The EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals

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The EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals

The EMJ Podcast is an educational podcast for healthcare professionals that covers the forefront of clinical practice, offering insights into the cutting edge of medicine. Through conversations with key opinion leaders, our host, physician and entrepreneur Jonathan Sackier, explores the latest trends and innovations, covering a number of clinical specialties, including oncology, dermatology, urology, cardiology, and many more.

  1. 11 HR AGO

    Hema Now: Episode 15: Understanding B cell Metabolism in Lymphoma

    In this episode of Hema Now, Jonathan Sackier is joined by John Riches, Clinical Reader in Cancer Immunometabolism at the Barts Cancer Institute and Honorary Consultant Haemato-oncologist. They explore how metabolic shifts drive lymphoma progression, the potential of immunotherapy, and what the future holds for treating lymphoid malignancies.  Timestamps:      00:00 – Introduction  01:46 – Riches’ journey into haematology  03:42 – What is T cell exhaustion?  07:06 – The key role of metabolism in lymphoma  09:33 - Richter’s syndrome  13:17 – Breakthroughs in immunotherapy  20:27 – The challenges of translational research  25:39 – B cells in autoimmune diseases  28:16 – The potential of breath biopsy  32:58 – Riches' three wishes for healthcare

    40 min

  2. 17 HR AGO

    Episode 250: Infectious Disease Diagnostics: Superbugs, Zoonotic Threats, and the Next Pandemic

    In the second episode of our miniseries on infectious disease diagnostics, Jonathan is joined by molecular epidemiologist Rodney Rohde, Regents’ Professor at Texas State University, USA. Together, they explore diagnostic innovations in the fight against antimicrobial resistance, gaps in zoonotic disease detection, and the persistent challenge of vaccine hesitancy. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:45 – Breakthroughs in molecular diagnostics 08:30 – Diagnostic tools to combat superbugs 14:18 – Can bacteriophages replace antibiotics? 19:04 – Controlling rabies and hantavirus 28:33 – Diagnostic successes and failures from COVID-19 35:22 – How do we address vaccine hesitancy? 44:10 – Preparing for the next pandemic 47:03 – Rohde's three wishes for healthcare

    51 min

  3. 17 APR

    Episode 249: The Digital Shift: Integrating AI and Apps into Rheumatology Practice

    In this episode, Jonathan Sackier is joined by Philip Hamann, Consultant Rheumatologist at North Bristol NHS Trust, UK. Known for his engaging TEDx talks and innovative work with AI-driven healthcare apps, Hamann discusses how big data, personalised medicine, and a holistic approach are revolutionising care for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.  Timestamps:  00:00 – Introduction   01:01 – Using humour to communicate science   06:02 – ‘Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis’: Hamann’s award-winning app  14:43 – The cost of personalised medicine  19:07 – Real-world use of the app  26:05 – Importance of real-time data in rheumatology  33:10 – What does holistic care really mean?  40:07 – Hamann’s three wishes for healthcare

    43 min
  4. Onc Now: Episode 15: Rewriting the Rules of Lung Cancer Therapy

    16 APR

    Onc Now: Episode 15: Rewriting the Rules of Lung Cancer Therapy

    In this episode, host Jonathan Sackier speaks with Alexander Spira about cutting-edge advances in lung and colorectal cancer, including EGFR and KRAS-targeted therapies. They also discuss Spira’s leadership in oncology research, his thoughts on the evolving ‘town-gown’ dynamic in US medicine, and his hopes for the future of cancer care.  Timestamps:  00:00 – Introduction  01:50 – Most memorable family travel adventure  03:30 – What inspired you to go into oncology  05:49 – Three recent publications in lung cancer  07:02 – Real-world data on colorectal cancer  08:15 – Sex/gender differences in non-small cell lung cancer  11:53 – The science of KRAS mutations and drug development  15:07 – Accelerating diagnostics and access to therapies  17:13 – The ‘town-gown’ debate in American healthcare 18:09- Three Wishes

    21 min

  5. 10 APR

    Episode 248: Unlocking Consciousness: A Journey into the Grey Zone

    In this episode, Jonathan Sackier is joined by Adrian Owen, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and Imaging at the University of Western Ontario. They explore Owen’s groundbreaking research on consciousness in vegetative states, the ethical questions raised by his work, and the cutting-edge technology that has changed our understanding of the brain.  Timestamps:  00:00 – Introduction  02:46 – Taking one album on a desert island  04:03 – A groundbreaking discovery about vegetative states  06:58 – Owen’s bestseller: ‘Into the Gray Zone’   11:18 – Where is the border between life and death?  15:40 – Cutting-edge technologies for brain imaging   20:11 – Applications of fMRI and EEG  24:41 – Does brain-training work?  31:09 – Implications for life support and end-of-life care  36:00 – Owen’s three wishes for healthcare

    40 min

  6. 9 APR

    Hema Now: Episode 14: Personalised Approaches in Myeloma Treatment

    This week, Jonathan is joined by Shaji Kumar, an expert in hematology and oncology, particularly multiple myeloma, who has made significant contributions to both clinical and translational science. Timestamps:  (00:00) – Introduction   (02:23) – Drug combinations and myeloma biology  (08:34) – Treating newly diagnosed multiple myeloma  (17:24) – Quadruplet regimens   (23:09) – Clinical trials for plasma cell malignancies  (28:04) – The bone marrow microenvironment in multiple myeloma  (30:29) – “Blind men and an elephant”  (33:58) – Kumar’s three wishes for healthcare

    36 min
  7. Bonus Episodes: The Effect of HRT on Brain Function and Mental Health.

    9 APR

    Bonus Episodes: The Effect of HRT on Brain Function and Mental Health.

    This podcast series was sponsored by Theramex UK who had no input in the content which was developed by EMJ. The speakers were selected by Theramex and received honorarium. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of Theramex or EMJ. Please refer to local marketing authorisation and prescribing practices for guidance. The Effect of HRT on Brain Function and Mental Health. - Episode 3 - Brain health expert Rossella Nappi joins Hannah Moir to discuss the effect of MHT on brain function and mental health. In this podcast series, we focus on women's health and the impact of menopause. Our experts explore the role and long-term impact of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), otherwise referred to as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), on our heart, bones, and brain.

    17 min
  8. Episode 247: Infectious Diseases Diagnostics: New Horizons in NGS, Rapid Tests, and AMR Control

    3 APR

    Episode 247: Infectious Diseases Diagnostics: New Horizons in NGS, Rapid Tests, and AMR Control

    In this episode of the EMJ Podcast, Jonathan Sackier sits down with Jose Alexander, Clinical Microbiologist and Director of Microbiology at AdventHealth Orlando, to explore the cutting edge of infectious disease diagnostics. From next-generation sequencing to rapid tests for brain-eating amoeba, Alexander shares insights into the latest innovations shaping the field, the fight against antimicrobial resistance, and the future of microbiology diagnostics. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 03:55 – Alexander’s introduction to microbiology 05:42 – Developing a rapid test for a brain-eating amoeba 09:40 – Where is this amoeba found? 12:13 – Next-generation sequencing in infectious disease 14:36 – Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype/genotype service 17:06 – Vaccine hesitancy 19:03 – Antimicrobial resistance 22:02 – The discovery of a novel variant of Klebsiella pneumoniae 24:32 – The clinical use of bacteriophages 27:01 – The future of the field 28:41 – Alexander’s three wishes for healthcare

    32 min
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The EMJ Podcast is an educational podcast for healthcare professionals that covers the forefront of clinical practice, offering insights into the cutting edge of medicine. Through conversations with key opinion leaders, our host, physician and entrepreneur Jonathan Sackier, explores the latest trends and innovations, covering a number of clinical specialties, including oncology, dermatology, urology, cardiology, and many more.

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