EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals

In this episode of Onc Now, Kevin Harrington discusses the evolving landscape of head and neck cancer treatment, from the transformative impact of immunotherapy to the promise of oncolytic viruses. He reflects on the challenges that defined a decade of limited progress, the integration of radiotherapy and systemic therapies, and the importance of translating innovative science into clinical benefit. With insights into salivary gland cancers, combination strategies, and advice for the next generation of oncologists, this episode offers a comprehensive look at one of oncology's most rapidly advancing fields.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

01:10 – Specialisation in head and neck cancers

03:39 – Biggest challenges

06:30 – Impact of radiotherapy

11:19 – Role of systemic therapy

16:13 – Immunotherapy

21:10 – Salivary gland cancers

28:34 – Viruses as anti-cancer agents

33:22 – Translating innovative science

38:00 – Pairing viruses for certain cancers

41:47 – Advice to young oncologists

44:29 – Important breakthroughs

47:21 – Three magic wishes

Bairey Merz explores the science of microvascular dysfunction in women, the role of the WISE initiative, and how these findings have redefined diagnosis, preventive cardiology, and symptom assessment.

Timestamps:

01:04 – Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center

03:35 – WISE initiative

06:36 – Microvascular angina

11:11 – Preventative cardiology

Noel Bairey Merz answers rapid-fire questions on women's heart health, including misconceptions about angina, key insights from the WISE study, and emerging imaging technologies.

In the final episode, Vidur Mahajan looks ahead to the future of radiology. From AI-enabled education to convergence with genomics and pathology, this discussion explores how imaging and AI will reshape diagnostics over the next decade.

Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction

00:51 – Exciting innovations

03:47 – Role of radiologists

05:59 – AI and education

08:40 – AI and genomics

10:55 – What's next?

What does it take to deploy AI across national health systems? In Part 2, Vidur Mahajan shares lessons from large-scale rollouts at RadNet and Singapore's health network, covering interoperability, regulation, and success metrics.

Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction

00:55 – Deploying CARPL

05:50 – Real-world stories

10:52 – Regulatory challenges

13:30 – Interoperability

16:17 – Success metrics

In this episode of Hema Now, we take a deep dive into myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN), with a particular focus on myelofibrosis, one of the most complex and challenging MPNs to manage. Ciro Rinaldi discusses what distinguishes myelofibrosis from other chronic MPNs, the biological drivers of disease progression, and the critical role of inflammation and the bone marrow microenvironment. The conversation also explores emerging combination therapies, translational research hurdles, and how the management of myelofibrosis may evolve over the next decade.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

00:59 – Myeloproliferative neoplasms

04:00 – Myelofibrosis

09:58 – Ciro's interest in the field

13:39 – Disease drivers & progression to aggressive states

17:40 – Inflammation and the bone marrow environment

22:19 – Novel targets

27:45 – Splenomegaly and MPNs

32:19 – Translational research

36:25 – Future of myelofibrosis management

38:51 – Ciro's three magic wishes

Vidur Mahajan joins host Catherine Glass to explore how imaging AI earns clinician trust. Learn how CARPL.ai bridges the gap between research and practice, ensures transparency, and empowers radiologists to evaluate and deploy AI safely.

Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction

01:01 – Behind CARPL.ai

03:55 – Addressing scepticism

06:47 – Barriers in AI implementation

09:29 – Ensuring transparency

11:43 – Common challenges

In this rapid-fire episode, Vidur Mahajan answers key questions about AI in radiology, from common misconceptions and bias to real-world performance, productivity tools, and what clinicians should be asking as AI enters daily imaging workflows.

Turning ideas into action, this episode focuses on how social health can be measured, funded, and implemented. Wijedoru discusses social prescribing, training clinicians to recognise disconnection, and simple steps individuals and organisations can take to strengthen social bonds. Timestamps: 01:18 – Measuring social health 03:45 – Training and infrastructure 06:20 – Social prescribing 09:15 – Everyday actions for connection

How can stories heal? Wijedoru discusses how storytelling helps people feel seen and understood, why it belongs alongside data-driven medicine, and how initiatives like Behind Your Mask foster empathy and connection among healthcare professionals. Timestamps: 01:05 – Origins of Behind Your Mask 03:30 – Why storytelling works 06:10 – Storytelling in medical culture 08:00 – Tools beyond stories