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Best Science Medicine Podcast - BS without the BS

James McCormack

Exercise

Fibromyalgia

Primary Care

Family Medicine

Parkinson's Disease

Insomnia

Systematic Reviews

Falls Prevention

Pain Management

Depression

Vitamin D

Quality Of Life

Motor Symptoms

Topical Lidocaine

Yeast Infections

Antifungal Treatments

Single Dose Therapy

Clinical Cure Rate

Adverse Events Reporting

Research Studies

The Best Science (BS) Medicine Podcast is a weekly presentation where practitioners can get evidence-based drug therapy content that is practical, entertaining and promotes healthy scepticism. In essence, we are the Medication Mythbusters. We present information that is useful and relevant to physicians, pharmacists, nurses, physician assistants and other health professionals, and that can easily ... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	20	Founded	18 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	MedicineHealth & Fitness

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Latest Episodes

Episode 629: Deprescribing Cholinesterase Inhibitors: Good or bad idea?

In episode 629, Jamie and James invite Karenn Chan to the podcast for the first time. We go over the evidence for the very important topic of if and when to stop medications for dementia. We’ll give you all the numbers you need to have informed conve... more

23 Sep 2026 • 27 min

Episode 628: Enough Evidence to Put One to Sleep: Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia

In episode 628, Jamie and James invite Jennifer Young back to the podcast to talk about the very important topic of sleep and what to use instead of medications. We go over all the evidence for cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia and the numbe... more

15 Sep 2026 • 27 min • Most popular

Episode 627: A Tough Nut to Crack: Does oral immunotherapy improve outcomes in peanut allergy?

In episode 627, Tina and James again invite Danielle Perry and Caitlin Finley back to the podcast to answer the question, in children with peanut allergy, does oral immunotherapy increase peanut tolerance, and what are the adverse effects? It does wo... more

26 Aug 2026 • 25 min

Episode 626: Itchy Beginnings: Can we calm infant eczema?

In episode 626, Tina and James invite Caitlin Finley and Danielle Perry to the podcast to discuss the evidence for using hydrocortisone or pimecrolimus for atopic dermatitis in patients under the age of 2. They do work, so check out the podcast for a... more

19 Aug 2026 • 23 min

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Recent Guests

Danielle Perry

Clinical evidence expert with the College of Family Physicians of Canada, member of the peer team

College of Family Physicians of Canada

Episode: Episode 625: Blood Pressure Measurement Technique: Meaningful mistakes or minor details?

Tony Nickonchuk

Clinical evidence expert for the College of Family Physicians of Canada; pharmacist

College of Family Physicians of Canada

Episode: Episode 624: PCSK9 Inhibitors: Cardiovascular prevention panacea or pricey pokes?

Samantha Moe

Clinical pharmacist and clinical evidence expert for the College of Family Physicians of Canada

College of Family Physicians of Canada

Episode: Episode 623: Less than 140, 130, or 120? Counting down to the optimal systolic blood pressure target

Émélie Braschi

Family doctor in Ottawa; physician advisor at College of Family Physicians of Canada

College of Family Physicians of Canada

Episode: Episode 622: Bronchodilator with Benefits? Budesonide-formoterol rescue inhaler for asthma

Mike Kolber

Professor, University of Alberta, Department of Family Medicine

University of Alberta

Episode: Episode 621: Whole-Body MRI for Cancer Screening: Many findings, little benefit

Emily Mapplethorpe

Resident involved in a quality project on whole-body MRI for screening

Unknown (resident)

Episode: Episode 621: Whole-Body MRI for Cancer Screening: Many findings, little benefit

Gavin Lowe

Radiologist in Edmonton, invited to provide radiology perspective

Radiology

Episode: Episode 621: Whole-Body MRI for Cancer Screening: Many findings, little benefit

Caitlin Finley

Family doctor and assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine

University of Alberta

Episode: Episode 614: Nipple Confusion or Nonsense? Pacifiers and Breastfeeding Duration

Jessica Kirkwood

Associate professor at the University of Alberta and family doctor in inner city Edmonton

University of Alberta

Episode: Episode 613: Doxycycline for post-exposure prophylaxis of sexually transmitted infections

Hosts

James McCormack

Host of the show; professor in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of British Columbia; clinician-scientist

Jamie Falk

Co-host of the show; associate professor/adjunct with Family Medicine; practitioner-educator

Tina Karonik

Host, family doctor and professor; contributes clinical perspective on guidelines and practice

Mike Colbert

Co-host; clinician/researcher; provides practical clinical insights

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 558 ratings

Library
I LOVE this podcast, it is the best as far as evidenced based medicine goes! It is succinct, clear and fair.
I just got on to re-listen to many of my favorite episodes and only 6 are available. What happened to your podcast library? Can I find them somewhere else?
Apple Podcasts
5
KiWa7
United Statesa year ago
Reader’s Digest for Clinicians
Dr. McCormack is the reason I eagerly await next month’s episode 🙏🏻😇 also one of the best pharmacy professors out there!
Apple Podcasts
5
vKalTse8829
Canada2 years ago
Science?
I love the podcasts for the science but I have to object to the latest for treatment of so-called “cis” gender men. Cis-gender men are men. Please do not fall prey to ideologically driven language and stay science based. This is the Best Science Medicine Podcast after all.
Apple Podcasts
3
Mosquito-Girl
Canada2 years ago
Vitamin D
The only thing we ever have seen any evidence of value and THAT not definitive is in malabsorptive Bariatric Surgery. BUT why are you blathering when the preventive Tool was removed 20+ years ago with WH study and Estrogens. And PROVEN FALSE! (See Makary, BLIND SPOTS). Be real and honest or you are off my list.
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3
Dr. Buckskin
United States2 years ago
Consider opening it up
Hi, In the day and age of mis information and disinformation, would be nice to make all episodes more readily available and accessible. Important information being shared.
Apple Podcasts
4
hparwana
Canada3 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audience emphasizes helpful guidance for shared decision making and prescribing.

Many appreciate the clear synthesis of trials and real-world relevance for clinicians.

Some critique occasional humor or pacing, but overall high regard for usefulness.

Listeners praise concise, evidence-based content that's practical and entertaining.

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Apple Podcasts	#216	Canada/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#220	Germany/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#54	Ireland/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#184	New Zealand/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#212	China/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#223	Ireland/Health & Fitness

Talking Points

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Episode 624: PCSK9 Inhibitors: Cardiovascular prevention panacea or pricey pokes?

Q: How should clinicians think about the new Vesalius CV primary-prevention-like data and its implications?

The study broadens the potential beneficiary pool by including high-risk individuals without prior events, but follow-up was longer and the population definition remains nuanced, so interpretation should be cautious and contextualized within overall cardiovascular risk management.

Episode 624: PCSK9 Inhibitors: Cardiovascular prevention panacea or pricey pokes?

Q: What was the actual clinical question they tried to answer about PCSK9 inhibitors?

Whether PCSK9 inhibitors like evolocumab and alirocumab are effective in preventing cardiovascular events, and how this varies between primary and secondary prevention contexts.

Episode 618: From Nerve Pain to Knee Pain: Gabapentinoids for osteoarthritis

Q: What did the four randomized trials show about gabapentinoids for osteoarthritis, and how strong is the evidence?

The trials suggest a tendency for gabapentinoids to outperform placebo on pain and function, but the evidence is limited by small sample sizes, varying blinding, and a lack of responder analyses, making the strength of the overall conclusion modest.

Episode 616: Taking the “ouch” out of IUD insertion: Can topical lidocaine help?

Q: What is the general approach to pain management during IUD inserions?

Typically, different analgesic options are discussed with patients, and there is no standard of practice for this.

Episode 616: Taking the “ouch” out of IUD insertion: Can topical lidocaine help?

Q: Can you let us know about the evidence?

Topical lidocaine, prilocaine cream reduces pain at both tenaculum placement and IUD insertion, while lidocaine spray also shows benefits but with some side effects.

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The show delivers concise, evidence-based medicine content focused on drug therapy, practical interpretation of trials, and real-world prescribing. Across episodes, hosts dissect major trials, compare treatment strategies, and translate complex data into actionable guidance for physicians, pharmacists, and other health professionals. A hallmark is balancing efficacy with safety, cost, and patient preference, often featuring clinician-experts who contextualize evidence for day-to-day care. The format blends rigorous review with accessible humor, aiming to empower listeners to apply the latest findings in shared decision-making and practice. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on practical applicability over theoretical debate, plus a recur... more

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1. Danielle Perry
2. Tony Nickonchuk
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4. Émélie Braschi
5. Mike Kolber
6. Emily Mapplethorpe
7. Gavin Lowe
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