The 6 Best Best Science Medicine Podcast - BS without the BS Podcast Episodes
1) Episode 409: Are antibiotics in or out for abscess management?
In episode 409, Mike and James yet again welcome Adrienne from Red Deer to talk about whether or not we need to give antibiotics for drained abscesses. We find out that relatively, the benefit of incr...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) Episode 410: The depressing evidence for antidepressants in the elderly
In episode 410, Mike, James, and Adrienne discuss the evidence around antidepressants in the elderly. We find 40% to 80% of elderly patients will recover with antidepressants, but a number of studies ...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.3) Episode 393: CPAP - Breath of life, or just hot air?
In episode 393, James and Mike bring in Tina to deal with the issue of the evidence around CPAP. We find out that there is little evidence that CPAP reduces CVD so it is all about does the person feel...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.4) Episode 394: Omega-3 Supplements for Dry Eye: Fishy evidence or a big catch?
In episode 394, James and Mike bring in Tina and Joey to look at all the evidence around omega-3 supplements and dry eye and, despite widespread use, the evidence is far from convincing. Show notes To...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.5) Episode 398: Monoclonal antibodies – trying to put these agents into context – PART II
In episode 398, James and Mike continue their discussion of the evidence around the class of agents called monoclonal antibodies. In this podcast we focus on medications that have an effect on symptom...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.6) Episode 399: What are the most common conditions in primary care?
In episode 399, Mike and James discuss a new paper researched and written by the Alberta gang. There are many reasons why patients are seen in primary care. This systematic review gives all the data o...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.7) Episode 615: Vape Expectations: Are electronic cigarettes the real deal for smoking cessation?
In episode 615, Mike and James revisit the evidence around using electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation. We look at smoking cessation rates between the use of e-cigarettes, nicotine-free e-cigare...Show More
8) Episode 614: Nipple Confusion or Nonsense? Pacifiers and Breastfeeding Duration
In episode 614, Mike and James discuss with Caitlin Finley the evidence around a very common primary care question. Does restricting early use of pacifiers result in higher rates of breastfeeding up t...Show More
Episode 614: Nipple Confusion or Nonsense? Pacifiers and Breastfeeding Duration
23:33 | Dec 28th, 2025
9) Episode 613: Doxycycline for post-exposure prophylaxis of sexually transmitted infections
In episode 613, Mike and James discuss with Jessica Kirkwood the evidence for post-exposure prophylaxis of sexually transmitted infections. We go over the 4 RCTs that have looked at the value of a sin...Show More
10) Episode 612: Can fezolinetant improve vasomotor symptoms in menopause?
In episode 612, Tina and James chat with Samantha Moe about the use of a recently approved non-hormonal medication being used for vasomotor symptoms in menopause. We go over the 3 available trials and...Show More