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COVID-19's Fourth Anniversary

2024/3/13
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Fight Back with Libby Znaimer

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THE MEDICAL RECORD: COVID-19'S FOURTH ANNIVERSARY

Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Alisa Naiman, family physician and founder and Medical Director of The Medical Station in Toronto; Dr. Fahad Razak, Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto; and Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre to discuss COVID-19’s fourth anniversary, giving birth mid-flight and more.

LOBLAW FACING BACKLASH FOR TESTING RECEIPT SCANNERS AT SELF-CHECKOUT 

In an attempt to combat theft at its stores, Loblaw is testing receipt scanners at four of its locations, and they’re catching heat for it. Libby Znaimer is joined by consumer advocate and journalist Ellen Roseman to discuss this matter.

AI: USING THE TECH TO HELP DEMENTIA PATIENTS 

Researchers in Australia have developed an artificial intelligence companion named VIV, who offers conversation and compassion at a seniors' facility in Sydney.

Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Adriana Shnall, Program Director, Koschitzky Centre for Innovations in Caregiving; and technology analyst and journalist Carmi Levy, to discuss this development.