MEDICUS - the Podcast by Duke-NUS Medical School
MEDICUS – the Podcast shines a spotlight on the people whose very ideas are shaping the future of science and medicine. Produced by Duke-NUS Medical School, a landmark collaboration between Duke University and the National University of Singapore, the podcast shares the stories of scientists who are working on the Little Red Dot to transform medicine and improve lives for people in Singapore and around the world. We cover what we know best--from COVID-19 science to neurological conditions and end-of-life care, and from diabetes and heart disease to sleep disorders and cancers. We make the science relevant and easy to understand. Never want to miss an episode? Subscribe to MEDICUS now: https://www.duke-nus.edu.sg/medicus/subscribe
Podcasting since 2022 • 17 episodes
MEDICUS - the Podcast by Duke-NUS Medical School
Latest Episodes
Matters of the mind: transforming mental health care globally
Beyond resting enough, eating healthily and staying active, the famous saying “health is wealth” also emphasises the importance of our mental wellbeing. Yet, it still remains misunderstood and neglected globally, leading to a concerning lack of...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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Anatomy of innovation: teaching with purpose
From virtual reality to 3D-printed tonsils and spines and even digitised human cadavers, the classroom of tomorrow is already here at Duke-NUS. But beyond the cool factor, how do these tools and innovations actually help medical students learn—...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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First call: From medical student to emergency doctor
The moment you graduate from medical school, a thousand questions and more rush in. “Will I be ready?” “What’s life like as a junior doctor?” “Did I pick the right specialty?” These are questions that Dr Jeremy Pong, a Class of 2020 gradu...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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In the blood: Catching cancer before it strikes again
Cancer recurrence is often deadlier than the original disease, especially when it spreads undetected. Yet for survivors, post-treatment monitoring can be a financial, emotional and mental burden—relying on costly, invasive tests with no guarant...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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39:06
Blue Zone 2.0: In search of the blue tick of long life
Can simply desiring a longer, healthier life help make it a reality? The concept of “manifesting”—the Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year for 2024—suggests it might. But as we explore Singapore’s transformation into the world’s first ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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