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June 6, 2024 0 0
World Continence Week 2024: An Interview with Mary Lynne Van Poelgeest-Pomfret (WFIPP)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Mary Lynne Van Poelgeest-Pomfret. She is the President…
December 14, 2023 0 0
Revision of the EU’s Pharmaceutical Legislation: An Interview with Claudia Louati (European Patients’ Forum)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Claudia Louati about the revision of the EU’s…
November 23, 2023 0 0
Movember and Men’s Mental Health: An Interview with Charlie Bethel (Chief Officer UK Men’s Sheds Association)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Charlie Bethel about men’s mental health in the…
October 26, 2023 0 0
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Detectives in White Lab Coats: An Interview with Dr José Cândido Caldeira Xavier-Júnior
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Dr José Cândido Caldeira Xavier-Júnior, who is a…
October 18, 2023 0 0
The Role of a Pathologist in Diagnosis and Treatment: Pathology Is a Varied Medical Field
As pathology is a largely unknown field in medicine, we are glad that Dr José Cândido Xavier Jr., a specialist…
October 11, 2023 0 0
The Role of a Pathologist in Diagnosis and Treatment: What Does a Pathology Report Contain?
As pathology is a largely unknown field in medicine, we are glad that Dr José Cândido Xavier Jr., a specialist…
October 4, 2023 0 0
The Role of a Pathologist in Diagnosis and Treatment: What Does a Pathologist Do in General?
Pathology (from Greek pathos (πάθος) = experience or suffering and -logia (-λογία) = study of) plays a significant role in…
June 15, 2023 0 0
“A Strong Patients’ Voice – The European Patients’ Forum”: An Interview with Anca Toma (Executive Director EPF)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Anca Toma about the 20th anniversary of the…
Extreme climate events, such as heatwaves, have become more common because of climate change and place a heavy burden on…
March 3, 2023 0 0
International Women’s Day 2023: An Interview with Sonja Dinner (The DEAR Foundation)
It is a fact that sociocultural factors determine taboos. Taboos then can lead to restrictions, which in turn may affect…
January 26, 2023 0 0
“Break the Stigma”: An Interview with Jade Corbridge (Zero Suicide Alliance)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we spoke with Jade Corbridge from the Zero Suicide Alliance. She…
December 8, 2022 1 0
Health Literacy Enables Informed Decisions: An Interview with Catherine Richards Golini
In this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast, we talk with Catherine Richards Golini about health literacy. Catherine works…
November 24, 2022 0 0
Diversity and Ability (D&A): An Interview with Brian Lutchmiah and Piers Wilkinson
Diversity and Ability (D&A) is a UK-based social enterprise led by and for disabled people, i.e., 85% of their team…
November 11, 2022 0 0
UK Disability History Month 2022: An Interview with Piers Wilkinson (Diversity and Ability)
This year’s UK Disability History Month is held from November 16 until December 16, 2022, and features the theme “Disability,…
October 28, 2022 0 0
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Movember 2022: “Changing the Face of Men’s Health”. An Interview with Anne-Cécile Berthier (Country Director UK & Europe)
The yearly event known as Movember involves growing moustaches throughout the month of November to bring attention to issues affecting…
October 24, 2022 0 0
Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Ethical Concerns
The direct-to-consumer genetic testing (DTC GT) market has grown rapidly over the last 20 years. In the open-access research article…
October 18, 2022 0 0
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2022: An Interview with Abeda Steenkamp (CANSA)
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer….
October 18, 2022 0 0
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Check Your Breasts – Save Your Life: An Interview with Sonja Dinner (The DEAR Foundation)
The good news is: The earlier breast cancer is detected the faster it can be treated, which means that cure…
September 19, 2022 0 0
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How Can Telehealth Aid Genetic Testing for Cancer?
Some people have mutations (changes) in their genes that increase their risk of developing particular types of cancer. In the…
September 14, 2022 0 0
World Patient Safety Day 2022: An Interview with Prof. Sir Liam Donaldson (Patient Safety Envoy WHO)
For World Patient Safety Day 2022 on September 17 we got in touch with Professor Sir Liam Donaldson. He is…
September 12, 2022 0 0
How Can Analyzing microRNAs in Blood Serum Improve the Diagnosis of Lung Cancer?
Serum biomarkers can be detected by analyzing blood samples. In the open-access research article “Screening of Serum miRNAs as Diagnostic…