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Medicine and Science from The BMJ

The BMJ
Mental Health
Vaccine Confidence
Healthcare Quality
Exercise
Resource-Constrained Healthcare Systems
NHS
Depression
Covid-19 Pandemic
Covid-19
Adolescent Health
Maternal Health
Social Media
Education
Child Marriage
NHS England
Galleri Test
Sexual and Reproductive Health
LGBT Youth
Adolescent Wellbeing
Patient-Centered Care

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

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The BMJ investigates Q-COLLAR, an American device that distributors claim can reduce brain injury from contact sports. Investigators James Smoliga and Mu Yang take us through the evidence, and former NFL punter turned US bob... more

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In July this year, the Government published their 10 year health plan for England - A new analysis just published on BMJ.com takes an in depth look at the chances of that plan succeeding, and where the government need... more

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In today’s episode: Assisted Dying moves closer to becoming UK law. The proposed legislation to allow people to end their own lives has moved through a second debate in the House of Lords. What do MPs and doctors think of the Bill as it stands? And, ... more

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In today’s episode:

• Rethinking how we measure the harm caused by the  arms industry

• The life long, and multigenerational, impact of starvation in Gaza

• What is the appropriate focus on prevention in general practice?

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Johnny Townsend
Former professional American football player in the NFL, and current member of the US Bobsled team.
Episode: The shaky science of the Q-collar, exercise for osteoarthritis, and patient choice.
James Smoliga
Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine, expert in sports injury prevention, and rehabilitation.
Tufts University School of Medicine
Episode: The shaky science of the Q-collar, exercise for osteoarthritis, and patient choice.
Bin Wang
Surgeon from the Department of Orthopedic at Zhejiang University, specializing in sports medicine.
Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Episode: The shaky science of the Q-collar, exercise for osteoarthritis, and patient choice.
Mu Yang
Behavioral neuroscientist from Columbia University, known as a science detective.
Columbia University
Episode: The shaky science of the Q-collar, exercise for osteoarthritis, and patient choice.
Monkeet Louie
Features editor at BMJ, involved in gathering patient perspectives.
BMJ
Episode: The shaky science of the Q-collar, exercise for osteoarthritis, and patient choice.
Kywin Giles
Co-CEO of Shine Cancer Support, discusses the meaning of patient choice.
Shine Cancer Support
Episode: The shaky science of the Q-collar, exercise for osteoarthritis, and patient choice.
Tamas Burekski
Member of the European Patients Academy for Therapeutic Innovation.
European Patients Academy for Therapeutic Innovation
Episode: The shaky science of the Q-collar, exercise for osteoarthritis, and patient choice.
Bob Klaber
Pediatrician and Director of Strategy, Research and Innovation
Imperial College Healthcare
Episode: The difficulty of delirium diagnosis, the lack of agency in the 10 year plan, and Gaza wounds
Ameer Ali
Ophthalmology Resident
Episode: The difficulty of delirium diagnosis, the lack of agency in the 10 year plan, and Gaza wounds

Hosts

Cameron Abbasi
Editor-in-Chief of The BMJ
Kamran Abbasi
Editor-in-Chief of The BMJ

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 274 ratings
  • Excellent

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

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    5
    HilBiker
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Somewhat slow

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

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    2
    jeepjeep100
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Sadly disappointing

    Lots of words little coherent information.

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    1
    Skye@21
    United Kingdom3 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!

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    5
    Ibraheemsg
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Get a producer please

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    keitflyer
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Episodes cover informative and relevant topics in healthcare, making it a valuable resource for professionals.
Some listeners find the pacing slow and audio quality variable, which detracts from their overall experience.
High-profile guests contribute valuable insights that resonate with both professionals and lay listeners interested in health issues.

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Doctors still have questions about the UK's assisted dying bill
Q: What are your thoughts on the assisted dying bill?
Kim Leadbeater shares her perspective on the powerful, civilized debates surrounding the bill and acknowledges the range of opinions on the issue.
Starvation in Gaza is a multi-generational disaster
Q: What are some of the ways that the arms industry tries to influence public health policy?
The arms industry employs tactics like lobbying and regulatory capture to shape policies in their favor, compromising public safety for profit.
Starvation in Gaza is a multi-generational disaster
Q: Could you explain what is a commercial determinant of health and why the arms industry should be one?
Commercial determinants of health are associated with corporate behaviors that impact health, and in the case of the arms industry, their practices significantly affect health outcomes through lobbying and shaping narratives.
CRISPR, stemcell banking, and a football world cup
Q: What are the potential benefits and risks associated with CRISPR therapy?
Dr. Kenneth Charles discusses how CRISPR presents hope but also comes with staggering costs, significant medical risks, and the requirement for high-dose chemotherapy that carries risks of infertility and death.
CRISPR, stemcell banking, and a football world cup
Q: Could you explain to us how CRISPR works in sickle cell disease?
Dr. Kenneth Charles explains that sickle cell gene is inherited, producing hemoglobin S, and CRISPR therapy modifies the patient's stem cells to increase hemoglobin F to prevent issues caused by hemoglobin S.

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Focusing on the intersection of healthcare, public health, and medical ethics, the content covers a broad array of topics that include advancements in medical technology, the impact of health policies, and critical discussions surrounding issues like vaccination rates and gene therapy. Each episode often features interviews with leading experts in their fields, providing valuable insights into contemporary challenges and developments in medicine and science. The conversations tend to be informative, addressing both practical implications and ethical considerations, which is likely to resonate with healthcare professionals, researchers, and those interested in the state of modern medicine.

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2. James Smoliga
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