DocTalks

Kidney stones are an increasingly common and painful affliction that will affect 1 in 10 people during their lifetime. Renowned urologist, Dr. Hassan Razvi, explains what you need to know to prevent and treat them.

Dr. Jennie Wells, Chair, Geriatric Medicine at St. Joseph’s discusses several health conditions commonly associated with aging and how we can best maintain cognitive and physical health into our golden years.

Dr. Muriel Brackstone is Medical Director of the Breast Care Program at St. Joseph’s Hospital. In this lecture, she discusses the importance of breast cancer screening and diagnosis, and how you can be your own health advocate.

Dr. Tom Sheidow is an ophthalmologist and surgeon at St. Joseph’s Ivey Eye Institute as well as an associate professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine. He will discuss prevention strategies and current treatment options for common retinal conditions, such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease.

Dr. Janet Pope is the head of Rheumatology at St. Joseph’s Hospital and a professor of medicine in the Division of Rheumatology at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine. She will provide insight into how Rheumatoid Arthritis affects the body and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.

Dr. Mather is an ophthalmologist at St. Joseph’s Ivey Eye Institute and an associate professor at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. In this video she reviews the current understanding of Dry Eye Disease and how the condition can be managed effectively.