EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals

This week, Jonathan is joined by Shaji Kumar, an expert in hematology and oncology, particularly multiple myeloma, who has made significant contributions to both clinical and translational science.

Timestamps:

(00:00) – Introduction

(02:23) – Drug combinations and myeloma biology

(08:34) – Treating newly diagnosed multiple myeloma

(17:24) – Quadruplet regimens

(23:09) – Clinical trials for plasma cell malignancies

(28:04) – The bone marrow microenvironment in multiple myeloma

(30:29) – "Blind men and an elephant"

(33:58) – Kumar's three wishes for healthcare

This podcast series was sponsored by Theramex UK who had no input in the content which was developed by EMJ.

The speakers were selected by Theramex and received honorarium. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of Theramex or EMJ. Please refer to local marketing authorisation and prescribing practices for guidance.

The Effect of HRT on Brain Function and Mental Health. - Episode 3 - Brain health expert Rossella Nappi joins Hannah Moir to discuss the effect of MHT on brain function and mental health.

In this podcast series, we focus on women's health and the impact of menopause. Our experts explore the role and long-term impact of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), otherwise referred to as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), on our heart, bones, and brain.

In this episode of the EMJ Podcast, Jonathan Sackier sits down with Jose Alexander, Clinical Microbiologist and Director of Microbiology at AdventHealth Orlando, to explore the cutting edge of infectious disease diagnostics. From next-generation sequencing to rapid tests for brain-eating amoeba, Alexander shares insights into the latest innovations shaping the field, the fight against antimicrobial resistance, and the future of microbiology diagnostics.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

03:55 – Alexander's introduction to microbiology

05:42 – Developing a rapid test for a brain-eating amoeba

09:40 – Where is this amoeba found?

12:13 – Next-generation sequencing in infectious disease

14:36 – Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype/genotype service

17:06 – Vaccine hesitancy

19:03 – Antimicrobial resistance

22:02 – The discovery of a novel variant of Klebsiella pneumoniae

24:32 – The clinical use of bacteriophages

27:01 – The future of the field

28:41 – Alexander's three wishes for healthcare

In this episode of the Onc Now Podcast, host Jonathan Sackier is joined by Stephen Chan, Clinical Professor at the Department of Clinical Oncology of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, to discuss groundbreaking trials in hepatobiliary cancers, the role of diet in chronic liver disease, and the future of liver cancer care.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

02:09 – CARES-310 trial for liver cancer

4:33 – Camrelizumab + rivoceranib versus sorafenib

7:07 – Prevention and early detection of liver cancer

10:30 – Impact of lifestyle and diet on liver disease

12:38 – KEYNOTE-966 trial for biliary tract cancer

14:45 – Alternative strategies for liver cancer treatment

17:14 – Key initiatives of the International Liver Cancer Association

19:26 – Chan's three wishes for healthcare

In this episode of the EMJ Podcast, Jonathan Sackier sits down with Faranak Kamangar, Chair of Dermatology at Palo Alto Medical Foundation and President of the San Francisco Dermatological Society, to discuss the future of AI and telehealth in dermatology.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

01:41 – DermGPT: bringing AI to dermatology

07:35 – Why telehealth is here to stay

11:15 – Targeted immunotherapies: what's new?

16:57 – Using media to drive education

22:39 – Precision medicine in melanoma

27:15 – Kamangar's podcast 'The Future of Dermatology'

31:05 – Three wishes for healthcare

Timestamps:

00:00- Introduction

00:41- Health benefits of yoga and mindfulness

02:34- The potential of AI in hematology

04:23- Transfusion dependence in myelodysplastic syndromes

08:13- The fascinating field of apheresis

10:56- How to provide high-quality, affordable healthcare?

15:44- Regulatory T cells in hematologic malignancies

19:55- CAR T clinical trials: regulatory insights

22:57- EBMT initiatives

30:06- Latest breakthroughs in amyloidosis

34:50- Reducing patient fear through education

Supported by Gilead Sciences Europe Ltd who provided funding for this content and is intended for healthcare professionals. Gilead Sciences Europe Ltd was not involved in the creation of this content. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of Gilead Sciences Europe Ltd or EMJ. Note that not all treatments discussed in this episode may have received market approval. Please refer to your local marketing authorisation and prescribing practices for guidance. The speakers received honoraria.

Tune into this episode hosted by Hannah Moir, which discusses what PBC is, and key takeaways from the AASLD conference.

In this episode of the EMJ Podcast, Jonathan Sackier speaks with Rachel Rubin, a urologist and sexual medicine specialist, about the need for patient-centred care, the importance of multidisciplinary approaches, and breaking the stigma around sexual health. Rubin also shares insights into improving medical education and advancing healthcare policies to better support sexual medicine.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

02:51 - Importance of patient-centred care in sexual medicine

06:05 - Benefits of a multidisciplinary approach to sexual health

11:45 - Gaps in sexual medicine education and training

15:20 - Addressing stigma in sexual health

23:21 - Reframing menopause in clinical practice

29:15 - Training in male and female sexual medicine

38:35 - Gender reassignment and gender-affirming care

47:45 - Three wishes for the future of sexual healthcare

In this episode of the Onc Now Podcast, host Jonathan Sackier is joined by Sebastian Stintzing, Head of Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Cancer Immunology, Charité - Universitäetsmedizin Berlin, Germany. They discuss the most promising developments in gastrointestinal oncology, with particular focus on the role of personalised medicine in metastatic colorectal cancer treatment.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction

03:04 – Impactful developments in gastrointestinal oncology

08:53 – Issues with funding clinical trials

14:17 – Designing trials and the importance of patient advocacy

17:11 – Translational biomarker programs

19:58 – Treatment strategies for RAS wild-type tumours

22:28 – The FIRE-4.5 study on mutant metastatic colorectal cancer

29:50 – Genetic profiling and epigenomics

33:12 – Precision medicine and immune oncology in GI cancers

34:52 – Colorectal cancer in younger adults

34:54 – Raising awareness for early screening of GI cancers

This podcast series was sponsored by Theramex UK who had no input in the content which was developed by EMJ.

The speakers were selected by Theramex and received honorarium. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of Theramex or EMJ. Please refer to local marketing authorisation and prescribing practices for guidance.

Long-term Benefits of Use of MHT/HRT on the Heart, Bones, and Brain - Episode 2 - Bone expert Kassim Javaid joins Hannah Moir to explore the impact of MHT on our bones.

In this podcast series, we focus on women's health and the impact of menopause. Our experts explore the role and long-term impact of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), otherwise referred to as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), on our heart, bones, and brain.