Best Science Medicine Podcast - BS without the BS

Best Science Medicine Podcast - BS without the BS

Author: James McCormack Language: English Episodes: 13
Hosted by professor and pharmacist James McCormack, Best Science Medicine Podcast-BS without the BS cuts through the noise of medical marketing and entrenched dogma. Each weekly episode focuses on drug therapy, dissecting the latest research and clinical guidelines with a critical eye. The goal is to provide health professionals-from physicians and nurses to pharmacists and physician assistants-with actionable, evidence-based insights they can use immediately in patient care. This isn't dry academic lecture; it's a conversation built on healthy skepticism, designed to be both practical and engaging. Think of it as myth-busting for the clinic, where complex data is translated into clear takeaways. You'll hear straightforward analysis that questions common assumptions, evaluates the real-world impact of new studies, and separates factual science from the promotional "BS" that often surrounds medication. The podcast serves as a continuing education tool that champions therapeutic rationality, all delivered with a dose of wit to make the science stick. Tune in for a regular dose of clarity that aims to directly inform and improve day-to-day clinical decisions.
Episodes
Episode 626: Itchy Beginnings: Can we calm infant eczema? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:24
In episode 626, Tina and James invite Caitlin Finley and Danielle Perry to the podcast to discuss the evidence for using hydrocortisone or pimecrolimus for atopic dermatitis in patients under the age of 2. They do work,…
Episode 619: Scan, See, Decide: POCUS in the Evaluation of Dyspnea [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:04
In episode 619, Mike K and James chat yet again with Émélie Braschi. The topic this time is the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to help diagnose patients coming into emerg with dyspnea. The results certainly sugg…