Medical Minefield

By: Daily Mail
  • Summary

  • Medical Minefield is a new health podcast where we talk about the ethical dilemmas at the heart of the health stories that matter the most. Join Barney Calman, the Mail on Sunday's health editor and deputy Health Editor Eve Simmons every week for a podcast tackling the big questions in health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episodes
  • Why are doctors at war over cholesterol lowering gene drug?
    Dec 9 2023
    A row has broken out among doctors about new cholesterol-lowering injection inclisiran. Some GPs refuse to prescribe it saying there's not enough evidence to say it's safe and effective. Others, like Birmingham-based cardiologist Professor Derek Connolly, claims those who aren't on board are Luddites, and a bit like people who were scared of microwave ovens when they were launched. Follow Medical Minefield on Twitter @MedMinefield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Physio exercises for aches and pains are a TOTAL waste of time
    Dec 2 2023
    Physiotherapy is a total waste of time... at least, that's what some doctors are saying for many people who are offered it to help ease aches and pains. So why are millions of us prescribed it every year? Health reporter Ethan Ennals reveals his own struggles with injuries and his frustration at lengthy and repeated courses of physiotherapy treatment that didn't make any difference. And Barney speaks to top GP Dr Mike Smith about why he thinks many patients end up in similar situations. Follow Medical Minefield on Twitter @MedMinefield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • Scandal of the thousands of men living with secret bladder problems
    Nov 25 2023
    One in three men over-65 will experience urinary incontinence, so why is barely anything done to support them? Ethan Ennals and Pat Hagan speak to Prostate Cancer UK's Chiara de Biase about the charity's campaign to create new laws that will help men with bladder issues. Meanwhile, prostate cancer survivor Jonathan Hall explains what it's like to live with incontinence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    24 mins

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