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Best Science Medicine Podcast - BS without the BS

The Best Science (BS) Medicine Podcast is a weekly presentation where practitioners can get evidence-based drug therapy content that is practical, entertaining and promotes healthy scepticism. In essence, we are the Medication Mythbusters.

Podcast · By James McCormack · American English · Official site

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Sep 23, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 23, 2026

    Episode 629: Deprescribing Cholinesterase Inhibitors: Good or bad idea? (opens the original)

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    In episode 629, Jamie and James invite Karenn Chan to the podcast for the first time. We go over the evidence for the very important topic of if and when to stop medications for dementia. We’ll give you all the numbers you need to have informed conversations with patients and caregivers of people with dementia. […]

  2. Episode · Sep 15, 2026

    Episode 628: Enough Evidence to Put One to Sleep: Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (opens the original)

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    In episode 628, Jamie and James invite Jennifer Young back to the podcast to talk about the very important topic of sleep and what to use instead of medications. We go over all the evidence for cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia and the numbers look pretty impressive. Have a listen and hopefully you will be […]

  3. Episode · Aug 26, 2026

    Episode 627: A Tough Nut to Crack: Does oral immunotherapy improve outcomes in peanut allergy? (opens the original)

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    In episode 627, Tina and James again invite Danielle Perry and Caitlin Finley back to the podcast to answer the question, in children with peanut allergy, does oral immunotherapy increase peanut tolerance, and what are the adverse effects? It does work, but it is not a cure, so you need to know the numbers and […]

  4. Episode · Aug 19, 2026

    Episode 626: Itchy Beginnings: Can we calm infant eczema? (opens the original)

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    In episode 626, Tina and James invite Caitlin Finley and Danielle Perry to the podcast to discuss the evidence for using hydrocortisone or pimecrolimus for atopic dermatitis in patients under the age of 2. They do work, so check out the podcast for all the numbers and the important context. Show Notes Tools For Practice […]

  5. Episode · Jul 23, 2026

    Episode 625: Blood Pressure Measurement Technique: Meaningful mistakes or minor details? (opens the original)

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    In episode 625, Mike K and James invite Danielle Perry and Tony Nickonchuk to the podcast to talk about the evidence around blood pressure measurement techniques. You might be surprised by what does and does not influence blood pressure measurements. Check out the podcast. Show Notes Tools For Practice Blood Pressure Measurement Technique: Meaningful mistakes […]

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