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62. Dr. Ashish Jha Anticipated a Pandemic. He Didn’t Think It Would Look Like This.
Nov 18, 2022Bapu 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? Hosted by Simplecast, a...
61. Should You Bother Getting a Colonoscopy?
Nov 11, 2022Colonoscopy 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? Hosted by Simplecast, an ...
60. The Doctor Is Out. The Physician Assistant Is In.
Nov 04, 2022Chances are, at some point you’ll be treated by a nurse practitioner or a physician assistant instead of a doctor. Will your care suffer? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...
59. The Most Valuable Resource in Medicine
Oct 28, 2022Time is precious. How can doctors and patients make the best use of it — especially when there isn’t much left? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...
58. How Important Is Breastfeeding, Really?
Oct 21, 2022Can a clever new study shed light on one of parenting’s most elusive and contentious questions? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...
57. Doctors Know They Prescribe Too Many Antibiotics. Why Don’t They Stop?
Oct 14, 2022Antibiotics 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz ...
56. Could Prison Be Good for Your Health?
Oct 07, 2022Incarceration 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 tim...
55. This Vaccine Lottery Seemed Like a Great Idea. Why Didn’t it Work?
Sep 30, 2022Behavioral 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 ...
54. Will You Ever Go Back to Your Doctor’s Office?
Sep 23, 2022When 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...
53. Why Do Doctors Have to Play Defense?
Sep 16, 2022After 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...