Play it by Ear - Mediccom Healthcare Society: Recent Episodes
Mediccom Healthcare Society
Mediccom is a society made by a group of sixth form students coming together to provide a healthcare working experience to aspiring doctors from schools around Wales. We are made to bring schools together to work on a project to present in front of a large, city-wide audience in front of a host of medical professionals, teachers and university students. In this podcast, we will discuss medical issues, student life and have general conversation.
In this podcast episode, we will be looking at how healthcare has changed because of technology, comparing it to what technology was beforehand. We will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of technology in health and social care. Disclaimer: We are sixth-form students who research and discuss current topics. Although we carry out thorough research in preparation for each episode, we do not claim to be experts in any topic of conversation. This podcast involves exploring opinions, which should not be interpreted as factual and we understand that listeners may oppose and we respect others’ opinions, and we hope you will do the same.
Links to discussion points can be found at: https://www.mediccomsociety.com/podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediccomhealthcaresociety/
Link to Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3lzMgowo4CIhNnMLOKAIUW?si=11f7c492ec6944d2 Timestamps 0:00:00 0:00:44 0:03:34 0:08:15 0:14:10 0:18:40 0:23:40 0:26:40 0:30:20
In this podcast episode, we will be looking at a CRISPR Scandal from 2018 involving a researcher's unethical use of genetic engineering. We will discuss everything from using genetics, our views on genetic screening and the implications on the world for an unregulated genetic modification system Disclaimer: We are sixth-form students who research and discuss current topics. Although we carry out thorough research in preparation for each episode, we do not claim to be experts in any topic of conversation. This podcast involves exploring opinions, which should not be interpreted as factual and we understand that listeners may oppose and we respect others’ opinions, and we hope you will do the same.
Links to discussion points can be found at: https://www.mediccomsociety.com/podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediccomhealthcaresociety/
Link to Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3lzMgowo4CIhNnMLOKAIUW?si=11f7c492ec6944d2
Our Vision - We achieve to educate an audience of members through casual passive discussion, providing insightful thoughts and conflicting opinions which you can recall and express. In this podcast episode, we will be looking at everything from diseases that we may see more of in the future because of climate change, to how will the NHS will adapt to their aim for net-zero emissions. Disclaimer: We are sixth-form students who research and discuss current topics. Although we carry out thorough research in preparation for each episode, we do not claim to be experts in any topic of conversation. This podcast involves exploring opinions, which should not be interpreted as factual and we understand that listeners may oppose and we respect others’ opinions, and we hope you will do the same.
Links to discussion points can be found at: https://www.mediccomsociety.com/podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediccomhealthcaresociety/
Mediccom is a society made by a group of sixth form students coming together to provide a healthcare working experience to aspiring doctors from schools around Wales. We are made to bring schools together to work on a project to present in front of a large, city-wide audience in front of a host of medical professionals, teachers and university students. Disclaimer: We are sixth-form students who research and discuss current topics. Although we carry out thorough research in preparation for each episode, we do not claim to be experts in any topic of conversation. This podcast involves exploring opinions, which should not be interpreted as factual and we understand that listeners may oppose and we respect others’ opinions, and we hope you will do the same. 1) 3rd person on record cured with HIV https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/feb/15/hiv-aids-cure-third-person-woman 2) Recent blood samples from professional football players provides evidence that headers affect brain activity https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/02/220216191831.htm 3) A new multipurpose "on-off" switch for inhibiting bacterial growth, helping the advancement of research relating to antibiotic resistance https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/942736#:~:text=Researchers%20in%20Lund%20have%20discovered,protect%20bacteria%20against%20virus%20attacks. 4)A new study identified a molecular 'culprit' responsible for causing damaging levels of cell death and inflammation in the body https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/02/220217141243.htm 5)Exercise alters brain chemistry to protect aging synapses https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2022/1/422086/exercise-alters-brain-chemistry-toprotect-agingsynapses 6) Game theory relating to the vaccine rollout scheme: https://www.theactuary.com/2021/08/31/vaccine-dilemma 7) Financial Incentive for Organ Donation https://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/may/10/kidneys-for-sale-organ-donation-iranVisit https://www.mediccomsociety.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mediccomhealthcaresociety/