Listen to The Lancet

Oct 31 2024 685 ep. 13 mins 6.3k
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The Lancet (www.thelancet.com) is a weekly medical journal, renowned for the publication of high-quality peer-reviewed research and reviews from around the world. In the Podcasts our editors discuss journal highlights, including interviews with authors of key articles to provide context and insight to advancements in medicine and health worldwide.

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In conversation with... Nusrat Husain, Farah Lunat, and Fehmida Motala

Oct 31 2024 48 mins  
ROSHNI-2 was a multicentre, randomised controlled trial that investigated the efficacy of a culturally adapted, cognitive behavioural therapy-based intervention for postnatal depression in British south Asian women. Joining us to share their expertise and perspectives are chief investigator Professor Nusrat Husain, trial manager Farah Lunat, and service user representative Fehmida

In conversation with... Rasha Al-Lamee and Shayna Chotai on ESC 2024

Oct 10 2024 40 mins  
Rasha Al-Lamee and Shayna Chotai join Chloe Wilson of The Lancet to discuss ESC Congress 2024 highlights.

Self-harm

Oct 09 2024 35 mins  
Gavin is joined by Paul Moran and Helen Christensen to discuss The Lancet's new commission on self-harm, exploring its prevalence, cultural factors, and the crucial need for better data and compassionate care. We also talk about stigma and improving mental health services globally.

In conversation with... Oriol Mitjà and Hypolite Muhindo Mavoko

Sep 05 2024 26 mins  
On August 14th, the World Health Organisation declared a public health emergency of international concern in relation to mpox. This was motivated, in part, by the emergence of a concerning new strain of mpox, clade 1b, which has spread rapidly across Central Africa. Joining Callam Davidson from The Lancet to discuss important clinical aspects of the current mpox outbreak

In conversation with... Natasha Pocovi

Aug 08 2024 23 mins  
Natasha Pocovi joins Chloe Wilson of The Lancet to discuss a trial investigating a walking and education intervention for the prevention of low back pain recurrence in Australia (WalkBack).

Developments in our understanding of dementia

Jul 31 2024 35 mins  
14 modifiable risk factors account for 49% of dementia cases worldwide. Gavin and Jessamy are joined by Prof. Gill Livingston (UCL) and Prof. Geir Selbaek (University of Oslo) to discuss the 2024 updates to The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention.

The hidden costs of breast cancer

May 15 2024 39 mins  
What are the hidden costs of breast cancer? What advances in breast cancer treatment have been made, and how can we tackle the problematic inequities that remain? What needs to be done for patients with metastatic breast cancer? Gavin and Jessamy are joined by Felicia Knaul, Reshma Jagsi, and Fatima Cardoso to discuss the recent Lancet Breast Cancer Commission.

Prasad Kulkarni on a vaccine against typhoid

May 02 2024 18 mins  
Prasad Kulkarni joins Callam Davidson of The Lancet to discuss the safety and immunogenicity of a bivalent conjugate vaccine against typhoid and paratyphoid, following the publication of a phase 1 trial.

Early menopause

Apr 09 2024 26 mins  
Jessamy and Gavin are joined by Prof. Gita Mishra, life course epidemiologist at the University of Queensland, to discuss her work on understanding early menopause. How many women does early menopause affect? How can we improve gaps in care? What are the consequences of early menopause, and what does menopause onset look like around the world?

In conversation with... Patricia Campbell and Frans Rutten

Mar 28 2024 40 mins  
Patricia Campbell and Frans Rutten join Chloe Wilson for an educationally-focused podcast, discussing the key messages for clinical practice on heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.