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?
The BMJ's international editor, Jocalyn Clark talks about a new series we've just published - examining the arms industry as a commercial d ... 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
Sep 3
Have we found a better alternative to aspirin?
Millions of us take aspirin daily to ward off heart attack or stroke, but a new study has found an alternative blood thinner, clopidogrel, could be more effective. We find out how it compares.An oral health check-up at least two weeks before surgery has shown to reduce the risk o ... Show More
26m 28s
Apr 2025
Why are there so many child amputees in Gaza?
In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Peter Beinart speaks with FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor about child amputees in Gaza, now estimated to number 3,000-4,000, the highest number of child amputees per inhabitant in the world. They discuss how Israel’s denial of medical supp ... Show More
38m 17s
May 2025
"CLEARLY An Ethnic Cleansing!" Norman Finkelstein vs Benny Morris on Gaza
At least 54 Palestinians were killed in two separate Israeli strikes on Sunday night, including on a school that was sheltering displaced families. Meanwhile, last week in Washington a young couple working for the Israeli embassy were shot dead outside a Jewish museum, with the s ... Show More
42m 29s
Nov 2024
Can supervised toothbrushing fix the children's dental crisis?
In the UK, around a third of British children have tooth decay. Just among the under-fives, it's a quarter - a figure that rises significantly in the most deprived areas.Tooth decay can cause speech development issues, embarrassment for children and in 2023, 15 million school day ... Show More
28m 5s
Dec 2024
EP416 - The Vagina Business: Closing the Orgasm Gap
Welcome to Episode 416 of the Sexology Podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Marina Gerner to discuss her fascinating book on femtech - short for female technology. Together, we explored some groundbreaking innovations in women's health tech, such as ... Show More
36m 54s