. Song-writing partnership Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear are making history by becoming the youngest and first female songwriting duo to compose for a Disney feature film in Moana 2. The Grammy Award-winning pair joined Nula to discuss their musical partnership. Kim Cypher, a saxophonist, composer, and vocalist, is a regular on the London and UK jazz circuit. She recently launched her third album, Catching Moments, and joined Anita in the Woman's Hour studio and performed live.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Dianne McGregor

Pervasive myths and misconceptions have made the conversation around hormone replacement therapy a contentious and confusing one. But studies show that hormone therapy can be safe and highly effective, helping many women manage menopause symptoms and reclaim a sense of normalcy.Dr. Iliana Lega is a Scientist at Women's College Hospital Research and Innovation Institute, a Staff Endocrinologist at Women's College Hospital, and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at The Walrus Talks Menopause, supported by Shoppers Foundation for Women's Health.Lega spoke at The Walrus Talks Menopause in Toronto on October 17, 2024.To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you, and to catch up on our archive of The Walrus Talks, visit thewalrus.ca/events.And subscribe to The Walrus Events newsletter for updates and announcements, at thewalrus.ca/newsletters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's likely that even the most virtuous amongst us has experienced feelings of anger at some point in our lives. But is this simply a failing in our personal moral fabric or does it have more universal biological origins?   In this episode, we catch up with Guy Leschziner, a professor of neurology and sleep medicine at King's College Hospital in London to talk about his latest book Seven Deadly Sins: The Biology of Being Human.   He tells us how activity in the emotional regions of our brains affects our behaviour, talks about the influence of testosterone on our aggressive tendencies and tells us how mutations in specific genes can predispose us to commit violent acts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Uncover the shocking truth about human and sex trafficking in Canada with survivor Kaitlin Bick who courageously shares her journey from vulnerability to victimization and ultimately to becoming an advocate for others. Kaitlin's raw and honest account of her childhood insecurities, substance abuse, and exploitation provides a deeply personal perspective on the complex factors that can lead to the crimes that were inflicted on her humanity and how hard it is to return your life to some form of normality. Expert Insights Carly Kalish, Executive Director of Victim Services Toronto. Jennifer Price from Women's College Hospital Why Listen? Gain a rare survivors' perspective on human and sexual trafficking Understand how traffickers' prey  Learn to recognize warning signs in your community Be inspired by one woman's journey from victim to hero This isn't just Kaitlin's story – it's an important story for all.     Thanks to Kelly Grier and HART: Human Anti-Trafficking Response Team for sponsoring this episode.  To find out more about the work they are doing, https://harthelps.com To find out more about Victim's Services Toronto, https://www.victimservicestoronto.com To find out more about Women's College Hospital,  https://www.womenscollegehospital.ca

This week on Startup to Storefront, we're joined by Vadim Fedotov, whose journey from pro basketball to health tech entrepreneurship is all about resilience and innovation. After enduring four torn ACLs and finding limited proactive health guidance, Vadim set out to change the game with Bioniq—a health optimization company focused on personalized wellness.   On this episode, you'll learn: • Why traditional medicine often falls short in optimizing health. • How nutrition is the key to achieving better overall well-being. • Practical strategies to transform your health and elevate your performance. • The role of cutting-edge technology in personalizing health solutions. • Insights into building a successful health tech company from the ground up.   Founded in 2019, Bioniq combines Swiss pharmaceutical-grade quality with advanced AI for hyper-personalized nutritional solutions and is trusted by athletes like Cristiano Ronaldo. With the backing of institutions such as Lanserhof and King's College Hospital, Bioniq is setting a new standard in health and wellness. Tune in to hear Vadim's story of transforming personal challenges into a mission to elevate well-being for all!

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ari Baratz to discuss recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. Dr. Baratz discusses the incidence of RPL, its causes, the emotional and medical impact on patients, and what RPL means for your family-building plans. At Fertility Matters Canada, our hearts are with everyone who has experienced the profound loss of a pregnancy or infant. We honor the strength, resilience, and love that carry you forward, and we're here to support you every step of the way.About Dr. Ari BaratzDr. Ari Baratz has been dedicated to women's health and reproductive medicine for over twenty years. He is one of a select few physicians in Canada with the accreditation and advanced level of training required for caring for people with infertility and recurrent miscarriages.Upon joining CReATe, Dr. Baratz assumed a faculty position in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Toronto. Dr. Baratz has played an integral role in the Department of Gynecology at the New Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto. He is a leader in Ambulatory Gynecology and Surgical education and has mentored many students, residents, and fellows in reproductive medicine.Through CReATe, Women's College Hospital, and the University of Toronto, Dr. Baratz continues his research in medical education and several aspects of clinical infertility and reproductive endocrinology. Focused on providing ‘patient-centered' fertility care, Dr. Baratz's clinical interests include providing all forms of assisted reproductive technologies, reproductive endoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery, and Reproductive Telemedicine (Ontario Telemedicine Network). A compassionate practitioner and dedicated researcher, Dr. Baratz has presented his research at several national and international forums. Dr. Baratz has a special interest in all forms of third-party reproduction, including anonymous and known egg/sperm donation and surrogacy. He has provided consultations on reproductive medicine matters for intended parents throughout Ontario, across Canada, and internationally.Dr. Baratz is an active member of the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario, the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, the Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists of Canada, the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, the Canadian Fertility & Andrology Society, and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Baratz has been an Executive Board member for the Women's College Hospital, Medical Staff Association, the Women's College Hospital Alternate Funding Plan, and Chair of the Ontario Medical Association Reproductive Biology Section.First Response Canada Afynia Laboratories, a Canadian biotechnology company, is pleased to announce the availability of EndomiR, the first validated diagnostic blood test for endometriosis. Afynia is currently offering EndomiR to Canadian fertility clinics for patients with unexplained infertility and/or symptoms suggestive of endometriosis. EndomiR shortens the diagnostic pathway by providing physicians with actionable data to inform safe and effective treatment options. This episode is sponsored by First Response Canada.

This is the second in the four-part series on anatomical trauma with some of the world's leading experts in specialist pre-hospital care. In this episode, we are examining pelvic trauma. In this discussion, I speak with Ash Vasireddy, a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon at King's College Hospital, London, specialising in complex fractures. We explore the critical nature of pelvic trauma, covering topics such as pre-hospital prevalence, injury classification, and management strategies, including REBOA's potential in air ambulance services. In the conversation, Ash shares insights from his extensive experience, including training at major trauma centres in the UK and the US. We also discuss pre-hospital assessment, common issues in orthopaedic trauma, and lessons from practice, concluding with key take-home messages and a review of pelvic fracture classifications.  This podcast is sponsored by PAX. Whatever kind of challenge you have to face - with PAX backpacks you are well-prepared. Whether on water, on land or in the air - PAX's versatile, flexible backpacks are perfectly suitable for your requirements and can be used in the most demanding of environments. Equally, PAX bags are built for comfort and rapid access to deliver the right gear at the right time to the right patient. To see more of their innovative designed product range please click here: ⁠https://www.pax-bags.com/en/⁠

In this episode Anne Forsyth, Director of Clinical Applications and Support at Women's College Hospital in Canada, discusses the challenges and opportunities in optimizing healthcare IT systems, particularly in data management and digital literacy. She shares her experiences transitioning from a policy role to a hospital setting and emphasizes the importance of data governance, workflow design, and continuous improvement in digital health projects. Key Takeaways: Community and Collaboration: Canada's digital health community is a significant asset in advancing healthcare IT. AI and Data Standards: The adoption of AI in healthcare is promising but requires robust data governance and standards. Importance of Fundamentals: Good governance, workflow optimization, and training are crucial in creating sustainable healthcare IT systems. Digital Health Literacy: Clinicians need focused training on using digital tools correctly rather than deep technical knowledge. Cybersecurity Preparedness: Hospitals must prioritize business continuity planning to prepare for potential cyber attacks. www.facesofdigitalhealth.com Newsletter: https://fodh.substack.com/ Show notes: [00:04:00] Optimism in Canadian Digital Health [00:06:00] The Role of AI and Data Standards [00:08:00] Transition from Policy to Practice [00:10:00] The Fundamentals of IT in Healthcare [00:16:00] Tackling Unstructured Data [00:22:00] Continuous Improvement in Healthcare IT [00:26:00] Digital Health Literacy for Clinicians [00:34:00] Cybersecurity and Business Continuity [00:38:00] Closing Remarks and Advice The importance of strong relationships with vendors and clinicians in solving technical challenges in healthcare IT. Final thoughts on the continuous nature of digital health optimization and the need for sustainable, well-communicated strategies.

In this Leveling Up Episode of the PRS Global Open Deep Cuts Podcast, Dr. John Semple discusses his unusual pathway into medicine, three dimensional thinking, prepectoral breast reconstruction, the use of allograft and synthetic meshes, fat grafting in radiated breasts, some tips to make fat harvest easier, how to be a good mentor and a good leader, and how he got involved in climate science. Read a recent classic PRS Global Open article by Dr. Semple and co-authors, “Patient Outcomes after Fat Grafting to the Radiated Chest Wall before Delayed Two-stage Alloplastic Breast Reconstruction”: https://bit.ly/SempleFatGrafting  Dr. John Semple is a Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto, and the head of the division of plastic surgery at Women's College Hospital. He is also an adjunct faculty member at the wilderness Medicine Program at Mass General Hospital in Boston, and an adjunct professor at the Ontario College of Art and Design, where was a former chair of the Board of Governors. He trained in art at OCAD and became a fully trained medical illustrator, then went into medicine, training in plastic surgery at the University of Toronto and then completing a microsurgery fellowship at the Toronto General Hospital. He is a past president of the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons, and received the Lavina Lickley Lifetime achievement award form the department of surgery at the University of Toronto. He also has a keen interest in mountaineering - and has been to Everest North Col 4 times, and has published numerous papers on the effects of climate change in the Himalayas.  Your host, Dr. Puru Nagarkar, is a board-certified plastic and hand surgeon, and Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. #PRSGlobalOpen #DeepCutsPodcast #PlasticSurgery #LevelingUp

Why is there a major discrepancy in the surgical wait times, for the same surgery? Guest host Molly Thomas speaks with Dr. David Urbach, head of surgery at Women's College Hospital in Toronto, and lead author of a study on this. Plus, a conversation with the man whose job is it to turn the former Downsview airport into a playground. And, a conversation with Canadian Olympic runners and gold medalists Aaron Brown and Brendon Rodney.

In this enlightening episode of Pharmacist Diaries, we dive into the world of Consultant Pharmacists with Sital Shah, Consultant Pharmacist in Hepatology at King's College Hospital. She shares her path to becoming a consultant pharmacist, from her early fascination with science to specialising in hepatology, highlighting the role of family connections and summer placements in shaping her career choice. Sital emphasizes the power of mentorship and diverse experiences, discussing how mentors influenced her career trajectory and the importance of exposure to different areas of pharmacy practice. The conversation explores Sital's specialisation in hepatology, what drew her to this particular field, and the challenges and rewards of working in liver disease. She illustrates the versatility required, discussing how skills transfer between specialties and the expanding role of consultant pharmacists in various healthcare settings. Sital candidly shares her experiences navigating career challenges, including managing the unprecedented demands of the COVID-19 pandemic and balancing clinical responsibilities with research and teaching duties. For junior pharmacists, Sital offers valuable advice on finding their niche, emphasising the importance of rotating through different areas and integrating into multidisciplinary teams. She discusses the future of consultant pharmacist roles, highlighting emerging opportunities and the growing importance of specialised knowledge. The episode also touches on the critical topic of work-life balance and stress management, previewing the next episode's focus on maintaining well-being in this demanding career. Key highlights: Sital's career path: From early interest in science to specialising in hepatology The importance of mentorship and diverse experiences in shaping a pharmacy career Transferable skills Adapting to challenges: Unexpected rotations and managing during the COVID-19 pandemic Expanding roles of consultant pharmacists in primary and intermediate care settings Advice for junior pharmacists on finding their niche and excelling in multidisciplinary teams The value of networking and professional development BEHIND THE MIC! Have you been thinking about starting your own podcast? We know that starting a podcast can feel daunting and overwhelming. But guess what? You're not alone.  We are on a mission to create a fantastic community of individuals just like you! Together, we'll break down the entire podcasting process—from ideation to recording, editing, technology, publishing, social media, marketing, branding, sponsorship and more. Sign up to our FREE community called Behind The Mic!  We are excited to engage with you and provide you with the support & guidance you need to get started.  Register here: https://behindthemic.circle.so/  SIGN UP to my NEWSLETTER below so you'll be the first to know when new episodes are being released. You'll also receive regular inspiration, tips, tools, and free content. https://pharmacistdiaries.ck.page/newsletter PARTNERSHIPS: The Naked Pharmacy is offering my podcast listeners a 20% discount on all their products. Use discount code PD20 at checkout to receive the offer. https://www.thenakedpharmacy.com/ CONNECT WITH SITAL: X: @Sitalgoneviral LinkedIn: Sital Shah Follow me on⁠⁠ My Website⁠⁠,⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠,⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠,⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠,⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠, and/or⁠⁠ Twitter⁠⁠. Feel free to subscribe to the podcast on your favourite podcast platform so you can be notified when a new episode is released or leave a review on apple podcasts. If you have any suggestions for guests you want me to talk to or if you'd like to come on yourself, please feel free to contact me via social media, or email at info@pharmacistdiaries.com.

Ο Θανάσης Δρίτσας συνομιλεί με τον χειρουργό κ. Σάββα Παπαγρηγοριάδη Consultant Colorectal Surgeon και τ. Διευθυντή & Senior Lecturer στο πανεπιστημιακό νοσοκομείο King's College Hospital του Λονδίνου. Το αντικείμενο της συζήτησης, μεταξύ άλλων, εντοπίζεται πάνω στην  διαφορετική εμπειρία-κριτική προσέγγιση του Δημοσίου και Ιδιωτικού Συστήματος παροχής υπηρεσιών Υγείας σε Μεγάλη Βρετανία και Ελλάδα, τη σχέση γιατρού-ασθενή όπως διαμορφώνεται σήμερα ιδιαίτερα μετά την περίοδο της πανδημίας Covid, την έννοια της πρόληψης με έμφαση στον καρκίνο του παχέος εντέρου και μέσα από μια ματιά αλληλεπίδρασης γενετικών και επιγενετικών δεδομένων.*Η μουσική που ακούγεται στο podcast είναι του Θανάση ΔρίτσαΣάββας Παπαγρηγοριάδης - βιογραφικόΟ Σάββας Παπαγρηγοριάδης είναι γενικός χειρουργός με ειδίκευση στις παθήσεις του εντέρου και ορθού. Σπούδασε στην Ιατρική Σχολή του ΕΚΠΑ και μετά την ολοκλήρωση της ειδικότητας της γενικής χειρουργικής  στην Αθήνα, μετεκπαιδεύθηκε και εργάστηκε στην Βρετανία από το 1993 έως και σήμερα. Διετέλεσε μεταξύ άλλων Consultant Colorectal Surgeon – Διευθυντής στο πανεπιστημιακό νοσοκομείο του Λονδίνου King's College Hospital και Senior Lecturer στο King's College London. Εκανε μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην ερευνητική μεθοδολογία των επιστημών υγείας και στο μανατζμεντ των υπηρεσιών υγείας. Το κλινικό του έργο επικεντρώθηκε σε ελάχιστα επεμβατικές και ενδοσκοπικές επεμβάσεις στον καρκίνο του ορθού, στην χειρουργική της εκκολπωματίτίδας και της φλεγμονώδους νόσου του εντέρου και στις παθήσεις του πυελικού εδάφους. Τιμήθηκε με πέντε βραβεία κλινικής αριστείας από το βρετανικό κράτος. Εκανε σημαντικό ερευνητικό και συγγραφικό έργο στην παθογένεση της εκκολπωματίτιδας , στην ενδοσκοπική χειρουργική του καρκίνου του ορθού και στις εφαρμογές της τεχνητής νοημοσύνης στην ιατρική διάγνωση και ήταν επιβλέπων σε πολλές διδακτορικές διατριβές  και κλινικές έρευνες σε σχετικά ερευνητικά προγράμματα.  Ιδρυσε τo πρώτο εξειδικευμένο ιατρείο εκκολπωματίτιδας στην Βρετανία. Μοιράζει τον χρόνο του ανάμεσα σε Βρετανία και Ελλάδα με επίκεντρο την έρευνα και την μεταπτυχιακή διδασκαλία.«Ιατρική και Ανθρώπινο Πρόσωπο» με τον καρδιολόγο Θανάση ΔρίτσαΜέσα από το podcast «Ιατρική και Ανθρώπινο Πρόσωπο» ο καρδιολόγος Θανάσης Δρίτσας, Αναπληρωτής Διευθυντής στο Ωνάσειο Καρδιοχειρουργικό Κέντρο, συνθέτης και συγγραφέας παρουσιάζει μια ολιστική προσέγγιση στην έννοια της πρόληψης, την αξία της αλλαγής τρόπου-φιλοσοφίας ζωής στην πρόληψη πολλών νοσημάτων και παραγόντων κινδύνου, την αξία της φυσικής άσκησης και της τροποποίησης ψυχοκοινωνικών παραμέτρων μέσα από την κατανόηση της σύνδεσης Νους-Σώμα, την αξία των δημιουργικών παρεμβάσεων μέσω τέχνης στη θεραπεία πολλών παθήσεων, τις αλληλεπιδράσεις γενετικών και περιβαλλοντικών παραμέτρων στα πλαίσια της ιατρικής ακριβείας και της εξατομικευμένης θεραπευτικής προσέγγισης στο μέλλον. Ο Θανάσης Δρίτσας μέσα από αυτό το podcast θα προσπαθήσει (κυρίως) να απαντήσει στο θεμελιώδες ερώτημα των ημερών μας: Παραμένει η άσκηση της ιατρικής ανθρωποκεντρική σήμερα;

Dr. Christine Matheson, ND has been practicing as a licensed naturopathic doctor since 2001 in Ontario, Canada. She's also an Arvigo® Therapist and a certified Kundalini yoga instructor who helps women experience wellness from the inside out by focusing on the vital step of achieving better belly health through thriving gut health, improved pelvic health and fertility health if trying to conceive. Her signature Belly Be Well™ Programs are offered either through one-on-one naturopathic consultations or online group classes and combine teaching natural lifestyle approaches with the unique benefits of the Arvigo® Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy which is an abdominal massage technique that can help align and decongest the abdominal and pelvic organs to optimize their key functions. Christine is honoured to have been one of the first naturopathic doctors in Canada who pioneered working as part of an integrative medical team in a hospital setting at the former Women's Pelvic Centre at Women's College Hospital. She aims to help as many women as possible unlock their ultimate vitality through better belly health and having a better relationship and connection to this important region of the body.  For questions or to book a free call with Christine contact christine@christinemathesonND.comhttps://www.christinemathesonnd.com/https://www.facebook.com/drchristinematheson/ https://www.instagram.com/drchristinematheson/Thank you so much for listening! I use fitness and movement to help women prevent and overcome pelvic floor challenges like incontinence and organ prolapse. There is help for women in all life stages! Every Woman Needs A Vagina Coach! Please make sure to LEAVE A REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE to the show for the best fitness and wellness advice south of your belly button. *******************I recommend checking out my comprehensive pelvic health education and fitness programs on my Buff Muff AppYou can also join my next 28 Day Buff Muff Challenge https://www.vaginacoach.com/buffmuffIf you are feeling social you can connect with me… On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/VagCoachOn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vaginacoach/On Twitter https://twitter.com/VaginaCoachOn The Web www.vaginacoach.comGet your Feel Amazing Vaginal Moisturizer Here

Ο Θανάσης Δρίτσας συνομιλεί με τον χειρουργό κ. Σάββα Παπαγρηγοριάδη Consultant Colorectal Surgeon και τ. Διευθυντή & Senior Lecturer στο πανεπιστημιακό νοσοκομείο King's College Hospital του Λονδίνου. Το αντικείμενο της συζήτησης, μεταξύ άλλων, εντοπίζεται πάνω στην  διαφορετική εμπειρία-κριτική προσέγγιση του Δημοσίου και Ιδιωτικού Συστήματος παροχής υπηρεσιών Υγείας σε Μεγάλη Βρετανία και Ελλάδα, τη σχέση γιατρού-ασθενή όπως διαμορφώνεται σήμερα ιδιαίτερα μετά την περίοδο της πανδημίας Covid, την έννοια της πρόληψης με έμφαση στον καρκίνο του παχέος εντέρου και μέσα από μια ματιά αλληλεπίδρασης γενετικών και επιγενετικών δεδομένων.*Η μουσική που ακούγεται στο podcast είναι του Θανάση ΔρίτσαΣάββας Παπαγρηγοριάδης - βιογραφικόΟ Σάββας Παπαγρηγοριάδης είναι γενικός χειρουργός με ειδίκευση στις παθήσεις του εντέρου και ορθού. Σπούδασε στην Ιατρική Σχολή του ΕΚΠΑ και μετά την ολοκλήρωση της ειδικότητας της γενικής χειρουργικής  στην Αθήνα, μετεκπαιδεύθηκε και εργάστηκε στην Βρετανία από το 1993 έως και σήμερα. Διετέλεσε μεταξύ άλλων Consultant Colorectal Surgeon – Διευθυντής στο πανεπιστημιακό νοσοκομείο του Λονδίνου King's College Hospital και Senior Lecturer στο King's College London. Εκανε μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην ερευνητική μεθοδολογία των επιστημών υγείας και στο μανατζμεντ των υπηρεσιών υγείας. Το κλινικό του έργο επικεντρώθηκε σε ελάχιστα επεμβατικές και ενδοσκοπικές επεμβάσεις στον καρκίνο του ορθού, στην χειρουργική της εκκολπωματίτίδας και της φλεγμονώδους νόσου του εντέρου και στις παθήσεις του πυελικού εδάφους. Τιμήθηκε με πέντε βραβεία κλινικής αριστείας από το βρετανικό κράτος. Εκανε σημαντικό ερευνητικό και συγγραφικό έργο στην παθογένεση της εκκολπωματίτιδας , στην ενδοσκοπική χειρουργική του καρκίνου του ορθού και στις εφαρμογές της τεχνητής νοημοσύνης στην ιατρική διάγνωση και ήταν επιβλέπων σε πολλές διδακτορικές διατριβές  και κλινικές έρευνες σε σχετικά ερευνητικά προγράμματα.  Ιδρυσε τo πρώτο εξειδικευμένο ιατρείο εκκολπωματίτιδας στην Βρετανία. Μοιράζει τον χρόνο του ανάμεσα σε Βρετανία και Ελλάδα με επίκεντρο την έρευνα και την μεταπτυχιακή διδασκαλία.

Are we still raising boys the 'traditional' way, like boys should always be tough and not allowed to cry? But at the same time they are also expected to be emotionally available? Is there a new right? BoyMom author Ruth Whippman joins us from CaliforniaIt's International Men's Health Week and Dr Martin Moody, Consultant Urological Surgeon at King's College Hospital answers the questions that men are mostly embarrassed to askReal estate and property focus today with Haus & Haus and on the Legal Clinic with lawyer Scott Hutton from BLK Partners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jane Clapp is a Jungian Psychoanalyst (IAAP), a Registered Psychotherapist and an expert in the inseparable relationship between the body and psyche. The purpose of analysis and embodiment is to open us up TO BEING MOVED by life again and to fall back in love with being alive. She live in wonder and awe of the strength of the human spirit and the unique ways we all long to express and manifest who we truly are in our relationships and in the world. Jane believes in the power of understanding the body and psyche together to recover who we were truly meant to be in our lives. For over twenty years, she was a movement and somatic coach and embodiment educator working with a diverse clientele worldwide, many of whom have suffered deeply from emotional or physical pain, longing to come back into meaning and vitality. Jane has a depth of expertise in the effects of chronic and traumatic stress and general emotional overwhelm and how they manifest in the body and psyche. Bringing together her many years of somatic study, over twenty years of clinical experience, extensive personal Jungian Analysis, and professional training as a Jungian Analyst, I have developed a body of work, Jungian Somatics™. Jane founded and created a groundbreaking professional training program, Movement for Trauma, that she offered to hundreds of psychotherapists and somatics practitioners from across the globe for many years. She is also a member of The Breathe Network, which connects sexual violence survivors with trauma-informed healing arts practitioners. She has been both a keynote speaker and seminar leader presenting on my work at the Jung Society of Utah, Calgary Jung Society, the London Arts-Based Research Centre and secondary/vicarious trauma prevention and compassion fatigue for several organizations, including the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, Fire Service Women of Ontario, sexual violence support workers for Ontario universities and front-line social services workers and counsellors and also twice presented at the Trauma Talks conference at Women's College Hospital. She is an internationally published author, a former wellness columnist, and a weekly radio health segment producer and has extensive media engagement experience.   janeclapp.com jungiansomatics.com https://www.jungiansomatics.com/jungiansomaticsmft Reverence for Impulse is an unscripted, unplanned and (hopefully) unedited podcast with me, Weena Pauly-Tarr. Together with my guests, we're asking what is alive in this moment?We start each episode with a few minutes of meeting each other head-to-toe, through the language of our bodies, before we press record and bring it to a conversation. We start where we are. This is not a hard hitting agenda or getting to the bottom of things, it's about being in the bottoms of things. Finding each other in the not-knowing. I'm here for the spaciousness, the awkwardness, the silliness, the silence — From the dark insides of our bodies to the brightness of our minds, I'm excited to welcome people who's impulses I'd like to get to know. Website: weenapauly.com Instagram: weenapaulytarr  

How many medications did you take today? Paula Rochon, professor in the department of medicine and Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, explains why it may be a few too many. Dr. Rochon is Founding Director of Women's Age Lab, a geriatrician and senior scientist at Women's College Hospital and […]

Is your plate making you and the planet sick? Dr. Shireen Kassam shares that a plant-based diet is the optimal way to improve your and the planetary health. She shares evidence that eating plant-based nutrition and avoiding animal products can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases. She also discusses how shifting to a more plant-heavy food system would help reduce the environmental harm caused by industrial animal agriculture. Tune in to learn the science behind plant-based nutrition and get tips for transitioning to a healthier and more sustainable way of eating!   In this episode, we talk about: How Dr. Shireen became interested in plant-based nutrition The health benefits of plant-based diets in preventing chronic diseases Evidence that plant-based diets are better for the environment  The NHS in the UK should provide more plant-based meals in hospitals to improve health Common myths around plant-based diets Is plant-based diets suitable for people of all ages Best ways to make the transition from a standard diet to a plant-based diet How can healthcare practitioners help provide information and support to clients interested in plant-based nutrition   Memorable Quotes “A diet centered around fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds, lots of herbs and spices for flavor, and mainly water for thirst is one that has been known for decades now to be associated with lower rates of all of our common chronic conditions.”   “Without a healthy planet, we have no healthy people. And it's absolutely clear that our food system is one of the key drivers of both the climate crisis and the ecological crisis.”   BIO:  Dr Shireen Kassam is a Consultant Haematologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer at King's College Hospital, London with a specialist interest in the treatment of lymphoma. She is also a Visiting-Professor at University of Winchester, Hampshire, where she has developed and facilitates the UK's first University-based course on plant-based nutrition. In 2023 she launched a course on lifestyle medicine for cancer. Shireen is passionate about promoting plant-based nutrition for the prevention and reversal of chronic disease and for maintaining optimal health after treatment for cancer. In 2019 she became certified as a Lifestyle Medicine Physician and is also a CHIP facilitator. Shireen founded Plant-Based Health Professionals UK in 2018, a non-profit, membership organisation whose mission is to provide evidence-based education on whole food plant-based nutrition. Shireen qualified as a doctor in 2000. During her training, she completed a PhD, which investigated the role of selenium in sensitising cancer cells to chemotherapy. Shireen has published a number of peer-reviewed papers in the field of lymphoma. Her first book, Eating Plant-Based, Scientific Answers to Your Nutrition Questions, co-authored with her sister Zahra, was published in January 2022. She has also co-edited the textbook Plant-Based Nutrition in Clinical Practice, published in September 2022. Mentioned In This Episode: Eating Plant-Based Book: https://www.hammersmithbooks.co.uk/product/eating-plant-based/ Plant-Based Nutrition in Clinical Practice Book: https://www.hammersmithbooks.co.uk/product/plant-based-nutrition-in-clinical-practice/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wholefoodplantbasednutrition/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedhealthprofessionals/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/plantbasedhpuk Plant Based Health Professionals UK Website: https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/    Links to resources: Health Coach Group Website https://www.thehealthcoachgroup.com/ Use the code HCC50 to save $50 on our website Leave a Review of the Podcast

The Women's College Hospital says more than a third of older Canadians report to feeling lonely. Scientist Rachel Savage, with the hospital's Women's Age Lab, says Canada needs a national loneliness strategy. Ontario Today also checks in with Jen Recknagel, director of the NORC Innovation Centre at University Health Network.

Editor of The Journal of Family Therapy (JFT), Sarah Helps joins us to discuss the history, contribution & value of JFT. Sarah shares her passion for research and its important role in the systemic field. She shows how research can support practice through developing knowledge and deepen our understanding of process. She talks us through how to get involved with the journal and debunks  fear of creating meaningful research. The Journal of Family Therapy advances the understanding and treatment of human relationships constituted in systems such as couples, families, professional networks, and wider groups, by publishing articles on theory, research, clinical practice and training.Bio:Dr Helps is a consultant clinical psychologist and systemic psychotherapist. She started working at King's College Hospital after qualifying in 1995 and has recently returned to lead the growing paediatric psychology service.She teaches on aspects of systemic research and practice at the Tavistock and the Institute of psychiatry, psychology and neurosciences. Over the course of two decades, her research interests have focused on hospital, staff, stress, parental adaptation to childhood illness, and more recently on how communication between clinicians and families works in a variety of healthcare settings. She is interested in growing just, evidence-based systemic practice informed by a plethora of forms of research and enquiry and supporting research that is born from genuine co-production between research-minded practitioners and the people with whom we work.Dr Helps was appointed as JFT editor in 2023.Sarah Helps, BSc, MSc, DclinPsy, DProfConsultant Clinical Psychology / Lead for Paediatric PsychologyKing's College Hospital, UKEmail: JOFTedoffice@wiley.comTwitter: @Editor_JFT

Ontario Today checks in with Andrew Longhurst, PhD Candidate at the Department of Geography, Simon Fraser University. Dr. David Urbach, head of department of surgery at Women's College Hospital, also joins the conversation.

On Feb. 1, the Canadian government announced it wants to postpone until 2027 the commitment to expand medical assistance in dying (MAiD), which currently does not allow patients with mental illness to end their lives with a physician's or nurse practitioner's help. MAiD has been legal for terminally ill patients since 2016, and since 2021, for those with chronic illness, allowing nearly 45,000 Canadians to subsequently legally end their lives with the program. That number is growing every year. The new mental health provision was actually supposed to come into effect this March, already a year later than originally planned. But the Liberal cabinet says the country's health system still isn't ready. While Orthodox Jews are prohibited from taking one's own life, and also medically assisting someone to end their own life, there is now some room for more nuanced approaches for MAiD within the Conservative and Reform branches of the Jewish community—although expanding the program for patients suffering from mental illness is not yet on the books in this country. On today's episode of The CJN Daily, Ellin speaks with Rabbi Louis J. Sachs of Toronto's Beth Torah synagogue, who has come to support MAiD, and also with Dr. Karen Devon, a surgeon at Women's College Hospital and Toronto General, who is one of the nearly 2,000 Canadian physicians trained to carry out medically assisted deaths. What we talked about: Learn more about how a Vancouver Jewish nursing home became a flashpoint for medically assisted deaths in Canada, in The CJN Read Lila Sarick's feature article on MAiD and Jewish seniors' homes, from The CJN archives (2020) Read the in-depth report from the Canadian government on MAiD use in Canada from 2016-2022 Credits: The CJN Daily is written and hosted by Ellin Bessner (@ebessner on Twitter). Zachary Kauffman is the producer. Michael Fraiman is the executive producer. Our theme music is by Dov Beck-Levine. Our title sponsor is Metropia. We're a member of The CJN Podcast Network. To subscribe to this podcast, please watch this video. Donate to The CJN and receive a charitable tax receipt by clicking here. Hear why The CJN is important to me.

15 January 2024: Haus & Haus Managing Director, Simon Baker gives us the rundown on where we should be investing our hard earned dirhams in Dubai. For your Legal Clinic today Scott Hutton is in to answer any property law questions. Ann Marie McQueen from Hotflash inc - covers the latest clinical studies, treatments, products, guidance and more via a weekly research letter, podcast and across social media about perimenopause. Dr Natalia Spierings, consultant dermatologist at King's College Hospital lets us know if our teens need that expensive skincare. Dr Jenna Burton from GMC Clinics shares the weird and wonderful uses of botox. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, I talk with Dr. Shazia Malik, a leading consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist based in London with expertise in reproductive medicine and surgery. Dr. Malik's impressive credentials include graduating with honours, pursuing advanced training in Cambridge, and gaining accreditation in reproductive medicine and surgery at the Distinguished University College Hospital in London. She has further honed her skills at renowned institutions like King's College Hospital and has emerged as an IVF consultant with extensive experience in reproductive health and fertility.Our conversation delves into essential topics that often remain unaddressed, shedding light on gaps in our understanding of women's health.Over the past year, my exploration of fertility has been fuelled by personal experiences and challenges, prompting me to uncover the often overlooked aspects of women's health. I've been continuously amazed by the gaps in our collective knowledge and realized that I'm not alone in lacking awareness of fundamental biological facts. Sadly, women's health remains underfunded and neglected, leaving many individuals uninformed about crucial biological processes and potential disruptions. While today's episode may diverge from our typical content, the significance of this topic compelled me to share these insights with you, and I hope you find value in our conversation.Find Dr Shazia Malik:Website: http://shaziamalik.co.uk/Find Poppy:Instagram: @poppyjamieBook: https://amzn.eu/d/i3E7M0bProduced by Rutherford Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking after yourself is the best Christmas gift- we speak with Nikki AKA The Scottish Soul Sister and Limiting Beliefs and Mindset Specialist Flora Castillon to find out how  Checking winter travel info with dnata Dr Emran Khan from King's College Hospital discusses weight loss medication And we're talking about habit formation with a behavioural scientist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discussing patch allergy testing with Dermatologist Dr Faheem Latheef from King's College Hospital, and he's also answering your skin-related issues; The power of voice is what Communication Expert and TEDx Speaker Kim Page is putting forward; Are you feeling disoriented when transitioning between different tasks or work environments? Find out what Shift Shock is with Emotional Wellbeing Coach Bushra Khan; And meeting tech entrepreneur and author Hanae Bezad, the woman behind the book Being Other.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Xanax and other benzodiazepines (“benzos”) are often prescribed to treat symptoms like agitation, anxiety, and depression in people living with dementia. Yet, these drugs come with significant side effects and safety concerns, especially for older adults living with dementia. The Women's Age Lab's Dr. Paula Rochon and Dr. Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher join Being Patient Live Talks to discuss why these medications are prescribed and what treatment alternatives they recommend. Rochon is the founding director of Women's Age Lab, a geriatrician, and a senior scientist at Women's College Hospital and ICES. She chairs the Canadian Institutes for Health Research Institute of Aging Advisory Board to support research and promote healthy aging across Canada. Rochon is committed to the development of trainees and new investigators in aging research and making valuable contributions to our future understanding of aging. Her team has won prestigious research awards, and published in peer-reviewed academic journals, disseminating key learnings and important findings from their research projects. Reppas-Rindlisbacher is a trainee with the Women's Age Lab at the Women's College Research Institute. She currently works as a geriatrician whilst completing her PhD in Clinical Epidemiology & Health Care Research at the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME) at the University of Toronto. Her research aims to better understand how delirium care differs depending on sociodemographic factors such as gender, income, language, and recent immigrant status. Watch this live talk to learn more about benzodiazepines, why they are prescribed, and alternative treatments for people living with dementia. Read the Article: https://www.beingpatient.com/benzodiazepines-and-dementia/ ___ If you loved watching this Live Talk, visit our website to find more of our Alzheimer's coverage and subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beingpatient.com/

Vadim Fedotov has charted a diverse path from his early days as a professional basketball player with the German National Team and in the USA, to his foray into the corporate sphere, where he held significant positions as the CEO of various multinational and public companies (GRPN).With a solid background in leadership roles, Vadim embarked on a new venture in 2019 with the launch of Bioniq in London, UK. Bioniq has established its niche in the health tech industry, offering personalized supplements based on a comprehensive analysis of blood test data. Through its expansive operations in 12 countries, the company has cultivated one of the most diverse biochemical databases globally, creating tailor-made supplement formulas that are responsive to individual nutrient deficiencies identified through blood results.Vadim's stewardship has guided Bioniq to become a trusted partner of eminent medical institutions like Lanserhof and King's College Hospital, and athletic organizations including German National Teams and the UFC, catering to a broad spectrum of clients including many well-known athletes. This strategic vision has also secured backing from leading European investment funds among HV Capital (DE), Unbound (UK), Rocket Internet (DE) and Porsche Ventures (DE).In his ongoing effort to enhance the personalized health sector, Vadim further extended the Bioniq ecosystem through the acquisition of VAHA.com, Europe's top personalized workout platform and interactive mirror, and Loewi, Germany's leading personalized supplement provider. These acquisitions signal Vadim's pragmatic approach to building a synergistic and responsive ecosystem that addresses various facets of personalized health.

#108 Bioniq Gesundheits-Decoder mit Vadim FedotovDu stehst vor den individuellsten Nährstoffen, die es auf unserem Planeten gibt!Marktführer in seinem SegmentBioniq präsentiert dir weltweit maßgeschneiderte Nährstoffe, die auf Basis deiner Bluttestdaten kreiert werden. Dank unserer jahrelangen Forschungen und Tests in Nordamerika, Europa, dem Nahen Osten und Asien haben wir eine der umfangreichsten und genetisch diversifiziertesten biochemischen Datenbanken des Erdballs erschaffen. Diese ermöglicht es uns, deine Ernährung in einer Weise zu personalisieren, die ihresgleichen sucht.Einzigartige Kreationen für über 40.000 MitgliederMehr als 40.000 individualisierte Nährstoffmischungen sind aus unserer Schmiede hervorgegangen. Keine gleicht der anderen – denn jedes Individuum ist ein Unikat! Jede einzelne Mischung ist perfekt auf die spezifischen Nährstoffbedürfnisse des jeweiligen Kunden zugeschnitten, die anhand seiner Blutwerte sorgfältig ermittelt werden.Zuverlässigkeit par excellenceBioniq PRO ist das nonplusultra für alle, die ihre Gesundheit mit Präzision und Sorgfalt unterstützen möchten. Mit einem exklusiven Kundenkreis, der von Olympioniken, Weltcup-Siegern und Spitzenathleten bis hin zu Künstlern reicht, ist Bioniq dein verlässlicher Partner auf dem Weg zur Optimierung deiner Gesundheit und Leistungskraft.Ein Netzwerk von Partnern, die ihresgleichen suchtBioniq offeriert einen einzigartigen, quantifizierbaren Ansatz für Nahrungsergänzungsmittel. Die Bluttests ermöglichen eine transparente Darstellung von Vorher-Nachher-Ergebnissen. Die Daten lügen nicht! Daher zählt Bioniq zu den bevorzugten Partnern renommierter medizinischer Einrichtungen wie dem Lanserhof oder dem King's College Hospital sowie von Sportorganisationen wie der UFC, deutschen Nationalmannschaften und weltbekannten Athleten. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Shireen Kassam is a Consultant Haematologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer at King's College Hospital, London with a specialist interest in the treatment of lymphoma. Shireen is passionate about promoting plant-based nutrition for the prevention and reversal of chronic disease and for maintaining optimal health after treatment for cancer. In 2018, she founded Plant-Based Health Professionals UK, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide evidence-based education on plant-based nutrition. Her latest book Eating Plant Based really does answer all your questions around plant based nutrition. In this episode we concentrate on plant-based eating to support a cancer diagnosis, cancer prevention and chronic illness prevention. This episode really does educate you on the powerful health benefits of plant based nutrition. https://www.amazon.com/Eating-Plant-Based-Scientific-Nutrition-Questions/dp/1781611947 https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedhealthprofessionals/ Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE or FOLLOW so you don't miss any new episodes. Would love you to review us, even a line really helps. Follow us on the links below for more: www.gavinsisters.co.uk Tiktok @gavinsisters Insta: @gavinsistersuk Facebook: @TheDetoxBarn You Tube: @gavingavin

28 September 2023: We find out how breathing incorrectly affects our health Phil Quirk is talking about his latest book King's College Hospital is taking care of our heart health And RAW are celebrating International Coffee Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 28th is International Safe Abortion Day, a global day of action dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of safe and legal abortion care and access to it. In Canada, one in three women will have an abortion in their lifetime, and abortion is one of the most common healthcare needs in our country. While most women in the country support the right to choose and access abortion, there still exist knowledge gaps on the subject. For example, six in every ten Canadian women can't differentiate between medication abortion and the Plan B pill. This data was obtained through a national online Ipsos survey commissioned by Linepharma International to understand the current knowledge of abortion methods, preferences, and availabilities of options in Canada. The results underscore the importance of destigmatizing conversations about abortion once and for all.To acknowledge the importance of International Safe Abortion Day, Linepharma International invited our host Eva Hartling to speak with two experts on the subject. She is joined by Dr. Konia Trouton, a Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Practice at UBC and a Clinical Associate at Women's College Hospital in Toronto, and Rachel Cairns, a performer, writer and creator of Aborsh, a popular podcast on abortion in Canada. In this conversation, we aim to shed some light on the role and benefits of reproductive and sexual education for women and the path to lifting stigmas surrounding abortion and reproductive rights in the country — ensuring that all can access safe abortion care.For more on abortion options in Canada, visit: http://myabortionoptions.ca/This season of our podcast is brought to you by TD Canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Please find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

Martha Mills died after failures in her treatment at King's College Hospital. Martha's mother, Merope, is calling for hospitals around the country to bring in "Martha's rule", which would give parents, carers and patients the right to call for an urgent second clinical opinion from other experts at the same hospital if they have concerns about their current care. The government has said it will explore the introduction of Martha's rule in UK hospitals. Today's Nick Robinson spoke to Dr Sanjiv Sharma, Medical Director at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Matthew Taylor, Chief executive of the NHS Confederation. Nick Robinson also spoke to Sir Robert Francis, chair of the Francis Report and chair of the Freedom to Speak Up Review, published in 2015. (Image, Merope and Martha Mills, Credit Merope Mills)

Typical treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD) consists of oral levodopa/carbidopa, along with other oral medications. Although there is no one-size fits all treatment, people with PD may experience more “off” periods, or symptom fluctuations, as the disease progresses. In this case, non-oral treatments, such as pump therapy, may be another option to consider.   Examples of currently available pump therapies for Parkinson's include medication, namely apomorphine, delivered under the skin (subcutaneous) from a pump, or a gel containing levodopa/carbidopa delivered by a pump inserted through the skin directly into the upper part of the small intestine (intestinal gel pump).   In June 2023, expert Parkinson's clinicians and researchers led a course in Poland about current pump therapies and what may be coming in the future. In today's episode, Professor Ray Chaudhuri, one of the course leaders and Director of the Parkinson's Foundation Centre of Excellence at King's College Hospital in London, discusses some of the topics in the course, including who would be a good candidate for pump therapy, the benefits and risks, and recent developments in pump treatment options.

WELCOME BACK TO RATED E FOR ERIKA - EPISODE 56.  In this week's episode we're talking to a Queer Sex Educator about queerness, being a late bloomer and CompHet mentality.  Meet Eva, an award-winning non-binary queer sex educator and speaker. With a Masters of Science (MSc.) in the psychology of sexuality and 10+ years of experience as an educator, they help people of all genders and sexual orientations bust shame and cultivate joy and authenticity.   They are the creator of the digital education platform “What's My Body Doing” which has educated 3+ million people across the globe and is the recipient of Planned Parenthood Toronto's award for Excellence in Sexuality Education.   They have spoken across the globe at Cornell University, the University of Toronto, SisterSong, the Guelph Sexuality Conference and more. They have worked with Women's College Hospital, co-hosted a web-series with Shaftesbury Kids, and have been published in Teen Vogue.   They are the co-founder of the global 2SLGBTQIA+ community the F*ck Comphet Support Club and the creator of the Sex Ed for Late Bloomers Masterclass.   FIND THEM HERE: https://www.instagram.com/whatsmybodydoing/

Dr. Paula Rochon: Women's Age Lab - a Global First!Join me for a conversation with the founding Director of the truly necessary, innovative and exciting Women's Age Lab! The first and only centre of its kind in the world!  Women's Age Lab at Women's College Hospital in Toronto, Canada is a space dedicated to science-driven system and social change that will improve the lives of older women.  A place focused on supporting the healthy aging of women by reimagining a system and society where older women and their distinct well-being and health needs are recognized and addressed.  Let's hope this excellent institute inspires many othersCheck out the website for Women's Age Lab - where you can keep up to date with their ongoing, exciting work.Follow them on Twitter at @WCHospital @RochonPaulaAnd join the Virtual Workshop Series - still some left - on Digital Literacy! Details and links can be found on their website! https://www.womensresearch.ca/womens-age-lab/