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Best Science Medicine Podcast - BS without the BS Dr James McCormack and Dr Michael Allan
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4.7, 236 Ratings
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The Best Science (BS) Medicine Podcast is a weekly presentation where practitioners can get evidence-based drug therapy content that is practical, entertaining and promotes healthy scepticism. In essence, we are the Medication Mythbusters. We present information that is useful and relevant to physicians, pharmacists, nurses, physician assistants and other health professionals, and that can easily be incorporated into day-to-day practice. The podcast is presented by Dr. James McCormack, Professor in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia and Dr Michael Allan, Associate Professor in the Department of Family Practice at the University of Alberta. For more about us and to get the show notes for each episode, visit our website at www.bsmedicine.com or www.medicationmythbusters.com
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Episode 448: Unmasking the evidence around masks for healthcare workers
In episode 448, Mike and James go over all the evidence around masks for preventing viral respiratory infections in healthcare workers. We find that surgical masks and N95 masks provide similar protection against viral infections. Unfortunately we have no evidence for COVID-19.
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Episode 447: Stealth style transmission? Covert data on COVID-19
In episode 447, Mike and James invite Tina and Mike to talk about a really important topic – is there asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19? The simple answer is yes. Have a listen and hear about all the data and the numbers.
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Episode 446: COVID -19 A rushed introduction to an uninvited guest
In episode 446, Mike and James invite Mike and Tina to talk about all things COVID. In this podcast we look at what are the presenting symptoms, the clinical course and the risk factors for mortality.
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Episode 445: COVID and breathlessness - are there any objective tools to assess breathlessness over the phone?
In episode 445, Mike and James wade into the evidence-free zone (pretty much) around assessing dyspnea over a telephone/video conference. We talk about the Roth score, respiratory rate, fever, and patient self-rating of dyspnea. Have a listen and see what we found.
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Episode 444: Hydroxychloroquine with or without azithromycin for COVID-19
In episode 444, James and Mike wade into the evidence quagmire around hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19. The bottom line is the evidence will likely be different around the time you listen to the podcast. So listen quickly.
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Episode 443: Electronic Cigarettes - Hoot that helps, hurts, or just hype?
In episode 443, James and Mike continue with Mike Kolber and we discuss the evidence around electronic cigarettes and their use for smoking cessation. Overall, the podcast ends up being smoking hot in so many ways.
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Customer Reviews
You go sir pharmacist !
Don’t get get knocked down by the doctor sir pharmacist, it’s nice when you say intelligent stuff too as well as jokes.
Thanks for the infos !
Acgu
Honestly incredible
‘’So grateful for this podcast’’ - every practicing pharmacist/physician should say after listening to some episodes. But I can only speak for myself and as a pharmacist always hungry to know the truth, or as close to it as the fallible human brain can get, I’m so grateful for the work Dr. McCormack and Dr. Allen put in to create this and keep it going. Dr McCormack was a professor of mine and I can say his teachings, even at school, were one of a kind. Not only are they both brilliant, they’re courageous; it’s not easy to come and challenge or question commonly accepted views/guidelines/expert opinions, but they do that every single podcast. For those of you who don’t particularly enjoy reading research but want to stay updated on the current research, and laugh a hell of a lot, this podcast is for you. THANK YOU!
Naturopathic Doctor Loves It!
After doing the Ontario Prescribing Course with James I got hooked on his podcast. I find his approach balanced and so helpful in empowering patient choice and understanding in my practice.
