76. Discussing pets, ticks, and Lyme disease, with veterinarian, Michael Howlett
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Michael Howlett, a veterinarian based out of Cumberland County, Nova Scotia. When Dr. Mike returned to Nova Scotia to practice veterinary medicine, he did not expect to see so much Lyme disease; however, his location on the South Shore proved to be a hot spot for Lyme. Dr. Mike has become very passionate about increasing awareness and prevention of Lyme disease during his time as a veterinarian. We are very interested in what goes on for non-human animals and how this might affect the human experience.
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75. Blake Corbin on staying safe from ticks while hunting and fishing
In this episode, we speak with Blake Corbin. Blake grew up in the Ottawa Valley and became an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He’s been very involved with local fish and game clubs and other organizations that mostly focus on youth initiatives, wildlife and habitat restoration. Blake volunteers his time to educate fellow outdoors enthusiasts about avoiding ticks and how best to prevent getting bitten.CanLyme Flyer (PDF)Geneticks tick testingEducators' ResourceTick removal kitsBulk pricing for tick removal kits
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74. Dr. Tim Cook on approaches to Lyme disease treatment and also diagnosis
Dr. Tim Cook is an Internal Medicine Specialist who has spent decades helping patients with complex illnesses. He worked abroad with the Canadian Armed Forces and he has been the physician for multiple officials at Rideau Hall. In today’s episode, we hear how medicine is evolving to handle Lyme Disease, and learn more about an upcoming conference for medical professionals all about tick-borne diseases.ResourcesHorowitz questionnaire (PDF)Geneticks tick testingPractitioner’s conference (tell your family practitioner!)CTD Conference poster (PDF) to share with your health practitioner
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73. Dr. Kendall Soucie and Marissa Rakus join to discuss their research on medical gaslighting
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Kendall Soucie and Marissa Rakus. Dr. Kendall Soucie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Windsor, in Ontario Canada. She studies women’s health, particularly the social and institutional impacts of living with chronic health conditions.Marissa Rakus is a PhD candidate in the Applied Social Psychology program at the University of Windsor. Her research examines gender-based violence and women's interactions with formal support systems.Together they are researching medical gaslighting. They’ve been gathering information from respondents and have compiled close to 2,000 responses from women who say medical personnel have not taken their problems seriously. They join us today to talk about this challenge and how it impacts chronic health conditions like Lyme disease. www.lookingatlyme.ca
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72. Pathology, Lyme disease, biobanks and more
In this podcast, we talk with Dr. Sarah Keating. As an anatomic pathologist for more than 35 years, Sarah worked on staff at a number of hospitals in Ontario as well as at Ontario Forensic Pathology Services. She is recently retired but is passionate about learning as much as possible about tick borne diseases in order to help improve the access to care for suffering patients. She maintains her affiliation with the University of Toronto as an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology. Sarah has been a member of the CanLyme board since 2022 and she is also an active member of ILADS – the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society.Read morewww.lookingatlyme.cacanlyme.com/sarah-keating/
Looking at Lyme is an educational podcast created by the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation, designed to increase awareness and empower listeners with expert knowledge. Join host Sarah Cormode as she explores various perspectives about Lyme disease and its impact on human health. Throughout the series, we will learn alongside doctors, entomologists, geneticists, community leaders and other experts. Come learn how to stay safe in the outdoors!
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