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
Covid public health - Data is fundamental [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:08
As the pandemic play out, we’ve seen ways in which the collection of covid data - and it’s sharing, has been flawed, with reports in the UK that local authorities haven't got granular data, and in the US that the CDC is…
Talk Evidence covid-19 update - How will we know if a vaccine works? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:09
Vaccines have been in the news this week - but when you dig into the stories, it turns out that the hype is about phase 1 trials. We're a long way from being sure any of the 150 possible vaccines being developed actually…
Making the drug and device system fit for patients [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:27
A series of medical scandals prompted Jeremy Hunt, former UK health secretary to launch the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review - with the explicit aim of strengthening the patient voice in order to h…
What are the chances of an American vaccine? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:30
US President Donald Trump has been pushing hard for an American vaccine against Covid-19. He's named the program Operation Warp Speed, which has many people worried that safety tests will be rushed. What are the prospect…
Wellbeing – how to say no [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:36
We all know that healthcare professionals are stretching themselves to provide the care that’s needed right now. But there are instances when you might find yourself out of your comfort zone or being pushed too hard or f…
Lowering the shield with Julia Marcus and Carol Liddle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:25
The relaxation of the COVID-19 lockdown regulations is raising a lot of questions, both for doctors and for patients. This week, we discuss how the lack of clarity and coherence in public health messages over the past fe…
David Michaels - Doubt is an industry tactic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:43
For a long time, the BMJ has been interested in conflicts of interest and how that skews the research base. We also heard in our podcast on "Big Tan" that science is being used to sow seeds of doubt into the association…
Covid-19 in the U.S. - returning to work in a pandemic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:21
In the third part of our series of podcasts “Corona Virus as Seen Through a US Lens,” features editor for The BMJ, Joanne Silberner, talks to Dr. Adeline Goss about the experience of being a new mom and a hospital reside…