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Recent Episodes

Updates in Asthma (16 Mar 2026)
March 15, 2026

Updates in Asthma (16 Mar 2026)

In this episode Professor Tom Fardon returns to Clinical Conversations to discuss updates in asthma diagnosis and management from the joint BTS/SIGN/NICE guideline on Asthma.

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Ep.10 - Scarificator
March 12, 2026

Ep.10 - Scarificator

This week, we’re talking about scarificators. These alarming devices are filled with tiny blades. Also known as 'mechanical leeches' they were designed to be used for bloodletting.

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To D-dimer, or Not to D-dimer? That is the Question
March 9, 2026

To D-dimer, or Not to D-dimer? That is the Question

We are back with one of our favourite subjects—the D-dimer.

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Medical Specialties -  Aerospace Medicine (4 Mar 2026)
March 3, 2026

Medical Specialties - Aerospace Medicine (4 Mar 2026)

This is a co-release with our sister podcast, Clinical Conversations. In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi talks with Dr Manav Sharma about the specialty, Aerospace Medicine. They discuss the pathways which lead to the specialty and some interesting cases.

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Medical Specialties -  Aerospace Medicine (4 Mar 2026)
March 3, 2026

Medical Specialties - Aerospace Medicine (4 Mar 2026)

This is a co-release with our sister podcast, Career Conversations. In this episode, Dr Marilena Giannoudi talks with Dr Manav Sharma about the specialty, Aerospace Medicine. They discuss the pathways which lead to the specialty and some interesting cases.

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Ep.9 - Rose
Feb. 26, 2026

Ep.9 - Rose

This week, we’re talking about the rose. One of the less unpleasant-tasting medicines, rose was a common treatment for indigestion and constipation.

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