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Medical Minefield

English, Health / Medicine, 1 season, 132 episodes, 2 days, 23 hours, 36 minutes
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Medical Minefield is a new health podcast where we talk about the ethical dilemmas at the heart of the health stories that matter the most. Join Barney Calman, the Mail on Sunday's health editor and deputy Health Editor Eve Simmons every week for a podcast tackling the big questions in health. 
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Why are doctors at war over cholesterol lowering gene drug?

A row has broken out among doctors about new cholesterol-lowering injection inclisiran. Some GPs refuse to prescribe it saying there's not enough evidence to say it's safe and effective. Others, like Birmingham-based cardiologist Professor Derek Connolly, claims those who aren't on board are Luddites, and a bit like people who were scared of microwave ovens when they were launched. Follow Medical Minefield on Twitter @MedMinefield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/9/202334 minutes, 35 seconds