James McCormack

Best Science Medicine Podcast - BS without the BS

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The Best Science (BS) Medicine Podcast is a weekly presentation where practitioners can get evidence-based drug therapy content that is practical, entertaining and promotes healthy scepticism. In essence, we are the Medication Mythbusters. We present information that is useful and relevant to physicians, pharmacists, nurses, physician assistants and other health professionals, and that can easily be incorporated into day-to-day practice. The podcast is presented by Dr. James McCormack, Professor in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia and Dr Michael Alla...

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James McCormack

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Episode 623: Less than 140, 130, or 120? Counting down to the optimal systolic blood pressure target 08.06.2026 25:08

In episode 623, Jamie and James invite Samantha Moe back again to talk about the never-ending debate as to what is the target for systolic blood pressure. We look at the evidence and then try to put it into a reasonable context because at best the evidence is always nuanced. But at least you will […]

Episode 622: Bronchodilator with Benefits? Budesonide-formoterol rescue inhaler for asthma 30.05.2026 27:55

In episode 622, Jamie and James invite Émélie Braschi back again to talk about if we should be using inhalers that combine corticosteroids and beta-agonists as rescue inhalers. We go over the best available evidence and then try to put the findings into context. Show Notes Tools For Practice Bronchodilator with Benefits? Budesonide-formoterol rescue inhaler […]

Episode 621: Whole-Body MRI for Cancer Screening: Many findings, little benefit 27.04.2026 19:47

In episode 621, Tina, James and Mike K talk about the evidence around whole-body MRIs. We discuss how many abnormalities are found, how many cancers are actually found, and finally the lost opportunity costs. You need to know these numbers to talk to your patients about the value or lack thereof of doing this test. […]

Episode 620: Back on the stand: Colchicine for secondary cardiovascular prevention update 15.04.2026 25:29

In episode 620, Mike K and James bring back Danielle Perry, this time to talk about the evidence around the use of colchicine for secondary cardiovascular prevention. There are some large RCTs so we talk about all the numbers and as always put them into the proper context. Show Notes Tools For Practice Back on […]

Episode 619: Scan, See, Decide: POCUS in the Evaluation of Dyspnea 17.03.2026 27:04

In episode 619, Mike K and James chat yet again with Émélie Braschi. The topic this time is the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) to help diagnose patients coming into emerg with dyspnea. The results certainly suggest this may be a useful tool. Tune in and find out if it is useful enough for you. […]