EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals

Helen Brough joins the  Saranya  to reflect on her work in paediatric food allergy, from  personal experiences  that shaped her career to landmark studies like LEAP, EAT, and  ProNuts  that transformed prevention and management. This episode explores early allergen introduction, evolving approaches to treatment, and  what's  driving the rise in food allergies in children.   Timestamps:     00:53  ...

  In this  short  ra pid-fire episode ,  Helen Brough answers  key questions on food allergy ,  covering common triggers, peanut allergy myths, early allergen introduction, and whether allergies can be outgrown. It also touches on immune development, common mistakes, biomarkers, and future breakthroughs .

Description:   Meghan  Azad discusses the challenges of translating microbiome science into public health strategies. From policy gaps to social inequalities, this episode explores how evidence can be turned into meaningful support for families.   Timestamps:     02:20 – Critical windows   04:50 – Health inequalities   07:30 – Policy interventions   10:10 – Future directions  

This episode examines how infant nutrition influences microbiome development and links to asthma risk. Azad discusses key discoveries from cohort studies and the role of early-life exposures in shaping disease trajectories.   Timestamps:     02:40 – Microbiome development   05:10 – Asthma risk link   07:50 – Feeding transitions   10:20 – Clinical counselling

Azad explores the biological complexity of human milk and its role in shaping infant immunity. From immune-active components to variation in milk composition, this episode examines how early nutrition programs long-term health outcomes.   Timestamps:     02:30 – Milk composition explained   05:20 – Immune components role   08:10 – Variation in milk   10:40 – Growth and outcomes

In this rapid-fire episode, Azad addresses common myths around breastfeeding, microbiome development, and infant feeding practices. A concise overview of the key factors shaping early immune health.

In the final episode, Pranav Garimella explores glomerular and cystic kidney diseases, including IgA nephropathy and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease. Discover how personalised medicine, biomarkers, and earlier diagnosis are shaping the future of care in these complex conditions. Timestamps: 01:11 – Current treatment for IgA nephropathy 02:24 – SGLT2 inhibitors 03:38 – Cystic kidney di...

In Part 2, Pranav Garimella discusses major advances in diabetic kidney disease management. Learn how sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors and novel therapies are reshaping disease progression, and why early intervention is critical to improving long-term outcomes. Timestamps: 01:07 – Practice-changing developments 05:10 – GLP-1 agonists 07:00 – Early intervention 08:43 – Unmet needs

Pranav Garimella joins host Catherine Glass to explore why early detection of chronic kidney disease remains challenging. From high-risk populations to emerging plasma and urine biomarkers, this episode examines how earlier diagnosis and improved risk stratification can transfor m patient outcomes. Timestamps: 00:59 – Challenges of early detection 05:12 – Populations for intensive screening 09:08...

In this rapid-fire episode, Pranav Garimella answers key questions on chronic kidney disease, from early detection and screening challenges to future innovations in nephrology. A concise overview for clinicians and curious listeners alike.

In the final episode, Nanette K. Wenger discusses the ongoing challenges in awareness and access to cardiovascular care for women. From public health campaigns to mentorship and community initiatives, discover  what's  needed to close the gap.   Timestamps:   1:02 – Barriers in care   2:54 – Future directions   6:11 – Atlanta Women's Network  

In Part 2, Nanette K. Wenger examines how underrepresentation in research shaped cardiovascular epidemiology in women. Learn about the impact of key guideline developments, and where critical data gaps  remain .   Timestamps:   1:09 – Historical underrepresentation   5:05 – Evidence gaps  

Nanette K. Wenger joins host Saranya Ravindran to reflect on her pioneering work in women's cardiovascular health. From challenging early misconceptions to advocating for inclusion in research, this episode explores how the field began to shift.   Timestamps:   0:58 – Nanette's inspiration   5:21 – Dismantling misconceptions   8:12 – Research obstacles   14:20 – Risk factors  

In this rapid-fire episode, Nanette K. Wenger answers key questions on women's heart health - from prevention and lifestyle to mentorship, research gaps, and the future of cardiology. A concise, expert-led overview of the field.  

In this episode of Onc Now, Christopher Wolfgang shares insights into the evolving landscape of pancreatic cancer research and treatment. From his early inspiration in oncology to pioneering surgical approaches and tackling tumour recurrence, Wolfgang discusses the challenges that persist in this complex disease space and the innovations shaping its future. Timestamps :     00:00 – Introduction  ...

Gupta examines disparities in food allergy and asthma outcomes, highlighting barriers to care and the role of policy, research, and innovation in improving health equity. Timestamps: 01:00 – Racial and socioeconomic barriers 03:37 – Collaborations to reduce disparities 05:05 – Emerging therapies 10:08 – Future care

From early allergen introduction to digital health tools, Gupta discusses modern prevention strategies and how clinicians balance prevention with long-term management in food allergy care. Timestamps: 00:51 – Key messages for families and clinicians 02:56 – Allergies and breast milk 04:17 – Ongoing allergies 06:50 – Allergy education 10:34 – Telemedicine and digital tools 11:45 – Mentoring  

In this rapid-fire episode, Ruchi S. Gupta answers key questions about food allergy misconceptions, prevention strategies, and asthma care. A concise overview for clinicians looking to stay updated in minutes.

Ruchi S. Gupta explores how food allergy and asthma care have evolved over the past 2 decades, from guideline development to school-based programmes and early prevention strategies shaping paediatric care. Timestamps: 00: 55 – Recent care evolution 04:12 – Primary care management 06:00 – Schools and community programmes 09:13 – Prevention strategies

In the final episode, Majid Fotuhi explores how purpose, social connection, and brain networks influence longevity and dementia risk. Learn how cultivating meaning in life can support cognitive health and long-term brain resilience.   Timestamps:   01:03 – Brain regions    02:19 – Dementia risk   02:42 – Role of clinicians   04:42 – Social connection   07:00 – Dr Fotuhi's book  

In Part 2, Majid Fotuhi explains how stress and inflammation accelerate brain ageing. Discover the role of  sleep in  clearing toxins, the benefits of neurofeedback, and which brain training strategies truly enhance cognition.   Timestamps:   01:14 – Stress and inflammation   04:40 – Importance of sleep   08:16 – Benefits of neurofeedback   10:19 – Brain training   12:20 – Concussion and ADHD  

In this episode of Hema Now, Robert Negrin, President of the American Society of Hematology  (ASH) , reflects on his distinguished career in stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy, and shares his vision for the future of the field. From shaping global haematology priorities to advancing innovative treatments such as CAR - T   cell therapy, he explores both the remarkable progress and the o...

Majid Fotuhi joins host Saranya Ravindran to explore how nutrition influences brain ageing. From anti-inflammatory diets and omega-3s to insulin resistance and metabolic health, this episode unpacks how what we eat shapes cognition and long-term brain resilience.   Timestamps:   01:10 – Mediterranean Diet   02:58 – Reducing Alzheimer's risk   03:37 – Dietary changes   05:44 – Metabolic dysfunction...

In this rapid-fire episode, Majid Fotuhi answers key questions on brain ageing - from memory-boosting habits and diet to stress, neurogenesis, and Alzheimer's risk. Perfect for a quick, science-backed overview of how to protect your brain.  

This content has been funded by AstraZeneca, and is intended for healthcare professionals. The content in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor to promote any specific product or therapy.   The guests have been compensated by AstraZeneca for their participation. The views expressed are their own and do not necessar...