From trees, grass and ragweed to the impact of pandemic pets, your hosts unpack the latest Canadian guidelines for treating allergies. They highlight the dangers of outdated over-the-counter treatments like Benadryl, explore new evidence-backed options, and provide practical tips to improve patient care.

Join primary care physicians Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert as they share practical patient management strategies and clinical pearls to enhance your family medicine practice.

For more information, visit primarycareconversations.com and explore resources related to each episode at primarycareconversations.com/en-ca/en/references-resources.

This podcast is made possible through financial support from Amgen, Eisai, Lilly, Pfizer, and Bausch Health.

In this sleep-focused episode, Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert discuss the latest advancements in insomnia treatment, breaking down the real impact of this chronic health issue on daily function, mental health, and long-term well-being. The duo explore the rise of Dual Orexin Receptor Antagonists (DORAs), the value of cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), and why viewing insomnia as a daytime disorder can improve outcomes.

Join primary care physicians Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert as they share practical patient management strategies and clinical pearls to enhance your family medicine practice.

For more information, visit primarycareconversations.com and explore resources related to each episode at primarycareconversations.com/en-ca/en/references-resources.

This podcast is made possible through financial support from Amgen, Eisai, Lilly, Pfizer, and Bausch Health.

In Part 2 of this obesity miniseries, Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert discuss real-world treatment strategies, emphasizing that anti-obesity medications are not simply "weight-loss drugs" but therapies for a chronic brain-based disease. They review a variety of treatment options available in Canada, practical prescription tips and the importance of ongoing behavioural support.

Join primary care physicians Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert as they share practical patient management strategies and clinical pearls to enhance your family medicine practice.

For more information, visit primarycareconversations.com and explore resources related to each episode at primarycareconversations.com/en-ca/en/references-resources.

This podcast is made possible through financial support from Amgen, Eisai, Lilly, Pfizer, and Bausch Health.