• From sniffles to solutions: Managing allergic rhinitis
    May 27 2025

    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 They highlight the dangers of outdated over-the-counter treatments like Benadryl, explore new evidence-backed options, and provide practical tips to improve patient care.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.

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    13 mins
  • Sleep solutions: Treatment options for insomnia
    May 14 2025

    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.

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    21 mins
  • Practical strategies for obesity treatment in primary care (Part 2)
    Apr 29 2025

    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.


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    19 mins
  • Understanding obesity as a chronic condition (Part 1) | with Dr. Megha Poddar
    Apr 22 2025

    Dr. Poddar joins your hosts, Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert, to discuss how primary care providers can reframe the treatment of obesity. They dive into how to have effective and compassionate conversations with patients and offer a variety of treatments, including GLP-1s like Ozempic.

    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.

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    16 mins
  • Managing menopause (Part 2) | Looking at the peri, the post, and everything in between
    Apr 15 2025

    In Part 2 of our menopause miniseries, our hosts continue the conversation on women’s health by discussing hormone treatment, social media misinformation and theoretical cases.

    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.

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    16 mins
  • Managing menopause | Looking at the peri, the post, and everything in between
    Feb 12 2025

    Half of the world’s population will experience menopause, yet it remains a topic that is often overlooked. That’s why our hosts are diving deep into the subject and hoping to answer some of your most pressing questions.

    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.

    Learn more at primarycareconversations.com and visit primarycareconversations.com/en-ca/en/references-resources for resources related to each episode.

    This podcast has been made possible through financial support by Amgen, Eisai, Lilly and Pfizer.

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    19 mins
  • Nutrition 411 - What really matters? | with special guest and dietitian Alissa Steinberg
    Dec 9 2024

    From diet fads to the critical role of protein, Dr. Christine Palmay, Dr. Jeff Habert, and dietitian Alissa Steinberg dive into the nutritional needs of diverse populations, including those in menopause and aging seniors.

    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.

    Learn more: www.primarycareconversations.com

    This podcast has been made possible through financial support by Amgen, Eisai, Lilly and Pfizer.

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    21 mins
  • Episode 2: TMI about RSV: Diving into Respiratory Syncytial Virus
    Oct 10 2024

    As cold and flu season approaches, our hosts dive into a less thought of and underrecognized virus, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and debunk the idea that it’s a minor illness. They focus on the post-infection symptoms, the importance of prevention and how comorbidities can impact a patient’s experience.

    Join primary care physicians Dr. Christine Palmay and Dr. Jeff Habert, as they discuss patient management strategies in family medicine and share clinical pearls that will improve your practice.

    Learn more: www.primarycareconversations.com

    This podcast has been made possible through financial support by Eisai and Amgen.

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    29 mins
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