CMAJ Podcasts

CMAJ Podcasts


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Understanding and Preparing for H5N1
July 01, 2024

Send us a textOn this episode of the CMAJ Podcast, Dr. Blair Bigham and Dr. Mojola Omole discuss the latest concerns surrounding the H5N1 virus. They explore the current state of its transmission, symptoms and treatments. They also assess our pandemic pre

Integrating exercise into depression care
June 17, 2024

Send us a textOn this episode of the CMAJ Podcast, Dr. Blair Bigham and Dr. Mojola Omole discuss the evidence supporting exercise as an effective treatment option for mild to moderate depression. They explore how exercise might be used effectively and the

Responding to rising measles rates in Canada
June 03, 2024

Send us a textOn this episode of the CMAJ Podcast, Dr. Blair Bigham and Dr. Mojola Omole tackle an unexpected yet urgent topic: the resurgence of measles. With rising cases globally and in Canada, they discuss the implications and necessary actions for he

Constructive conversations on CanMEDS revisions
May 20, 2024

Send us a textOn this episode of the CMAJ Podcast, Dr. Blair Bigham and Dr. Mojola Omole discuss the heated debate over proposed updates to the CanMEDS framework. The controversy ignited when an interim report placed principles of equity, social justice,

Navigating the complex relationship between palliative care and MAiD
May 06, 2024

Send us a textOn this episode of the CMAJ Podcast, Dr. Blair Bigham and Dr. Mojola Omole explore the intricate relationship between medical assistance in dying (MAiD) and palliative care in Canada. They focus on a qualitative study titled "Perspectives of

Confronting the high stakes of incivility in health care
April 22, 2024

Send us a textOn this episode of the CMAJ Podcast, Dr. Eve Purdy makes it clear whats at stake when it comes to incivility in medicine. "It's very simple. Incivility kills patients, and that needs to be the single line of every healthcare leader responsi

Diagnosis and treatment of anorexia nervosa in adolescent males
April 08, 2024

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of the CMAJ Podcast, Dr. Blair Bigham and Dr. Mojola Omole closely examine anorexia nervosa in male adolescents, a topic that frequently escapes notice. Their discussion highlights the disorder's prevalence, especial

Diagnosing rare and common infections in returning travellers
March 25, 2024

Send us a Text Message.On this episode, Dr. Blair Bigham and Dr. Mojola Omole explore a clinical case involving a rare infection in a returned traveler, highlighting the critical role of travel history in diagnosing unusual diseases. They discuss the case

Building patient trust in health care
March 11, 2024

Send us a Text Message.On this episode, Dr. Blair Bigham and Dr. Mojola Omole explore two articles in CMAJ focused on the critical importance of trust in the health care system. They speak with Louis Lochhead, who shares his experiences navigating the hea

Opioid poisonings: shortfalls in treatment and new threats
February 26, 2024

Send us a Text Message.On this episode of the CMAJ Podcast, Dr. Catherine Varner, deputy editor of CMAJ, sits in for Dr. Blair Bigham and joins Dr. Mojola Omole to explore two articles published in the journal that highlight troubling findings concerning