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Around the Rheum with Drs. Daniel Ennis & Janet Pope

Canadian Rheumatology Association
Rheumatology
Canadian Rheumatology Association
Rituximab
Myositis
Syndromes Auto-Inflammatoires
Spondyloarthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Artificial Intelligence
Inflammatory Myopathy
Lupus
ANCA Vasculitis
Prednisone
Anca-Associated Vasculitis
Systemic Sclerosis
Antibodies
Guidelines
Large-Vessel Vasculitis
Giant Cell Arteritis
Tachyvasculitis
Maintenance Therapy

Join hosts Dr. Janet Pope (Western University) and Dr. Daniel Ennis (UBC) for thoughtful, informed conversations, filled with clinical pearls with some of the leading rheumatologists from Canada and the world.

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“Lupus is a disease of a thousand faces”—and some of its most difficult symptoms are the ones clinicians cannot see."

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Recent Guests

Zahi Touma
Associate Professor of Medicine and Clinician Scientist
University of Toronto; Krembil Research Institute; Schroeder Arthritis Institute; Director of the Lupus Program at Toronto's University Health Network
Episode: Episode 64: Cognitive Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Lupus with Dr. Zahi Touma
Michelle Batthish
Pediatric Rheumatologist, McMaster Children's Hospital; Chair of the Transition Working Group at the Canadian Rheumatology Association
McMaster University / McMaster Children's Hospital
Episode: Episode 63: Bridging the Gap from Pediatric to Adult Rheumatology Care with Dr Michelle Batthish
Luke Chen
Hematologist and Professor of Medicine
Dalhousie University
Episode: Episode 62: Eosinophilia, EGPA, and the Art of Diagnostic Uncertainty with Dr. Luke Chen
Proton Rahman
Clinical Chief of Rheumatology, Memorial University
Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Episode: Episode 61: A Living Legend - Dr. Proton Rahman, Member of the Order of Canada
Marinka Twilt
University of Calgary rheumatologist, ASM Program Committee Chair
University of Calgary
Episode: Episode 59: ASM Roundup - Day 2 with Dr. Marinka Twilt and Dr. Mo Osman
Mo Osman
University of Alberta rheumatologist, Abstract Chair and Co-Chair of the ASM Planning Committee
University of Alberta
Episode: Episode 59: ASM Roundup - Day 2 with Dr. Marinka Twilt and Dr. Mo Osman
Dr. Marinka Twilt
University of Calgary, ASM Program Committee Chair
University of Calgary
Episode: Episode 58: ASM Roundup - Day 1 with Dr Marinka Twilt
Dr. Jason An
Toronto Rheumatologist specializing in autoinflammatory diseases
SickKids/University of Toronto (contextual)
Episode: Episode 57: Autoinflammatory Diseases with Adult Rheumatologist Dr. Jason An
Kam Shojania
Clinical professor at UBC; head of rheumatology at Vancouver General Hospital; medical director of the Mary Pack Arthritis Program
University of British Columbia; Vancouver General Hospital
Episode: Episode 56: What do rheumatologists get wrong about skin? Exploring the world of the Combined Rheumatology-Dermatology Clinic with Dr. Sheila Au and Dr. Kam Shojania

Hosts

Daniel Ennis
Host with deep involvement in rheumatology education and Canadian rheumatology community; affiliated with University of British Columbia.
Janet Pope
Co-host with a focus on clinical practice in rheumatology; affiliated with Western University.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Excellent!

    Daniel and Janet do a great job walking us through many contentious topics in Rheumatology. I love putting the podcast on while walking or driving.

    Dave C

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dvsscs
    Canada3 years ago
  • Outstanding

    A useful podcast for clinical rheumatologists. Dan Ennis has insightful questions and the guests are excellent. I look forward to every new episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zaki’s Dad
    Canada4 years ago
  • Highly recommended

    This is an exceptional podcast. It sounds very professional and is quite informative and entertaining. Daniel Ennis, the host, has been blessed with the gift of a golden voice. Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dax R
    Canada5 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    Really enjoy the casual and informative style of this podcast. Daniel Ennis is a great host. He really gets the most out his guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sensmcg
    Canada6 years ago

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The show is seen as a professional, informative resource for rheumatology clinicians.

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Episode 64: Cognitive Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Lupus with Dr. Zahi Touma
Q: What are the practical steps clinicians should take when approaching treatment or management for these patients given the complexity and the lack of definitive biomarkers?
clinicians should use screening and diagnostic instruments to establish baseline and change over time, consider both lupus activity and non-lupus contributors (sleep, pain, fibromyalgia), and pursue a holistic approach that includes monitoring biomarkers like calprotectin and potential imaging changes while acknowledging that intervention timing is crucial for meaningful improvement.
Episode 64: Cognitive Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Lupus with Dr. Zahi Touma
Q: If serology and imaging aren't reliably predictive, how do imaging findings relate to the cognitive impairment trajectories you described, and what imaging modalities look most promising?
Abnormal brain imaging—regardless of specific abnormalities—was associated with a higher likelihood of persistent cognitive impairment; newer modalities like functional MRI and PET are being explored, with a future goal of multimodal imaging to identify when the brain is signaling trouble and to intervene early.
Episode 64: Cognitive Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Lupus with Dr. Zahi Touma
Q: I'm curious, in the study where you could not define up front who is going to have cognitive dysfunction, which group they're going to belong to, at the various visits, was there any link between serologic activity or other extracranial lupus activity and their scores?
There was no strong association with traditional serological markers like C3, C4, or anti-dsDNA, and most patients were in remission over time; this underscores the difficulty of attributing cognitive changes to systemic lupus activity alone and the need to consider multiple interacting factors.
Episode 57: Autoinflammatory Diseases with Adult Rheumatologist Dr. Jason An
Q: How do you approach genetic testing for adult patients when panels often yield variants of uncertain significance?
For adults, a VUS is interpreted in the context of pathway and phenotype; a common allele in the general population may still explain the disease in the right clinical setting, and broader sequencing often has diminishing returns, so clinical correlation remains essential.
Episode 57: Autoinflammatory Diseases with Adult Rheumatologist Dr. Jason An
Q: Could you walk us through how you categorize autoinflammatory diseases in clinical practice?
Clinically, we think in four main buckets—IL‑1, IL‑18, TNF/NF‑kappa‑B, and interferonopathies—recognizing that there is substantial overlap, but each category tends to have characteristic patterns that guide testing and treatment.

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This show centers on rheumatology, blending clinical pearls with practical workflows, multidisciplinary care, and updates from major conferences and evolving guidelines. Episodes frequently feature leading Canadian and international rheumatologists, covering topics from pediatric-to-adult transition and autoinflammatory diseases to dermatology-rheumatology collaboration, immune checkpoint therapy considerations, and sustainability in healthcare. The tone tends to be clinically focused, evidence-informed, and policy-aware, with real-world case discussions and practical tips for managing complex conditions across age groups. A standout pattern is the strong emphasis on team-based care, cross-specialty collaboration, and translating research i... more

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1. Zahi Touma
2. Michelle Batthish
3. Luke Chen
4. Proton Rahman
5. Marinka Twilt
6. Mo Osman
7. Dr. Marinka Twilt
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