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Best Science Medicine Podcast - BS without the BS

James McCormack
Exercise
Fibromyalgia
Primary Care
Family Medicine
Parkinson's Disease
Systematic Reviews
Falls Prevention
Pain Management
Depression
Vitamin D
Quality Of Life
Motor Symptoms
Topical Lidocaine
Insomnia
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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Latest Episodes

In episode 621, Tina, James and Mike K talk about the evidence around whole-body MRIs. We discuss how many abnormalities are found, how many cancers are actually found, and finally the lost opportunity costs. You need to know these numbers to talk to... more

In episode 620, Mike K and James bring back Danielle Perry, this time to talk about the evidence around the use of colchicine for secondary cardiovascular prevention. There are some large RCTs so we talk about all the numbers and as always put them i... more

In episode 619, Mike K and James chat yet again with Émélie Braschi. The topic this time is the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to help diagnose patients coming into emerg with dyspnea. The results certainly suggest this may be a useful tool.... more

In episode 618, Mike K and James chat with Émélie Braschi who helps us go over, yet again, the evidence for the use of gabapentinoids. This time it is for the treatment of osteoarthritis. We then put the best available evidence into the context of th... more

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Recent Guests

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
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
Tina Karonik
Family medicine professor at the University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Episode: Episode 608: Use the soft touch for buckle fractures?
Jennifer Young
Family physician and physician advisor for the College of Family Physicians of Canada
McMaster University
Episode: Episode 608: Use the soft touch for buckle fractures?
Caitlin Finley
Family doctor and an assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine
University of Alberta
Episode: Episode 607: Trying Tongue-Tie Treatment: Does Frenotomy Fix Feeding Frustrations?
Steve Williams
Pharmacist and co-host of The Oral Apothecary podcast
NHS
Episode: Episode 9: Medication checkups can be good for patients and make you feel more contented
Angela Raffel
Consultant in public health with an honorary contract with the University of Bristol
University of Bristol
Episode: Episode 8: Knowing the evidence and limitations/benefits of screening programmes can make you more contented

Hosts

James McCormack
Professor with the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences; host and episode presenter
Mike Colbert
Co-host; clinician/researcher

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 554 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 States8 months 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
    Canadaa year 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
    Canadaa year 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    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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Balanced, critical, and occasionally humorous; worth the time for primary care.
Entertaining yet informative; helps translate research into practice.
Very evidence-based and practical for clinicians.

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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.
Episode 616: Taking the “ouch” out of IUD insertion: Can topical lidocaine help?
Q: What do you guys think about the clinical question you were looking up?
We were looking specifically at different types of topical lidocaine, does this decrease pain?
Episode 610: Vitamin D and Mortality – Don’t bet your life on it!
Q: Are you still getting questions about this?
Yes, patients frequently inquire about vitamin D and often assume they are doing something healthy by taking it.

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What is Best Science Medicine Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly show delivering evidence-based drug therapy and practical medical guidance for clinicians. Episodes hinge on evaluating recent trials, guidelines, and real-world implications, with hosts unpacking complex topics—from colchicine in cardiovascular prevention to gabapentinoids in osteoarthritis—through an accessible, often humorous lens. Guests are typically physicians, pharmacists, and researchers who help translate research into everyday practice, making it valuable for primary care, specialty practice, and healthcare teams seeking balanced, applicable insights. A notable strength is its clear emphasis on skepticism and clinical relevance, often comparing competing therapies and discussing costs, safety signals, and guideline evolut... more

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1. Mike Kolber
2. Emily Mapplethorpe
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4. Jessica Kirkwood
5. Tina Karonik
6. Jennifer Young
7. Caitlin Finley
8. Steve Williams

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