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Hashtag Health: A Health and Medical Podcast

Hashtag Health Podcast

Curious medical students interview physicians, researchers, and other experts about #trending health topics. New episodes every month! Follow for discussion and insight on the latest health news.

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00:30:05

#CardiacRegeneration Part 1

Hashtag Health: A Health and Medical Podcast ·

2023/06/10

We have all heard of the immense therapeutic potential of stem cells. One specific area of medicine where stem cells are garnering more attention is their use in treating heart disease. The impact of this research can be enormous. As heart disease is amongst the leading causes of death and hospitalization in Canada and much of the world. To help us learn how stem cells are being used in cardiac research and where the field is heading. We are very excited to welcome our guest. Dr. Michael Laflamme,

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00:28:26

#SUICIDEPREVENTION Part 2 with Dr. Marnin Heisel

Hashtag Health: A Health and Medical Podcast ·

2023/06/09

Welcome back to part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Marnin Heisel, a clinical psychologist and Professor at Western University. In our discussion today, Dr. Heisel will share his thoughts on how Meaning-Centered Men’s Groups (MCMG) can promote psychological resiliency, upstream approaches to suicide prevention and the importance of inter-generational solidarity in countering ageism. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hashtag-health-podcast/message

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00:34:24

#SUICIDEPREVENTION Part 1 with Dr. Marnin Heisel

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2023/05/28

In today’s episode of Hashtag Health we are joined by Dr. Marnin Heisel, a clinical psychologist and Professor at Western University. He has worked extensively to prevent suicide among older adults and has developed Meaning-Centered Men’s Groups (MCMG) to enhance the well being and psychological resiliency of this vulnerable population. He shares his thoughts on challenging ageist norms, the particular mental health challenges that older men face and how the MCMG can reduce depression and suicidal

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00:13:19

#FENTANYLCRISIS Part 2 with Dr. Andrea Sereda

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2023/04/28

In this episode of Hashtag Health, we're back with Part 2 of #FENTANYLCRISIS and pick up where we left off with Dr. Andrea Sereda, an addiction medicine physician who has dedicated her career to serving one of Canada’s most vulnerable population, people who use fentanyl. This time, we will build on our discussion from the first episode and look at the factors that are playing into this fentanyl crisis such as the housing crisis and stigma. Be the first to hear about new episodes! Follow our

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00:11:42

#FENTANYLCRISIS Part 1 with Dr. Andrea Sereda

Hashtag Health: A Health and Medical Podcast ·

2023/04/24

On today’s episode, we have invited Dr. Andrea Sereda, an addiction medicine physican who has dedicated her career to serving one of Canada’s most vulnerable population, people who use fentanyl. The fentanyl crisis has clearly become an increasingly worrying public health concern in Canada, and particularly in Ontario, where the number of overdose deaths has been rising steadily over the past few years. In this episode, we will discuss the issue of the fentanyl crisis and follow its history until

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00:16:42

#LIFEWITHALS Part 2 with Dr. Christen Shoesmith

Hashtag Health: A Health and Medical Podcast ·

2023/03/17

This episode of Hashtag Health continues our conversation with Dr. Christen Shoesmith, a neurologist and researcher who cares for patients with ALS. Today we discuss the treatment paths available to ALS patients. Dr. Shoesmith shares how the introduction of MAID changed end-of-life care for her patients and how personalized medicine may offer a more hopeful future for people with this incurable disease. Be the first to hear about new episodes! Follow our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter

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00:40:41

#LIFEWITHALS Part 1 with Dr. Christen Shoesmith

Hashtag Health: A Health and Medical Podcast ·

2023/03/10

In today’s episode of Hashtag Health, we are speaking with Dr. Christen Shoesmith, a neurologist and researcher who cares for patients with ALS. She shares her unique insight about ALS management, as well as how to share a life-altering diagnosis with patients and establish their goals of care. Be the first to hear about new episodes! Follow our Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @hashtaghealthpodcast --- Send in a voice message:

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00:21:02

#RURALHEALTH Part 2: How Your Postal-code Determines...

Hashtag Health: A Health and Medical Podcast ·

2023/03/03

In this continuation of part 1, Aaron is joined by Dr. Ken Milne to discuss the state of rural emergency departments. Dr. Milne is an ER physician currently spread across SW ON keeping rural ERs open, and Host of the skeptic’s guide to emergency medicine podcast. Dr. Milne is the chair of rural medicine at Gateway CERH, based out of Goderich ON. Dr. Milne has joined the Hashtag health show today to speak about the idea of Postal code medicine, and the realities of where you live determining your

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00:09:29

#RURALHEALTH Part1: How Your Postal-code Determines...

Hashtag Health: A Health and Medical Podcast ·

2023/02/26

On today’s episode, Aaron is joined by Dr. Ken Milne to discuss the state of rural emergency departments. Dr. Milne is an ER physician currently spread across SW ON keeping rural ERs open, and Host of the skeptic’s guide to emergency medicine podcast. Dr. Milne is the chair of rural medicine at Gateway CERH, based out of Goderich ON. Dr. Milne has joined the Hashtag health show today to speak about the idea of Postal code medicine, and the realities of where you live determining your health

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00:22:35

#MICROPLASTICS: Effects of Microplastics on Human...

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2023/01/20

The volume of plastic products and microplastics (their broken down form) in our environment is increasing at a staggering pace. As our exposure to these small particles increases, it is essential to discuss what effects they may have on our bodies. Dr. Dick Vethaak is an environmental toxicologist by training and is involved in the exploration several pressing unknowns surrounding microplastics and human exposure. In this episode of Hashtag Health, we discuss additive chemicals, the dose response

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00:15:00

#CONFRONTING MORTALITY Part 2: Palliative Care with...

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2023/01/17

Palliative care is often misunderstood and feared. But what does palliative care actually entail? In this final episode of our 2-part series, we speak with Dr. Hun-Je Park, a palliative care physician at McMaster University, to clear up misconceptions and discuss the role palliative care plays in bringing peace and comfort during the end of life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hashtag-health-podcast/message

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00:20:03

#GENETICS: Ethical Dilemmas in Medical Genetics with...

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2022/12/04

The medical genetics field is rapidly developing. These advancements in technology have allowed scientists to begin mapping gene variants that cause disease or contribute to your risk of disease development. While these technologies have provided various benefits they also lead to potential ethical dilemmas such as privacy issues, the potential for genetic discrimination, and more. In this episode we bring on Dr. Maha Saleh, a medical geneticist, to discuss these topics. --- Send in a voice

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00:14:49

#CONFRONTING MORTALITY Part 1: Goals of Care...

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2022/11/07

How do you envision the end of your life? Who are you surrounded by and what are you doing? What would be the most important things on your mind? In this episode of our 2-part series on confronting our mortality, we interview Dr. Jason Profetto, academic family physician at McMaster University, to learn about what it means to discuss our goals of care with our doctors. #CONFRONTING MORTALITY Part 1: Goals of Care Discussions Be the first to hear about new episodes! Follow our Instagram, Facebook and

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00:25:09

#ERCLOSURES Part 2 with Dr. Miriam Mann

Hashtag Health: A Health and Medical Podcast ·

2022/10/17

You've heard about it in the news, but how does a hospital actually deal with something like the COVID-19 pandemic? Join our host Devin Box as he speaks with Dr. Miriam Mann, an ER physician who served as Chief of Emergency Medicine at Stratford General Hospital. In the last episode of this 2-part series, Dr. Mann and Devin talk government regulations and sick leave, and discuss what pandemic-struck healthcare looks like in cities such as Stratford, ON. Stay tuned for more! Like what you heard

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00:07:46

#SCARS - Wound Healing and Scar Prevention

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2022/10/09

Scars come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, ranging from invisible to life-changing. But have you ever wondered why they form and how to prevent them? In this quick episode of Hashtag Health Lite, we answer all these questions and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hashtag-health-podcast/message

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00:21:48

#ERCLOSURES Part 1 with Dr. Miriam Mann

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2022/09/27

On episode 1 of this two-part series we dive into the world of emergency medicine. In a challenging healthcare climate many ERs are closing their doors due to staffing issues with doctors and nurses. Tune in to hear Emergency physician and former department chief Dr. Miriam Mann explain just what is going on! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hashtag-health-podcast/message

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00:13:03

#ARTHROPLASTY&AGING - Hips to Hops in Later Life with...

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2022/09/13

Improvement in healthcare and technology have seen growth in older populations of several countries such as Canada. With the rise in life expectancy, questions surface; are we just able to make people live longer, OR are we genuinely able to give older adults quality, healthy years to live out the rest of their lives? In this first episode of our new season, your host Devin Box is joined by Dr. Kristen Barton, researcher and orthopedic surgery resident at Western University (our home base in London,

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00:18:34

#OCD Part 2 - Managing OCD: Then and Now with Dr....

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2022/04/11

Bloodletting? Asylums? Once upon a time these were medicine's best answers to treating OCD. Hundreds of years later, what are the options for someone with OCD today? In the second half of this series on OCD, we are back with Dr. Watling to explore the past, present, and future of OCD management. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hashtag-health-podcast/message

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00:28:47

#OCD Part 1 - OCD in Pop Culture and COVID-19 with...

Hashtag Health: A Health and Medical Podcast ·

2022/02/13

Now, more than ever, we are constantly washing our hands and sanitizing everything. But does keeping things clean and hating germs mean you have OCD? Join us and our special guest Dr. Mark Watling as we dive into what it really means to live with OCD, debunk misconceptions from pop culture, and explore the unique challenges for OCD patients in the pandemic. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hashtag-health-podcast/message

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00:05:26

#KITTYLITTER - Toxo in my Litter Box-o

Hashtag Health: A Health and Medical Podcast ·

2022/02/06

Have you ever wondered why pregnant women shouldn't clean the litter box? There's a parasite in cat poop that can cause health problems in the developing fetus. Hopefully this episode will give you a bit more in depth information on why it’s better to be a dog person! (Just kidding I have two cats of my own 😉). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hashtag-health-podcast/message

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