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Family physicians play a critical role in managing chronic diseases, including COVID-19 and Long COVID.

In this episode of the eXpand Podcast, we’ll discuss the role of family physicians in managing COVID-19 and its long-term effects, known as Long COVID.

Our guest is Dr. Peter Lin, a Primary Care physician.

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In our latest episode of the eXpand Podcast, we focused on the link between chronic respiratory conditions and COVID-19, the importance of prevention, available treatments, and the impact of these conditions on patients' lives.

Our guest is Dr. Maeve Smith, Assistant Professor in the Pulmonary Division of the University of Alberta.

Access free resources related to this episode: https://chroniclungdiseases.com/en/news/covid-19-impact-on-our-lungs

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The immune system is our defense against infections, with varying degrees of effectiveness depending on an individual's health conditions and age.

Chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and others can weaken the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to severe outcomes from infections like COVID-19.

In today’s episode of the eXpand podcast we will focus on the immune system and its connection with COVID-19, the importance of COVID-19 vaccines and potential long-term complications of COVID-19, also known as "long COVID".

Our guest is Dr. Anne Ellis, professor in the Department of Medicine at Queen's University in Kingston and president of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (CSACI).

Today you’ll learn about:


The link between the immune system and COVID-19.
Risks and complications associated with COVID-19 for individuals with compromised immune systems.
The importance of COVID-19 vaccines.
The potential long-term effects of the virus.

Access free resources related to this episode: https://chroniclungdiseases.com/en/covid-19-and-immune-system

This episode was made in collaboration with the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (CSACI).

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Endocrine diseases like diabetes and obesity can weaken the body's immunity and its ability to heal, potentially exacerbating the effects of COVID-19.

In today’s episode of the eXpand Podcast, we will focus on the relationship between these and COVID-19.

The discussion covers how these conditions can affect the body's response to the virus, the potential for long-term complications, and the importance of preventive measures.

Access free resources related to this episode: https://chroniclungdiseases.com/en/covid-19-and-endoncrine-diseases

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In today’s podcast we’ll talk about cardiovascular diseases, their risk factors, and their relationship with COVID-19.

Our guest is Dr. Kim Connely, a cardiologist well-known nationally and internationally for his expertise in echocardiography, cardiovascular MRI, and diabetes.

Today you’ll learn about:


An introduction to cardiovascular diseases and risk factors
The impact of COVID-19 on cardiovascular diseases
The role of lifestyle modifications and prevention measures
The importance of research in cardiovascular diseases
The role of vaccinations in preventing complications from COVID-19

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In today's podcast episode, we're diving deep into the topic of Long COVID and its impact on respiratory health.

You’ll learn about:


The effects of Long-COVID on respiratory health
The groundbreaking research being conducted in this field
The role of autoimmunity in disease severity and its connection to COVID and Long-COVID

Access free resources related to this episode: https://chroniclungdiseases.com/en/news/navigating-the-unknown-terrain-of-long-covid/

Watch more episodes related to COVID-19: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKERLVA6ikI7Q-UToML5HBvDkq7UWOIBE

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