The story of Dr Wu Lien-Teh
Manchuria, 1910. An outbreak of a mysterious illness has claimed tens of thousands of lives. But one doctor has a plan to stop it. Niall and Miriam are joined by Dr Yvonne Ho to discuss the life and l...
1 Maj 33min
What happened when cannabis was legalised in the US?
While cannabis remains illegal at the federal level, almost half of the states of the US have now legalised it for recreational use. But what effect has this had on health, and how are researchers mon...
17 Apr 33min
Health in India and global funding cuts
Gavin is joined once again by Richard and Jessamy for a chat about the latest in global health news and the world of Lancet publications, this month covering The Lancet's new Commission, A Citizen-Cen...
9 Mars 52min
Ami Baba and Martin Offringa on SPIRIT-C and CONSORT-C child and adolescent extensions
Those working in clinical trials will recall that in 2025 updates were published for the SPIRIT standard clinical trial protocol items and the CONSORT guideline for reporting randomised clinical trial...
24 Feb 25min
The fallout of COP30
In this episode Jessamy talks to Iris Blom, a medical doctor and researcher with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and co-chair on The Lancet Commission on Sustainable Healthcare. Iris ...
15 Jan 22min
Mumtaz Patel on UK NHS workforce and training issues
Jessamy is joined by Chloe to co-host as they meet with Dr Mumtaz Patel President of RCP and Consultant nephrologist. Dr. Patel discusses ongoing challenges for Resident Doctors and reflects on the c...
2 Jan 42min
Seth Berkley on vaccines, COVID, and equity
Gavin is joined by Dr. Seth Berkley, former CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to discuss his new book, Fair Doses. Dr. Berkley reflects on the global impact of vaccines, the ongoing challenges to va...
30 Okt 202531min
Alzheimer’s, liver cancer, and research in China
Gavin is joined once again by Richard and Jessamy as they examine key developments in global health and science. This week's discussion features reflections on the launch of a new Lancet series on Al...
16 Okt 202539min
