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Episode 1 - Insomnia: You're Getting Sleepy
Full transcript and references
Helpful links:
Real-world use: CCSA sedative summary (2017)
Towards Optimized Practice (TOP) - Adult Insomnia
Centre for Effective Practice - Chronic Insomnia Tool
Merck Manual (1899): List of insomnia treatments, see Transcript Page 4
Episode 2 - Anemia: Why am I so tired?
Full transcript and references
Helpful links:
Dieticians of Canada: Iron
Dieticians of Canada: B-vitamins
Health Canada: Understanding Food Labels
Canadian Food Inspection Agency: Foods to Which Vitamins, Mineral Nutrients and Amino Acids May or Must be Added
Episode 3 - Cannabis: Clinical and Cultural Connections
Full transcript and references
Helpful links:
National Cannabis Survey
Health Canada: Cannabis in Canada
Episode 4 - Biologics: Medicines From Life
Full transcript and references
Helpful links:
Health Canada Fact Sheet: Biosimilars
The Conversation: Biologics: The pricey drugs transforming medicine
Episode 5 - Stimulants: ADHD or... Study Aid?
Full transcript and references
Helpful links:
MUN Student Support
Canadian Public Health Association: Students and Study Drugs
Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction: Publications
Episode 6 - Proton Pump Inhibitors: The Lowdown on Stomach Acid
Full transcript and references
Helpful links:
Deprescribingnetwork.ca Algorithms
Deprescribingnetwork.ca Patient Handouts
Choosing Wisely Canada: Bye-Bye, PPI. Toolkit
Episode 7 - Contraceptives: The good, the bad, and everything in between
Full transcript and references
Helpful links:
Sex and U
Dittrick Medical History Center: Contraception Collection
Episode 8 - Diabetes: May I take your order?
Full transcript and references
Helpful links:
Health Canada Drug Advertising
2018 Diabetes Canada Guidelines: Patient Resources
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