EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals

In this episode, host Saranya Ravindran is joined by Toby Maher to explore the often-overlooked world of interstitial lung diseases. From clarifying common misconceptions to highlighting AI innovations and personalised treatments, the series dives deep into what clinicians need to know about these serious lung conditions. Whether you're new to interstitial lung diseases or experienced in respiratory care, this series offers timely insights and expert takeaways.

Timestamps:

00:00: Introduction

02:00: ILD landscape: UK versus USA

04:33: What falls under the ILD umbrella?

06:38: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

07:58: Understanding different patient profiles

09:28: Early clinical signs of ILD

In this episode, host Saranya Ravindran is joined by Toby Maher to explore the often-overlooked world of interstitial lung diseases. From clarifying common misconceptions to highlighting AI innovations and personalised treatments, the series dives deep into what clinicians need to know about these serious lung conditions. Whether you're new to interstitial lung diseases or experienced in respiratory care, this series offers timely insights and expert takeaways.

In this episode of Onc Now, host Jonathan Sackier welcomes Komal Jhaveri, Breast Medical Oncologist and clinical investigator at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA. Known for her trailblazing work in HER2-positive, HER2-low, and hormone receptor-positive breast cancers, Komal Jhaveri discusses how molecular subtyping, antibody-drug conjugates, and precision trials are reshaping the field.

Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction

02:50 – What initially drew Komal into oncology

04:45 – The future of breast cancer care

06:13 – Possibility of personalised treatments for patients

07:40 – Antibody-drug conjugates

09:30 – How we define HER2 status

14:40 – HER2-low disease

17:40 – Targeted therapy combinations

20:54 – Endocrine resistance

23:18 – The realities of implementing new therapies

28:40 – Promising initiatives on the horizon

31:30 – Komal's key takeaways

In the final episode of this series on preventative medicine, Vinod Patel discusses how integrated care models, professional training, and patient education improve diabetes outcomes. From chronic fatigue clinics to national screening programs, this episode highlights how innovation in education and collaboration can transform diabetes care across systems.

Timestamps:

00:40 – Clinical care

02:12 – Chronic Fatigue Clinic

03:52 – Lipid management

05:42 – DIGAMI protocol

07:14 – Retinopathy screening

08:45 – The future of care

12:25 – Teaching skills

What do retinal scans reveal about diabetes complications? In Part 2, Vinod Patel shares insights from his clinical research on diabetic retinopathy, including key risk factors, the impact of hypertension, and the future of screening using advanced imaging tools. A must-listen for clinicians and anyone curious about the eyes-diabetes connection.

Timestamps:

00:30 – Risk factors

02:17 – Drug treatments

03:01 – Retinal ischaemia

06:12 – Retinal imaging

Vinod Patel joins host Catherine Glass to explore how technology, early intervention, and integrated care are changing diabetes prevention. Learn about the 'Alphabet Strategy', machine learning in postpartum prediabetes prediction, and the growing role of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) injectables. This episode unpacks how we can identify and reduce diabetes risk before complications begin.

00:36 – Alphabet Strategy

03:04 – Vascular complications

05:10 – Machine learning

09:09 – GLP-1 agonists

In this rapid-fire episode, Vinod Patel answers key questions about Type 2 diabetes, from early signs and screening frequency to emerging tech, common misconceptions, and lifestyle advice. Perfect for listeners short on time but eager to boost their diabetes knowledge in just 5 minutes.

In this episode, host Jonathan Sackier is joined by Emanuele Angelucci, Director of Hematology and Cellular Therapies and Director of the Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapies Program at the Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Ospedale Policlinico San Martino Hospital in Genoa, Italy.

Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction 02:14 – The future of stem cell transplantation 03:15 – What continues to drive Emanuele in his work 05:40 – Donation of haematopoietic stem cells 10:00 – Gene therapy for haemoglobinopathies 11:40 – Will stem cell transplantation remain central in treating thalassaemia and sickle cell disease? 14:14 – Emanuele's work on iron overload and toxicity 16:53 – Current landscape for haemoglobinopathies 22:11 – Key recommendations in the most recent clinical guidelines for haemoglobinopathies 25:00 – Promising developments on the horizon for patients with haemoglobinopathies 28:00 – Emanuele's key takeaways

In this deeply personal episode, Jonathan Sackier speaks with Zoe Strickland, author of To Grief With Love, about how she navigated the loss of her son and found space for healing through creative expression and connection. They reflect on the evolving nature of grief, the importance of making space for sadness, and the small but powerful ways we can support ourselves and each other through loss. Zoe's story is one of honesty, vulnerability, and hope, inviting listeners into a compassionate conversation about grief, meaning, and remembrance.

Timestamps

• (00:00) – Introduction
• (04:14) – Journalling and the birth of Doodle Lady
• (10:00) – Mindfulness and slowing down
• (15:20) – Helping others through shared experience
• (17:10) – Revisiting the five stages of grief
• (18:10) – A more fluid view: coping, learning, and growing
• (22:27) – Finding meaning through creativity and community
• (26:35) – The role of divinity in healing
• (30:47) – The Grief Room Door – honouring stillness
• (34:47) – Why time and space matter after loss
• (36:32) – The value of therapy and support
• (39:29) – Living with anniversaries
• (44:00) – Understanding suicide beyond labels
• (46:54) – Theory of Constraints and supporting prevention
• (51:26) – Finding resources and safe spaces
• (53:54) – A gentle closing reflection

In this series, host Catherine Glass speaks with David Cosio about the complex and often overlooked relationship between anxiety and chronic pain. They explore the neurobiological underpinnings of both conditions, how they influence each other, and what the future of integrated pain management may look like, from AI to psychedelics and beyond.

0:47 - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

3:17 - Anxiety and Chronic Pain

5:50 - 'Let Them' Concept

8:09 - David's Book

10:07 - Book Section Recommendations

11:20 - Lifestyle Factors

12:00 - Grief and Chronic Pain

14:06 - Delayed Reaction to Grief