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STEMI program improves survival after heart attack
Original broadcast date: March 2, 2008 What are the factors or treatment protocols that contribute to improved survival after a heart attack? That was a question asked by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Coronary Care Unit and the results published in January in the New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. Michel Le May, MD,…
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Neurologist shortage in Ontario
Original broadcast date: March 2, 2008 Although much is made of the family doctor shortage, there are other areas where doctors are becoming scarce. The Association of Ontario Neurologists report that less than 200 neurologists are actively practicing in the province. By the year 2020, Ontario will need at least 100 more, as neurologists here…
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Crohn's Disease update
Original broadcast date: February 24, 2008 Dr. Richmond Sy will be answering questions about Crohn’s disease and some of the recent treatment advances. If time permits a discussion about other gastrointestinal disorders, colon cancer prevention and the role of food and diet on reducing cancer risk Dr. Richmond Sy, MD, FRCPC, Gastroenterologist at the Ottawa…
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Ulcerative colitis: Approach to treament
Original broadcast date: February 24, 2008 Ulcerative Colitis is one of several inflammatory bowel diseases that damages the large intestine. It is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting about 65,000 Canadians with 4,000 new cases reported annually. Treatments are varied and each confronts various aspects of the pathophysiology of the disease. Dr. Hillary Steinhart, MD MSc…
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Survival rates after heart failure
Original broadcast date: February 17, 2008 How long are survival rates after a diagnosis of heart failure? A study published in the February issue of American Heart Journal sought to answer this question and answer it it did. Dr. Dennis Ko, lead author and ICES scientist, Interventional cardiologist at Schulich Heart Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences…
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Report Card on Cancer in Canada 2007
Original broadcast date: February 17, 2008 What is the state of cancer care in Canada? Does it depend upon where you live? Are certain populations more or less likely to survive a diagnosis of cancer? The 2007 Report Card on Cancer in Canada by the Cancer Advocacy Coalition of Canada (CACC) was released on February…
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Soboxone: A safe addition to the management of opioid addiction and dependence
Original broadcast date: February 10, 2008 The standard of care to date for people dependent on prescription pain medications like morphine or oxycodone or who have a history of heroin addiction has included the use of methadone to reduce the symptoms of withdrawal. A new medication, approved by Health Canada offers some advantages as an…
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Malaria risk when traveling
Original broadcast date: February 10, 2008 When it comes to Canadians’ knowledge about malaria and the transmission of the disease, there are some areas that need attention according to a Leger Marketing Survey conducted between November 6, 2007 and November 11, 2007 Dr. Jay Keystone, M.D., M.Sc. (CTM), FRCPC Director of Medisys Travel Health Clinic…
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Identifying patients at risk of osteoporosis by using ordinary dental x-rays
Original broadcast date: February 3, 2008 Researchers in the Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam have created a unique way of identifying patients at risk of osteoporosis by using ordinary dental x-rays. Professor Paul F. van der Stelt and his team developed the largely automated approach to detecting the disease during a three-year, EU-funded collaboration with…
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