As human-induced climate change intensifies, waters are warming and the sea life within is beginning to change its behaviour. For the past couple of years, the Mediterranean Sea – one of the fastest warming areas in the world – has been attracting a litany of invasive fish prone to more tropical climates, such as toadfish, rabbitfish and the extremely invasive Lionfish. In Greece, the Lionfish has become a headache for the local fishing industry. Researchers say it can eat up to six times its weight

The impact our changing climate has on nature is complex. Whilst some species have thrived, many others have struggled, and it is therefore essential to understand developments in order to reduce the rate of species loss. Alex Burkill caught up with Sophie Pavelle, an award-winning author and science communicator. In Sophie’s first book, Forget Me Not, she goes on a low-carbon journey around Britain in search of ten animals and habitats threatened by climate change in the 21st century. Sophie’s

Send us a text Join Dr. Grant Hogue, Dr. Ritt Givens and Dr. Joseph Lombardi to discuss their articles from the Spine Deformity Journal: "Development of a classification system for potential sources of error in robotic-assisted spine surgery" and "Building consensus: development of a best practice guideline (BPG) for avoiding errors in robotic-assisted spine surgery (RASS)". Find the articles here and here. * The Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) podcast is aimed at delivering the most...

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Guest: Ann Klopp, M.D., Ph.D. Endometrial cancer treatment is continuing to evolve, with surgery guiding initial decisions and new evidence showing that adding immunotherapy significantly improves outcomes in advanced disease. But key questions remain around tailoring regimens to individual patients. Dr. Ann Klopp highlights the latest advances and challenges in management, particularly in patients with pelvic recurrences. Dr. Klopp is a Professor of Radiation Oncology, the Director of

Guest: Ann Klopp, M.D., Ph.D. The recent NRG0238 trial evaluated whether adding chemotherapy to radiation improves outcomes in patients with localized endometrial cancer recurrences. Hear from Dr. Ann Klopp as she explains the findings and how they could shift practice patterns for patient care. Dr. Klopp is a Professor of Radiation Oncology, the Director of Brachytherapy, and the leader of the gynecologic section in the Department of Radiation Oncology at The University of Texas MD

Host: Brian P. McDonough, MD, FAAFP Guest: Danielle Wales, MD, MPH Recent research highlights the comparative effectiveness of cell-based versus egg-based influenza vaccines in pediatric populations. This data could help guide pediatric immunization, alongside strategies like comprehensive communication with parents and whole-family vaccine efforts. Joining Dr. Brian McDonough to discuss the importance of annual flu prevention and ways to improve uptake in pediatric populations is

Host: Stella Lee, MD Guest: Katie Buchheit, MD Guest: Michael E. Wechsler, MD, MMSc Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) presents a large burden on more than 3 million patients with the conditions — especially when intertwined with asthma and allergy. Join our discussion between patients with CRSwNP and leading experts in ENT, allergy, and pulmonary medicine as they: Breakdown how to recognize key inflammatory patterns. Discuss the burden of illness and goals of

Epigenetics has emerged as one of the most revealing windows into cancer biology. Long before genetic mutations appear, changes in DNA methylation can initiate tumorigenesis, shape tumor diversity, and provide powerful clues for biomarker discovery.In this episode of Mendelspod, we explore Illumina’s new 5-base solution with Dr. Bodour Salhia, a cancer epigenetics researcher at USC’s Keck School of Medicine, and Danielle Goldberg, senior product manager at Illumina. The conversation brings together

Is there really plastic in my clothes - Robyn Zink.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

S2 Ep 01 - Is there really plastic in my clothes - Robyn Zink This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

ScienceAlert reports on a brain-scan study that finds the loss of smell — apparently triggered by a misfiring immune response in the brain — may give patients an earlier warning… Read the rest “Loss of smell may be an earlier sign of Alzheimer’s.” The post Loss of smell may be an earlier sign of Alzheimer’s. first appeared on The Guild of Scientific Troubadours.

The Role of Conversation in Uniting Communities through Positive Humanism

Guest: Paola Marignani, PhD, EMBA While smoking remains a key risk factor for lung cancer, up to 25 percent of cases occur in people who have never smoked, leaving significant gaps in our understanding of causation and diagnostics. Dr. Paola Marignani explores emerging discoveries in gene variants unique to never-smokers, uncovered through single-cell RNA sequencing and machine learning. Dr. Marignani is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Dalhousie

How are species boundaries maintained when groups of related plant species live near each other? Considering all the things that need to go right for a plant to survive and reproduce, this is not an easy question to answer. Luckily, the genus Lobelia offers multiple opportunities to explore concepts related to plant coexistence and evolution and that is exactly why Dr. Andrea Case is drawn to this genus. Join us for a fascinating discussion about species coexistence and the maintenance of species

Rachel Dutton from the Guildford Astronomical Society and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society with news that NASA report today of possible evidence of ancient life on Mars.

IFL Science has some new findings about people with aphantasia — that is, people who don’t have an inner movie-screen playing thoughts as images. There are more of them than… Read the rest “Psychedelics can open the mind’s eye, kind of literally.” The post Psychedelics can open the mind’s eye, kind of literally. first appeared on The Guild of Scientific Troubadours.

In this podcast Teresa Rosa discusses the article "Outcome and survival of septic arthritis treated with 0.05% chlorhexidine solution: Description of 10 cases".

Why Humanistic Medical Education Matters More Than Ever

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Sairah Ahmed, MD CAR T-cell therapies have helped transform the treatment of aggressive lymphomas, but could they also change the game for slower-growing, harder-to-treat diseases like marginal zone lymphoma? Based on new data from the TRANSCEND FL study, liso-cel achieved a 95 percent overall response rate and sustained 24-month progression-free survival in relapsed/refractory marginal zone lymphoma. Here with Dr. Charles Turck to