In this episode, Juan Franco, editor in chief of BMJ EBM, and Helen Macdonald, The BMJ's research integrity editor, sit down to discuss what's new in the world of evidence.
Firstly, last week they went to the first EBM Live conference for two years - and report back on what happened when the evidence community got back together.
We have two research papers ... Show More
Nov 18
Climate, “car spreading”, and conflict
<p>It’s the BMJ’s annual climate issue - and in this episode, we’ll be hearing about more ways in which climate mitigation is good for health.</p>
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<p>Firstly, climate change is fuelling conflict, and exacerbating the impact it has on fragile healthcare systems. Andy Hain ... Show More
44m 12s
Nov 3
Doctors against the far right
<p>Far right rallies have been held across the UK, culminating in a large parade in London where Elon Musk spoke. At the same time, politicians from across the political spectrum are following the talking points of far right parties - and shifting their policies rightward, even t ... Show More
31m 11s
Oct 21
The shaky science of the Q-collar, exercise for osteoarthritis, and patient choice.
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<p>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 bobsled team member John ... Show More
36m 10s
Jun 2022
Talk Evidence - political persuasion and mortality, too much medicine
In this week's episode, Helen Macdonald is joined by Joseph Ross, US research editor for The BMJ, and Juan Franco, editor of BMJ EBM.
They begin by discussing a review of obesity interventions in primary care, and Joe wonders if GPs are really the best people to tackle the issue. ... Show More
41m 6s
Feb 2024
Feb 16 2024 This Week in Cardiology
<p>An update in trial interpretation, CI, and <em>P</em>-values; percutaneous tricuspid Interventions; and news on HDL and humility in Medicine are the topics John Mandrola, MD, covers in this week's podcast.</p> <p><em>This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only</ ... Show More
23m 59s
Oct 2014
Sickness Absence, Ankle Arthritis, Hot Flushes, Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Inside Health examines advice for when parents should and shouldn't send their sick children to school. Is this another example of the nanny state, or a useful guide?
Hip replacements and knee replacements are well known treatments but now a new trial is looking into the effectiv ... Show More
28m 4s
Apr 2021
Apr 30, 2021 This Week in Cardiology Podcast
<p>COVID-19 and global vaccinations, AF screening, conduction-system pacing, FDA ban on menthol tobacco, and a heartfelt essay are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week's podcast. https://www.medscape.com/twic</p> <p><strong>COVID-19</strong></p> <p>Indians Rush fo ... Show More
23m 3s
Aug 2023
Aug 11, 2023 This Week in Cardiology Podcast
<p>Observational studies, another defense of digoxin, CTO-PCI, BP measurement, and a possible revolution in cardiovascular protection are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week's podcast.</p> <p>This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a p ... Show More
29m 25s
Sep 2021
Is Ben Greenfield Going To Get Vaccinated, Which Vaccine Is The Safest, The Future Of Cutting-Edge Regenerative Medicine Therapies & More With Dr. Matthew Cook
<p><a href="https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/cook">https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/cook</a></p> <p>He's back...</p> <p><em>...one of my most popular podcast guests of all time.</em></p> <p>I recently flew down to Dr. Matthew Cook's office in San Jose, at a location called <a hre ... Show More
1h 21m
Jun 2024
Jun 14 2024 This Week in Cardiology
<p>Listener feedback, statin eligibility and Yogi Berra, evidence-based medicine and heterogenous treatment effects, and MRAs in HF are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week's podcast.</p> <p><em>This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only</em>.</p> ... Show More
30m 52s