Medicine and Science from The BMJ

Medicine and Science from The BMJ

Author: The BMJ Language: English Episodes: 1000
Produced by The BMJ, this weekly audio series delves into the pivotal research and urgent clinical debates shaping modern medicine. Each episode moves beyond the published page, bringing together the authors, critics, and practitioners directly involved to dissect a new study or a pressing health question. The conversation is rigorous and nuanced, designed for those who appreciate the complexity behind headlines. You’ll hear unscripted discussion about methodology, implications for practice, and the occasional healthy disagreement that drives science forward. This isn't just a summary of the latest findings; it's a critical appraisal in real time, offering listeners a front-row seat to the evolving discourse that defines evidence-based care. The Medicine and Science from The BMJ podcast serves as an essential audio companion for clinicians, academics, and anyone keen to understand the ‘why’ and ‘how’ behind medical news. It transforms the latest evidence from the journal into an accessible, thought-provoking dialogue, ensuring that busy professionals can stay deeply informed. Tune in for a direct, intelligent, and often surprising take on the science that matters most.
Episodes
Nuffield Summit 2023 - healthcare needs flexible working [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:21
As workforce gaps in the NHS, and other healthcare systems around the world widen, the need to improve staff retention has become an ever more pressing concern. Yet work-life balance issues continue to drive staff away f…
Talk Evidence - masks, chronic pain, and baby milk formulae claims [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:00
In this episode of Talk Evidence, Helen Macdonald is joined by Juan Franco and Joe Ross, to bring you the newest evidence in The BMJ. First, chronic pain. As prescribers move away from opioids, Juan finds an overview of…
Got grit? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:31
Grit is one of those concepts (like the dreaded resilience) that has a specific meaning, but has become a buzzword in healthcare. It’s the ability to persevere in the pursuit of a goal, in the face of obstacles - and it’…
Is it time for the Beano to drop the junk food brands? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:34
Claire Mulrenan, specialist registrar in public health, and Mark Petticrew, professor of public health evaluation, both working at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical medicine were surprised to see high-fat, high-s…
Talk Evidence - excess deaths, the ONS, and the healthcare crisis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:07
In this week's episode, we're focusing on covid and the ongoing crisis in the NHS. Helen Macdonald, Juan Franco and Joseph Ross cast their evidence seeking eyes over research into outcomes as well as the workload of doct…
Formal Training Pathways, are they really all that? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:13
One size doesn’t fit all - so what are the alternative career paths of doctors in the NHS? The treadmill of medical school, to foundation training, to specialist training, to a consultant position takes years and is not…
Conflict and food global food insecurity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:50
As we gear up for the winter in the northern hemisphere, the need to stay warm and eat well is pressing - but in 2022, there are global pressures working against us. Russia invaded Ukraine, and the subsequent restriction…
Talking evidence at Christmas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:29
It's almost time for the Christmas edition of the BMJ to hit your doormats, and in this festive edition of Talk Evidence we're going to be talking Christmas research. Joining Helen and Juan, we have Tim Feeney, BMJ resea…
DNACPR [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:48
In this episode of the Dr. Informed podcast, the topic of discussion is death and dying, and how to involve patients in DNACPR decisions. The panel discuss the importance of doctors having discussions with patients about…
Talk Evidence - endometriosis, falling, and better EBM [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:38
In this month's episode, Helen Juan and Joe delve into the clinical - with a new review of endometriosis, and why the difficulty in diagnosis has lead to a dearth of evidence and attention on the condition. Joe tells us…