Latest Immunodeficiency Podcast Episodes

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Episode 6: Stem Cell Donation

Slice of PI - February 18, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes
This week Andrea discusses the importance of stem cell donation with special guests, expert Mai Duong from Swab the World and parent advocate Dawn Shirley. 

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Episode 5: Plasma

Slice of PI - February 04, 2022 05:00 - 32 minutes
You won't want to miss this episode where Andrea talks to Canadian Blood Services and parent Megan Waghorn around the importance of that "liquid gold" in our blood that is used turned into treatment for immune deficiencies.

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Trailer: Episode 5

Slice of PI - January 24, 2022 05:00 - 59 seconds
Take a listen at what is coming up the next episode where Andrea looks at plasma - the raw ingredient that makes up immunoglobulin (IG). 

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Episode 4: Medical Trauma

Slice of PI - January 21, 2022 05:00 - 38 minutes
This week Andrea discusses medical trauma with guests, parent Linda Skeries and child life specialist at Stollery Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Stephanie Wanner. 

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Trailer: Episode 4

Slice of PI - January 10, 2022 17:00 - 59 seconds
Take a sneaky listen to what's coming up in the next episode of "Slice of PI" where Andrea looks at medical trauma. 

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Episode 3: The Diagnosis

Slice of PI - January 07, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes
In this episode, host and mom, Andrea, looks at the receiving the diagnois what this means and what the process of the diagnosis entails. She talks with another mother of a child with Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID), Barbara Drayton, whose son was the first baby to be diagnosed through ...

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Trailer Episode 3

Slice of PI - January 04, 2022 18:00 - 59 seconds
Listen to a preview from Friday's episode where host Andrea talks about the diagnosis and all that entails.

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Episode 2: SCID Newborn Screening

Slice of PI - December 14, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes
S02:E02 In this season's 2nd episode, we look at SCID Newborn Screening, a potentially life-saving test for babies that identifies the primary immunodeficiency, Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID). This week's guests are: Dr. Nicola Wright from Alberta Children's Hospital and Ian Cowie, a f...

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Trailer: Episode 2

Slice of PI - December 06, 2021 05:00 - 59 seconds
Take a listen for what's in store next week on "Slice of PI" when Andrea talks to guests Dr. Nicola Wright and parent Ian Cowie about newborn screening for SCID. 

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Introducing Andrea

Slice of PI - December 03, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes
Welcome to Season 2 of "Slice of PI"! In this introductory episode, you meet your host for the season, Andrea. Andrea is a mom of a small child who was diagnosed at birth with a primary immunodeficiency, Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID). Listen as she gives an overview of what is in stor...

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Season 2 Trailer 1

Slice of PI - November 19, 2021 05:00 - 59 seconds
We're back for season 2! Meet your new host Andrea in this trailer for the next season of Slice of PI which starts on December 3rd. 

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Medicare Changes That Affect Patients Who Are Treated with IG Products

IG Living Advocate Podcast - September 23, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes
In this episode, Abbie Cornett covers some of the ways changes to Medicare affect patients who are treated with IG products. Support the show (https://www.igliving.com/life-with-ig/readers-online-forum-form.html)

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Changes in Medicare That Affect Patients Treated with Immune Globulin

IG Living Advocate Podcast - September 23, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, we will be talking about changes in Medicare and how they affect patients treated with IG products. Today, we have with us guest expert Leslie Vaughan, chief operations officer for Nufactor, a Specialty Pharmacy. Leslie has been a licensed pharmacist since 1990 and has spent the...

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Changes in Medicare That Affect Patients Treated with Immune Globulin

IG Living Advocate Podcast - September 23, 2021 20:00 - 12 minutes
In this episode, we will be talking about changes in Medicare and how they affect patients treated with IG products. Today, we have with us guest expert Leslie Vaughan, chief operations officer for Nufactor, a Specialty Pharmacy. Leslie has been a licensed pharmacist since 1990 and has spent the...

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How to Successfully Exercise When You Have a Chronic Illness

IG Living Advocate Podcast - June 07, 2021 20:00 - 11 minutes
In this episode, we will be talking about how to successfully exercise with a chronic illness. Today, we have with us guest speaker Matt Hansen. Matt has a clinical background in physical therapy with a specialty in chronic health conditions. He is a passionate advocate for population health and...

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How to Successfully Exercise When You Have a Chronic Illness

IG Living Advocate Podcast - June 07, 2021 20:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, we will be talking about how to successfully exercise with a chronic illness. Today, we have with us guest speaker Matt Hansen. Matt has a clinical background in physical therapy with a specialty in chronic health conditions. He is a passionate advocate for population health and...

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Season Finale: Episode 10

Slice of PI - April 23, 2021 19:00 - 27 minutes
In the finale to Slice of PI, Bryan reflects on his journey over the course of the series, his encounters with others living with primary immunodeficiency and how this has impacted his view. He shares his thoughts for the future as well!

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Trailer: Episode 10

Slice of PI - April 07, 2021 21:00 - 1 minute
In this trailer of next week's series finale, Bryan, reflects on the journey that was "Slice of PI" and what takeaways he has been given through the voices of his many guests and the feedback he has received. 

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Episode 9: COVID-19

Slice of PI - April 02, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes
In the penultimate episode to series 1, Bryan is joined again by guest Tara (ep.4, Travel) to discuss the impact of the COVID-19  on the primary immunodeficiency community. Listen as two primary immunodeficiency patients explore the past year of this pandemic. 

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Episode 8: Post Secondary

Slice of PI - March 19, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes
This week Bryan is joined by Safira and two delve deep discussing the world of post-secondary education while living with primary immunodeficiency. 

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Planning for Retirement with Chronic Illness

IG Living Advocate Podcast - March 11, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes
In this episode, we will cover some of the ways patients with a chronic illness can plan for retirement.  We would like to thank our readers who wrote in with questions regarding today’s topic  This is a very important topic for patients because it can directly impact the quality of their later...

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Planning for Retirement with Chronic Illness

IG Living Advocate Podcast - March 11, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★ - 3 ratings
In this episode, we will cover some of the ways patients with a chronic illness can plan for retirement.  We would like to thank our readers who wrote in with questions regarding today’s topic  This is a very important topic for patients because it can directly impact the quality of their later...

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Episode 7: Retirement

Slice of PI - March 05, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes
This week Bryan is joined by guest, Jan, an older patient living with PI. Jan and Bryan discuss navigating retirement and how PI affects the decisions and planning for older age. A must listen episode!

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Episode 6: Employment

Slice of PI - February 19, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes
This week Bryan talks with Tonya, an fellow patient about navigating the world of employment while living with immunodeficiency.  This is a tricky subject for many of us, and one you will not want to miss out on. 

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Trailer: Episode 6

Slice of PI - February 11, 2021 21:00 - 1 minute
Take a quick listen to what is coming up in Episode 6! Bryan looks into the topic of employment and is joined by Tonya, a fellow PI patient. They discuss navigating employment and living with PI. 

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Episode 5: Dating & Relationships

Slice of PI - February 05, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes
This week, Nicole is back chatting to Bryan about dating. Tune in and listen as they discuss the world of relationships while living with immunodeficiency. This is definitely an episode not to be missed!

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Dear Warriors Season Finale

Dear Warriors Podcast - February 02, 2021 14:45 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Thank you for joining us through our journey in season 1. We hope you enjoyed the show. Special Thanks to our guests, the DW team, and the rare disease community. We look forward to season 2 where we will share more stories and so much more. If you would like to join us on Dear warriors please w...

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Trailer - Episode 5

Slice of PI - January 29, 2021 18:00 - 1 minute
Take a peek at next week's episode! Nicole is back talking to Bryan about navigating dating while living with immunodeficiency.


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Episode 4: Travel

Slice of PI - January 22, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes
In this episode Bryan is joined by Tara, a CVID patient who loves to travel! Join Tara and Bryan as they discuss what having a primary immunodeficiency means in regards to travelling, and what we can do to protect ourselves and be better prepared on the road. 

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