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Innovation is accelerating—not only in communications, computer technology, and artificial intelligence, but also in medical science. For people living with inherited bleeding disorders, this acceleration is transforming what is possible.Over the past decade, treatment advances have reshaped care. Extended half-life factor VIII and IX concentrates have reduced infusion frequency. Factor VIII mimetics such as emicizumab have introduced entirely new mechanisms of action. The first gene therapies for hemophilia A and B are now a reality. Rebalancing agents have entered the therapeutic landscape...

Welcome to Shift! A podcast dedicated to exploring ideas, projects, practices, and policies that are reshaping the future of health care in Canada. Each episode delves into the dynamic world of health care innovation, featuring insightful discussions with leaders, thinkers, policymakers, researchers, and direct care practitioners who are driving change and finding solutions to enhance health and health care.My mission is to illuminate the challenges and celebrate the breakthroughs that are redefining Canadian health care. From ground-breaking technologies and policy reform to grassroots ...

Hosted by adolescent medicine specialist Dr. Nicholas Chadi, Healthy Teens is a collection of smart conversations on issues affecting youth health and well-being. A podcast from the Canadian Paediatric Society.

Universal healthcare is supposed to mean that everyone gets equitable access, treatment and care. But do we really? From the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and hosted by Dr. Alika Lafontaine, The Healthcare Divide is a new podcast that exposes uncomfortable truths, troubling realities and innovative efforts to overcome racism in Canada’s healthcare system. Patients, healthcare workers and medical experts weigh in on everything from experiences of harm to grassroots care movements, policy change, and explorations of artificial intelligence to bridge the divide with real stories, ...

Leading researchers and clinicians in the field of neurology reflect on the role of mentorship in Small Brains, Big Dreams, a podcast series created by Newborn Brain Society, in partnership with the Canadian Premature Babies Foundation. The Newborn Brain Society is a non-profit organization supporting a world in which all newborns have access to and receive the optimal brain care. We promote international, multi-disciplinary collaboration, education, and innovation among clinicians, scientists, and parents. Small Brains, Big Dreams is hosted by preemie parent & journalist, Jenna Morton. ...

The CSCS Beat. More than just matters of the heart.

Gene therapy has remained a constant prospect in the sphere of hemophilia treatment. For over two decades and the question remained: Is this just a dream, or could it one day become a reality?Hemophilia gene therapy has finally been approved.David Page talks to hemophilia specialists that will dive deep into understanding how the treatment works, its significance in advancing treatment, and how a one time treatment could change a severe condition to a milder one.Though not a definitive cure, gene therapy for hemophilia has transformed the dream of a cure into a reality for the future.David and...

Join hosts Dr. Janet Pope (Western University) and Dr. Daniel Ennis (UBC) for thoughtful, informed conversations, filled with clinical pearls with some of the leading rheumatologists from Canada and the world.

The Don’t Change Much Podcast is about men’s mental and physical health and conversations that build awareness, educate and provide simple lifestyle tips to help men and their families take action for better well-being. Each episode, host Dan Murphy is joined by Canada’s top influencers, world class athletes and subject matter experts who share their lived experiences and insights for better mental and physical health. The goal is to have real conversations about the things so many of us don’t prioritize: lowering stress, eating healthier, getting active and the impacts of not ...

Cardio Connector is a podcast by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society. It brings together cardiovascular professionals from across the country to help advance clinical practice standards and continually improve Canadians' heart health. You will hear about knowledge sharing, guidelines, education, advocacy, and our nationwide community of cardiovascular care professionals. We invite you to meet them through Cardio Connector. We kick off our podcast with a series on Perspectives in Clinical Cardiology - a new addition to our CCS program portfolio. It covers challenges faced in community ...

EyeCan: A Canadian Lens on Ophthalmology. In this series, we examine all aspects of what it means to be an Ophthalmologist in Canada; we speak with leaders in our field about their contributions and life journey; we explore new and emerging techniques and technologies in eye care. Through it all we hope to connect with our community and have those that listen understand the value of who we are and what we do for our patients. We’ll share our experiences as ophthalmologists today and tackle some of challenges we face as healthcare providers. EyeCan has been hosted by: Dr. Guillermo Rocha and...