Freakonomics, M.D.

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Freakonomics, M.D. episodes

November 18, 2022 62. Dr. Ashish Jha Anticipated a Pandemic. He Didn’t Think It Would Look Like This.
Bapu talks to White House Covid Czar Dr. Ashish Jha about becoming a household name, studying pandemics, and the frustrations of politics. Also, when will he be out of a job?

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29 min
November 11, 2022 61. Should You Bother Getting a Colonoscopy?
Colonoscopy is strongly recommended for Americans over 45. But a new study suggests its benefits have been overstated. Should we change how we screen for colorectal cancer?

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32 min
November 04, 2022 60. The Doctor Is Out. The Physician Assistant Is In.
Chances are, at some point you’ll be treated by a nurse practitioner or a physician assistant instead of a doctor. Will your care suffer?

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31 min
October 28, 2022 59. The Most Valuable Resource in Medicine
Time is precious. How can doctors and patients make the best use of it — especially when there isn’t much left?

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28 min
October 21, 2022 58. How Important Is Breastfeeding, Really?
Can a clever new study shed light on one of parenting’s most elusive and contentious questions?

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30 min
October 14, 2022 57. Doctors Know They Prescribe Too Many Antibiotics. Why Don’t They Stop?
Antibiotics save lives. But what happens when we use them too much? Bapu looks at how changing physician behavior could help prevent a major public health disaster.

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28 min
October 07, 2022 56. Could Prison Be Good for Your Health?
Incarceration has been linked to infectious diseases, mental illness, cancer, and violence. But new research suggests it can extend some people’s lifespans. Bapu investigates the paradox of prison time.

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29 min
September 30, 2022 55. This Vaccine Lottery Seemed Like a Great Idea. Why Didn’t it Work?
Behavioral economists say “regret lotteries” are powerful motivational tools. When Philadelphia tried one in 2021, the results were disappointing. Bapu looks at how incentives can backfire — and what we can learn from failures.

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30 min
September 23, 2022 54. Will You Ever Go Back to Your Doctor’s Office?
When COVID hit, telemedicine use in the U.S. exploded. But how are we using it now? Bapu Jena explores the consequences of this evolving technology.

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33 min
September 16, 2022 53. Why Do Doctors Have to Play Defense?
After the Supreme Court’s abortion decision, doctors in some states are concerned that delivering treatment could put them in legal jeopardy. Bapu Jena looks at how the practice of “defensive medicine” can compromise patient care.

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29 min

About Freakonomics, M.D.

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Each week, physician, economist, and author of "Random Acts of Medicine" Dr. Bapu Jena will dig into a fascinating study at the intersection of economics and healthcare. He takes on questions like:…