Best NEJM Podcasts (2024)

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NEJM Interview: Charles Weijer on the potential benefits and ethical challenges associated with pragmatic and cluster RCTs. 11:56

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Charles Weijer is a professor in the Departments of Medicine and Philosophy at Western University. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. C. Weijer and M. Taljaard. Ethical Challenges Associated with Pragmatic and Cluster RCTs. N Engl J Med 2024;391:969-971.…

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NEJM This Week — September 19, 2024 32:37

10h ago32:37

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Featuring articles on long-term oxygen therapy in severe hypoxemia, reducing opioid overdose deaths, blocking CSF1R in chronic GVHD, and pomalidomide in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia; a review article on central nervous system vasculitis; a case report of a man with confusion and kidney failure; a Medicine and Society on house staff unioniz…

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AI at the Frontlines: Dissecting Clalit’s Roadmap for the Future of Public Health with Noa Dagan and Ran Balicer 1:11:23

2h ago1:11:23

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In this episode of NEJM AI Grand Rounds, hosts Raj Manrai and Andy Beam interview Dr. Noa Dagan and Dr. Ran Balicer from the Clalit Research Institute in Israel. The conversation explores Clalit’s groundbreaking work in implementing predictive models at the point of care, their contributions to COVID-19 research, and the potential of AI in revoluti…

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NEJM’s First AI Editor: Yes, AI is Here to Stay 30:58

13d ago30:58

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Originally broadcast August 22, 2024 Some patients are concerned about how far artificial intelligence (AI) is creeping into the exam room. But AI has been part of health care longer than most realize, according to Dr. Isaac Kohane, a groundbreaking Harvard University professor. Kohane is the editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of Medicine’s…

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Moral Distress Part 2: At the Bedside Segment 25:44

1h ago25:44

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Strategies to address moral distress and moral injury — hear from the experts on their work on the topic! Timestamps: (01:07) | Strategies for Addressing Moral Distress (09:25) | Strategies for Address Moral Injury (20:52) | Conclusion Transcript and Show notes Tags: IMCore, CorelM, Burnout, Moral Distress, Moral Injury, Moral Residue, Medical Huma…

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Do the doctors who sold Matthew Perry ketamine indicate something rotten in mainstream medicine? 57:24

5h ago57:24

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The two doctors charged for their roles in the events leading up to actor Matthew Perry’s death were both involved in a “side hustle”: selling ketamine at a big mark-up to make extra money, above what they earned through legitimate practice. One was an internist-pediatrician and the other an emergency medicine physician. Their cynicism was starkly …

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MedPod Today: Med Board Snubs New Law; Is Ketamine Addictive? AMR the Musical 13:18

7h ago13:18

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MedPod Today: the podcast series where MedPage Today reporters share deeper insight into the week's biggest healthcare stories. This week, MedPage Today reporters discuss how Tennessee is trying to fill their physician shortage and why they’re facing some hurdles. Plus, we dive into the question: how addictive is ketamine, the drug that killed Matt…

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How to Reduce Health Risks When September Temps Reach 100+ 29:00

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Originally broadcast August 3, 2023 Experts report we’re dealing with the hottest summer on record for the second year in a row. Phoenix has recorded 100 straight days of over 100-degree weather; Hollywood Burbank Airport in the Los Angeles area matched its all-time high temperature with a reading of 114. In Los Angeles, the city is taking action t…

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How to Reduce Health Risks When September Temps Reach 100+ 29:00

4d ago29:00

29:00

Originally broadcast August 3, 2023 Experts report we’re dealing with the hottest summer on record for the second year in a row. Phoenix has recorded 100 straight days of over 100-degree weather; Hollywood Burbank Airport in the Los Angeles area matched its all-time high temperature with a reading of 114. In Los Angeles, the city is taking action t…

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NEJM Interview: Benjamin Chrisinger on proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and other options for promoting improved health. 9:11

1d ago9:11

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Benjamin Chrisinger is an assistant professor in the Department of Community Health at Tufts University. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. B.W. Chrisinger. Keeping SNAP in Line with Global Evidence on Food Security. N Engl J Med 2024;391:873-875.

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NEJM This Week — September 12, 2024 29:39

7d ago29:39

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Featuring articles on treatments in newly diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia and RNA therapeutics in mixed hyperlipidemia; a review article on clinical approaches to firearm injury prevention; a case report of a woman with edema, arthritis, and proteinuria; and Perspectives on keeping SNAP in line with global evidence, on ingesting risk, on centeri…

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Moral Distress Part 1: At the Bedside Segment 27:04

2d ago27:04

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What is moral residue vs. moral injury vs moral distress? How do these concepts impact us as clinicians? Sponsor: Whether you're looking to open your own practice or buy into a group, Panacea Financial understands the unique needs of physicians and offers tailored financial solutions. Timestamps: (04:59) | Definitions (6:50) | Moral Distress (09:01…

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Obstetric ICU: A primer for the acute care doctor and nurse. 21:38

7d ago21:38

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Join us as Prof. Stephen Lapinski answers our questions on Obstetric critical care. Stephen Lapinsky is Director of the Intensive Care Unit at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto and Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto. He graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, and trained in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.…

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New/Guidelines: Cognitive Dissociation and Death by Neurologic Criteria 43:13

10d ago43:13

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Send us a Text Message (please include your email so we can respond!) Episode 47! In this episode we talk about a prospective observational study examining cognitive motor dissociation by Bodien et al published in the New England Journal of Medicine and then we pair that talking about the guidelines for death by neurologic criteria published in SCC…

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Money takes over medicine: Risks, rewards & warnings 36:35

14d ago36:35

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Originall broadcast September 5, 2024 Did you know private equity now owns one-third of private hospitals in the country and the percentage is growing? Private equity is a controversial type of financing typically seen in the technology and media sectors that’s now attracted to health care. It’s a trend that greatly troubles Erin Fuse Brown. She’s …

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Money takes over medicine: Risks, rewards & warnings 36:35

11d ago36:35

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Originall broadcast September 5, 2024 Did you know private equity now owns one-third of private hospitals in the country and the percentage is growing? Private equity is a controversial type of financing typically seen in the technology and media sectors that’s now attracted to health care. It’s a trend that greatly troubles Erin Fuse Brown. She’s …

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NEJM Interview: Erin Fuse Brown on the potential implications of recent Supreme Court decisions for health law and policy. 12:24

9d ago12:24

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Erin Fuse Brown is a professor of health services, policy, and practice at the Brown University School of Public Health and a member of the Journal’s Perspective Advisory Board. Stephen Morrissey, the interviewer, is the Executive Managing Editor of the Journal. R.E. Sachs and E.C. Fuse Brown. Supreme Power — The Loss of Judicial Deference to Healt…

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NEJM This Week — September 5, 2024 35:29

14d ago35:29

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Featuring articles on doxorubicin plus trabectedin in leiomyosarcoma, a monoclonal antibody for migraine prevention, adjunctive argatroban or eptifibatide for ischemic stroke, and a new orthonairovirus associated with febrile illness; a review article on pancreatic cysts; a case report of a man with pain and dyspnea; a Medicine and Society on build…

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Trump, Harris on Abortion: Reporters’ Roundtable Examines Their Records 31:20

14d ago31:20

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Originally broadcast August 29, 2024 Gallup reports that a record-high 32% of U.S. voters say they will only vote for a candidate for major office who shares their views on abortion. Indeed, the upcoming November presidential election will be the first one since the Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to abortion. The Washington reporters …

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Trump, Harris on Abortion: Reporters’ Roundtable Examines Their Records 31:20

13d ago31:20

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Originally broadcast August 29, 2024 Gallup reports that a record-high 32% of U.S. voters say they will only vote for a candidate for major office who shares their views on abortion. Indeed, the upcoming November presidential election will be the first one since the Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to abortion. The Washington reporters …

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NEJM’s First AI Editor: Yes, AI is Here to Stay 30:58

13d ago30:58

30:58

Originally broadcast August 22, 2024 Some patients are concerned about how far artificial intelligence (AI) is creeping into the exam room. But AI has been part of health care longer than most realize, according to Dr. Isaac Kohane, a groundbreaking Harvard University professor. Kohane is the editor-in-chief of the New England Journal of Medicine’s…

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Nuance can help health field regain public trust: AcademyHealth CEO 29:00

13d ago29:00

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Originally broadcast August 15, 2024 Dr. Aaron Carroll raises eyebrows with statements that highlight contradictory health advice: “‘Eggs are going to kill you because of cholesterol’ — ‘oh, it actually doesn’t matter. Eat as many eggs as you like.’ ‘Red meat will kill you.’ ‘Oh no, read meat can be part of a diet.’ ‘Drink no alcohol’ … ‘Oh, no no.…

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Nuance can help health field regain public trust: AcademyHealth CEO 29:00

13d ago29:00

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Originally broadcast August 15, 2024 Dr. Aaron Carroll raises eyebrows with statements that highlight contradictory health advice: “‘Eggs are going to kill you because of cholesterol’ — ‘oh, it actually doesn’t matter. Eat as many eggs as you like.’ ‘Red meat will kill you.’ ‘Oh no, read meat can be part of a diet.’ ‘Drink no alcohol’ … ‘Oh, no no.…

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Self-healing joints? Perfect surgeries? Your tax $$ could make it happen 31:52

15d ago31:52

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Originally broadcast August 8, 2024 The director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) knows the eyes of the nation are on her. Renee Wegrzyn, Ph.D., leads the billion-dollar effort charged with leveraging research advances for real-world impact. Wegrzyn talked with hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter at Aspen Ideas: Hea…

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Self-healing joints? Perfect surgeries? Your tax $$ could make it happen 31:52

13d ago31:52

31:52

Originally broadcast August 8, 2024 The director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) knows the eyes of the nation are on her. Renee Wegrzyn, Ph.D., leads the billion-dollar effort charged with leveraging research advances for real-world impact. Wegrzyn talked with hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter at Aspen Ideas: Hea…

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95 Days to Election ’24: Analyzing the Health Care Issues 35:53

17d ago35:53

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Originally broadcast August 1, 2024 The defining health care issues in this year’s election are crystalizing with reproductive rights remaining at the top of the list. Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, has covered health policy fights for nearly four decades. She said, “I think this may be the first time that abortio…

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95 Days to Election ’24: Analyzing the Health Care Issues 35:53

13d ago35:53

35:53

Originally broadcast August 1, 2024 The defining health care issues in this year’s election are crystalizing with reproductive rights remaining at the top of the list. Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, has covered health policy fights for nearly four decades. She said, “I think this may be the first time that abortio…

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JAMA’s Editor: Rebuilding Trust & Reaching More Readers 31:00

13d ago31:00

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Originally broadcast July 25, 2024 The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), which was first published 141 years ago, is grappling with modern challenges as the most widely circulated general medical journal in the world. At the forefront is Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, its relatively new editor-in-chief. Dr. Bibbins-Domingo took the …

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JAMA’s Editor: Rebuilding Trust & Reaching More Readers 31:00

13d ago31:00

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Originally broadcast July 25, 2024 The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), which was first published 141 years ago, is grappling with modern challenges as the most widely circulated general medical journal in the world. At the forefront is Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, its relatively new editor-in-chief. Dr. Bibbins-Domingo took the …

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HHS’ Admiral Rachel Levine: Managing Her History-Making Role While Focused on the Nation’s Health 32:46

15d ago32:46

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Originally broadcast July 18, 2024 With most of the country suffering through a sweltering heat wave, the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services has found the right time to unveil its nationwide Heat and Health Index (HHI). “Conversations on Health Care” learned all about it from Admiral Rachel Levine, M.D., the department’s assistant secretary fo…

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HHS’ Admiral Rachel Levine: Managing Her History-Making Role While Focused on the Nation’s Health 32:46

13d ago32:46

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Originally broadcast July 18, 2024 With most of the country suffering through a sweltering heat wave, the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services has found the right time to unveil its nationwide Heat and Health Index (HHI). “Conversations on Health Care” learned all about it from Admiral Rachel Levine, M.D., the department’s assistant secretary fo…

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Biden Gun Prevention Leader at Aspen Ideas: Health to Make Their Case 31:58

13d ago31:58

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Originally broadcast July 10, 2024 “Conversations on Health Care” went on the road to Aspen Ideas: Health. We start this series with Gregory Jackson, A White House official with one of the toughest assignments: tackling gun violence, Gregory is deputy director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. The post Biden Gun Prevention Leade…

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Biden Gun Prevention Leader at Aspen Ideas: Health to Make Their Case 31:58

13d ago31:58

31:58

Originally broadcast July 10, 2024 “Conversations on Health Care” went on the road to Aspen Ideas: Health. We start this series with Gregory Jackson, A White House official with one of the toughest assignments: tackling gun violence, Gregory is deputy director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. The post Biden Gun Prevention Leade…

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Helping Community Health Workers Succeed: Ideas From an Innovative Program 30:40

14d ago30:40

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Originally broadcast July 1, 2024 Experts praise community health workers as the keys to building a more equitable and fair health care system in America. Is there a way to unlock more success for hiring and retaining them? Dr. Shreya Kangovi thinks so; she developed the IMPaCT Care program, which is saving money and quickly growing. We’re proud to…

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Helping Community Health Workers Succeed: Ideas From an Innovative Program 30:40

17d ago30:40

30:40

Originally broadcast July 1, 2024 Experts praise community health workers as the keys to building a more equitable and fair health care system in America. Is there a way to unlock more success for hiring and retaining them? Dr. Shreya Kangovi thinks so; she developed the IMPaCT Care program, which is saving money and quickly growing. We’re proud to…

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Dr. Fauci Talks About His New Book: 7 Presidents & the Challenges of COVID, AIDS 33:52

14d ago33:52

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Originally broadcast June 28, 2024 Five times during the COVID pandemic Dr. Anthony Fauci took time out of his incredibly busy schedule to share with “Conservations on Health Care” his latest insights. Now, he returns to reflect not only on COVID but also on the entire scope of his career, including his efforts to bring attention and resources to t…

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Dr. Fauci Talks About His New Book: 7 Presidents & the Challenges of COVID, AIDS 33:52

13d ago33:52

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Originally broadcast June 28, 2024 Five times during the COVID pandemic Dr. Anthony Fauci took time out of his incredibly busy schedule to share with “Conservations on Health Care” his latest insights. Now, he returns to reflect not only on COVID but also on the entire scope of his career, including his efforts to bring attention and resources to t…

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The Urgent Need to Rethink Suicide: Lessons for Veterans & All Americans 31:01

13d ago31:01

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Originally broadcast June 20, 2024 Is the way we’re going about suicide prevention all wrong? And how are those misperceptions affecting efforts to stop veteran suicides? Clinical psychologist Craig Bryan is an Iraq War veteran and studies the issue. He’s the author of “Rethinking Suicide: Why Prevention Fails, and How We Can Do Better” and says we…

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The Urgent Need to Rethink Suicide: Lessons for Veterans & All Americans 31:01

13d ago31:01

31:01

Originally broadcast June 20, 2024 Is the way we’re going about suicide prevention all wrong? And how are those misperceptions affecting efforts to stop veteran suicides? Clinical psychologist Craig Bryan is an Iraq War veteran and studies the issue. He’s the author of “Rethinking Suicide: Why Prevention Fails, and How We Can Do Better” and says we…

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America’s Record-High Deaths by Suicide: APA Pres. Outlines Prevention Steps 29:00

14d ago29:00

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Originally broadcast June 13, 2024 More than 50,000 Americans died by suicide in 2023, the highest number on record. Data from 2021 found that over 12 million American adults thought about suicide and 1.7 million attempted it. American Psychiatric Association President Dr. Petros Levounis, who’s finishing his term, is at the center of efforts to pr…

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America’s Record-High Deaths by Suicide: APA Pres. Outlines Prevention Steps 29:00

13d ago29:00

29:00

Originally broadcast June 13, 2024 More than 50,000 Americans died by suicide in 2023, the highest number on record. Data from 2021 found that over 12 million American adults thought about suicide and 1.7 million attempted it. American Psychiatric Association President Dr. Petros Levounis, who’s finishing his term, is at the center of efforts to pr…

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Nurses & Moms Partnering for Health Success: How Babies Benefit 29:50

14d ago29:50

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Originally broadcast June 5, 2024 What if we say there’s a way to have healthier pregnancies, improve children’s health and create better economic outcomes? And it all begins with a knock on the door? That’s the way Nurse-Family Partnership works. It’s an evidence-based, community health program with 45 years of research showing significant improve…

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