EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals

In this episode, Jonathan Sackier speaks with Brian Rini, Chief of Clinical Trials at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center , Nashville, Tennessee, USA, and a n internationally known leader in genitourinary oncology. The discussion explores the evolution of kidney cancer treatment, highlighting breakthroughs in immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and precision oncology. Rini shares insights from landmark c...

In this EMJ podcast, experts discuss challenges within endometriosis care and cryoablation as an emerging treatment option. Navigating disease burden, current management limitations, the promise of precision imaging and minimally invasive techniques, the conversation highlights early clinical experience, ongoing research, and future directions for integrating cryoablation into endometriosis care.

How can clinicians make a difference? Woodruff outlines practical steps, screening tools, and advocacy approaches that can help reduce patients' exposure to harmful chemicals. She also reflects on policy progress and shares trusted resources for environmental health education.     Timestamps:   01:16 –  Action and  c hange   0 6 : 39  –  How to  r educe  p atients '  t o xic   e xposure   0 8 : 27...

Which communities  bear the brunt of  pollution during pregnancy and early life? Woodruff explores the links between socioeconomic status, genetics, and environmental exposure, illustrating how  ' double jeopardy '  and environmental  injustice compound health risks for vulnerable families. Timestamps:   01 : 36  –  Pre-term  b irth 0 6 : 07  –  Gut  m icrobiome 11 : 37  –  Genetic  f actors 12:59...

How is diagnostic innovation evolving across industries and institutions? In Part 1, Sudip Ghatak and Paul Olivo discuss the drivers of innovation, from scientific discovery to clinical need, and reveal the most d isruptive changes happening in diagnostics today . Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 02:16 – Unpacking ImmunoProfile 05:50 – Testing for who? 08:03 – Immunity studies 10:31 – Startups 12:...

In this fast-paced episode, host Jonathan Sackier introduces ImmunoProfile's Sudip Ghatak and Paul Olivo. Discover their motivations, myths about diagnostics, and how curiosity fuels innovation in just a few minutes.  

A recent survey among 2,000 patients in the USA revealed a growing openness to AI in healthcare, especially when it enhances time with physicians. The majority of patients support AI tools if used as ambient listening devices leading to more direct interaction with the HCP allowing more face-to-face time. However, concerns remain, particularly around AI when used for diagnosis. 55% of patients sti...

Chronic pain, particularly in the context of rheumatic diseases, represents one of the most pervasive global health challenges, affecting over one-quarter of the world's population. In recent decades, the influence of gender on pain perception and management has emerged as a significant focus of both scientific inquiry and clinical practice. Epidemiological data consistently demonstrate that women...

Tracey Woodruff breaks down how pollutants ,  from pesticides to plastics ,  affect pregnancy and early development. She discusses evolving research on replacement chemicals, the biological mechanisms behind toxic exposure, and the latest findings that alarm (and motivate) scientists today.  

In this rapid-fire Q&A,  Woodruff shares her top environmental health concerns for pregnancy and childhood. From phthalates and plastics to practical tips for clinicians, she highlights why even small exposures matter ,  and how awareness is the first step to prevention.  

This podcast has been supported by Novartis In this new podcast episode, Lisa Machado, a patient advocate diagnosed with CML in 2008 and clinician and CML expert Jeffrey Lipton, sit down to explore: How patients and physicians can navigate the shock of diagnosis and information overload. Why aligning treatment goals goes beyond molecular milestones to focus on quality of life. Practical ways to fo...

What happens after GLP-1s? Holly Wyatt discusses medication  exit strategies , physiological adaptation, and future hope in obesity care. Learn how to transition from medication to mastery with purpose and self-efficacy.   Timestamps:   00:40 – GLP-1s   03:36 – Stopping GLP-1s   09:13 – Challenges   09:56 –  Exit strategies   11:17 – Looking ahead  

From nutrition to sleep and stress, this episode examines the real-life habits that  make   or   break  long-term success. Holly Wyatt explains how to build sustainable routines and redefine relapse without shame or failure.   Timestamps:   00:36 - Diets   04:30 - Physical activity   07:25 - Weight re-gain   09:09 – Sleep/Stress   11:52 – Public health  

The following podcasts were funded by  Edgewise Therapeutics . Disclaimers:  The views and opinions expressed in these podcasts are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily reflect those of  Edgewise Therapeutics  or  EMJ . The speakers received honoraria for participating in this recording. This episode offers experts insights from with  Dr. Amit Sachdev . It explores Becker muscul...

In this episode of Hema Now, Pieter Sonneveld, Chair of the European Myeloma Network (EMN ) and a leading voice in h a ematology , discuss es how research and collaborative trials , like PERSEUS and CEPHEUS , are redefining standards of care in multiple myeloma. From the importance of early diagnosis to the evolving role of minimal residual disease testing, this conversation offers a forward-looki...

Holly Wyatt explores the psychological side of sustained weight loss :  mindset, identity shifts, and why willpower  isn't  enough. Discover patterns from over 10,000 successful weight maintainers ,  and the first steps toward emotional resilience in obesity care.   Timestamps:   00:45 – Wyatt's Journey   03:48 – Psychological barriers   06:09 – State of Slim   08:06 – Successful losers   11:16 –...

In this rapid-fire episode, Holly Wyatt answers key questions on metabolism ,  myths, motivation, GLP-1 misconceptions, and daily health habits. Ideal for listeners seeking a fast, insightful overview of modern weight management in under  5  minutes.  

This content was funded by Boehringer Ingelheim, who had no influence or involvement in the development of the content. This material is intended for U.S. healthcare professionals. Pulmonary fibrosis remains one of the most challenging respiratory diseases – often underdiagnosed, undertreated, and misunderstood. In this AMJ podcast, Ayodeji Adegunsoye and Toby Maher share their expert perspectives...

In the final episode of this series, Susanna Esposito explores how vaccine coverage, microbiome preservation, and emerging therapeutics intersect with antimicrobial stewardship. She also discusses innovative strategies, such as bacteriophages, microbiome-targeted therapies, and AI-driven predictive analytics, to prevent infections while optimising antibiotic use in children. Timestamps: 00:00 – In...

In the second deep dive of the series, Susanna Esposito discusses the latest guidelines for diagnosing and treating bacterial meningitis in children. She highlights balancing urgent empirical therapy with stewardship principles, appropriate use of corticosteroids, emerging resistance patterns, and how hospitals can leverage local data to optimise antibiotic prescribing. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introdu...

In  this episode,  Viktor Gr ü nwald shares his journey through a remarkable career in oncology, his focus on urogenital cancers, and his hopes for the future of cancer treatment. From reflections on research  to  European Society for Medical Oncology   ( ESMO )  2025 predictions   and the promise of precision medicine,  Gr ü nwald  offers an insightful look at evolving therapies and the pursuit o...

Susanna Esposito joins Saranya Ravindran to explore how clinicians can distinguish viral from bacterial respiratory infections in children. From bronchiolitis management to targeted testing, stewardship strategies, and the role of vitamin D and point-of-care diagnostics, this episode unpacks evidence-based approaches to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use.   Timestamps:   00:00 – Introduction   02:0...