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Saving Lives In Slow Motion

Dr Ayan Panja puts health into context. A lifestyle medicine expert, author and family physician with 25 years of experience, his unique blend of candour, perspective and knowledge make for a mind-expanding essential weekly bite-sized listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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15:26

Artificial Intelligence in medicine

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2023/07/21

Medical imaging AI:https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landig/article/PIIS2589-7500(20)30160-6/fulltextGenerative AI:https://generativeai.net/AI driven CBT:Leafyard.com/healthfixAI and skin cancer diagnosis:https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/artificial-intelligence-helping-to-speed-up-skin-cancer-diagnosis-in-leicester-leicestershire-and-rutland-integrated-care-system/AI and symptom assessments by Ada:https://ada.com/AI support for

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14:25

Therapy

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2023/07/14

What is therapy and why do we need it, if at all?In this episode I look at the common types of therapy as well as touch on some alternative types and how they work and what they hope to achieve. The key is that the therapy has to fit with the person.The origins of therapy:https://www.talkspace.com/blog/psychotherapy-history-of-therapy/Therapeutic

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16:23

NHS @ 75

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2023/07/07

The NHS is a jewel in the crown of British culture offering free healthcare for all at times of need. But it has come under stress in recent years.In this episode I take a look back at what the NHS has achieved and why it is so important.The birth and history of the NHS:https://www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/health-and-social-care-explained/the-history-of-the-nhsContinuity of care:https://www.bmj.com/content/375/bmj.n2468#:~:text=A%20new%20research%20paper%20tells,a%20reduced%20risk%20of%20death.The cost

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15:20

Midlife

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2023/06/30

Midlife can be a hard time of life to navigate, but why is that the case?When we are younger and trying to establish ourselves we look forward to midlife but when we get there it can feel uncomfortable.I explore why this is the case and what we can do about itLinks:The midlife crisis:https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/midlife-crisis/Another take:https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/09/14/truth-midlife-crises-painful-many-confront/The happiness curve and the midlife

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15:12

Medical Ethics

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2023/06/23

Medical ethics is involved in every aspect of healthcare yet it is invisible.In this episode I look at why it is important and some of the nuances that make it a hard topic to grapple with.Links:Ethical principles via the Clinical Ethics Network:http://www.ukcen.net/ethical_issues/ethical_frameworks/the_four_principles_of_biomedical_ethicsThe story of baby Charlie Gard:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-40554462Ethical guidance for

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15:02

Types of Intelligence

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2023/06/16

In this episode I look at the concept of intelligence, what it means and whether it even matters on a practical level.What are the different types, how is it measured and are there ways that we improve our IQ?IQ testing - a discussion:https://theconversation.com/the-iq-test-wars-why-screening-for-intelligence-is-still-so-controversial-81428Howard Gardner’s work:https://pz.harvard.edu/resources/frames-of-mind-the-theory-of-multiple-intelligencesVirginia sterilisation act 1924 based on a flawed

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13:03

The Pandemic Effect

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2023/06/09

In this episode I look at the effects of the pandemic which still linger.How has it affected us and our health and outlook?It’s been over 3 years since COVID-19 enveloped the planet and there have been myriad effects on people which have affected us in overt and subtle ways.Big picture effects of the pandemic:https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/publications/covid-decade-understanding-the-long-term-societal-impacts-of-covid-19/The COSMO

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14:27

Neurodiversity

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2023/06/02

Neurodiversity is becoming more of an important aspect of our lives as people are increasingly becoming more neurodivergent. In this episode I look at examples, the origins of the term neurodiversity and what it means for our lives now and moving forward. And I hope you like the quote at the very end of the show. Judy Singer:https://www.forbes.com/sites/drnancydoyle/2022/08/26/hidden-figures-in-neurodiversity-judy-singer/?sh=4ab1f6765446The spectrum and what it

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14:48

Pain

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2023/05/26

Pain affects almost all of us at some point. But some types of pain is experienced more severely than other types. In this episode I look at the factors which affect pain and our perception of it and what we can do handle it better.Nociceptors:https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-are-nociceptors-2564616The nail in the boot:https://www.painscience.com/biblio/source-of-boot-nail-guy-a-popular-medical-anecdote-about-pain-without-injury-nociception.htmlCOMT gene

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14:07

Rejection

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2023/05/19

Rejection is something that affects us all but how can we minimise its effects?The effects can be minor or major and in this episode I look at strategies for recognising that it might be an issue, how we can learn from them and how we can better handle it so that it does not continue to affect our lives negatively.Links:Functional MRI of the brain and rejection and links to pain: https://www.science.org/content/article/rejection-pain-brainLong term effects of bullying:

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16:08

The Power of Listening

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2023/05/12

Is listening an undervalued skill in today’s society?It is an essential part of communication and can have a therapeutic effect.Listening can be a gateway to empathy and compassion and I make the case that we should all do it better before itbecomes a lost art.Active listeningoutperforms simple acknowledgement:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10904018.2013.813234Active listening:https://psychcentral.com/lib/become-a-better-listener-active-listeningBecome a better

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15:40

The Hypochondriac

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2023/05/05

It’s a word and characterisation we all know and use at times. Worried about your health?Perhaps too worried?What constitutes excessive worrying about one’s health?This episode explores the reasons behind it and what can be done to help allay health or illness anxiety.Links:Three Men in a Boat:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4921.Three_Men_in_a_BoatRedefining

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17:31

Exercise

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2023/04/28

It’s essential to leading a healthy life but is all movement the same?Are there any common themes? What is that makes some of us enjoy exercise and others dread it. In this episode I look at the types of exercise and how we do not all have to do the same thing.Activation therapy:https://douglasheel.comSoleus push ups and their benefits:https://stories.uh.edu/2022-soleus-pushup/index.htmlNEAT:https://www.foodspring.co.uk/magazine/how-to-increase-neatEndorphins and exercise - feeling high on

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17:47

Stress

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2023/04/21

Some say it’s a modern illness but accounts go back hundreds of years.It’s the ultimate invisible illness but is actually a reaction to a stressor.How can we handle stress, what are the different types and are there any principles we can use to deal with our stress given how individual it is.Links:Insomnia and stress in the BMJ in 1894:https://www.bmj.com/rapid-response/2011/10/30/bmj-110-years-laterStress and its effects on

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17:27

Friendships

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2023/04/14

We all know that friendships can be complicated. In this episode I look at why they can be important to health, how they change over the years and the different types of friendship.Links:Childhood friendships and adult health:https://academic.oup.com/eurpub/article/22/3/378/507548Meaningful interactions in younger people (conclusion is interesting):https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.617267/fullFriendship jealousy and social

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14:49

Kindness

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2023/04/07

In this episode I look at the science and psychology behind kindness.Why is kindness important? Are there any downsides?And is it good for both the giver and receiver?Kindness and stress:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8848115/The doctor as a drug:https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-power-rest/201103/the-doctor-is-drugOxytocin increases with age:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnbeh.2022.846234/fullSpreading

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15:33

Circadian rhythm

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2023/03/31

Our body clock is something most of us have heard of but is more important than we might think, as it can literally make or break our health.It can be easy to take for granted and in this episode I look at some of the science and tips to change ‘timings’ of activities in our lives to our advantage.Links:Satchin Panda TEDx talk:https://youtu.be/erBJuxVR7IERussell Foster’s work:https://www.ndcn.ox.ac.uk/team/russell-fosterStephanie Romiszewski’s

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15:47

Online diagnosis & Internet medicine

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2023/03/24

This is a great topic which feeds into all sort including self-care, information gathering, overdiagnosis andthe accuracy of resources online plus the dangers of counterfeit medication.Here are some interesting links:Doctor vs Internet:https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p019px0xThe pros and cons of AI based diagnosis:https://www.statnews.com/2023/02/13/chatgpt-assisted-diagnosis/Thestory of AccuRx, one of a few companies which offers triage for primary care:https://www.accurx.com/our-storyAda Health,

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14:45

Learned helplessness

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2023/03/17

This is a phenomenon that occurs when someone stops trying to escape pain or bad situations.It is linked to depression and there are certain risk factors for it.In this episode I look at how it can just manifest and how to help yourself out of it.Learned helplessness - Seligman et al:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4920136/Link to depression and anxiety:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1185158/The ABCDE model:https://www.verywellmind.com/learned-optimism-4174101Cognitive

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16:29

Self-control

Saving Lives In Slow Motion ·

2023/03/10

I struggle with this myself and am grateful to one of my listeners for suggesting it as a topic.In this episode I look at the reasons why some people seem to do this with ease and others seem to findit much harder and tools that can help us make it easier.Links:Delayedgratification - the benefits:https://jamesclear.com/delayed-gratificationSelf-awareness:https://www.betterup.com/blog/what-is-self-awarenessSelf regulation theory:http://changingminds.org/explanations/theories/self_regulation.htmADHD

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