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Family physicians play a critical role in managing chronic diseases, including COVID-19 and Long COVID.

In this episode of the eXpand Podcast, we’ll discuss the role of family physicians in managing COVID-19 and its long-term effects, known as Long COVID.

Our guest is Dr. Peter Lin, a Primary Care physician.

In our latest episode of the eXpand Podcast, we focused on the link between chronic respiratory conditions and COVID-19, the importance of prevention, available treatments, and the impact of these conditions on patients' lives.

Our guest is Dr. Maeve Smith, Assistant Professor in the Pulmonary Division of the University of Alberta.

The immune system is our defense against infections, with varying degrees of effectiveness depending on an individual's health conditions and age.

Chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and others can weaken the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to severe outcomes from infections like COVID-19.

In today’s episode of the eXpand podcast we will focus on the immune system and its connection with COVID-19, the importance of COVID-19 vaccines and potential long-term complications of COVID-19, also known as "long COVID".

Our guest is Dr. Anne Ellis, professor in the Department of Medicine at Queen's University in Kingston and president of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (CSACI).

Today you’ll learn about:

• The link between the immune system and COVID-19.
• Risks and complications associated with COVID-19 for individuals with compromised immune systems.
• The importance of COVID-19 vaccines.
• The potential long-term effects of the virus.

Endocrine diseases like diabetes and obesity can weaken the body's immunity and its ability to heal, potentially exacerbating the effects of COVID-19.

In today’s episode of the eXpand Podcast, we will focus on the relationship between these and COVID-19.

The discussion covers how these conditions can affect the body's response to the virus, the potential for long-term complications, and the importance of preventive measures.

In today’s podcast we’ll talk about cardiovascular diseases, their risk factors, and their relationship with COVID-19.

Our guest is Dr. Kim Connely, a cardiologist well-known nationally and internationally for his expertise in echocardiography, cardiovascular MRI, and diabetes.

Today you’ll learn about:

• An introduction to cardiovascular diseases and risk factors
• The impact of COVID-19 on cardiovascular diseases
• The role of lifestyle modifications and prevention measures
• The importance of research in cardiovascular diseases
• The role of vaccinations in preventing complications from COVID-19

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In today's podcast episode, we're diving deep into the topic of Long COVID and its impact on respiratory health.

You’ll learn about:

• The effects of Long-COVID on respiratory health
• The groundbreaking research being conducted in this field
• The role of autoimmunity in disease severity and its connection to COVID and Long-COVID

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) remains an underfunded and underdiagnosed health issue in the United States. It is often referred to as a "silent epidemic" due to its prevalence and the lack of awareness and resources dedicated to it.

In today’s episode of the eXpand Podcast, the discussion centers around the state of COPD care, research, and awareness, as well as the role of the COPD Foundation in driving change in the delivery of care.

In the world of medical research, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) has often been a neglected subject. Yet, recent developments have highlighted the pressing need to refocus our attention on this debilitating condition.

From addressing gender disparities in COPD research to the vital role of organizations like GOLD (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease), we'll dive into the shifting landscape of COPD studies.

Our guest is Dr. Milan Han, Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of Michigan.

Today you’ll learn:

• The evolving landscape of COPD research and treatment
• The importance of early diagnosis and intervention in COPD
• The impact of various risk factors beyond smoking on COPD development
• The role of cohort studies in advancing understanding of COPD

This episode was made in collaboration with GOLD.

In today’s podcast episode we met with Dr. Mohit Bhutani from the University of Alberta to talk about the world of COPD treatment and how it is evolving to provide better outcomes for patients.

You’ll learn about:

• The severity of COPD as a leading cause of hospitalizations and its potential for treatment improvement.
• The significance of integrating both non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments in managing COPD effectively.
• How standardized treatment protocols have the potential to reduce mortality rates and change the landscape of COPD care.

In this new episode, Maria Sedeno and Dr. Louis-Philippe Boulet will discuss the relationship between chronic cough and other respiratory conditions, such as upper and lower airways diseases. They will explore some of these relationships, their various presentations and mechanisms.

Dans ce nouvel épisode, Maria Sedeno et le Dr Louis-Philippe Boulet aborderont la relation entre la toux chronique et d'autres affections respiratoires, telles que les maladies des voies respiratoires supérieures et inférieures. Ils exploreront certaines de ces relations, leurs différentes présentations et leurs mécanismes.

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In this episode, Dr Simon Bacon provides specific strategies on how to engage your patients hesitancy for COVID vaccination. He talks about the key elements in motivational communication and disseminates the process for you to learn how to be as helpful with your patients as possible.

Dr Bacon is professor of Behavioural Medicine at Concordia University.

In today's episode, Dr Kim Lavoie talks about how to address vaccine hesitancy among your patients. She explains how to use evidence based communication strategies (ie. motivational communication) to understand your patients' thought process and increase their willingness to adopt healthy behaviours.

In this episode, Dr. Alan Kaplan discusses the significance of COVID-19 variants and deals briefly who may not be a suitable candidate for a COVID-19 vaccine.

Genetic variation might lower the vaccine's effectiveness against some of the new variants. However, there is still a degree of reduction of severe disease.

In today's episode, Dr. Alan Kaplan looks into the safety of COVID-19 vaccines and their potential side effects.