Infectious Disease Diagnostics: The New Era of STD Screening
The EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals
Release Date: 06/05/2025
Hema Now: Episode 20: The Science Behind Myelodysplastic Syndromes
The EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals
In this episode of Hema Now, host Jonathan Sackier is joined by Kevin Rouault-Pierre and Onima Chowdhury, to explore the biological mechanisms behind MDS, with a spotlight on SF3B1 mutations. From epigenetic stress to diagnostic strategies, this discussion bridges laboratory research and frontline care. Timestamps 01:11 – Quickfire Round 07:11 – Haematology Misconceptions 10:56 – Understanding MDS 18:42 – Treating Myeloid Malignancies 23:20 – Epigenetic Mechanisms 28:30 – MDS Treatment Approaches 34:56 – Three Wishes
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Environmental Health in Urology: Deep Dive Part 2
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Plant-Based Diets In this series, the host Catherine Glass welcomes Stacy Loeb, a renowned urologist and lifestyle medicine advocate, to explore the growing impact of environmental factors on men’s health. From the risks of microplastics and the benefits of plant-based diets to the carbon cost of prostate procedures, these conversations challenge conventional clinical perspectives and offer practical, planet-conscious solutions for modern urology. 0:19 – The connection between diet and health 4:05 – Organic versus non-organic: does it matter? 4:56...
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Environmental Health in Urology: Deep Dive Part 3
The EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals
Carbon Emissions in Medicine In this series, the host Catherine Glass welcomes Stacy Loeb, a renowned urologist and lifestyle medicine advocate, to explore the growing impact of environmental factors on men’s health. From the risks of microplastics and the benefits of plant-based diets to the carbon cost of prostate procedures, these conversations challenge conventional clinical perspectives and offer practical, planet-conscious solutions for modern urology. Timestamps: 0:30 – The carbon footprint of patient travel 2:05 – How climate change...
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Podcast 1 Episode 2: Showcasing Becker Muscular Dystrophy: Exploring the Patient Experience
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This episode offers insights into the lived experience of patients with Becker Muscular Dystrophy (BMD). Mike Voto, a patient advocate for BMD, shares his story and discusses the personal challenges around diagnosis, disease progression and the impact of living with BMD.
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Environmental Health in Urology: Deep Dive Part 1
The EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals
Microplastics In this series, the host Catherine Glass welcomes Stacy Loeb, a renowned urologist and lifestyle medicine advocate, to explore the growing impact of environmental factors on men’s health. From the risks of microplastics and the benefits of plant-based diets to the carbon cost of prostate procedures, these conversations challenge conventional clinical perspectives and offer practical, planet-conscious solutions for modern urology. Timestamps: 1:01 – Getting into urology 1:52 – Pioneering environmental health in urology 2:28 – Patient perspectives on...
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Environmental Health in Urology: Quickfire
The EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals
In this series, the host Catherine Glass welcomes Stacy Loeb, a renowned urologist and lifestyle medicine advocate, to explore the growing impact of environmental factors on men’s health. From the risks of microplastics and the benefits of plant-based diets to the carbon cost of prostate procedures, these conversations challenge conventional clinical perspectives and offer practical, planet-conscious solutions for modern urology.
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From Adolescents to Adults: Conversation with the Experts on HPV Vaccination
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Breaking Barriers in Lung Cancer: Precision in Staging and Surgery
The EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals
In the third episode of our lung cancer miniseries, Jonathan Sackier is joined by Douglas E. Wood, Henry N. Harkins Professor and Chair of Surgery at the University of Washington. A global leader in thoracic oncology, Wood explores the critical role of lung cancer staging, the evolution of screening guidelines, and how surgical innovation is shaping the future of lung cancer treatment. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 02:37 – Career beginnings 07:37 – Career highlights 11:38 – Thoracic oncology guidelines 15:26 – AI and big data 17:17 – Expanding lung cancer screening 19:29 –...
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Patient-Centric Care Through Same-Day Discharge (SDD) - Ep 3
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Patient-Centric Care Through Same-Day Discharge (SDD) - Ep 2
The EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals
info_outlineIn the third and final episode of our miniseries on infectious disease diagnostics, Jonathan sits down with global diagnostics leader Rosanna Peeling, Professor and Chair of Diagnostics Research at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Together, they explore the life-saving role of diagnostics in global health, from battling STDs to confronting COVID-19, and examine how equitable access, social innovation, and regulatory reform can transform disease control and pandemic preparedness.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
06:09 – Rosanna’s interest in microbiology
08:12 – The IDC’s work
10:52 – Funding for diagnostics
13:30 – Diagnostic testing in low-resource settings
18:21 – Chlamydia research
24:19 – Regulatory approval challenges
29:35 – Social innovation
34:08 – Clinician adaptation
37:10 – Current diagnostic innovations
40:30 – Rosana’s three wishes for healthcare