Medical Musings: Recent Episodes
Swapnanil De
Medical Musings takes a closer look at the past, present and future of medicine - from various drugs to body systems, from deadly diseases to doctors’ dilemmas. Medical Musings is for anyone encapsulated by the marvels of medicine.
In the midst of Euros fever and after England have conquered G(ermany), perhaps now is the apt time to release G for gut microbiome. I'm fortunate to be joined by an enthusiast on the topic, where we cover our gut microbiome in health and sickness.
After a 5 month wait, Medical Musings resumes with a look into testing in medicine - not only the errors that can arise from testing (as our title suggests) but also specific examples of important tests that have helped drive medicine forward.
At long last, bringing you the second of our 2 part episode for D, where we take a look at the increasingly significant, prevalent and debilitating nature of degenerative diseases.
Written by: Faye Lynch Williams
Recorded by: Swapnanil De
Onto E(D part 2 will be released soon, we haven't forgotten) - where a lot of the maths behind modern medicine lies, evidence based medicine is a vital cornerstone of medical practice. In this episode, I take a look at its place within medicine as well as the history behind 2 landmark studies that paved the way for future generations.
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Written and recorded by: Swapnanil De
Another 2 parter, in which we take a look at death - its causes but also the way in which modern medicine views it. Joined by a special guest, and taking a look at our end, join us as we take a deeper dive into one of life's only certainties.
Written and recorded by: Lauren Tucker
The second of our C episodes. The global citizen of all maladies, the distorted but perversely better cell - welcome to the world of cancer. In a subject in which our interest runs deep, Faye takes a deeper look at one of medicine’s biggest musings.
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Written and recorded by: Faye Lynch Williams
One part of the 2 for C, the topic on everyone’s minds has made its way into our podcast series. This week takes a look at science behind the virus and what lies ahead.
This week’s entry covers the varied, multifaceted nature of the blood - from the primitive opinions of medical giants to the most modern advances medicine has to offer.
Kicking off our A-Z medicine podcast list here at Medical Musings is anaesthesia. In this segment, we’ll take a look at its history and how it has established itself as an integral part of modern medicine.
Written by: Swapnanil De
Recorded by: Swapnanil De and Faye Lynch Williams