99: Dr. Rachel Frank – Concussions and Emerge...

Today’s episode is going to focus on two common athletic shoulder injuries that we see in American football – traumatic anterior shoulder dislocations and acromioclavicular joint injuries. We’ll dive into the acute on-field management followed by treatment thereafter, including n ...  Show more

Our conversation picks back up with an article titled “Mental toughness in surgeons: Is there room for improvement?” This paper was published in the December 2019 issue of the Canadian Journal of Surgery and evaluates mental toughness among general surgery residents and staff sur ...  Show more

The medical system in Lebanon has faced significant challenges since 2019 due to a combination of economic, political, and security factors. The explosion of August 2020 and the last 10 days have posed significant challenges to the system. 

In this episode co-hosted wit ...

Whether it's a bump, a blow, or a moment of confusion, concussions in kids don't always look dramatic, but the impact can be significant. When parents start to worry and question what injury lies beneath the surface, pediatricians are typically the first phone call or visit. With ...  Show more

How do you make the most of the information available to you about sports injuries while you focus on building a strong trust relationship with the athlete? Dr Nicol van Dyk—medical research lead with the Irish Rugby Football Union—brings his trademark innovative thinking and ...

Imagine your patient is choking on a rubber dam clamp…what’s the safest way to manage choking when the patient is lying flat? Your patient’s hands are shaking and they’re drenched in sweat – is it low blood sugar, anxiety, or a cardiac event? ​​Do you know exactly what to do if y ...  Show more