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BS Medicine Podcast

Hosted by James McCormack and Mike Allan

These podcasts promote healthy skepticism and critical thinking, with the majority presented in a case-based format.

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Episode 8: Knowing the evidence and limitations/benefits of screening programmes can make you more contented

THE CASE You have just seen James aged 37 about an ankle sprain. He says he also wants to ask about an exercise test. He has just got a new job and the company have offered him a cut price “Private medical well man appointment which includes tests that your own GP doesn’t do including […]...

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Episode 606: Avoiding the void? Mirabegron for overactive bladder

In episode 606, Jamie and James go over the best available evidence we have for the medications used in overactive bladder, with a focus on a newer agent mirabegron. We end up having to discuss the exciting topics of number of voids and dry mouth and at the end we give you all the numbers […]...

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Episode 605: An ASA a day keeps the Afib at bay?

In episode 605, James and Jamie get Emelie Braschi to answer a simple and common clinical question. ASA versus direct oral anticoagulants – which one is safer with regard to bleeding? As always it comes down to the numbers and we go over all those numbers and put them into the overall benefit and harm […]...

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Episode 7: Less really is more. Increase your contentment by doing fewer blood tests

THE CASE Mrs Green aged 60 comes complaining that she feels fatigued and tired, although there are no specific symptoms and she has no fever, pain, bowel upset, bleeding, nor any mental health symptoms. She is sleeping normally and doing all her usual activities easily, and working full time. She is happily married and has […]...

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Episode 604: Stop the Drip – Tranexamic Acid Solution for Nosebleeds

In episode 604, James and Mike K get Jennifer Young to tackle the topic of nose bleeds and what the evidence shows around the use of topical tranexamic acid and how it compares to other treatments. We go over all the endpoints and give you all the numbers. Show Notes 1) Tools For Practice Stop […]...

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