Morning Medical with Dr. Chow
A daily update covering the latest medical & health news from around the world using artificial intelligence. Doctor Chi-Ming Chow is a family physician, general internist, and cardiologist. He is also a Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto.
Physician Shortage, Birth Outcomes, and Cannabis Effects
In this episode, Dr. Chi-Ming Chow opens with an introduction to the pressing issues in today's medical landscape. The discussion begins with an exploration of the ongoing physician shortage and the resulting challenges faced by healthcare systems globally. Dr. Chow then addresses adverse birth outcomes, providing updates on medications that may influence these outcomes. The conversation shifts to dental health, focusing on its importance and challenges in older adults. The episode also examines the effects of high-potency cannabis, discussing its implications for health. Dr. Chow wraps up the episode with closing remarks, reflecting on the day's topics.
Key Points
- Many physicians in their late fifties are considering retirement within the next decade, potentially exacerbating the existing physician shortage.
- Combining cagrilintide with semaglutide in adults with obesity has shown significant weight loss, outperforming previous treatments with semaglutide alone.
- High-potency cannabis products are linked to increased cases of cannabis-induced psychosis, prompting concerns about their impact on mental health and legal proceedings.
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