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Were millions diagnosed with Covid… when they didn’t really have it?
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03/11/22 • 33 min
The NHS spent billions on Covid tests, but is there any truth behind the claims that the ‘gold standard' PCRs who too sensitive, and ended up diagnosing cases who were never infectious? Were the pandemic infection figures deliberately ‘sexed up' to scare people in complying with lockdown rules? And was it really worth spending £37billion plus on testing? The Medical Minefield team investigate with science journalist Jo Macfarlane, public health consultant Dr Allyson Pollock and Dr Al Richards, Associate Professor of Pharmacy at the University of Reading.
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10/22/22 • 30 min
Hundreds of thousands of Britons remain vulnerable to Covid because they have not responded to the vaccines. A drug exists which could protect them. Called Evusheld, the medicine has been rolled out in dozens of countries including the US and France. However, the UK Government refuses to fund it. This week, The Mail on Sunday launches a vital campaign to provide Britain's most vulnerable with Evusheld. The Medical Minefield team speak to Imogen Dempsey, who has been shielding since the beginning of the pandemic and desperately needs Evusheld to return to her normal life. Meanwhile, Lord Andrew Lansley, former Secretary of Health, explains why he has lobbied ministers for months to fund the drug.
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Is it really safe for the NHS to cut smear tests?
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12/02/22 • 23 min
Health chiefs are planning to offer screening for cervical cancer less often – women will soon have smear tests every three years, instead of every five. But what about women like Destiny Wade, who was diagnosed with the disease three years after a negative smear test? Destiny tells Eve why she thinks the decision will allow more women to fall through the cracks. But Professor Margaret Stanley – one of the UK’s leading experts in cervical cancer – explains why recent changes to cervical cancer screening means the switch will in fact be even safer, ultimately saving more lives.
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Should we add lithium to our tap water to protect our mental health?
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11/04/22 • 27 min
It’s been used since the 1970s as a mood stabiliser for people with bipolar disorder – but now, experts say lithium has fallen out of favour, and patients are paying the price. Dr Allan Young tells Medical Minefield of his concerns that not enough psychiatrists are prescribing the medicine, despite the raft of evidence proving its benefits. But Dr Joanna Moncrieff, psychiatrist and academic from the University College London, passionately disagrees – and says the serious risks, including kidney damage and extreme drowsiness, are not worth the benefits, and the drug is best avoided.
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Are too many children being given antidepressants?
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11/12/22 • 34 min
Recent reports that found adolescents are being prescribed antidepressants by GPs – against NHS guidance that says they should be offered psychotherapy first. Eve Simmons opens up about her struggle with anxiety as a teen, and how an understanding GP who prescribed Prozac was the answer to her problems. With ever growing waiting lists to see mental health specialists, what other choices are there? The Medical Minefield team speak with Dr Ian Goodyer, a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist based at the University of Cambridge, and to Ruth Glover, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and Clinical Director at Open Door.
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Is obesity a disease?
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11/18/22 • 41 min
Startling new research shows that a weekly injection can help obese people shift a fortune of weight – by turning off their unusually ferocious appetite. It’s led experts to be even more convinced of the idea that obesity is not a result of greed or lack of willpower – but a biological fault that causes extreme hunger. Daily Mail columnist Sarah Vine tells of how the injection, called semaglutide, changed her life by curbing her overwhelming desire to eat junk. Meanwhile, obesity campaigner Sarah Le Brocq argues that treating larger Britons as patients with a sickness is the only way to tackle lifestyle-related disease. Yet, Dr Asher Larmie, a GP and fat activist, passionately disagrees. Shockingly, Dr Larmie even doubts the evidence linking obesity to diseases like diabetes.
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Would you dare to try this VERY intimate £1,000 menopause jab?
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10/28/22 • 43 min
The vampire facial was all the rage in 2013 when Kim Kardashian posted a picture of her bloodied face after having the injectable treatment. Now, it’s back, but this time for the menopausal vagina – with promises it can ease discomfort during intimacy, and generally lift and rejuvenate the area. This week, Barney is joined by historian, broadcaster and author Dr Tessa Dunlop as they hear from Sam, a woman whose life has changed since receiving the treatment; Dr. Shirin Lakhani, whose clinic has been providing these treatments; and to Dr. Paula Briggs, for her expert opinion as an expert on the menopause.
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Is Strep A the new Covid?
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12/10/22 • 22 min
Tragically, at least 15 children have died so far from Strep A infections in the last couple of weeks. This week, Medical Minefield is asking: Is the Government doing enough to protect our children? We hear from resident GP columnist Dr. Ellie Cannon, who is concerned about local shortages of antibiotics, while Adam Finn, Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Bristol, says the outbreak may not be as alarming as it seems...
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Do we need to talk about the harm lockdown did to our children?
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12/17/22 • 45 min
This week, Barney and Dr Ellie Cannon ask the question: did the health harms of putting our kids through lockdown and school closures during Covid outweigh any potential benefits? We hear from Professor Stephen Griffin, who supported the lockdowns but believes they should not be a strategy for future pandemics; and to Molly Kingsley, parent and co-founder of the campaign group Us For Them, who rejected the idea of school closures from the beginning of the pandemic and reflects on the abuse she received for speaking on behalf of the children who suffered throughout the pandemic.
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Should healthy eating influencers apologise for their roles in the toxic clean eating trend?
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10/14/22 • 35 min
It was the diet du jour between 2013 and 2016 – but experts have since warned that ‘clean eating’ was far from healthy. A number of young women, including Medical Minefield presenter Eve, have spoken about the role they feel the trend played in the development of their eating disorders. Today, the social media influencers who drove the lifestyle are making great efforts to distance themselves from their past advice. But shall we let them? Or now, with the benefit of hindsight, is it time for an honest admission of the repercussions of the diet information they peddled? The team speak with dietician Ursula Philpott, who saw the fall-out of the clean eating trend in her eating disorder clinic, and one young woman who says the trend triggered her disordered eating.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Medical Minefield have?
Medical Minefield currently has 140 episodes available.
What topics does Medical Minefield cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Medical Minefield?
The episode title 'Were millions diagnosed with Covid… when they didn’t really have it?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Medical Minefield?
The average episode length on Medical Minefield is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of Medical Minefield released?
Episodes of Medical Minefield are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Medical Minefield?
The first episode of Medical Minefield was released on Feb 15, 2021.
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