http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/casenotes.shtmlThe latest medical information and advice from Radio 4's health programmes. In Case Notes Dr Mark Porter takes an in-depth look at a different topic each week, speaking to doctors, patients and researchers about the latest treatments. In All in the Mind, psychologist, Claudia Hammond examines how we think and why we behave as we do.The latest medical information and advice from Radio 4's health programmes. In Case Notes Dr Mark Porter takes an in-depth look at a different topic each week, speaking to doctors, patients and researchers about the latest treatments. In All in the Mind, psychologist, Claudia Hammond examines how we think and why we behave as we do.BBC Radio 4BBCpodcast.support@bbc.co.uken-gb720http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/assets/artwork/266/medmatters.jpghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/casenotes.shtml(C) BBC 2012Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:00:18 +0000Medicine, health, medical, meiers, surgery, surgeon, doctor, hospital, medecineMedicine, health, medical, meiers, surgery, surgeon, doctor, hospital, medecinenononadultHospital Acquired Infections - protocols for visitors to hospitals. Case for better nutrition education in medical schools. Gout on the rise due to obesity. Gluten intolerance. Shockwave Therapy for soft tissue injuries.Hospital Acquired Infections - protocols for visitors to hospitals. Case for better nutrition education in medical schools. Gout on the rise due to obesity. Gluten intolerance. Shockwave Therapy for soft tissue injuries....Hospital Acquired Infections - protocols for visitors to hospitals. Case for better nutrition education in medical schools. Gout on the rise due to obesity. Gluten intolerance. Shockwave Therapy for soft tissue injuries.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:00:00 +000027:51http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20120207-2200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20120207-2200a.mp3BBC Radio 4The latest approach to tackling hospital superbugs. Clarification of the alcohol guidelines. A more convenient alternative to warfarin and why wearing high heels may be bad for your legs but good for your sex life.The latest approach to tackling hospital superbugs. Clarification of the alcohol guidelines. A more convenient alternative to warfarin and why wearing high heels may be bad for your legs but good for your sex life....The latest approach to tackling hospital superbugs. Clarification of the alcohol guidelines. A more convenient alternative to warfarin and why wearing high heels may be bad for your legs but good for your sex life.Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +000028:03http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20120131-2200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20120131-2200a.mp3BBC Radio 4Dr Mark Porter demystifies the health issues that perplex us, including the causes of Tinnitus, evidence on whether cough mixtures work and who should take Vitamin DDr Mark Porter demystifies the health issues that perplex us, including the causes of Tinnitus, evidence on whether cough mixtures work and who should take Vitamin D...Dr Mark Porter demystifies the health issues that perplex us, including the causes of Tinnitus, evidence on whether cough mixtures work and who should take Vitamin DTue, 24 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +000027:58http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20120124-2200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20120124-2200b.mp3BBC Radio 4A single injection that protects you against all strains of flu virus – from the usual winter strains to swine and bird flu. Universal vaccines have been under development over the past few years and are now be trialled in volunteers at a ‘flu camp’ in London. Mark Porter visits the flu camp to find out if the vaccine is all it’s cracked up to be.A single injection that protects you against all strains of flu virus – from the usual winter strains to swine and bird flu. Universal vaccines have been under development over the past few years and are now be trialled in volunteers at a ‘flu camp’...A single injection that protects you against all strains of flu virus – from the usual winter strains to swine and bird flu. Universal vaccines have been under development over the past few years and are now be trialled in volunteers at a ‘flu camp’ in London. Mark Porter visits the flu camp to find out if the vaccine is all it’s cracked up to be.Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +000028:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20120117-2200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20120117-2200a.mp3BBC Radio 4Dr Mark Porter investigates medical devices and why it’s so much easier to get approval for use in humans, compared to the strict criteria new medicines have to meet.Dr Mark Porter investigates medical devices and why it’s so much easier to get approval for use in humans, compared to the strict criteria new medicines have to meet....Dr Mark Porter investigates medical devices and why it’s so much easier to get approval for use in humans, compared to the strict criteria new medicines have to meet.Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:30:00 +000028:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20120110-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20120110-2130b.mp3BBC Radio 4When is a mentally ill patient really free to make a decision about their treatment, and when is it the disorder talking? Claudia Hammond explores some surprising new research.When is a mentally ill patient really free to make a decision about their treatment, and when is it the disorder talking? Claudia Hammond explores some surprising new research....When is a mentally ill patient really free to make a decision about their treatment, and when is it the disorder talking? Claudia Hammond explores some surprising new research.Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:30:00 +000027:59http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111222-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111222-2130a.mp3BBC Radio 4Stress Test Results; Mental health and comedy & DisclosureStress Test Results; Mental health and comedy & Disclosure...Stress Test Results; Mental health and comedy & DisclosureTue, 20 Dec 2011 21:32:00 +000028:15http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111220-2132.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111220-2132a.mp3BBC Radio 4Pathologist Professor Sebastian Lucas performs a 'consented' post mortem to show Geoff Watts why he thinks the demise of this once common practice represents such a loss to medicine.Pathologist Professor Sebastian Lucas performs a 'consented' post mortem to show Geoff Watts why he thinks the demise of this once common practice represents such a loss to medicine....Pathologist Professor Sebastian Lucas performs a 'consented' post mortem to show Geoff Watts why he thinks the demise of this once common practice represents such a loss to medicine.Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:23:00 +000027:51http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111215-1423.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111215-1423a.mp3BBC Radio 4Taxi drivers' brains; Disclosing mental health problems at work; Neuroscience and the lawTaxi drivers' brains; Disclosing mental health problems at work; Neuroscience and the law...Taxi drivers' brains; Disclosing mental health problems at work; Neuroscience and the lawTue, 13 Dec 2011 21:32:00 +000027:50http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111213-2132.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111213-2132a.mp3BBC Radio 4Biopolar Disorder & Misdiagnosis; Complaining; Employment Support With Mental IllnessBiopolar Disorder & Misdiagnosis; Complaining; Employment Support With Mental Illness...Biopolar Disorder & Misdiagnosis; Complaining; Employment Support With Mental IllnessTue, 06 Dec 2011 21:32:00 +000028:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111206-2132.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111206-2132a.mp3BBC Radio 4Fraud in psychology; Mentoring scheme for people with anxiety; EarwormsFraud in psychology; Mentoring scheme for people with anxiety; Earworms...Fraud in psychology; Mentoring scheme for people with anxiety; EarwormsTue, 29 Nov 2011 21:32:00 +000028:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111129-2132.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111129-2132a.mp3BBC Radio 4English Riots; Credit Cards and Anchoring; Bullying and Personality DisorderEnglish Riots; Credit Cards and Anchoring; Bullying and Personality Disorder...English Riots; Credit Cards and Anchoring; Bullying and Personality DisorderTue, 22 Nov 2011 21:32:00 +000027:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111122-2132.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111122-2132a.mp3BBC Radio 4Daniel Kahneman & Conjoined twins with linked brainsDaniel Kahneman & Conjoined twins with linked brains...Daniel Kahneman & Conjoined twins with linked brainsTue, 15 Nov 2011 21:32:00 +000028:10http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111115-2132.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111115-2132a.mp3BBC Radio 4Do we only use 10% of our brains and does Mozart makes kids smarter? Engage the full 100% of your grey matter and listen to Claudia Hammond slay common myths about the brain.Do we only use 10% of our brains and does Mozart makes kids smarter? Engage the full 100% of your grey matter and listen to Claudia Hammond slay common myths about the brain....Do we only use 10% of our brains and does Mozart makes kids smarter? Engage the full 100% of your grey matter and listen to Claudia Hammond slay common myths about the brain.Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:32:00 +000028:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111108-2132.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111108-2132a.mp3BBC Radio 4an All in the Mind specialan All in the Mind special...an All in the Mind specialTue, 01 Nov 2011 21:30:00 +000028:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111101-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111101-2130a.mp3BBC Radio 4Why hysteria is not a thing of the past; Learning while you sleep; How carers are getting involved in mental health researchWhy hysteria is not a thing of the past; Learning while you sleep; How carers are getting involved in mental health research...Why hysteria is not a thing of the past; Learning while you sleep; How carers are getting involved in mental health researchTue, 25 Oct 2011 21:30:00 +010028:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111025-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111025-2130a.mp3BBC Radio 4How have the Romanian orphanage babies, adopted 21 years ago, recovered from their appalling early treatment? Claudia Hammond reports on how scientists have tracked their progress and talks to the adoptees and their parents.How have the Romanian orphanage babies, adopted 21 years ago, recovered from their appalling early treatment? Claudia Hammond reports on how scientists have tracked their progress and talks to the adoptees and their parents....How have the Romanian orphanage babies, adopted 21 years ago, recovered from their appalling early treatment? Claudia Hammond reports on how scientists have tracked their progress and talks to the adoptees and their parents.Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:30:00 +010027:55http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111011-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111011-2130a.mp3BBC Radio 4The health risks of anti-psychotic drugs - are psychiatrists doing enough? Breaking bad habits. And Jess Goodell the marine who got PTSD after retrieving bodies in IraqThe health risks of anti-psychotic drugs - are psychiatrists doing enough? Breaking bad habits. And Jess Goodell the marine who got PTSD after retrieving bodies in Iraq...The health risks of anti-psychotic drugs - are psychiatrists doing enough? Breaking bad habits. And Jess Goodell the marine who got PTSD after retrieving bodies in IraqTue, 04 Oct 2011 22:00:00 +010028:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111004-2200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20111004-2200b.mp3BBC Radio 4Dr Mark Porter asks if an adult's health - determined by their environment and nutrition in the first 1000 days of life -be passed on to their children? Part 3: Future GenerationsDr Mark Porter asks if an adult's health - determined by their environment and nutrition in the first 1000 days of life -be passed on to their children? Part 3: Future Generations...Dr Mark Porter asks if an adult's health - determined by their environment and nutrition in the first 1000 days of life -be passed on to their children? Part 3: Future GenerationsTue, 30 Aug 2011 21:40:00 +010028:02http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110830-2140.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110830-2140a.mp3BBC Radio 4Could adult health be determined by our environment and nutrition in the first thousand days of life, or even many years earlier? Dr Mark Porter investigates. Part 2: InfancyCould adult health be determined by our environment and nutrition in the first thousand days of life, or even many years earlier? Dr Mark Porter investigates. Part 2: Infancy...Could adult health be determined by our environment and nutrition in the first thousand days of life, or even many years earlier? Dr Mark Porter investigates. Part 2: InfancyTue, 23 Aug 2011 21:40:00 +010028:02http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110823-2140.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110823-2140a.mp3BBC Radio 4Could adult health be determined by our environment and nutrition in the first thousand days of life, or even many years earlier? Dr Mark Porter investigates. Part 1: In the Womb.Could adult health be determined by our environment and nutrition in the first thousand days of life, or even many years earlier? Dr Mark Porter investigates. Part 1: In the Womb....Could adult health be determined by our environment and nutrition in the first thousand days of life, or even many years earlier? Dr Mark Porter investigates. Part 1: In the Womb.Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:40:00 +010027:49http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110816-2140.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110816-2140a.mp3BBC Radio 4What are normal levels of tiredness and when should we seek help for exhausation and fatigue? Vivienne Parry investigates.What are normal levels of tiredness and when should we seek help for exhausation and fatigue? Vivienne Parry investigates....What are normal levels of tiredness and when should we seek help for exhausation and fatigue? Vivienne Parry investigates.Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:30:00 +010028:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110810-1730.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110810-1730b.mp3BBC Radio 4Vivienne Parry explores changing attitudes to giving birth and asks what is a normal birthVivienne Parry explores changing attitudes to giving birth and asks what is a normal birth...Vivienne Parry explores changing attitudes to giving birth and asks what is a normal birthTue, 02 Aug 2011 22:00:00 +010028:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110802-2200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110802-2200a.mp3BBC Radio 4Hear Joan Bakewell and her panel wrestle with a real life medical dilemma. Can conscious patients stop treatment, even though this will directly lead to their deaths?Hear Joan Bakewell and her panel wrestle with a real life medical dilemma. Can conscious patients stop treatment, even though this will directly lead to their deaths?...Hear Joan Bakewell and her panel wrestle with a real life medical dilemma. Can conscious patients stop treatment, even though this will directly lead to their deaths?Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:45:00 +010041:19http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110728-0945.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110728-0945a.mp3BBC Radio 4Is there such a thing as a normal immune system? Vivienne Parry investigates.Is there such a thing as a normal immune system? Vivienne Parry investigates....Is there such a thing as a normal immune system? Vivienne Parry investigates.Tue, 26 Jul 2011 22:00:00 +010027:51http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110726-2200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110726-2200a.mp3BBC Radio 4How much do our libidos vary and and when should we worry whether our sex drive is normal or we should seek help. Vivienne Parry investigates.How much do our libidos vary and and when should we worry whether our sex drive is normal or we should seek help. Vivienne Parry investigates....How much do our libidos vary and and when should we worry whether our sex drive is normal or we should seek help. Vivienne Parry investigates.Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:30:00 +010027:57http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110719-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110719-2130a.mp3BBC Radio 4Hear Joan Bakewell and her panel wrestle with a real life medical dilemma. How do you make medical decisions about an unconscious woman when she is pregnant?Hear Joan Bakewell and her panel wrestle with a real life medical dilemma. How do you make medical decisions about an unconscious woman when she is pregnant?...Hear Joan Bakewell and her panel wrestle with a real life medical dilemma. How do you make medical decisions about an unconscious woman when she is pregnant?Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:30:00 +010041:34http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110714-1130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110714-1130d.mp3BBC Radio 4Arson, Parents Teach Parents & AutismArson, Parents Teach Parents & Autism...Arson, Parents Teach Parents & AutismTue, 12 Jul 2011 21:30:00 +010028:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110712-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110712-2130a.mp3BBC Radio 4The link between gambling and superstitious thinking, the power of language to affect what we think and gardening to improve mental health.The link between gambling and superstitious thinking, the power of language to affect what we think and gardening to improve mental health....The link between gambling and superstitious thinking, the power of language to affect what we think and gardening to improve mental health.Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:30:00 +010028:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110705-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110705-2130a.mp3BBC Radio 4Mental Health in Hong KongMental Health in Hong Kong...Mental Health in Hong KongTue, 28 Jun 2011 21:30:00 +010028:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110628-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110628-2130a.mp3BBC Radio 4Stress special: What exactly is stress and how does it affect our mental health? All In The Mind launches a pioneering online scientific experiment to test the nation's mental health and well beingStress special: What exactly is stress and how does it affect our mental health? All In The Mind launches a pioneering online scientific experiment to test the nation's mental health and well being...Stress special: What exactly is stress and how does it affect our mental health? All In The Mind launches a pioneering online scientific experiment to test the nation's mental health and well beingTue, 21 Jun 2011 21:30:00 +010028:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110621-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110621-2130a.mp3BBC Radio 4Siblings of people with mental health problems; Are stages of grief a myth?; Why expert predictions often fail yet we believe them anywaySiblings of people with mental health problems; Are stages of grief a myth?; Why expert predictions often fail yet we believe them anyway...Siblings of people with mental health problems; Are stages of grief a myth?; Why expert predictions often fail yet we believe them anywayTue, 14 Jun 2011 21:32:00 +010028:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110614-2132.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110614-2132a.mp3BBC Radio 4Compassion therapy; How adverts influence what children eat; The brain and magicCompassion therapy; How adverts influence what children eat; The brain and magic...Compassion therapy; How adverts influence what children eat; The brain and magicTue, 07 Jun 2011 21:30:00 +010028:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110607-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110607-2130a.mp3BBC Radio 4Controlling and violent behaviour in teenage intimate relationships; Super autobiographical memory – the people who cannot forgetControlling and violent behaviour in teenage intimate relationships; Super autobiographical memory – the people who cannot forget...Controlling and violent behaviour in teenage intimate relationships; Super autobiographical memory – the people who cannot forgetTue, 31 May 2011 21:30:00 +010028:14http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110531-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110531-2130a.mp3BBC Radio 4Does mess make us racist; Graphic art –a true psychiatric tale; Taking control for sporting successDoes mess make us racist; Graphic art –a true psychiatric tale; Taking control for sporting success...Does mess make us racist; Graphic art –a true psychiatric tale; Taking control for sporting successTue, 24 May 2011 21:30:00 +010028:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110524-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110524-2130a.mp3BBC Radio 4Earthquake trauma treatment; Do placebos work when you know that's what they are? And why Botox may stop you reading others emotionsEarthquake trauma treatment; Do placebos work when you know that's what they are? And why Botox may stop you reading others emotions...Earthquake trauma treatment; Do placebos work when you know that's what they are? And why Botox may stop you reading others emotionsTue, 17 May 2011 21:30:00 +010028:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110517-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110517-2130a.mp3BBC Radio 4Ostracism; Suicide; Help for the carers of people with anorexiaOstracism; Suicide; Help for the carers of people with anorexia...Ostracism; Suicide; Help for the carers of people with anorexiaTue, 10 May 2011 21:30:00 +010028:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110510-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110510-2130a.mp3BBC Radio 4Personal space and claustrophobia; suicide and bereavement; what brain scans reveal about usPersonal space and claustrophobia; suicide and bereavement; what brain scans reveal about us...Personal space and claustrophobia; suicide and bereavement; what brain scans reveal about usTue, 03 May 2011 21:30:00 +010028:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110503-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110503-2130a.mp3BBC Radio 4Psychopathic brain; Mirror-touch; The emotional calendarPsychopathic brain; Mirror-touch; The emotional calendar...Psychopathic brain; Mirror-touch; The emotional calendarTue, 26 Apr 2011 21:30:00 +010028:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110426-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110426-2130b.mp3BBC Radio 4Anorexia and autism; Baby language; The middle-age brainAnorexia and autism; Baby language; The middle-age brain...Anorexia and autism; Baby language; The middle-age brainTue, 19 Apr 2011 21:30:00 +010028:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110419-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110419-2130a.mp3BBC Radio 4After a century in which it has been accepted as the Gold Standard for forensic evidence, Claudia Hammond investigates the growing body of research, including studies by cognitive psychologists and neuroscientists, that challenges the infallibility of fingerprint evidence.After a century in which it has been accepted as the Gold Standard for forensic evidence, Claudia Hammond investigates the growing body of research, including studies by cognitive psychologists and neuroscientists, that challenges the infallibility of...After a century in which it has been accepted as the Gold Standard for forensic evidence, Claudia Hammond investigates the growing body of research, including studies by cognitive psychologists and neuroscientists, that challenges the infallibility of fingerprint evidence.Fri, 11 Mar 2011 10:54:00 +000027:56http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110311-1054.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110311-1054a.mp3BBC Radio 4Dr Mark Porter on faecal transplants, and the balance of good and bad bugs in our guts.Dr Mark Porter on faecal transplants, and the balance of good and bad bugs in our guts....Dr Mark Porter on faecal transplants, and the balance of good and bad bugs in our guts.Tue, 08 Mar 2011 22:00:00 +000028:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110308-2200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110308-2200a.mp3BBC Radio 4Many women experience Morning Sickness during pregnancy, but doctors still do not fully understand why. Dr Mark Porter investigates the latest research into causes and treatments. He hears firsthand of the psychological and physical effects it can have on women and that for 1 in 150 women, sickness is so severe they are admitted to hospital.Many women experience Morning Sickness during pregnancy, but doctors still do not fully understand why. Dr Mark Porter investigates the latest research into causes and treatments. He hears firsthand of the psychological and physical effects it can...Many women experience Morning Sickness during pregnancy, but doctors still do not fully understand why. Dr Mark Porter investigates the latest research into causes and treatments. He hears firsthand of the psychological and physical effects it can have on women and that for 1 in 150 women, sickness is so severe they are admitted to hospital.Tue, 01 Mar 2011 22:00:00 +000028:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110301-2200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110301-2200a.mp3BBC Radio 4Dr Mark Porter discusses epilepsy and its treatment. Advances in brain scanning and surgery mean an increasing number of people can be cured with an operation. However, surgery is not an option for the majority. Mark talks to epilepsy specialists about drug treatments, and a special high-fat diet, known as the ketogenic diet, which helps to reduce the severity of the condition in some children.Dr Mark Porter discusses epilepsy and its treatment. Advances in brain scanning and surgery mean an increasing number of people can be cured with an operation. However, surgery is not an option for the majority. Mark talks to epilepsy specialists...Dr Mark Porter discusses epilepsy and its treatment. Advances in brain scanning and surgery mean an increasing number of people can be cured with an operation. However, surgery is not an option for the majority. Mark talks to epilepsy specialists about drug treatments, and a special high-fat diet, known as the ketogenic diet, which helps to reduce the severity of the condition in some children.Tue, 22 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +000027:58http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110222-2200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110222-2200a.mp3BBC Radio 4Dr Mark Porter visits the Royal Liverpool Hospital, the country's leading centre for treating and researching diseases of the pancreas.Dr Mark Porter visits the Royal Liverpool Hospital, the country's leading centre for treating and researching diseases of the pancreas....Dr Mark Porter visits the Royal Liverpool Hospital, the country's leading centre for treating and researching diseases of the pancreas.Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +000028:00http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110215-2200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110215-2200a.mp3BBC Radio 4Dr Mark Porter looks at the latest developments in radiotherapy. He reviews its origins with the pioneering research of Marie Curie one hundred years ago and he talks to doctors, radiologists and patients about the modern practise and experience of harnessing radiation to kill malignant tissue. Radiotherapy is sometimes described as the 'Cinderella' of cancer treatment. Its public profile is lower than the new generation of anti-cancer drugs. Yet doctors are continually finding ways of improving the effectiveness and accuracy of radiotherapy.Dr Mark Porter looks at the latest developments in radiotherapy. He reviews its origins with the pioneering research of Marie Curie one hundred years ago and he talks to doctors, radiologists and patients about the modern practise and experience of...Dr Mark Porter looks at the latest developments in radiotherapy. He reviews its origins with the pioneering research of Marie Curie one hundred years ago and he talks to doctors, radiologists and patients about the modern practise and experience of harnessing radiation to kill malignant tissue. Radiotherapy is sometimes described as the 'Cinderella' of cancer treatment. Its public profile is lower than the new generation of anti-cancer drugs. Yet doctors are continually finding ways of improving the effectiveness and accuracy of radiotherapy.Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +000028:07http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110208-2200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110208-2200b.mp3BBC Radio 4Dr Mark Porter visits St Joseph's Hospice in East London to find out about services available for people at the end of their livesDr Mark Porter visits St Joseph's Hospice in East London to find out about services available for people at the end of their lives...Dr Mark Porter visits St Joseph's Hospice in East London to find out about services available for people at the end of their livesTue, 01 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +000027:54http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110201-2200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110201-2200a.mp3BBC Radio 4Glaucoma is an eye disease in which fluid pressure is raised. It causes irreversible damage to the optic nerve and loss of vision. Dr Mark Porter visits Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and finds about a new test for glaucoma, which will lead to earlier diagnosis He also hears about the latest research into the genetics of the optic nerve.Glaucoma is an eye disease in which fluid pressure is raised. It causes irreversible damage to the optic nerve and loss of vision. Dr Mark Porter visits Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and finds about a new test for glaucoma, which will lead to...Glaucoma is an eye disease in which fluid pressure is raised. It causes irreversible damage to the optic nerve and loss of vision. Dr Mark Porter visits Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and finds about a new test for glaucoma, which will lead to earlier diagnosis He also hears about the latest research into the genetics of the optic nerve.Tue, 25 Jan 2011 22:00:00 +000027:52http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110125-2200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110125-2200a.mp3BBC Radio 4Experts at Europe's largest liver transplant unit, at King's College Hospital in London, explain how vague symptoms help to keep hepatitis C 'hidden' inside the body for years.Experts at Europe's largest liver transplant unit, at King's College Hospital in London, explain how vague symptoms help to keep hepatitis C 'hidden' inside the body for years....Experts at Europe's largest liver transplant unit, at King's College Hospital in London, explain how vague symptoms help to keep hepatitis C 'hidden' inside the body for years.Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:30:00 +000027:53http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110118-2230.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20110118-2230a.mp3BBC Radio 4Southampton's 21st century Emergency Department - behind the scenes with Dr Mark PorterSouthampton's 21st century Emergency Department - behind the scenes with Dr Mark Porter...Southampton's 21st century Emergency Department - behind the scenes with Dr Mark PorterTue, 28 Dec 2010 22:00:00 +000028:11http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20101228-2200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20101228-2200a.mp3BBC Radio 4The 1:4 statistic; Falklands Diary & Ancestors and IntelligenceThe 1:4 statistic; Falklands Diary & Ancestors and Intelligence...The 1:4 statistic; Falklands Diary & Ancestors and IntelligenceTue, 21 Dec 2010 21:32:00 +000028:04http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20101221-2132.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20101221-2132a.mp3BBC Radio 4Claudia Hammond looks at how social networking is changing adoptionClaudia Hammond looks at how social networking is changing adoption...Claudia Hammond looks at how social networking is changing adoptionTue, 14 Dec 2010 22:00:00 +000028:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20101214-2200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20101214-2200a.mp3BBC Radio 4Mapping the brain, online psychological support for cancerMapping the brain, online psychological support for cancer...Mapping the brain, online psychological support for cancerTue, 07 Dec 2010 21:32:00 +000027:49http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20101207-2132.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20101207-2132a.mp3BBC Radio 4John O'Donoghue, Digital memories and the Work Capability AssessmentJohn O'Donoghue, Digital memories and the Work Capability Assessment...John O'Donoghue, Digital memories and the Work Capability AssessmentTue, 30 Nov 2010 21:30:00 +000028:09http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20101130-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20101130-2130b.mp3BBC Radio 4Claudia Hammond looks at how the senses effect memory, food and designClaudia Hammond looks at how the senses effect memory, food and design...Claudia Hammond looks at how the senses effect memory, food and designTue, 23 Nov 2010 21:30:00 +000028:02http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20101123-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20101123-2130a.mp3BBC Radio 4Forensic science and psychology; Testosterone and City traders; Suicide terrorismForensic science and psychology; Testosterone and City traders; Suicide terrorism...Forensic science and psychology; Testosterone and City traders; Suicide terrorismTue, 16 Nov 2010 21:30:00 +000028:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20101116-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20101116-2130a.mp3BBC Radio 4All In The Mind with Claudia Hammond. Brain injury in young offenders, an unusual case of memory loss, plus how to stop worrying.All In The Mind with Claudia Hammond. Brain injury in young offenders, an unusual case of memory loss, plus how to stop worrying....All In The Mind with Claudia Hammond. Brain injury in young offenders, an unusual case of memory loss, plus how to stop worrying.Tue, 09 Nov 2010 21:30:00 +000028:08http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20101109-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20101109-2130a.mp3BBC Radio 4Battlefield Mental Health, antidepressants and morality and Community Treatment OrdersBattlefield Mental Health, antidepressants and morality and Community Treatment Orders...Battlefield Mental Health, antidepressants and morality and Community Treatment OrdersTue, 02 Nov 2010 21:30:00 +000028:12http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20101102-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20101102-2130a.mp3BBC Radio 4But does paying people to be healthy work? Claudia Hammond assesses the evidence and makes a discovery that astonishes her.But does paying people to be healthy work? Claudia Hammond assesses the evidence and makes a discovery that astonishes her....But does paying people to be healthy work? Claudia Hammond assesses the evidence and makes a discovery that astonishes her.Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:30:00 +010027:58http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20101026-2130.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20101026-2130a.mp3BBC Radio 4We take it for granted that blood will be available if we need an emergency transfusion. Dr Mark Porter explores the issues of consent when giving a patient a blood transfusionWe take it for granted that blood will be available if we need an emergency transfusion. Dr Mark Porter explores the issues of consent when giving a patient a blood transfusion...We take it for granted that blood will be available if we need an emergency transfusion. Dr Mark Porter explores the issues of consent when giving a patient a blood transfusionTue, 21 Sep 2010 22:00:00 +010028:13http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20100921-2200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20100921-2200a.mp3BBC Radio 4Dr Mark Porter investigates the good and bad fats we eat and how they impact on our health, from trans fats associated with heart disease to the health benefits of fish oils.Dr Mark Porter investigates the good and bad fats we eat and how they impact on our health, from trans fats associated with heart disease to the health benefits of fish oils....Dr Mark Porter investigates the good and bad fats we eat and how they impact on our health, from trans fats associated with heart disease to the health benefits of fish oils.Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:00:00 +010028:01http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20100914-2200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20100914-2200a.mp3BBC Radio 4Dr Mark Porter gets his kit on to investigate biomechanics and sports injuries at the University of Bath Sports VillageDr Mark Porter gets his kit on to investigate biomechanics and sports injuries at the University of Bath Sports Village...Dr Mark Porter gets his kit on to investigate biomechanics and sports injuries at the University of Bath Sports VillageTue, 07 Sep 2010 22:00:00 +010028:06http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20100907-2200.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/medmatters/medmatters_20100907-2200a.mp3BBC Radio 4