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44. Office Hours with Bapu

44. Office Hours with Bapu

Jul 01, 2022

Can you diagnose cancer too early? Do in-flight medical emergencies vary by location? We asked you to send Bapu your questions, and this week he tries to answer them. We’d love to get to the bottom of...

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43. The Comedian-Ophthalmologist Will See You Now

43. The Comedian-Ophthalmologist Will See You Now

Jun 24, 2022

Dr. Will Flanary, a.k.a Dr. Glaucomflecken, has always been a comedy fan. During the pandemic, he found an audience. But should doctors be funny with their patients? Bapu Jena asks when laughter is — ...

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42. Your Doctor Has to Go Home. Now What?

42. Your Doctor Has to Go Home. Now What?

Jun 17, 2022

When a doctor’s shift ends, or a physician retires, are patients left in the lurch? Bapu Jena looks at the challenge of managing medical transitions.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...

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41. Is Rainy Day Joint Pain All in Your Head?

41. Is Rainy Day Joint Pain All in Your Head?

Jun 10, 2022

You’ve heard that the weather can make your joints hurt. Maybe you’ve even felt it yourself. But, is it true? Bapu Jena looks at why we think we know certain things in medicine, even when the data don...

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40. How Will We Handle the Heat?

40. How Will We Handle the Heat?

Jun 03, 2022

The world is warmer than ever, and getting hotter. Bapu Jena looks at how heat affects our bodies and our behavior — and how we might adapt to rising temperatures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

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A Shave, a Haircut, and a Blood Pressure Test (Ep. 6 Update)

A Shave, a Haircut, and a Blood Pressure Test (Ep. 6 Update)

May 27, 2022

For Black men, the barbershop is a neighborhood hub. It could also be a place for them to get medical care. Plus: What happens to patients when affirmative action ends? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

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38. Pfizer’s CEO on the Big Gamble That Brought Us the COVID Vaccine

38. Pfizer’s CEO on the Big Gamble That Brought Us the COVID Vaccine

May 20, 2022

Bapu Jena talks with Albert Bourla about his unusual path to the top, developing a life-saving vaccine in record time, and the second-hardest decision he made along the way. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

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37. Can Fear Be Good Medicine?

37. Can Fear Be Good Medicine?

May 13, 2022

Fear is a popular tool in public health campaigns. But is it an effective one? Bapu Jena discusses new research on whether we can — and should — scare people into being healthier. Hosted by Simpleca...

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36. Bad News — It’s Your Surgeon’s Birthday

36. Bad News — It’s Your Surgeon’s Birthday

May 06, 2022

Distractions are everywhere — including in the operating room. So, what happens if a surgeon loses focus? A tap dancer, a health researcher, and a surgeon help Bapu Jena find out. Hosted by Simpleca...

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35. Are More Expensive Hospitals Better?

35. Are More Expensive Hospitals Better?

Apr 29, 2022

For lots of things, price is an indicator of quality. But what about in health care? Bapu Jena gets some clues from Steve Levitt’s wine tasting experiment, and looks at why shopping for health care is...

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