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Medicine and Science from The BMJ

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The BMJ brings you interviews with the people who are shaping medicine and science around the world.

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In this magazine episode, we talk about the forever chemicals in our blood, how to protect patients from cosmetic procedures gone wrong, and the long-standing dearth of LGBTQ+ data.

Per- and poly-fluoro-alkyl substances, also called PFAS or "forever... more

In this episode of the Medicine and Science podcast, we dive into a cross-border public health mystery and hear about the loneliness of the resident doctor.

Canada recently lost its measles elimination status following a major outbreak of over 2,000... more

In this podcast, we explore one of 2026's key issues - the way in which climate and conflict are interacting to endanger human health.

Neta Crawford, professor of international relations at the University of St Andrews has been studying how war cont... more

In this podcast, we explore one of 2026's key issues - the way in which climate and conflict are interacting to endanger human health.

Neta Crawford, professor of international relations at the University of St Andrews has been studying how war cont... more

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Recent Guests

Tony Fletcher
Environmental epidemiologist and honorary associate professor
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Episode: Forever chemicals, cosmetic fillers, and LGBTQ+ data
Alexandra Mullock
Professor of Health, Law and Policy researching regulation of cosmetic procedures
University of Manchester
Episode: Forever chemicals, cosmetic fillers, and LGBTQ+ data
Joel Bates
Research assistant who previously worked on NHS oncology clinical trials
King's College London
Episode: Forever chemicals, cosmetic fillers, and LGBTQ+ data
Alex Mafi
Resident doctor and author of an opinion piece on workplace loneliness
Episode: How to track a measles outbreak across Canada, and the ‘loneliness problem’ hitting resident doctors
Sarah E. Wilson
Public health physician at Public Health Ontario
Public Health Ontario
Episode: How to track a measles outbreak across Canada, and the ‘loneliness problem’ hitting resident doctors
Miriam Klassen
Medical officer of health for a rural health unit in Ontario
Episode: How to track a measles outbreak across Canada, and the ‘loneliness problem’ hitting resident doctors
Mohammed Aba Aji
Post-doctoral research associate at Washington University
Washington University
Episode: All the ways climate and conflict impact health
Neta Crawford
Professor of international relations at the University of St Andrews
University of St Andrews
Episode: All the ways climate and conflict impact health
Hassan Mohammad
Academic Clinical Lecturer in Orthopaedics
Episode: Is robotic joint surgery worth the cost & the prevalence of prescribing cascades

Hosts

Navjot Lada
Host and interviewer covering medicine and science
Cameron Abbasi
Editor-in-Chief of The BMJ

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 294 ratings
  • Excellent

    Regular listening - keep up the good work BMJ! BTW really good expose of the baby teeth banking story

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HilBiker
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Somewhat slow

    I find the pace quite slow and it’s not really pitched to educate.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    jeepjeep100
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Sadly disappointing

    Lots of words little coherent information.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Skye@21
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Strongly recommended

    Thanks for your efforts in making this podcast up and running. Excellent choice of topics, guests and, very good presenters. Keep it up folks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ibraheemsg
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Get a producer please

    Too slow. Different speakers at different volumes. Too long introductions. So unprofessional

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    keitflyer
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Some listeners find the discussions informative and useful for keeping up with evidence-based medicine and current medical affairs.
Audio levels and recording quality are recurring complaints, particularly when host and guest volumes differ.
Listeners value the timely choice of medical, research and health-policy topics, and praise the expert guests.
Opinions on the presenters vary: some appreciate their balance and clarity, while others prefer more experienced interviewers and less post-interview discussion.
Several reviews criticize slow pacing, long introductions and interview questions that do not lead to much follow-up.

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How to track a measles outbreak across Canada, and the ‘loneliness problem’ hitting resident doctors
Q: Do you think that the NHS is aware of loneliness specifically as a problem for its doctors?
Mafi says continuity is recognized as important for teamwork and junior doctors' wellbeing, but belonging and loneliness are not specifically measured. He suggests adding questions about them to national training surveys as potential indicators of burnout risk.
How to track a measles outbreak across Canada, and the ‘loneliness problem’ hitting resident doctors
Q: At what point did you start to realize that this was something more than the sporadic travel-related measles that had been seen in the past?
The outbreak began after an infected attendee from Thailand brought measles to a wedding. The virus then spread among communities with low vaccine coverage, many of which had not seen a case in more than 25 years.
Forever chemicals, cosmetic fillers, and LGBTQ+ data
Q: What are the potential harms, risks of these procedures?
Mullock says Botox around the eyes can cause nerve damage, dry eyes and infection, while dermal fillers can cause infection, sepsis and tissue necrosis.
Forever chemicals, cosmetic fillers, and LGBTQ+ data
Q: What are the biological consequences and potential harms to health?
Fletcher says the most consistent findings include reduced antibody levels in vaccinated children, raised cholesterol and associations with kidney and testicular cancers, though evidence for cancer is mixed.
All the ways climate and conflict impact health
Q: How is this shift in spending being justified and what's driving it?
Mohammed Aba Aji says countries cite different perceived threats, including Russia in Europe, security concerns in the Middle East, and insurgency in sub-Saharan Africa, while arguing that rising military spending has not made people safer.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Medicine and Science from The BMJ

What is Medicine and Science from The BMJ about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Interviews and discussions connect medical research with the decisions shaping clinical practice, public health and health policy. Regular contributors including Navjot Lada and Cameron Abbasi guide conversations with researchers, clinicians, health-system leaders and policy experts. Topics range from treatment evidence and patient safety to NHS reform, health inequalities, healthcare technology, global health and the ethics of care. Episodes often bring together more than one story or perspective, pairing study findings with commentary on their practical and policy implications.

The format suits listeners who want expert context on current medical and scientific debates rather than step-by-step clinical instruction. Its distinctive emphas... more

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2. Alexandra Mullock
3. Joel Bates
4. Alex Mafi
5. Sarah E. Wilson
6. Miriam Klassen
7. Mohammed Aba Aji
8. Neta Crawford

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