44. Office Hours with Bapu
Can you diagnose cancer too early? Do in-flight medical emergencies vary by location? We asked you to send Bapu your questions, and this week he tries to answer them. We’d love to get to the bottom of...
1 Jul 202235min
43. The Comedian-Ophthalmologist Will See You Now
Dr. Will Flanary, a.k.a Dr. Glaucomflecken, has always been a comedy fan. During the pandemic, he found an audience. But should doctors be funny with their patients? Bapu Jena asks when laughter is — ...
24 Jun 202235min
42. Your Doctor Has to Go Home. Now What?
When a doctor’s shift ends, or a physician retires, are patients left in the lurch? Bapu Jena looks at the challenge of managing medical transitions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...
17 Jun 202229min
41. Is Rainy Day Joint Pain All in Your Head?
You’ve heard that the weather can make your joints hurt. Maybe you’ve even felt it yourself. But, is it true? Bapu Jena looks at why we think we know certain things in medicine, even when the data don...
10 Jun 202231min
40. How Will We Handle the Heat?
The world is warmer than ever, and getting hotter. Bapu Jena looks at how heat affects our bodies and our behavior — and how we might adapt to rising temperatures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...
3 Jun 202226min
A Shave, a Haircut, and a Blood Pressure Test (Ep. 6 Update)
For Black men, the barbershop is a neighborhood hub. It could also be a place for them to get medical care. Plus: What happens to patients when affirmative action ends? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...
27 Mai 202229min
38. Pfizer’s CEO on the Big Gamble That Brought Us the COVID Vaccine
Bapu Jena talks with Albert Bourla about his unusual path to the top, developing a life-saving vaccine in record time, and the second-hardest decision he made along the way. Hosted by Simplecast, an A...
20 Mai 202234min
37. Can Fear Be Good Medicine?
Fear is a popular tool in public health campaigns. But is it an effective one? Bapu Jena discusses new research on whether we can — and should — scare people into being healthier. Hosted by Simplecast...
13 Mai 202227min
