As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, living under the uncertainty has become the new normal for thousands of patients with diabetes who are dependant on insulin.
Supporting patients with non-communicable disease is the reality of all disaster situations now, and that added layer of complexity makes coordinating responses even harder.
In this podca ... Show More
Nov 6
Forever chemicals, cosmetic fillers, and LGBTQ+ data
In this magazine episode, we talk about the forever chemicals in our blood, how to protect patients from cosmetic procedures gone wrong, and the long-standing dearth of LGBTQ+ data. Per- and poly-fluoro-alkyl substances, also called PFAS or "forever chemicals", have become ubiqui ... Show More
32m 49s
Nov 3
How to track a measles outbreak across Canada, and the ‘loneliness problem’ hitting resident doctors
In this episode of the Medicine and Science podcast, we dive into a cross-border public health mystery and hear about the loneliness of the resident doctor. Canada recently lost its measles elimination status following a major outbreak of over 2,000 cases that began in late 2024. ... Show More
31m 49s
Oct 24
All the ways climate and conflict impact health
In this podcast, we explore one of 2026's key issues - the way in which climate and conflict are interacting to endanger human health. Neta Crawford, professor of international relations at the University of St Andrews has been studying how war contributes to climate change, desp ... Show More
36m 30s
Apr 2025
Navigating the healthcare system as an immigrant with Diana
In this episode, we’re joined by Diana Mesa, a bilingual dietitian and certified diabetes educator, to talk about the real-life challenges immigrant and first-generation families face when navigating the U.S. healthcare system. From language barriers and cultural stigma to confus ... Show More
39m 58s
Feb 2021
Diabetic Ketoacidosis; Roadside to Resus
<p>Welcome back to the podcast and our next Roadside to Resus episode, this time we're taking a look at Diabetic Ketoacidosis, DKA.</p> <p>In this episode we'll be getting our heads around the pathophysiology that underpins DKA, consider the clinical picture and severity of patie ... Show More
58m 41s
Nov 2024
Type 1 Diabetes (Updated 2024)
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">This podcast will discuss an approach to Type 1 Diabetes. The podcast was created by Cassidy Chapman, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Alberta, and Dr. Elizabeth Rosolowsky, a pediatric endocrinologist at the Un ... Show More
24m 30s