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BMJ Best Practice Podcast

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The BMJ Best Practice podcast publishes interviews with clinical experts, aimed at healthcare professionals and students with an interest in keeping up to date with the latest scientific developments, evidence-based medicine and guidelines. BMJ Best Practice is ranked one of the best clinical decision support tools for health professionals worldwide.* Structured around the clinical workflow and up... more

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Latest Episodes

Migraine is very common, affecting an estimated 1.16 billion people worldwide.

It is one of the most disabling neurological disorders. So it is vital that we get diagnosis, management and prevention of this condition right.

To find out how to do th... more

Comorbidities are common and important and have a massive impact on the delivery of care.

The BMJ Best Practice Comorbidities Manager is designed to help healthcare professionals deliver better care for patients with multiple illnesses.

To find out... more

BMJ Best Practice is our clinical decision support resource. It is designed to help healthcare professionals make better informed clinical decisions.

 

But such decisions should be made in partnership with patients - they should be shared decisions. more

Mumps used to be a common childhood disease. Then it became a lot less common because of vaccination. But now unfortunately it is becoming more common again.

So it is vital that we get the diagnosis, management and prevention of this condition right... more

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Recent Guests

Timothy Collins
Professor of Neurology and Chief of the Headache Division, Department of Neurology, Duke University Medical Center
Duke University Medical Center
Episode: Migraine
Professor Martin Cowie
Professor of Cardiology at Imperial College London
Imperial College London
Episode: Comorbidities
Emma Doble
Patient and public strategy editor at BMJ with type 1 diabetes, advocating for patient perspectives in healthcare.
BMJ
Episode: Shared decision making
Kristine Macartney
Director of the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance in Australia
National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance
Episode: Mumps
Craig Sawchuk
Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology at Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic
Episode: Social anxiety disorder
Linda Nield
Professor of Medical Education, Pediatrics at West Virginia University School of Medicine
West Virginia University School of Medicine
Episode: Measles
Helen Brough
Consultant in Pediatric Allergy at Evelina London Children's Hospital and Professor in Pediatric Allergy at King's College London
Evelina London Children's Hospital
Episode: Asthma in children
Jim Levenson
Professor of Psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond and author of BMJ Best Practice Topic on Fictitious Disorders
Virginia Commonwealth University
Episode: Factitious disorders
Kishore Vellody
Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and author of the BMJ Best Practice Topic on Down Syndrome
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Episode: Down syndrome

Hosts

Kieran Walsh
Clinical Director at BMJ, with extensive experience in discussing clinical practices and patient safety.
Ciaran Walsh
Clinical Director at BMJ, engaging audiences with critical discussions on patient care and clinical guidelines.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 242 ratings
  • Recommend

    Good summaries of important topics and under 30 minute length is ideal

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mortsdock
    Australia2 months ago
  • Based on only one episode

    Great information. But the host seems to forget he’s interviewing for a general audience. Asks few follow up questions (“Sure.” “Got it.”) and just seems very, very bored.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    FatTête
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Love it

    Niceee podcast for junior doctor

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    grhorpat
    Australia10 months ago
  • Insomnia episode

    Poor advice regarding therapeutic interventions- not in line with current best practice in UK. Stop inviting experts from US who admit not being aware of UK guidelines

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mel2025**
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Hello? You guys gonna fix the volume or no?

    Several episodes in 2022 have horrendous audio issues, to the point where they sound like theyre whispering underwater. Has no one on this podcast checked? Hello? Anyone home?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Battler89
    Philippines2 years ago

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The podcast delivers succinct yet informative discussions perfect for busy healthcare professionals.
Overall, the expertise of guests and comprehensive content have received positive remarks.
Listeners appreciate the focus on evidence-based practices and clinical guidelines.
Some feedback indicates structural or audio quality issues in certain episodes, which could detract from the experience.

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Migraine
Q: What should be considered in prevention and special situations like pregnancy and overuse?
Prevention is advised for patients with frequent headaches (more than two days per week). Options include lifestyle measures, supplements, older medications (beta blockers, certain antidepressants, anticonvulsants), and newer CGRP-pathway drugs; pregnancy requires careful choice with safety data guiding use and breastfeeding considerations.
Migraine
Q: What are the main acute treatment options for migraine?
Acute treatment includes migraine-specific agents like triptans, newer gepants, other non-specific therapies used in emergency settings, and a rescue combination of antiemetics with diphenhydramine; choice depends on patient history and contraindications.
Migraine
Q: What symptoms define migraine and how is it distinguished from other headaches like cluster headaches?
Migraine typically includes moderately severe, possibly unilateral pain with nausea or sensory sensitivity, lasting hours to days, whereas cluster headaches are shorter, happen on one side near the eye, do not involve nausea, and may occur in bouts; distinguishing features guide treatment decisions.
Migraine
Q: How do you make the diagnosis?
Diagnosis is made entirely from interviewing the patient and assessing symptoms such as headache frequency, severity, and associated features; there are no routine blood tests or imaging required unless red flags are present.
Migraine
Q: What exactly is migraine?
Migraine is a brain-related disorder characterized by attacks of moderately severe, often unilateral throbbing pain accompanied by nausea or sensitivity to light and sound; diagnosis relies on patient history and symptoms, with no single diagnostic test to confirm it.

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What is BMJ Best Practice Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast primarily focuses on providing in-depth discussions with clinical experts concerning the latest developments in healthcare and evidence-based practices. Episodes typically cover a range of pressing medical topics, including comorbidities, vaccination, dietary implications in treatment, and various conditions such as asthma and anxiety disorders. The hosts engage with seasoned professionals to offer insights into diagnosis, management strategies, and preventive measures, making the content particularly valuable for healthcare professionals and students who wish to stay informed about current medical guidelines and practices. The show features a unique combination of clinical expertise and real-world application, allowing listene... more

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Recent guests on BMJ Best Practice Podcast include:

1. Timothy Collins
2. Professor Martin Cowie
3. Emma Doble
4. Kristine Macartney
5. Craig Sawchuk
6. Linda Nield
7. Helen Brough
8. Jim Levenson

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