Episodios

  • The Fertility Fix: Regenerating Testicular Function: Overcoming Azoospermia

    The Fertility Fix: Regenerating Testicular Function: Overcoming Azoospermia
    Feb 23 2026

    Description: In this first deep dive, Peter N. Schlegel joins host Catherine Glass to unpack non-obstructive azoospermia. Explore genetic discoveries, hormonal optimisation, age-related factors, and practical strategies that maximise sperm retrieval and conception potential.


    Timestamps:
    00:00 – Introduction

    01:13 – Non-obstructive azoospermia

    02:01 – Genetics of infertility

    04:01 – Aromatase inhibitors

    06:05 – Sperm quality

    07:27 – Multiple semen samples

    10:27 – Infertility globally
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    12 m
  • Quickfire: The Fertility Fix: Regenerating Testicular Function

    Quickfire: The Fertility Fix: Regenerating Testicular Function
    Feb 23 2026

    In this rapid-fire episode, Peter N. Schlegel answers key questions about male infertility, from what drives success in microTESE to the role of genetics, hormones, and surgical skill. A concise introduction to the science shaping modern men's reproductive care.
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    5 m
  • Microvascular Dysfunction and the Female Heart: New Directions in Research

    Microvascular Dysfunction and the Female Heart: New Directions in Research
    Feb 19 2026

    Bairey Merz discusses the latest directions in microvascular and endothelial research, including links to heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, integration of adverse pregnancy outcomes and autoimmune disease into models, and promising technological advances.

    Timestamps:

    00:53 – Directions of the WISE programme

    01:47 – Preserved ejection fraction

    04:51 – Adverse outcomes of microvascular disease

    08:42 – Technology improving outcomes
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    13 m
  • Microvascular Dysfunction and the Female Heart: How Diagnostics are Evolving

    Microvascular Dysfunction and the Female Heart: How Diagnostics are Evolving
    Feb 19 2026

    This episode examines how diagnostic tools and imaging for microvascular dysfunction are evolving, the paradox of 'clear' arteries in symptomatic women, and barriers to broader implementation in clinical practice.

    Timestamps:

    00:45 – Angina in women

    03:43 – Defining ischaemia

    05:35 – Barriers to microvascular testing
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    8 m
  • Onc Now: Rethinking Head and Neck Cancer

    Onc Now: Rethinking Head and Neck Cancer
    Feb 18 2026
    In this episode of Onc Now, Kevin Harrington discusses the evolving landscape of head and neck cancer treatment, from the transformative impact of immunotherapy to the promise of oncolytic viruses. He reflects on the challenges that defined a decade of limited progress, the integration of radiotherapy and systemic therapies, and the importance of translating innovative science into clinical benefit. With insights into salivary gland cancers, combination strategies, and advice for the next generation of oncologists, this episode offers a comprehensive look at one of oncology's most rapidly advancing fields. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:10 – Specialisation in head and neck cancers 03:39 – Biggest challenges 06:30 – Impact of radiotherapy 11:19 – Role of systemic therapy 16:13 – Immunotherapy 21:10 – Salivary gland cancers 28:34 – Viruses as anti-cancer agents 33:22 – Translating innovative science 38:00 – Pairing viruses for certain cancers 41:47 – Advice to young oncologists 44:29 – Important breakthroughs 47:21 – Three magic wishes
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    52 m
  • Microvascular Dysfunction and the Female Heart: Why Women's Angina Looks Different

    Microvascular Dysfunction and the Female Heart: Why Women's Angina Looks Different
    Feb 16 2026

    Bairey Merz explores the science of microvascular dysfunction in women, the role of the WISE initiative, and how these findings have redefined diagnosis, preventive cardiology, and symptom assessment.

    Timestamps:

    01:04 – Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center

    03:35 – WISE initiative

    06:36 – Microvascular angina

    11:11 – Preventative cardiology
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    16 m
  • Quickfire: Microvascular Dysfunction and the Female Heart

    Quickfire: Microvascular Dysfunction and the Female Heart
    Feb 16 2026

    Noel Bairey Merz answers rapid-fire questions on women's heart health, including misconceptions about angina, key insights from the WISE study, and emerging imaging technologies.
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    7 m
  • Radiology Meets AI: Future of Imaging

    Radiology Meets AI: Future of Imaging
    Feb 12 2026

    In the final episode, Vidur Mahajan looks ahead to the future of radiology. From AI-enabled education to convergence with genomics and pathology, this discussion explores how imaging and AI will reshape diagnostics over the next decade.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 – Introduction

    00:51 – Exciting innovations

    03:47 – Role of radiologists

    05:59 – AI and education

    08:40 – AI and genomics

    10:55 – What's next?

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    13 m