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Bob Reid is co-hosting today. Aiming for a ‘dry' no-booze January? Great, but even a ‘damp' one can help, joined by Dr. James MacKillop - Peter Boris Chair in Addictions Research at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and McMaster University..Tech trends to watch with Washington Post's Tatum Hunter. 

Video: Nothing is more anti-woman than this. Gen Z Refuses to Grow Up | With Dr. Jean Twenge   Tomato extract shows blood thinning potential versus aspirin: Study University of Aberdeen (Scotland), November 23, 2022 A proprietary tomato extract has been shown to thin blood in healthy people – but less severely than aspirin and without typical side-effects. The research – published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded the lycopene-free extract “may be appropriate for use as a dietary antiplatelet.” Lead researcher Dr Niamh O'Kennedy working at the Rowett Institute of Nutrition & Health at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland told us the research showed tomato extracts could be used as alternatives to drugs like aspirin for blood thinning. This was especially the case for groups like the elderly who frequently were intolerant of drugs like aspirin typically prescribed for that purpose. “Platelet function is very tricky,” Dr O'Kennedy told us. “If you knock out the platelets it can have a bad effect on the body. And many treatments knock out too much. Some people respond strongly so bad they bleed. ” She added: “Results like this show that people and the medical world should start looking at dietary interventions like these that can have a big impact.” Platelet plugs usually form within 50-100 seconds. The researchers found platelet plugs were formed within 100-150 seconds among tomato extract users, compared to 300-600 seconds for aspirin users. Because of this more gentle effect, Dr Kennedy and her team suggested tomato extract could be a suitable dietary intervention to control platelet hyperactivity which increases with age, the onset of type II diabetes, mellitus, atherosclerosis and other conditions in subjects with low cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. (Next) Use of penicillin early in life, even in low doses, affects the gut microbiome, contributing to brain inflammation and changes in behavior McMaster University (Ontario), November 18, 2022 It is truly unavoidable to catch a cold or contract a disease, especially with today's lifestyle trends and medical misinformation. A lot of the medicine we use to treat our health conditions may actually cause more harm than good. A St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and McMaster University joint study found that low doses of penicillin administered to pregnant mice and their young results in behavioral changes that have long-term effects. The study, which was published in Nature Communications, reports that the behavioral changes noted in the mice included elevated levels of aggression, characteristic neurochemical changes in the brain, and imbalance in the gut microbiome of the mice. On the bright side, giving the mice a lactobacillus strain of bacteria managed to prevent the effects of the administered penicillin. Low-dose penicillin taken in late pregnancy and early life of mice offspring results in behavioral changes and imbalances in the microbes of the gut. While the tests were done on mice, there are increasing concerns about the long-term effects of antiobiotics in humans, according to Dr. John Bienenstock, director of the Brain-Body Institute at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and distinguished professor at McMaster University. Large doses of multipurpose antibiotics in adult animals have been shown to affect behavior, but none have been able to test the effects of clinical doses of commonly used antibiotics, such as penicillin, on the bacteria in the gut and in behavior. Almost all babies in North America have received some dose of antibiotics during their first year of life. Researchers are looking into analyzing the effects of the drug on the offspring of the mice if given only to the pregnant mothers (teratogenesis). Penicillin is the first type of medication that is effective against bacterial infections caused by staphylococci and streptococci, but is however, easy to build resistance against. Almost 10 percent of all people around the world are allergic to penicillin. (Next) High-dose vitamin C reduces inflammation in cancer patients, study shows Riordan Clinic (Wichita KS), November 22, 2022 The value and impact of a daily vitamin C supplement as well as high, concentrated doses for acute illnesses is becoming increasingly clear. Studies have already shown the efficacy of liposomal vitamin C in treating infections and as an anti-cancer therapy. Now, another study is confirming its effectiveness against inflammation in cancer patients, one of the primary markers. High levels of inflammation seem to indicate a higher risk of cancer as well as a less hopeful prognosis for healing and recovery. Inflammation impairs the immune system, plays a role in cachexia, lowers toleration of numerous cancer treatments, and generally decreases health and quality of life. This study made use of high-dose intravenous vitamin C (IVC) treatments and analyzed their effects. The results found indicate great promise for the use of high-dose intravenous vitamin C treatments to help reduce inflammation in cancer patients, which is one of the major factors of cancer and its progression. Markers of inflammation such as pro-inflammatory cytokines and C-reactive protein tumor markers showed a positive response to vitamin C treatments, with inflammation reduced significantly. This improvement correlated with reduced tumor size and the hindrance of the cancer's ability to metastasize. Vitamin C is especially valuable in extremely high doses taken either orally or intravenously. A range of cancers have been proven to benefit from vitamin C treatments, including cancers of the prostate, breast, skin, bladder, lung, pancreas, thyroid, and B-cell lymphoma. This research was conducted by Riordan Clinic scientists and published in the Journal of Translational Medicine. When supplementing with liposomal vitamin C orally for major health issues, 10,000 to 12,000 mg per day should be taken. This dose can be taken in 2,000 to 4,000 mg doses gradually throughout the day to aid absorption. (Next) Having trouble sleeping? Try exercise! Norwegian University of Science and Technology, December 1, 2022 The vast majority of people have trouble sleeping from time to time. However, 10 to 20 per cent of the population struggle more than the rest of us and have serious long-term sleep problems. Many people who struggle with insomnia sooner or later resort to some form of sleeping aid. However, one study of more than 34 000 adults would suggest that some of them should exercise instead. “We've observed that people who are in better physical condition have a lower risk of taking prescription sleeping pills,” says Linda Ernstsen, an associate professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology's (NTNU) Department of Public Health and Nursing. The researchers reviewed participant data in Norway's large Trøndelag Health Survey (The HUNT study). A total of 240 000 people from Trondheim have taken part in the survey since it began in 1984. Four survey rounds have been carried out to date. “Almost 5800 of the participants received their first prescription sleep medication during the study period,” says Ernstsen. This means that approximately 17 percent of the participants' sleep issues were serious enough to warrant a prescription from their doctor. But the participants who were in the best condition used fewer of these prescription drugs. “These findings suggest that being physically fit can also help you sleep better,” Ernstsen says. Unfortunately, the beneficial effect of exercise is stronger for men than for women. The findings show that the fittest men had a 15 per cent lower risk of needing drugs for troublesome sleep issues. “The corresponding percentage risk for the fittest women was much lower. But women who struggle with sleep can still benefit from getting in better shape,” says Ernstsen. (Next) New study puts gut microbiome at the center of Parkinson's disease pathogenesis University of Alabama at Birmingham, December 1, 2022 New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham says the gut microbiome is involved in multiple pathways in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease (PD). The findings, published in Nature Communications, show a wide imbalance in microbiome composition in persons with Parkinson's disease. The study is the largest microbiome study conducted at the highest resolution. The investigators employed metagenomics, the study of genetic material recovered directly from the stool microbiome of persons with PD and neurologically healthy control subjects. “The primary aim of this study was to generate a full, unaltered view of the imbalance in PD gut microbiome,” said Haydeh Payami, Ph.D., professor in the Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine Department of Neurology and senior author on the study. The study reports Parkinson's disease metagenome is indicative of a disease-promoting microbiome. “We found evidence for multiple mechanisms that we know are linked to PD, but we didn't know they were happening in the gut also and are orchestrated by the microbiome,” Payami said. Investigators found an overabundance of opportunistic pathogens and immunogenic components, which suggest infection and inflammation at play, overproduction of toxic molecules, and overabundance of the bacterial product curli. This induces PD pathology and dysregulation of neurotransmitters, including L-dopa. At the same time, there was a shortage of neuroprotective molecules and anti-inflammatory components, which makes recovery difficult. The researchers studied 257 species of organisms in the microbiome, and of these, analysis indicated 84, more than 30%, were associated with Parkinson's disease. “Of the 84 PD-associated species, 55 had abnormally high abundance in persons with PD, and 29 were depleted,” Payami said. “We found that over 30% of the micro-organisms and bacterial genes and pathways tested have altered abundances in Parkinson's disease, which indicates a widespread imbalance.” At one end of the spectrum, Bifidobacterium dentium was elevated by sevenfold, Actinomyces oris by 6.5-fold and Streptococcus mutans by sixfold. At the other end of the spectrum, Roseburia intestinalis was reduced by 7.5-fold and Blautia wexlerae by fivefold. Overall, 36% of PD-associated species had higher than twofold change in abundance, reflecting a 100% to 750% increase or decrease in PD versus the healthy control group. “This is exciting research, as metagenomics is a new, albeit fast-evolving field, and the resources, methods and tools, while state-of-the-art, are still in development,” Payami said. (Next) Five precepts of Buddhism may be linked to lower depression risk Study suggests the moral practice may buffer known links between high stress levels and depression Chiang Mai University (Thailand) & Károli Gáspár University (Hungary), November 30, 2022 A new study suggests that people with high levels of neuroticism and stress may be at greater risk for depressive symptoms, but those links could be buffered for people who observe the five precepts of Buddhism—a fundamental system of ethics for the religion's followers. The five precepts of Buddhism guide followers not to kill, steal, engage in sexual misconduct, tell ill-intentioned lies, or use intoxicants. Previous research suggests that observing the five precepts can boost wellbeing and quality of life for the general public, including nonserious followers. However, it has been less clear whether the five precepts could ease symptoms of depression for those at higher risk. To address this question, Wongpakaran and colleagues focused on known links between neuroticism, stress, and depression. Prior research has shown that greater neuroticism is associated with greater risk of depression, both directly as well as indirectly through perceived stress—how people think and feel after stressful life events. From late 2019 through September 2022, the researchers conducted an online survey of 644 adults in Thailand. The survey included standard questionnaires to measure each participant's levels of perceived stress, neuroticism, and depressive symptoms, as well as their observance of the five precepts of Buddhism. Statistical analysis of the survey results showed that observing the five precepts to a high degree appeared to buffer the influence of perceived stress on depression. These results suggests that people with high levels of neuroticism and stress may be less likely to develop depressive symptoms if they follow the five precepts closely. The researchers note that, while their study suggests potential benefits for the five precepts in the context of depression, it does not confirm a cause-effect relationship. A large proportion of participants were female and people who lived alone, and participants' religious involvement was unknown, although 93.3% reported that they were Buddhist. More research will be needed to determine whether these findings might extend to the general population of Thailand and beyond, as well as to non-Buddhists. The authors add: “The five precepts practice makes other people feel safe, as all these behaviors are harmless, and it potentially provides the stressful practitioner with a buffer against depression.”

We look at the rise in monkeypox cases, and what risk it poses to the public with Zain Chagla, infectious disease physician at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and associate professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Digital Patient, Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO at SeamlessMD, and marketing colleague, Alan Sardana, chat with Andriana Lukich, Director of Digital Solutions at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, about "Building a World-Class Digital Hospital For Patients". For show notes, please visit: https://seamless.md/blog/the-digital-patient-episode-61-andriana-lukich-building-a-world-class-digital-hospital-for-patients

In this episode, we speak with Infectious Diseases Physician Dr. Zain Chagla about new therapies, and how Omicron has changed the game. Canada has recently approved a new treatment for COVID-19, Pfizer's highly effective oral therapeutic Paxlovid Experts seem hopeful that this pill can help control a devastating Omicron-driven surge — if it's rolled out fast enough. What are the other therapies available now? We discuss monoclonal antibodies and other therapies that we can and should look to in the future.  Dr. Zain Chagla is an Infectious Diseases physician and medical director of Infection Control at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, and an Associate Professor of Medicine at McMaster University.  Throughout the pandemic, Dr. Chagla has focused on local, provincial and national policy, participated in clinical trials, helped with outbreak management and public outreach, and has been a part of local and national media.  Dr. Chagla has also participated in helping with COVID responses and education in Central Afghanistan and Nepal. https://twitter.com/zchagla?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor https://experts.mcmaster.ca/display/chaglaz    

Get your sweaters on - not only is it freezing cold where the girls are, but we're also going to be discussing a cold case. This week, Alex & Christie discuss the peculiar disappearance of Dana Zelic. Dana was in her twenties when she mysteriously went missing from her mothers apartment back in August of 1999. There have been reported sightings of her, yet none seem to point to where she is - or what happened. Tune in to learn more about Dana and the events that have stumped many for going on 23 years. Need a distraction? We got you. If you or someone you know has any information regarding the disappearance of Dana, please contact the Hamilton Police at 1-905-546-4962 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 - https://www.canadiancrimestoppers.org/home (https://www.canadiancrimestoppers.org/home).  As discussed in episode 62 about the 215 bodies of Tk'emlups te Secwepemc First Nation children recently found in Kamloops (and counting found in other provinces/locations), please check out: https://truenorthaid.ca/how-to-help-first-nations/. If you have any additional resources you'd like to share, please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to our Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia & Lynn! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! We're also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation. You can also find us on Redbubble for some Weird Distractions merch. If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing! It's the best way to support the show (for free). Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Oracl3 network: https://theoracl3network.com/ (https://theoracl3network.com/) & the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/ (https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/).  Resources: Google search - “Hamilton, Ontario”  Wikipedia page - “Hamilton, Ontario” The Spec article - “Hamilton Cold Case: What Happened to Dana Zelic?” - by Nicole O'Reilly - September 27th, 2020.  The Spec article - “Hamilton cold case: 21-year-old photos not Dana Zelic” - by Nicole O'Reilly - October 20th, 2020 St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton website - http://www.stjoes.ca/hospital-services/mental-health-addiction-services (www.stjoes.ca/hospital-services/mental-health-addiction-services)  Take Back the Night website - http://takebackthenight.org (takebackthenight.org)  Hamilton Police Services website - http://hamiltonpolice.on.ca (hamiltonpolice.on.ca) Canada Unsolved website - “MISSING: Dana Zelic (1999) - Hamilton, ON” - written by Serena M - July 15th, 2020. Google search - “Chapters Limeridge Mall Hamilton Ontario”. The Doe Network website - http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/2687dfon.html (www.doenetwork.org/cases/2687dfon.html)

This week on the podcast we spoke with Dr. John Neary, an internist at McMaster University. Dr. Neary was instrumental in submitting a motion in 2020 that asked that Royal College Exam waive the requirements to write the royal college exam for trainees graduating in 2020, given the challenges that COVID19 were presenting for the administration of the exam. We also talked about the decision of the Medical Council of Canada to eliminate the MCQE Part II. Beyond these two very controversial topics, we had a much deeper conversation with Dr. Neary about the nature of examinations in medical education, and what the ideal exam would look like. We'd love to hear your thoughts – did studying for your royal college exam make you a better physician? Email at podcast.cjs@gmail.com or tweet at us @CanJSurg. Links: 1. Petition: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC63jV31Ptd5iMuktc98Av9G_a5vmtHDTEuvWEEGO8C8s71g/viewform 2. Cancellation of MCQEII by MCC: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2021/01/04/amid-an-uproar-over-cancelled-tests-some-say-the-body-that-oversees-medical-exams-for-resident-doctors-seeking-licences-is-obsolete.html Bio: John Neary is a general internist at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at McMaster University. He did his undergraduate degree in mathematics! He has worked as a consultant in internal medicine at SHN since finishing his residency at McMaster in 2010.

Dave Williams was an emergency physician in Toronto and Director of the Department of Emergency Services at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre prior to his selection by the Canadian Space Agency in 1992. He was one of four successful astronaut candidates from a field of over 5300 applicants. He completed basic training, and in May 1993, was appointed manager of the Missions and Space Medicine Group within the Canadian Astronaut Program.In January 1995, Williams was selected to join the international class of NASA mission specialist astronaut candidates. In April 1998, he participated in STS-­90 as flight engineer, Mission Specialist 3, and crew medical officer aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia. During the 16-day mission dedicated to neuroscience research, the team conducted numerous experiments which were foundational to future scientific discoveries. From July 1998 until September 2002, he held the position of Director of the Space and Life Sciences Directorate at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. With this appointment, he became the first non-American to hold a senior management position within NASA. He concurrently held a position as the first deputy associate administrator for crew health and safety in the Office of Space Flight at NASA Headquarters in 2001. He became an aquanaut through his participation in the joint NASA-NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) NEEMO 1 mission, a training exercise held in Aquarius, the world's only underwater research laboratory. During this seven-day exercise, Williams became the first Canadian to have lived and worked in space and in the ocean. Subsequently in 2006, he led NEEMO 9 as the crew commander of an 18-day mission dedicated to assessing technologies and protocols for remote medical care. His second spaceflight on STS-118 took place August 8-21, 2007. During the mission Endeavour's crew successfully added the S5 truss segment, a new gyroscope and an external spare parts platform to the International Space Station. Williams participated in three of a total of four spacewalks (EVAs) and was the lead spacewalker in two of the three EVAs. Traveling 5.3 million miles in space, the STS-118 mission was completed in 12 days, 17 hours, 55 minutes and 34 seconds.  A veteran of two space flights, STS-90 in 1998 and STS-118 in 2007, Dave Williams has logged over 687 hours in space including 3 spacewalks (EVAs) totaling 17 hours and 47 minutes establishing the record for the most spacewalks by a Canadian astronaut. Dave Williams retired from active astronaut status in 2008 and through 2011 he held various positions including Chief Medical Officer for Safety and Quality at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, Professor of Surgery Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster and Director of the McMaster Centre for Medical Robotics.  From 2011 to 2017 he was President and CEO at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket Ontario, where he led a dynamic team of 4500 staff and volunteers dedicated to providing safe, high quality medical care to create the ultimate patient experience. He retired from Southlake and is currently consulting in the healthcare and aerospace sector, speaking, and writing. He has written four children's books and has published his memoir Defying Limits: Lessons From the Edge of the Universe with Simon and Schuster. He is currently working on 3 new books which should be available in 2021.He is a member of the Canadian Aviation Hall of Fame, has received five honourary degrees, numerous other awards and most recently was appointed to the Order of Canada and the Order of Ontario.Music:Chill Soul Rap Instrumental by Nkato https://soundcloud.com/nkato Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/chill-soul-rap-instrum... Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/sdfcUBhRlgs

In the 1996 landmark study by Dr. Anne Streissguth, it was revealed that up to 60% of individuals with FASD will have contact with the justice system. Youth are 19x more likely to be incarcerated compared to youth without FASD. In Canada, justice-related costs are among the highest FASD associated costs. While not everyone with FASD will be involved, it is a significant number. Today I talk to two researchers who devote their time to examining justice and FASD.    Dr. Kaitlyn McLachlan, MA, PhD. is an Assistant Professor in the Clinical Psychology program at the University of Guelph, holds an adjunct faculty affiliation the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University, and is a member of the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.  Katherine Flannigan, PhD, R. Psych. is a Registered Psychologist in Alberta and British Columbia and is a Research Associate with the Canada FASD Research Network.  Even if your child or the person you support is not involved in the justice system, it is still good to know the latest information and research. Drs. McLachlan and Flannigan recently completed a study: Difficulties in Daily Living Experienced by Adolescents, Transition Aged Youth and Adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. We discuss their research, the Study, if individuals with FASD are more likely to get in trouble or stay in trouble, and so much more: “The folks who end up in the criminal justice system have so many needs and such complexities it's so important that we use evidence-based decision making and policy applications to help improve outcomes for them, for their families, for communities, for Society, and this felt like a major vacuum and gap that needed to be addressed.”   What exactly is Forensic Psychology and what it can tell us.  Reasons for their study and reasons why 30 – 60% of individuals with FASD have some form of contact with the Justice system.  Risk factors affecting individuals' involvement and possible solutions that can make things fair for individuals within the criminal justice process.  “We don't have great data that lets us say, if ‘a' happens, then ‘b' happens, then ‘c' is going to happen. But we do have good tools and approaches for understanding if all of these things are happening, we need to address them so that we can improve the outcomes and reduce risk in different areas.”  This is a “heavy” topic. Probably one of the most technical of my podcasts so far. I do my best to break down the language, but you are going to need to reduce your distractions for this one. There is a lot of information to absorb, but the passion Kaitlyn and Katy have is clear. They are working to improve outcomes for individuals, caregivers and communities.   They have some interesting thoughts on assessments throughout the lifespan and give us a sneak peek at a new study they are conducting right now looking at factors that contribute to the understanding of not only individuals with FASD within the justice system but also judges, lawyers and others. I even appoint the Doctors as Minister and Deputy Minister of Justice to get their thoughts on what they think needs to shift within the system.  I talk a lot about looking for individual's strengths when supporting individuals with FASD. Kaitlyn and Katy echo a paradigm shift is required from a medical model of FASD to a strength-based perspective. Going from what is wrong to what is right and then determine where we want to go.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FASDSUCCESS)

On today's episode I welcome my high school friend Kelly Tanner. Kelly is an Occupational Therapist at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, currently on a one year contract at two youth employment programs in downtown Hamilton (see links). As the only healthcare provider imbedded within these employment programs, Kelly provides assessment and individualized OT treatment as well as facilitating referrals to specialized mental health supports in the community when necessary. This is a novel model with in the community employment/healthcare field that is very exciting and she is hopeful to continue to develop this role further to establish it as a permanent place in Hamilton's community employment landscape.  You can learn more here: 360[4]Youth  and  YWCA Hamilton STEP Program If you're enjoying the podcast so far, don't forget to like and subscribe, and visit our Instagram community to be part of the conversation @moosetrackspodcastIf you or anyone you know is struggling with your mental health, there is help available.- Suicide Prevention Lifeline - Hope For Wellness Canada- KidsHelpPhone

What's the best cloth mask for the public to use? How can PPE be made to be more sustainable? Can imperfect use of imperfect masks still reduce COVID-19 spread? Four experts from McMaster's Centre of Excellence in Protective Equipment and Materials (CEPEM) answer frequently asked questions about cloth masks, and how they're working with industry partners to improve the next generation of PPE in Canada: Catherine Clase – Associate Professor, Medicine, McMaster University; Nephrologist, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. Charles De Lannoy – Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering, McMaster University. Myrna Dolovich – Professor, Medicine, McMaster University and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. Zeinab Hosseini-Doust – Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering, McMaster University. CEPEM is Canada's first and only research hub dedicated to developing, testing and validating PPE, from improving cloth masks for the general public to rethinking the design of PPE for healthcare workers. Visit clothmasks.ca for up-to-date information on the most effective cloth masks for public use, mask cleaning and more. This website is co-led by Catherine Clase and Juan Jesus Carrero from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden.

After completing her medical degree at McMaster University followed by residency training in ophthalmology at University of Ottawa, Dr. Ahuja began her surgical practice in Hamilton in 2003. Dr. Ahuja has held numerous executive leadership roles at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and is a Certified Health Executive with the Canadian College of Health Leaders. Dr. Ahuja founded Docs in Leadership to promote and deliver physician-developed leadership curriculum for all health professionals, with best practices relevant to the health system context.   Dr. Nina Ahuja share with us her passion for her work in ophthalmology and the impact she sees on a daily basis. She talks about her experiences with developing physician and healthcare leadership. Specifically, how to enhance health system literacy and emotionally intelligent leadership. She also shares with us how strong leadership influences the care and experience of the patient.   Finally, she tells us about her new book "Stress in Medicine: Lessons Learned Through My Years As A Surgeon, From Med School To Residency, And Beyond" which discusses the role of stress on physician wellbeing through personal stories and experiences. Finally, we close the conversation with Dr. Ahuja offering practical ideas on how to manage stress in healthcare.

Hamilton emergency rooms and urgent care centres now have wait times posted online for residents to see. Guest: Dr. Greg Rutledge, chief of emergency medicine, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Hamilton philanthropists Charles and Margaret Juravinski will create an endowment of more than $100 million to support researchers across Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. Charles joins 900 CHML's Bill Kelly to discuss the Juravinski Research Centre.

An Op-ed from a member of St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton says that more research is needed when it comes to cannabis and driving safety. Guest - Michael Amlung, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. He is a researcher at the Peter Boris Centre for Additions Research at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and the Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research at McMaster University

Ted Michaels, news anchor and host of The Health & Wellness Show on 900 CHML, fills in as host tonight while Scott is away. “Tale of a Town” is a nationally touring theatre production that has documented the living memories of over 3000 Canadians in more than 150 communities across Canada. The show is coming to the Burlington Performing Arts Centre and will feature appearances from Mayor Rick Goldring, Burlington MPP Eleanor McMahon and others. Guest: Lisa Marie DiLiberto, co-creator of “Tale of a Town” - Local artist Dylan Swan is commemorating the Around The Bay road race with a series of paintings depicting various points of the race.  Ted and Dylan delve into the story of why he's doing it and what happens to the paintings. Guest: Dylan Swan, local artist - The Super Bowl is less than a week away and bets are already being placed. What can we expect to see next weekend? Guest: Adam Burns, manager for Bodog Sportsbook - Amy Brown underwent a life-saving kidney transplant operation at St. Joe's that transformed her quality of life. Now she's taking on the Around The Bay 5K race with St. Joe's Team Nephrology. Amy and the rest of her team hope to raise $10,000 for research so more patients can receive the same kind of life-changing care. Guests: Amy Brown, kidney transplant recipient and competitor in the ATB 5K race Pamela Overholt, administrative assistant for the directors of renal programs at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton & Niagara Healthcare System

McMaster and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is addressing the issue of the effectiveness of Medicinal cannabis with the creation of the Michael G DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research. The focus will be on evidence based information, research and creating a network for pursue furtherunderstanding. Guest: James MacKillop, Co-Director of the new Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research, also the Director of the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research At St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ron Ward

The Scott Thompson Show McMaster and St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton is addressing the issue of the effectiveness of Medicinal cannabis with the creation of the Michael G DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research. The focus will be on evidence based information, research and creating a network for pursue further understanding. Guest: James MacKillop, Co-Director of the new Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research, also the Director of the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research At St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton - Kathleen Wynne is in Hamilton today to make an announcement in regards to a new agency being created that will start home care delivery in the spring for some clients in three regions. Why hasn't there been much fanfare with this? Guest: Steve Clark, Deputy Leader, Ontario PCs. - A Calgary mom's post is gaining attention online after she decided to post that she was stopping cleaning up after her kids. Is this a good way to teach tidiness to children? Guest: Maureen Dennis, Mom of Four, Parenting Expert and Founder of Wee Welcome.ca Call

Hamilton has put forward their Amazon bid. What are the pros and cons of whatever city gets chosen by Amazon as their next headquarters? Do Canadian cities stand a chance? What kind of things will be under consideration for this bid? Guest - Emily Salisbury, Executive Director, The School of Retailing University of Alberta Yesterday in court, Ontario's former top public servant was accused of covering himself by sending an e-mail warning to the premier's office to not destroy government documents. The documents in question were the ones linked to the cancellation of two gas fired electric plants. Guest - Peter Graefe. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University Hot Spot Hamilton: How are health officials helping our public when it comes to harm reduction? What resources can we provide – safe injection sites? Programming and resources? Guest - Debbie Bang, Manager, Womankind Addiction Service, Men's Addiction Service Hamilton (MASH), Eating Disorder Program, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Hot Spot Hamilton: How are health officials helping our public when it comes to harm reduction? What resources can we provide – safe injection sites? Programming and resources? Guest - Debbie Bang, Manager, Womankind Addiction Service, Men's Addiction Service Hamilton (MASH), Eating Disorder Program, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

A lecture last night at McMaster University Medical Centre went over how to handle the opioid crisis. How often do people recover from these types of addictions? What can be done to help? Guest: Dr. James McKillop, a professor of psychiatry and behavioural neurosciences for McMaster University's Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine and the director of the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research of St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and McMaster University-The federal government is facing criticism for a questionnaire that was used by RCMP for screening that asks those seeking asylum how they feel about issues specific to Muslims. Guest: Joel Sandaluk, partner at Mamann, Sandaluk & Kingwell LLP-A Hamilton trustee has blasted the use of iPads as “toys” in the classroom. The board is planning on reassessing. What are the next steps?Guest: Jeff Beattie, Trustee for Wards 9 & 10, Vice Chair of the Board, Chair of the Policy Committee for the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board

A lecture last night at McMaster University Medical Centre went over how to handle the opioid crisis. How often do people recover from these types of addictions? What can be done to help? Guest: Dr. James McKillop, a professor of psychiatry and behavioural neurosciences for McMaster University's Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine and the director of the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research of St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and McMaster University(Photo: Elizabeth Russell, 900 CHML)

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton live-streamed a kidney transplant yesterday, and students at Saltfleet District High School watched the operation on the big screen. The students also had the opportunity to ask questions across Twitter and have them answered by the doctors. How are the patients? How was the experience for the team? Guest: Dr. Darin Treleaven, Medical Director, St. Joseph's Healthcare Transplant Program.

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton live-streamed a kidney transplant yesterday, and students at Saltfleet District High School watched the operation on the big screen. The students also had the opportunity to ask questions across Twitter and have them answered by the doctors. How are the patients? How was the experience for the team? Guest: Dr. Darin Treleaven, Medical Director, St. Joseph's Healthcare Transplant Program. Transplant Continued; Response of the students? Other opportunities for interactive learning in the future? Guest: Christina O'Leary, Science Teacher at Saltfleet District High School, A new type of cigarette which heats tobacco rather than burning is being rolled out, with some people saying that it reduces the risks associated with smoking. Manufacturers claim it removes up to 95% of chemicals found in cigarettes, but questions remain without solid evidence. How is this different from vaping? Is this a game-changer for the tobacco industry? Guest: David Hammond, Associate professor at University of Waterloo in the School of Public Health and Health Systems. Guest: Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst, Canadian Cancer Society. James Comey wrote in a farewell letter to the FBI that he had long understood that the President could fire him for any reason, or no reason at all. Is this a veiled parting shot? How is his dismissal similar to Watergate? What legal obligations does Comey now have now regarding material into his former investigation? Guest: Richard Painter, S. Walter Richey Professor of Corporate Law at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Where does Russia figure into the equation? Trump yesterday met up with the Russian Foreign Minister. Guest: Andrew Rasiulis, CGAI fellow and retired public servant. Expert on Eastern/Central Europe and Russia.

The Opioid Crisis in Hamilton: This week on the Bill Kelly Show we will be taking a look at the growing opioid crisis in our country and in particular, what has been happening in Hamilton. What causes people to become addicts? How addictive are opiates, and in particular ones such as fentanyl? Heidi Klett, Addictions Worker, Suntrac, Mission Services of Hamilton Dr. Suneel Upadhye, emergency physician at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. Dr. Bill Krizmanich, our chief of ER, Hamilton Health Sciences. Victor Cyr – Chaplain at Mission Services and works out of the downtown shelter on James Street North, Mission Services of Hamilton 

The Opioid Crisis in Hamilton: This week on the Bill Kelly Show we will be taking a look at the growing opioid crisis in our country and in particular, what has been happening in Hamilton. What exactly is the situation in Hamilton right now? What is the city doing to combat the drugs right now? What services are available? Dr. Jessica Hopkins, Chief Medical Officer, City of Hamilton.Clara Freeman, Bob Kemp Hospice.Debbie Bang, Manager, Womankind Addiction Service, Men's Addiction Service Hamilton (MASH), Eating Disorder Program, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Hamilton Public Helath has warned that fentanyl-laced crack has arrived in Hamilton. Authorities believe that it came here from Toronto and have heard that it's becoming more widespread. Photo courtesy of: Canadian Press. Guest: Debbie Bang, Manager, Womankind Addiction Service, Men's Addiction Service Hamilton (MASH), Eating Disorder Program, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Hamilton Public Health has warned that fentanyl-laced crack has arrived in Hamilton. Authorities believe that it came here from Toronto and have heard that it's becoming more widespread. Guest: Debbie Bang, Manager, Womankind Addiction Service, Men's Addiction Service Hamilton (MASH), Eating Disorder Program, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. Yesterday, the Wynne government announced their plan for the hydro rates. How will the hydro file play out for the Wynne Liberals? Will this put them back in the public's good graces by election time? Guest: Dr. Cheryl Collier, Political Science Professor at University of Windsor. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has said he will recuse himself from a federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 White House election. Why is his recusal needed? And what happens next? Guest: Paul Quirk, Department of Political Science at the University of British Columbia.

Details from an external review of staff safety at St. Joseph's Health care have been released. What was in the review?Guest: Dr. David Higgins, President, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.

About 200 people showed up at the rally at Hamilton City Hall yesterday to protest the Hydro prices. How did it go and what's the next step? Guest: Sarah Warry – Poljanski , event organizer for yesterday's protest against rising hydro prices.   The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries has reportedly agreed to cut crude oil production, and with that news, bring a possible shock at the pump. Guest: Dan McTeague. Former Liberal MP and Consumer Affairs Critic, Analyst, gasbuddy.com   Details from an external review of staff safety at St. Joseph's Health care have been released. What was in the review?Guest: Dr. David Higgins, President, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.   Scottish comedian Danny Bhoy is doing a cross country tour of Canada and will land in Hamilton on October 12th.   Guest: Danny Bhoy, Scottish Comedian touring cross country.