Shows
The Canadian BreakpointLIVE at the 2025 AMR Symposium: The Public Health Agency of Canada’s AMR Task Force and the Pan Canadian Action Plan with Dr. Kanchana Amuratunga Dr. Rupeena Purewal is LIVE at the 2025 AMR Symposium in Toronto visiting with all of you! For this LIVE episode we welcome Dr. Kanchana Amuratunga to discuss The Public Health Agency of Canada’s AMR Task Force and the Pan Canadian Action Plan. For more information visit:Canada’s AMR Task Force an Introduction to Canada’s Amr Advisory GroupPan-Canadian Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance - Canada.caIDSA All Practice Guidelines: A-Z ListFirstline - Antimicrobial Stewardship Mobile App
2025-11-2015 min
The Canadian BreakpointLIVE at the 2025 AMR Symposium: Canadian Sepsis StrategiesFor this episode we go LIVE from The Quay in Toronto at the 2025 AMR Symposium. "Canadian Sepsis Strategies; Optimizing Patient Management with AMS and Equity"Dr. Rupeena Purewal discusses the National Sepsis Action Plan with Dr. Kali Barrett and Ms. Fatima Sheikh, Ph.D.(c). (Sepsis Canada)
2025-11-1934 min
The Canadian BreakpointLIVE at the 2025 AMR Symposium: Canbuild AMR Newfoundland with Dr. Peter Daley Dr. Rupeena Purewal is LIVE at the 2025 AMR Symposium in Toronto visiting with all of you! For this LIVE episode we welcome Dr. Peter Daley to discuss Canbuild AMR in Newfoundland. For more information visit:Canbuild AMR Audit and Feedback
2025-11-1810 min
The Canadian BreakpointLIVE at the 2025 AMR Symposium: NCCID CAN AMS with Harpa Isfeld-KielyDr. Rupeena Purewal is LIVE at the 2025 AMR Symposium in Toronto visiting with all of you! For this LIVE episode we welcome Harpa Isfeld-Kiely from the NCCID to promote CAN AMS and other NCCID initiatives. For more information visit:National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases – Centre de collaboration nationale des maladies infectieusesCAN AMS! – National Collaborating Centre for Infectious DiseasesAMR – Building AMR awareness togetherAMR: Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
2025-11-1811 min
The Canadian BreakpointLIVE at the 2025 AMR Symposium: AMR in Cystic Fibrosis, A Patient Perspective with Huda RazzakDr. Rupeena Purewal is LIVE at the 2025 AMR Symposium in Toronto visiting with all of you! For this LIVE episode we welcome cystic fibrosis patient and advocate Huda Razzak from Montreal to discuss antimicrobial resistance in cystic fibrosis. For more information visit:We’re changing the cystic fibrosis story.Home - Do Bugs Need Drugs
2025-11-1814 min
The Canadian BreakpointLIVE at the 2025 AMR Symposium: Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship with Jason VanstoneDr. Rupeena Purewal is LIVE at the 2025 AMR Symposium in Toronto visiting with all of you! For this LIVE episode we welcome Jason Vanstone of Saskatchewan to discuss his projects in AMR research and antimicrobial utilization. For more information, contact Jason at:antimicrobial.stewardship@saskhealthauthority.caAntimicrobial Stewardship Program - About Us | SaskHealthAuthority
2025-11-1811 min
The Canadian Breakpoint27. S4 Episode 3: IV Amoxicillin ClavulanateDr. Rupeena Purewal welcomes back Dr. George Zhanel, Medical Microbiologist in Winnipeg and Research Director for CARA, to expand on The CLEAR Registry and spotlight clear results for IV Amoxicillin Clavulanate.To join CLEAR, email Dr. Zhanel at ggzhanel@pcsinternet.caCARA www.can-r.comCanadian IV AmoxClav Product Monograph: 00074544.PDFCanadian collaborative AMR Awareness campaign: www.antibioticawareness.caPan-Canadian Action on Antimicrobial Resistance: www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/drugs-health-products/pan-canadian-action-plan-antimicrobial-resistance.html
2025-10-2422 min
PedsCases: Pediatric Education OnlineCongenital InfectionsThis podcast discusses an approach to congenital infections in newborns. The episode was developed by Mackenzie Heidel, a fourth-year medical student at the University of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with Dr. Rupeena Purewal, a Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician in Saskatoon and host of The Canadian Breakpoint podcast. Together, they explore the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of congenital infections including Cytomegalovirus, Neonatal Herpes Simplex Virus, Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella. The content is based on current Canadian Pediatric Society position statements. An author of this podcast has financial support from Harris' Hope Foundation, the University of Saskatchewan Dean's...
2025-09-1625 min
The Canadian Breakpoint26. S4 Episode 2: SepsisDr. Rupeena Purewal welcomes Sepsis expert Dr. Alison Fox-Robichaud to discuss the Canadian challenges and initiatives in Sepsis diagnosis and with Sepsis survivors.Sepsis CanadaCanadian Sepsis FoundationCritical Care Canada
2025-08-0831 min
The Canadian Breakpoint25. S4 Episode 1: ASPIRES 5 Point Antimicrobial Audit Dr. Rupeena Purewal welcomes Pharmacist Dr. Rosanne Thalakada and Dr. Shaqil Peermohamed to discuss the results of the 5 Point Audit through the ASPIRES Group.ASPIRES - HomeFirstline - Clinical Decision Support PlatformPlanetary Health
2025-04-2834 min
The Canadian Breakpoint25. S3 Episode 5: LIVE at the AMR Symposium 2024 in Toronto, ONDr. Rupeena Purewal is LIVE* at the 2024 AMR Symposium in Toronto, ON and invites Dr. Bradley Langford, Antimicrobial Stewardship and Antimicrobial Resistance Pharmacist Specialist, Infectious Diseases Pharmacist and Assistant Professor, University of Toronto – NCCID, to introduce AMR Aware Canada and their website www.AMRAware.caThis website is in collaboration with the National Collaborating Center for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) awareness campaign. NCCID: www.nccid.caCanadian collaborative AMR Awareness campaign: www.antibioticawareness.caPan-Canadian Action on Antimicrobial Resistance: www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/drugs-health-products/pan-canadian-action-plan-antimicrobial-resistance.html*Th...
2024-12-0423 min
The Canadian Breakpoint24. S3 Episode 4: Emerging Viral Diseases; Are We Ready for the Next Pandemic?Dr. Rupeena Purewal welcomes back Dr. Jason Kindrachuk for this special halloween episode to discuss Emerging Viral Diseases: Are we ready for the next pandemic?
2024-10-3135 min
The Canadian BreakpointBonus Episode: AMR Symposium 2024 For this special episode, Dr. Rupeena Purewal summarizes the agenda and keynote speakers at this year's 2024 AMR Symposium, empowered by bioMerieux.To register, visit www.amrsymposium.com/registration/ to register to attend virtually or in person November 19th - 20th 2024.Enter coupon code "breakpoint" to receive 25% off your registration fee.
2024-10-1908 min
The Canadian Breakpoint23. S3 Episode 3: MonkeypoxDr. Rupeena Purewal welcomes Dr. Jason Kindrachuk whose research focuses on the circulation, transmission and pathogenesis of emerging viruses that pose the greatest threat to global human and animal health, to discuss Monkeypox.
2024-10-0233 min
The Canadian Breakpoint22. S3 Episode 2: mRNADr. Rupeena Purewal welcomes Dr. Thomas Duchaine , Director of the McGill Center for RNA Sciences, to discuss mRNA.www.thomasduchaine.lab.mcgill.ca
2024-08-1342 min
The Canadian Breakpoint21. S3 Episode 1: CLEAR Spotlight Review on IV CeftobiproleDr. Rupeena Purewal welcomes back Dr. George Zhanel, Medical Microbiologist in Winnipeg and Research Director for CARA, to expand on The CLEAR Registry and spotlight clear results for IV Ceftobiprole.To join CLEAR, email Dr. Zhanel at ggzhanel@pcsinternet.caCARA www.can-r.comCanadian IV Ceftobiprole Product Monograph: Product-Monograph-Zevtera.pdf (avirpharma.com)Canadian collaborative AMR Awareness campaign: www.antibioticawareness.caPan-Canadian Action on Antimicrobial Resistance: www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/drugs-health-products/pan-canadian-action-plan-antimicrobial-resistance.html
2024-04-0828 min
The Canadian Breakpoint20. S2 Episode 10: CLEAR Spotlight Review on IV FosfomycinDr. Rupeena Purewal welcomes back Dr. George Zhanel, Medical Microbiologist in Winnipeg and Research Director for CARA, to expand on The CLEAR Registry and CLEAR spotlight review for IV Fosfomycin.To join CLEAR, email Dr. Zhanel at ggzhanel@pcsinternet.caCARA www.can-r.comCanadian IV Fosfomycin Product Monograph: [Product Monograph Template - Standard] (ivozfo.com)Canadian collaborative AMR Awareness campaign: www.antibioticawareness.caPan-Canadian Action on Antimicrobial Resistance: www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/drugs-health-products/pan-canadian-action-plan-antimicrobial-resistance.html
2023-12-1230 min
The Canadian Breakpoint19. S2 Episode 9: Infant Feeding in the Context of HIVDr. Rupeena Purewal invites Dr. Sarah Khan, Infectious Disease Specialist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University, to discuss infant feeding in the context of HIV.
2023-11-2836 min
The Canadian Breakpoint18. S2 Episode 8: World AMR Awareness Week: NCCID AMR Awareness CampaignDr. Rupeena Purewal invites Dr. Terry Wuerz, Infectious Diseases physician based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to discuss the National Collaborating Center for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Campaign as well as the Manitoba AMR Alliance.World AMR Awareness Week is November 18-24th. During this time, look for your local landmarks to be lit up in blue for the Go Blue campaign! Take a photo and share on social media using the hashtag #goblueforAMR.Manitoba AMR Alliance Website: www.manitobaamr.caCanadian collaborative AMR Awareness campaign: www.antibioticawareness.caNCCID...
2023-11-1624 min
The Canadian Breakpoint17. S2 Episode 7: Arexvy® RSV VaccineDr. Rupeena Purewal welcomes Dr. Zain Chagla, associate professor at McMaster University, to discuss the upcoming respiratory season and the RSV vaccine.Canadian Arexvy® Product Monograph: AREXVY English Product Monograph (gsk.com)
2023-11-0142 min
The Canadian Breakpoint16. S2 Episode 6: CLEAR Registry- Canadian Leadership on antimicrobial rEal life usAge Registry Dr. Rupeena Purewal invites Dr. George Zhanel, Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiologist and Research Director for CARA, to discuss the CLEAR registry.To join CLEAR, email Dr. Zhanel at ggzhanel@pcsinternet.caCARA www.can-r.comCanadian collaborative AMR Awareness campaign: www.antibioticawareness.caPan-Canadian Action on Antimicrobial Resistance: www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/drugs-health-products/pan-canadian-action-plan-antimicrobial-resistance.html
2023-07-1141 min
The Canadian Breakpoint15. S2 Episode 5: Gamification in MedicineDr. Rupeena Purewal invites Dr. Shaqil Peermohamed, Infectious Diseases Physician at Vancouver Coastal Health, to discuss gamification in medicine.
2023-06-2827 min
The Canadian Breakpoint14. S2 Episode 4: CPSP Congenital SyphilisDr. Rupeena Purewal invites Dr. Jared Bullard and Dr. Carsten Krueger for a roundtable discussion on Congenital Syphilis.
2023-06-0641 min
The Canadian Breakpoint13. S2 Episode 3: ASPIRES ProgramDr. Rupeena Purewal invites Dr. Jennifer Grant, Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology specialist from Vancouver, BC to discuss the ASPIRES Program.More information about the program can be found here: ASPIRES - Home (vch.ca)Pan-Canadian Action on Antimicrobial Resistance: www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/drugs-health-products/pan-canadian-action-plan-antimicrobial-resistance.html
2023-05-1220 min
The Canadian Breakpoint12. S2 Episode 2: Molecular DiagnosticsDr. Rupeena Purewal invites Dr. Marthe Charles, Medical Microbiologist and Infectious Diseases Specialist from Vancouver, BC to discuss new molecular diagnostics.Link to some of the diagnostic tools discussed: bioMérieux | Pioneering Diagnostics (biomerieux.com)
2023-04-2044 min
The Canadian Breakpoint11. S2 Episode 1: Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System Report 2022Dr. Rupeena Purewal, Canadian Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, summarizes the CARSS report for 2022.Find the full report here: Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (CARSS) Report 2022 - Canada.caPan-Canadian Action on Antimicrobial Resistance: www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/drugs-health-products/pan-canadian-action-plan-antimicrobial-resistance.html
2023-04-1345 min
The Canadian Breakpoint10. S1 Episode 10: Disseminated Gonorrhea InfectionsDr. Rupeena Purewal invites special guest Dr. David Alexander, PhD Microbiologist in Winnipeg, to discuss Disseminated Gonorrhea Infections.
2022-12-0641 min
The Canadian Breakpoint9. S1 Episode 9: A Review of Dolutegravir dispersible tabDr. Rupeena Purewal invites special guest Dr. Jason Brophy, Infectious Diseases Pediatrician at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, to review Dolutegravir, an antiretroviral agent for the treatment of HIV.Canadian Dolutegravir Product Monograph: tivicay.pdf (viivexchange.com)
2022-11-2247 min
The Canadian Breakpoint8. S1 Episode 8: Complicated TB CasesDr. Rupeena Purewal invites special guest Dr. Mahli Brindamour, Pediatrician with the Saskatchewan TB Prevention and Control program, to discuss Complicated TB cases.
2022-11-151h 00
The Canadian Breakpoint7. S1 Episode 7: Tuberculosis Guideline Update for CanadaDr. Rupeena Purewal invites special guest Dr. Rachel Dwilow, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician at Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, to discuss the Tuberculosis Guideline Update for Canada.
2022-07-2242 min
The Canadian Breakpoint6. S1 Episode 6: Antimicrobial Stewardship ProgramsDr. Rupeena Purewal welcomes 2 special guests; Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Jason Newland in St. Louis as well as Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Michelle Mitchell in Milwaukee, to discuss the importance of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs.Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Alliance (CARA): www.can-r.comCanadian collaborative AMR Awareness campaign: www.antibioticawareness.caNCCID: www.nncid.caPan-Canadian Action on Antimicrobial Resistance: www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/drugs-health-products/pan-canadian-action-plan-antimicrobial-resistance.html
2022-06-0747 min
The Canadian Breakpoint5. S1 Episode 5: Cytomegalovirus (CMV)Dr. Rupeena Purewal invites special guest Dr. Ari Bitnun, Professor of Pediatrics at University of Toronto, to discuss CMV in Canada.
2022-03-1540 min
The Canadian Breakpoint4. S1 Episode 4: A review of Cabenuva®, an antiretroviral agent for HIV. Dr. Rupeena Purewal invites special guest Saskatoon pharmacist Carley Pozniak to review Cabenuva®, an antiretroviral agent for HIV. Cabenuva® (Cabotegravir Extended Release Injectable Suspension) has been approved in 2020 for medical use in Canada.
2022-02-2236 min
The Canadian Breakpoint3. S1 Episode 3: A review of Baloxavir®, an antiviral treatment for influenza A and B. Dr. Rupeena Purewal, pediatric infectious disease physician, reviews Balxoavir Marboxil®, an oral antiviral medication for treatment of influenza A and influenza B flu. Baloxavir® was approved for medical use in Canada in 2020.Canadian Baloxavir Product Monograph : [Product Monograph Template - Standard] (hres.ca)
2021-12-0825 min
The Canadian Breakpoint2. S1 Episode 2: Rising Syphilis in Canada Dr. Rupeena Purewal invites special guest Dr. Ameeta Singh, Infectious Diseases Specialist in Edmonton Alberta, to discuss the rising cases of syphilis in Canada.
2021-11-1138 min
The Canadian Breakpoint1. S1 Episode 1: A summary of the Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System 2020 Report.Dr. Rupeena Purewal, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician, summarizes the key findings from the 2020 Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (CARSS) Report. CARSS is Canada's national system for reporting on antimicrobial use and is one of the Public Health Agency of Canada's commitments as part of the Pan-Canadian framework for action on antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial use.Pan-Canadian Action on Antimicrobial Resistance: www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/drugs-health-products/pan-canadian-action-plan-antimicrobial-resistance.html
2021-11-0435 min
Researchers Under the ScopeWhy kids react differently to the coronavirus: Dr Rupeena PurewalRupeena Purewal (MD) says when the coronavirus infects children, their bodies react differently than those of adults. She's leading the only Saskatchewan-based clinical trials of human convalescent plasma on children sick enough to be admitted to hospital. So far, there aren't many children with Covid-19 in hospital, but with the cold weather come higher infection rates, and the risk of other serious respiratory infections. And, as she learns more about the coronavirus' asymptomatic spread, Dr. Purewal warns parents they cannot afford to keep skipping routine vaccinations or check-ups for their kids.
2020-11-0819 min