The Lancet

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The Lancet (www.thelancet.com) is a weekly medical journal, renowned for the publication of high-quality peer-reviewed research and reviews from around the world. In the Podcasts our editors discuss journal highlights, including interviews with authors of key articles to provide context and insight to advancements in medicine and health worldwide.

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Mar 19, 2026

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Junior doctors’ strike: The Lancet: April 26, 2016 27.04.2016

Junior doctors are on strike in England. Why? Niall Boyce reports from the picket line at University College London Hospital, interviewing junior doctors Danny Bhagawati and Sophie Candfield, and BMA representative Yannis Gourtsoyannis.

World Malaria Day: The Lancet: April 25, 2016 25.04.2016

Sir Richard Feachem discusses a review of the progress made globally in the eradication and elimination of malaria.

Indigenous health: The Lancet: April 20, 2016 21.04.2016

Ian Anderson and Romlie Mokak discuss a new analysis of health indicators across 28 indigenous populations, with implications for future health services planning worldwide.

Global health financing: The Lancet: April 13, 2016 14.04.2016

Tim Evans from the World Bank discusses the need for a transformation in global health financing if universal health coverage in low-income and middle-income countries is to be achieved by 2030.

The weight of the world: The Lancet: April 1, 2016 01.04.2016

Majid Ezzati discusses a new analysis of global changes in bodyweight over four decades, from 1975-2014.

US election: The Lancet: March 31, 2016 01.04.2016

Susan Jaffe with a round-up of what the Republican and democrat presidential hopefuls are saying about US health care.

To truly look inside: The Lancet: March 24, 2016 25.03.2016

Eric Topol discusses the use of hand-held ultrasound devices – could they one day usurp the stethoscope?

NSAIDs for osteoarthritic knee and hip pain: The Lancet: March 17, 2016 18.03.2016

Sven Trelle discusses a meta-analysis which aims to shed light on the best non-steroidal anti-inflammatory treatments for common knee and hip pain.

US gun laws: The Lancet: March 10, 2016 11.03.2016

Bindu Kalesan discusses research which highlights how widespread adoption of the most effective gun and ammunition laws could substantially reduce US firearms mortality. 

Antibiotic prescribing: The Lancet: February 18, 2016 19.02.2016

Michael Hallsworth discusses the value of an information-led intervention to reduce antibiotic prescribing among primary care physicians in England

NIH funding: The Lancet: February 11, 2016 12.02.2016

Susan Jaffe interviews NIH Director Francis Collins with welcome news of a $2 billion boost to NIH funding.

Refugees and health-care services: The Lancet: January 22, 2016 22.01.2016

Etienne Langlois discusses the importance of access to appropriate health-care services for refugees worldwide.

Wakley Prize 2015: The Lancet: December 17, 2015 18.12.2015

Abigail Murdy reads this year's winner, entitled 'Lifelines' by Claude Matuchansky; a piece about the lesson of medical humanism. 

Climate change and health: The Lancet: December 15, 2015 15.12.2015

Andy Haines reflects on the historic Paris climate change treaty, and outlines ideas for carbon taxation to reduce emissions.

Ebola response: The Lancet: Nov 22, 2015 23.11.2015

Peter Piot discusses new recommendations for health agencies and public health systems in response to the 2014-15 Ebola outbreak.

Cancer in LMIC: The Lancet: November 11, 2015 12.11.2015

Helen Gelband discusses plans for an essential package of cancer prevention and treatment strategies for low-income and middle-income settings.

Breast cancer screening: The Lancet: November 4, 2015 05.11.2015

Martin Yaffe discusses a Japanese randomized trial which investigates the potential role of ultrasound in breast cancer screening.

Eliminating TB: The Lancet: October 26, 2015 26.10.2015

Salmaan Keshavjee outlines how a new Lancet series can assist in global efforts to eliminate tuberculosis.

US health care: The Lancet: October 23, 2015 23.10.2015

Rebecca Cooney and Susan Jaffe with an update on US health policies and the progress of the Affordable Care Act.

China’s health reform: The Lancet: October 9, 2015 09.10.2015

Helena Wang with an overview of a china themed issue on the country’s progress towards universal health coverage.

10 000 issues of The Lancet: Sept 25, 2015 26.09.2015

Editor Richard Horton reflects on The Lancet’s history, and looks ahead as the journal publishes its 10 000th issue.

Alcohol-use disorders: The Lancet: Sept 4, 2015 05.09.2015

Wayne Hall discusses how doctors could do more to better diagnose and treat patients who have poor health relating to high alcohol use.

Music and surgery: The Lancet: Aug 13, 2015 14.08.2015

Paul Glasziou discusses a systematic review from UK authors which suggests that music could reduce anxiety and pain for patients undergoing surgery.

Medicare at 50: The Lancet: July 30, 2015 30.07.2015

Susan Jaffe discusses the introduction of Medicare 50 years ago with two US physicians who were in practice at the time.

Tattoo safety: The Lancet: July 24, 2015 24.07.2015

Andreas Luch discusses a Review about the medical and toxicological concerns of tattooing.

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