HeyJaredThe JCMS Dermatology Podcast with Dr Kirk Barber
Engaging dermatology conversations with authors of the articles in the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery, hosted by Editor-in-Chief Dr. Kirk Barber. JCMS is the peer-reviewed journal of the Canadian Dermatology Association.
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Editor's Choice III - Ep 107: Under Pressure — Diving, Skin Bends and Extreme Exploration with Jill Heinerth (opens the original)
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"We used to think that cutis marmorata was an unserious bend. What we understand now is that it is often connected to very serious incidents of decompression sickness.” In this special Editor’s Choice edition of the JCMS Podcast, Dr. Kirk Barber ventures beneath the surface with renowned Canadian cave diver and underwater explorer Jill Heinerth. Jill takes us inside the spectacular and unforgiving world of cave diving, where meticulous preparation and strict safety protocols can mean the differe
Episode 106: Treating Melasma for the Long Term - The Case for Oral Tranexamic Acid with Drs. Vincent Richer and Allison Sutton (opens the original)
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“Three months after taking these tablets, she was 80 per cent better—without the risk, expense and everything that went with those procedures.” “It is life-changing for a lot of patients, and it has been a real practice changer for me.” What if one of the most effective treatments for melasma isn’t a topical cream or laser—but a low-dose oral medication? In this episode of JCMS Author Interviews, Dr. Kirk Barber speaks with Vancouver dermatologists Dr. Vincent Richer and Dr. Allison Sutton about
Editor's Choice II - Episode 105: AI, Clinical Judgment and Cognitive Surrender with Prof. Steven Shaw (opens the original)
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“With artificial cognition, we have the ability to outsource the entire thinking or reasoning process itself. And that’s what we call cognitive surrender: the adoption of AI outputs without verification, without much internal engagement at all.” What happens to clinical judgment when physicians begin relying on artificial intelligence—and what happens when that technology is taken away? In this special Editor’s Choice episode of JCMS Author Interviews, Dr. Kirk Barber speaks with Canadian academ
Episode 104: Treating the Field: Dr. Steven Feldman on Sun Damage and Actinic Keratoses (opens the original)
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“There’s probably a whole field that’s been affected by the sun and the resulting DNA damage.” An actinic keratosis may appear to be an isolated lesion—but it can also signal a much larger field of sun-damaged, precancerous skin. Dr. Kirk Barber speaks with Dr. Steven Feldman about field cancerization and how its size should influence the treatment of actinic keratoses. They discuss the difference between treating individual lesions and an entire field, the role of topical therapies, and whether
Editor's Choice I - Episode 103: Canada’s Tick Invasion - What You Need to Know with Dr. Katie Clow (opens the original)
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Reports of ticks are surging across Canada as blacklegged ticks expand into regions once too cold or dry to support established populations. What is driving their spread—and what does it mean for the risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses? In this special Editor’s Choice episode, Dr. Kirk Barber speaks with Dr. Katie Clow, one of Canada’s leading researchers in tick ecology and tick-borne disease. They discuss how climate change, migratory birds, wildlife and changing habitats are r
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