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Prof. Allison Aiello joins Editor-in-chief Taissa Vila to talk about early predictors of Alzheimer’s disease. Prof. Aiello’s recent study reveals that key risk factors are associated with cognitive decline as early as ages 24 to 44, challenging the traditional focus on older populations. Tune in to learn how these early indicators could transform Alzheimer’s research and shift the narrative around Alzheimer’s prevention.

Prof. Aiello is James S. Jackson Healthy Longevity Professor of Epidemiology in the Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center and in this episode we explored a fresh perspective on the disease’s pathogenesis and the future of early intervention.

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https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanam/article/PIIS2667-193X(25)00097-3/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_May_25_laname

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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory conditions are the leading cause of premature mortality in Europe, yet efforts to prevent and control NCDs are inadequate.

 Gauden Galea (WHO Regional Office for Europe, Copenhagen, Denmark) and David Stuckler (University of Bocconi, Milan, Italy) talk with Heather Brown (The Lancet Regional Health Europe) about their Health Policy paper introducing quick buys: 25 evidence-based cost-effective interventions that can have measurable public health benefits within 5 years. 

The quick buys provide policymakers with practical ways in which they can accelerate progress towards global health targets and save lives.

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https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanepe/article/PIIS2666-7762(25)00073-0/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_01-05-25_lanepe

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Do you know how risk-adjusted screening strategies can save lives? The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific recently published a Viewpoint article discussing risk-adjusted breast cancer screening in Australia and the Western Pacific region, as part of the Special Collection on Breast Cancer in Western Pacific.

In this episode, our authors, Professor Carolyn Nickson, an epidemiologist specialising in finding ways to improve breast cancer control, and Professor Bruce Mann, a specialist breast surgeon with expertise in early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, will share their valuable insights on risk-adjusted breast screening.

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https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanwpc/article/PIIS2666-6065(25)00057-4/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_30-04-25_lanwpc

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Biliary tract cancer remains a challenging disease with significant disparities in care across Europe. Our Series co-chairs, Dr. Lorenza Rimassa, Dr. Chiara Braconi, and Dr. Rocio Macias, join Ivana Nedic from The Lancet Regional Health - Europe to explore the latest developments in biliary tract cancer research and treatment, as well as the current landscape, unmet needs, and the future of biliary tract cancer management across the region.

Read the Series here:

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanepe/article/PIIS2666-7762(24)00340-5/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_lanepebtceurope25_biliary-tract-cancers-25_lanepe

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March 24 serves as a reminder to evaluate our progress in eliminating the centuries-old scourge of tuberculosis. 

Dr Swarup Sarkar, Dr Anurag Bhargava, and Dr Mohammed Yassin speak with  Shalini Garg on the historical efforts to eliminate TB alongside the challenges in controlling the disease in the WHO south east Asia region, despite having achieved commendable success in controlling HIV. They also share their vision of how we could achieve the SDG goals and targets on TB.

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https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lansea/issue/vol31nonull/PIIS2772-3682(24)X0012-8?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_whod_lansea

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This podcast is part of the project “Latinas in Research: stories of strength, commitment and perseverance”, aimed at increasing the visibility of remarkable female researchers from Latin America. From June to December 2024, the Lancet Regional Health – Americas featured 6 profiles of outstandings researchers, delving into their career trajectory, achievements and challenges. In this podcast we invited Leticia de Oliveira, who has worked as an active advocate for the advance of women in Science and Research.

Read the profile here:

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanam/article/PIIS2667-193X(24)00167-4/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_generic_laname

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We discuss the epidemiology and prevention of cardiovascular disease in the Americas following the publication of the Series on this topic in our February issue. Our senior editor Orison Woolcott spoke with the co-leader of the Series, Philip Joseph, who is a cardiologist and associate professor at McMaster University, Ontario, Canada.

Read the full Series at The Lancet Regional Health Americas here:

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanam/article/PIIS2667-193X(24)00287-4/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_lanam

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In the past decade, Latin America experienced major changes in its migration patterns. Historically, most international migration in the region has been motivated by the search of employment, and occurs between adjacent countries, or from countries within the region to high-income countries such as the United States and Spain.

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Prof. Anniek de Ruijter and Prof. Barbara Prainsack join Rafael Cardoso from The Lancet Regional Health – Europe to discuss their Personal View on solidarity and trust in EU health governance and future perspectives for health policy at the EU level.

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Prof. Mike Slade and Dr. Stefan Rennick-Egglestone join The Lancet Regional Health – Europe Senior Editor, Hui Wu, to discuss online recorded recovery narratives for people with psychosis experience, and share personal insights from the NEON trial and views on digital interventions in mental health.

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