Freakonomics, M.D.
by Freakonomics Radio + StitcherEach week, physician, economist, and author of "Random Acts of Medicine" Dr. Bapu Jena will dig into a fascinating study at the intersection of economics and healthcare. He takes on questions like: Why do kids with summer birthdays get the flu more often? Can surviving a hurricane help you live longer? What do heart surgery and grocery-store pricing have in common?
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Episodes
62. Dr. Ashish Jha Anticipated a Pandemic. He Didn’t Think It Would Look Like This.
28m · PublishedBapu talks to White House Covid Czar Dr. Ashish Jha about becoming a household name, studying pandemics, and the frustrations of politics. Also, when will he be out of a job?
61. Should You Bother Getting a Colonoscopy?
31m · PublishedColonoscopy is strongly recommended for Americans over 45. But a new study suggests its benefits have been overstated. Should we change how we screen for colorectal cancer?
60. The Doctor Is Out. The Physician Assistant Is In.
30m · PublishedChances are, at some point you’ll be treated by a nurse practitioner or a physician assistant instead of a doctor. Will your care suffer?
59. The Most Valuable Resource in Medicine
27m · PublishedTime is precious. How can doctors and patients make the best use of it — especially when there isn’t much left?
58. How Important Is Breastfeeding, Really?
29m · PublishedCan a clever new study shed light on one of parenting’s most elusive and contentious questions?
57. Doctors Know They Prescribe Too Many Antibiotics. Why Don’t They Stop?
27m · PublishedAntibiotics save lives. But what happens when we use them too much? Bapu looks at how changing physician behavior could help prevent a major public health disaster.
56. Could Prison Be Good for Your Health?
28m · PublishedIncarceration has been linked to infectious diseases, mental illness, cancer, and violence. But new research suggests it can extend some people’s lifespans. Bapu investigates the paradox of prison time.
55. This Vaccine Lottery Seemed Like a Great Idea. Why Didn’t it Work?
29m · PublishedBehavioral economists say “regret lotteries” are powerful motivational tools. When Philadelphia tried one in 2021, the results were disappointing. Bapu looks at how incentives can backfire — and what we can learn from failures.
54. Will You Ever Go Back to Your Doctor’s Office?
32m · PublishedWhen COVID hit, telemedicine use in the U.S. exploded. But how are we using it now? Bapu Jena explores the consequences of this evolving technology.
53. Why Do Doctors Have to Play Defense?
28m · PublishedAfter the Supreme Court’s abortion decision, doctors in some states are concerned that delivering treatment could put them in legal jeopardy. Bapu Jena looks at how the practice of “defensive medicine” can compromise patient care.
Freakonomics, M.D. has 87 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 39:50:15. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on February 22nd 2023. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 5th, 2024 08:10.