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Revisiting the Cass Review on gender identity services, and non-invasive brain stimulation for children with autism

The BMA has released their long awaited review of the Cass report. The original report looked at the provision of NHS gender identity services for children and young people, and involved a review of the science underpinning those services. It also set out a plan to improve care f ... Show more

. 39min 30sec

The US UK trade deal will cost the NHS billions, and only serve to increase pharma profits

The new trade deal struck between the UK and US came into force in April. The deal will double the amount that the NHS spends on new medicines, by the end of 2036 (from 0.6 - 0.6% of GDP). increase the threshold that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) se ... Show more

. 43min 18sec

MS drug controversy, adoption outcomes in Sweden, and the multi-factorial reality of Alzheimer’s

A blockbuster MS drug undergoes FDA re-evaluation. We explore the story of Ocrelizumab, a treatment for primary progressive multiple sclerosis, following a patient petition that highlighted internal disagreements among agency reviewers regarding its efficacy. We look to Sweden, w ... Show more

. 38min 30sec

The Trump administration is an international health emergency

Covid 19 was the last Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Our guests in this podcast think that the Trump Administration should be declared the next one. Joining Kamran Abbasi are, Fatima Hassan, human rights lawyer and Director of the Health Justice Initiat ... Show more

. 51min 7sec

The 15th strike, and bringing compassion back to A&E

Coming up in this week’s episode: The 15th Strike: As the latest six-day walkout by resident doctors in England concludes, the BMJ's news team examines the state of the ongoing dispute over pay and training places. Iain Beardsell, consultant in emergency medicine in Southampton e ... Show more

. 39min 21sec