In this special ADHD Awareness Month episode of Dose of Health, we explore the real experience of living with adult ADHD — from the daily challenges and emotional ups and downs to finally getting the right diagnosis. Our guest opens up about being misunderstood, the wrong labels before diagnosis, and the turning point that led to seeking professional help. We also dive deep into how ADHD shows up differently in men and women, why so many adults go undiagnosed, and how to use your NHS Right to Choose for faster ADHD assessments in England.Whether you’re someone who suspects you might have ADHD, waiting for an ADHD assessment, supporting a loved one, or a healthcare professional trying to understand the patient experience — this conversation is for you. Watch till the end for key insights, empathy, and hope. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this video to spread awareness and help others understand what living with ADHD really feels like.Chapters:00:00 Intro02:01 A day in life of adult with ADHD05:56 Early life without diagnosis of ADHD08:31 The labels I got before my ADHD diagnosis09:56 The Moment I realised I needed help for ADHD20:23 ADHD statistics in the UK24:00 Using ‘Right to choose for ADHD assessment24:48 Clinical definition of ADHD27:57 Getting Diagnosed: How the NHS Process Works35:27 How ADHD Looks Different in Men and Women37:25 Role of genetics and family history in ADHD38:44 Treatment Options: What Helps ADHD Symptoms46:48 What is ADHD Burnout?52:33 Common Myths around ADHD57:06 What has ADHD taught me about myself?01:00:13 What I’d Tell My Younger Self About ADHD01:01:58 Dose of health and reflection01:04:30 Importance of neurodiversity training at workplaces01:06:30 Final thoughtsMusic credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/peter-cavallo/ex...License code: SN112UJPNV4BR7DZEmmanuelle's Socials:Instagram: / emmanuelletong Linkedln: / emmanuelle-tong-246013187 Connect With Me-Instagram- / abhishekkatiyaryt TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@abhishekkatiy...Patreon- / membership Buy Me A Coffee- http://buymeacoffee.com/AbhishekYT
A patient lying in a hospital bed waiting for an antibiotic that’s out of stock — this is becoming the new normal across the NHS. In this video, I uncover the truth behind the growing medicine shortages in the UK and why even basic drugs like penicillin, insulin, ADHD medication, and HRT are disappearing from pharmacy shelves. I explain how global supply chain issues, Brexit, and the NHS’s relentless push for low drug prices have turned what used to be rare disruptions into everyday crises. With shortages now tripling in just four years, I share real stories from the frontlines — pharmacists, doctors, and patients all struggling in a system built on fragility.From pharmaceutical manufacturing in India and China to the impact of COVID-19, currency collapse, and Brexit border delays, this video explores why Britain keeps running out of essential medicines and what that means for patient safety. I also discuss what needs to change — from reforming NHS drug pricing to investing in UK-based medicine production and improving supply chain resilience. If you care about the future of healthcare, NHS reform, and ensuring patients never go without life-saving medicines again, this is a must-watch. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to help raise awareness and support change.Connect With Me-Instagram- / abhishekkatiyaryt TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@abhishekkatiy...Patreon- / membership Buy Me A Coffee- http://buymeacoffee.com/AbhishekYT
Why are doctors and nurses burning out in the NHS? In this episode of my Dose of Health podcast, I explore the reality behind the word burnout. It isn’t about weakness or laziness — it’s about a healthcare system that keeps asking staff to do the impossible with broken tools, endless bureaucracy, and too few resources. From junior doctors logging back in after night shifts, to nurses skipping meals just to keep up, and GPs drowning under hundreds of test results before 8am — this is the daily reality of the NHS workforce in 2025.I take a closer look at the latest NHS staff survey, pay erosion, understaffing, rising waiting lists, and IT systems that waste hours of clinical time. But most importantly, I show why healthcare professionals are not burning out because they’re weak — they’re burning out because they’re strong enough to keep going in a system designed to break them. If you care about the future of the NHS, or simply want to understand the crisis facing the people who care for us, this episode is essential.👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to my channel to support this movement and help more people hear the truth about what’s happening inside our NHS.
AI companions are here—friends, lovers, and even therapists that listen 24/7. In this Dose of Health podcast, Abhishek (hospital pharmacist) and Deen Somally unpack the loneliness epidemic, why millions are turning to AI chatbots like Character AI and Replika, and where AI companionship, AI girlfriends/boyfriends, and synthetic intimacy help—or harm—human connection. We explore AI therapist vs human therapist debates, CBT and AI, AI in psychiatry, and how healthcare AI could reduce NHS mental health waiting lists (UK) through on-demand 24/7 support, accessibility, and affordability—while tackling stigma and men’s mental health. We also dig into parasocial relationships, social-media echo chambers and polarization, AI and teens (Gen Z/Gen Alpha), and the ethics behind it all: AI ethics, AI safety, AI regulation, age verification, safeguarding online, elder safety online, and the rising risk of AI scams.From playful “AI grandma” role-play to real clinical use cases, we ask: Are chatbots filling a gap or replacing real relationships? What safeguards should exist for kids and older adults? And when should you choose a human over a bot? If you care about mental health tech, online therapy, and the future of care, this episode is for you. Watch, then drop your take: Would you trust an AI therapist? Have you tried AI therapy yourself? — Dose of Health with Abhishek & Deen Somally.Chapters00:00 Intro00:52 Popular AI Companion Apps 02:55 Why People Turn to AI Chatbots 03:43 UK Loneliness Statistics06:57 Character AI and Its Popularity 09:31 User Demographics and Statistics 14:10 Testing Character AI's Grandmother Bot 18:23 Safety Concerns and Real Cases23:03 AI vs Human Therapists 45:36 Closing Thoughts and Outro Deen's Socials:Instagram: / deensomally Linkedln: / deensomally Connect With Me-Instagram- / abhishekkatiyaryt TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@abhishekkatiy...Patreon- / membership Buy Me A Coffee- http://buymeacoffee.com/AbhishekYT
In this episode of Dose of Health, Abhishek and Deen break down the rise of the AI doctor—from Microsoft’s multi-agent diagnostic system (MAIDXO) that reportedly hit 85% accuracy on complex NEJM case records vs 20% for human doctors (internal testing), to Google’s Med-Gemma and the open-source wave transforming medical AI. We unpack how reasoning models, orchestrator agents, and MDT-style “five-brain” setups can ask smarter questions, order only the right tests, cut bundle waste, and potentially save health systems millions. We also dig into misdiagnosis, healthcare costs, NHS “doctor in your pocket”, and what “AI in healthcare 2025” really means for patients and clinicians.Beyond hype, we debate limits: hallucinations, study caveats, ethics, and the irreplaceable human core—empathy, values, and consent. From global health (democratising expertise to Africa and beyond) to antibiotic stewardship and triage in real clinics, we ask: will AI replace doctors or supercharge them? If you care about medical diagnostics, clinical decision support, medical imaging AI, LLMs, and the future of primary care, this one’s for you.Chapters:00:00 Intro02:45 AI in Healthcare: The Big Revolution 03:45 Microsoft’s AI Doctor: MAIDXO Explained06:30 How AI Outperforms Human Doctors17:32 Cost, Efficiency, and the Future of Medical Testing 25:20 Democratizing Healthcare: Global Impact of AI 37:42 Google’s MedGemma & Open Source AI in Medicine 44:41 Will AI Replace Human Doctors? Ethics & Limitations 55:58 The Human Touch: Empathy, Ethics, and AI-Proof Skills 01:02:18 Reflections & Closing Thoughts Website link for Microsoft's Multi-Agent Diagnostic System (MAIDXO): https://microsoft.ai/news/the-path-to...Deen's Socials:Instagram: / deensomally Linkedln: / deensomally Connect With Me-Instagram- / abhishekkatiyaryt TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@abhishekkatiy...Patreon- / membership Buy Me A Coffee- http://buymeacoffee.com/AbhishekYT
What if getting older didn’t have to mean feeling older? In this Dose of Health episode, Abhishek and Deen unpack a headline-grabbing breakthrough at the intersection of AI and longevity—from GPT-style models predicting amino acids to design next-gen Yamanaka factor proteins, to the dream (and risks) of cellular rejuvenation that could extend health span and fight age-related disease. We explore optimism from voices like Bryan Johnson, Aubrey de Grey, and David Sinclair, weigh cancer safety caveats, and ask whether society is ready if 70 feels like 40. Along the way, we talk GLP-1 weight-loss meds, “brain rot” worries for healthcare staff, and how AI in healthcare can free clinicians to focus on human care. We even open with presence and mindset—think Eckhart Tolle’s “The Power of Now”—because the future of health is as much about attention as it is about algorithms.If you’re curious about age reversal, AI-driven drug discovery, and the real-world path from lab to clinic, this conversation is for you. 👉 Drop a comment: if a safe, proven tech gave you 20 extra healthy years, what would you do with them? Share this episode with a friend who geeks out about longevity, biotech, and AI.Chapters:00:00 Intro02:37 Ageing reimagined: The Big Question04:34 AI and science of rejuvenation 08:03 Yamanaka Factors and Cellular reset12:36 Opportunities and Risks of reverse ageing17:22 Real-World Implications & Longevity Escape Velocity23:53 Societal impact and the meaning of health span41:32 Will AI cause brain-rot?50:34 Why is it fashionable to hate AI right now?58:10 Final thoughts & Call to ActionConnect With Me-Instagram- / abhishekkatiyaryt TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@abhishekkatiy...Patreon- / membership Buy Me A Coffee- http://buymeacoffee.com/AbhishekYT
In this Dose of Health episode, Abhishek sits down with pharmacist and NHS project manager Deen Somally to unpack AI in healthcare—from real-world triage (a Lyme disease scare) to headline breakthroughs in cancer detection. We break down how AI blood tests for ovarian cancer and Clarity’s FDA-authorized AI for predicting breast cancer risk could shift outcomes through earlier screening, lower costs, and smarter pathways in the NHS. We also dig into the ANI vs AGI vs ASI ladder in plain English, ask whether patients should trust AI vs doctor first, and debate the hard questions: accuracy, governance, MHRA/NICE/FDA timelines, and the economics of rolling out preventive screening at scale.If you’re a clinician, policymaker, or patient curious about early cancer detection, AI diagnostics, and health data privacy (GDPR), this conversation is for you. Learn how AI agents might run future clinics, why 2029 keeps popping up in AGI predictions, and what decentralised health records could mean for ownership of your data. Watch now to hear pragmatic takes from the frontline of pharmacy and NHS transformation—and drop your questions for next week’s Q&A on AI in medicine.
Depression and anxiety are rising at alarming rates—over 1 in 10 people in the UK are on antidepressants, yet the crisis shows no sign of slowing. Could the hidden culprit be something we’ve overlooked: digital overstimulation? In this episode of Dose of Health, I sit down with entrepreneur Abhiuday, who battled his own journey with depression, antidepressants, and therapy before finding a new path. Together, we explore how endless notifications, dopamine overload, and shrinking attention spans are reshaping our brains, hijacking our focus, and leaving millions trapped in restlessness and burnout.We go deep into the science of overstimulation—its impact on dopamine, serotonin, and the nervous system—and ask the big questions: Are we treating the root cause of depression, or just masking symptoms? Is lifelong medication the only solution, or can breathwork, meditation, and mental fitness offer an alternative? Abhiuday also shares how his personal struggles inspired him to create Zenfinity, a platform designed to help people reclaim calm in a noisy world. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle of scrolling, stress, or self-doubt, this episode will change how you see mental health—and how you care for your mind.Chapters:00:00 Introduction 00:13 The Epidemic of Overstimulation05:34 How Overstimulation Affects the Brain and our belief system 11:25 Instant Gratification, Dopamine, Addiction & Social Media15:31 Breathing, Anxiety, and the Nervous System 23:01 Overstimulation and the Rise of Depression25:12 Antidepressants: Band-Aid or Solution?31:38 Antidepressants: Use, Limits, and Personal Story38:04 What is Creativity?40:52 Substances, Microdosing, and the Search for Relief47:29 Therapy vs. Meditation: Finding What Works01:00:04 Building Zenfinity App & Tools for Mental Fitness01:04:59 Dose of HealthMusic from #uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/arend/emberLicense code: KQLJIRR0OZP5PEDSAbhiuday's Social:Instagram: @abhiudaychangra Zenfinity app: @zenfinity.app Connect With Me-Instagram- @ abhishekkatiyaryt TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@abhishekkatiy...Buy Me A Coffee- http://buymeacoffee.com/AbhishekYT
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcarefaster than most professionals realise — but what does it really mean for doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health workers? In this video, I break down the basics of AI in healthcare in plain, relatable language. You’ll learn how AI works, from machine learning to deep learning and natural language processing (NLP), and see real-life examples of AI tools that are already reading X-rays, predicting patient deterioration, flagging drug interactions, and drafting clinic letters. Whether you’re curious about AI in medicine,health tech trends 2025, or worried about whether AI will replace your role,this video will give you the clarity you need.
By the end, you’ll see AI not as a sci-fi threat, but as a new kind of clinical partner — one that can handle the repetitive, data-heavy work so you can focus on what humans do best: empathy, judgment, and critical thinking. This is your crash course on how AI is changing healthcare and why understanding it will future-proof your career. If you’re ready to go beyond the hype and learn how to work with AI instead of fearing it, hit play and let’s explore the future of healthcare together.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:10 What AI Actually Is (and Isn’t)
03:32 How AI Learns Like We Do: Machine Learning & DeepLearning
05:35 Understanding the Jargon: AI, ML, NLP, LLMs
07:52 How AI Will Change Your Day-to-Day Practice
10:19 Risks, Bias, and Why Your Role Still Matters
10:59 What You Can Do to Stay Ahead of the Curve
11:40 Final Thoughts: Working With AI, NotAgainst It
In this eye-opening episode of Dose of Health, I sit down with NHS pharmacist and AI educator Dean Somally to explore how artificial intelligence is quietly transforming healthcare—from reducing admin burnout to diagnosing strokes faster than humans. We break down complex concepts like machine learning, neural networks, large language models (LLMs), and AI agents in simple, real-world terms. Is AI just hype, or is it the beginning of a new era for nurses, doctors, and pharmacists? Could a "doctor in your pocket" become your first point of contact? And what does it really mean when GPT-4 outperforms clinicians in medical decision-making?This conversation goes beyond buzzwords like ChatGPT, GPT-4, deep learning, and generative AI. It’s a raw, reflectivediscussion about what AI means for your career, your patients, and the future of the NHS. Will you be replaced, or will you be empowered? What role will empathy, clinical judgment, and patient trust play in an AI-powered future? Ifyou're a healthcare professional curious about artificial intelligence, natural language processing (NLP), or how to start using AI in your workflow—this episode is your starting point. Subscribe now, leave a comment with your thoughts, and share this with a colleague who needs to hear it. The future is already here—are you ready to engage with it?
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
04:34 Why AI Is the Only Way Out of the NHS Crisis
05:38 Why Every Clinician Needs to Understand AI—Now
07:54 What is AI, Really? A Simple Explanation for Healthcare Workers
11:07 From Smart Software to Superintelligence: The Levels of AI Explained
13:21 What is machine learning?
15:20 Daily applications where we use AI without even realising it
17:34 AI Is Already Outperforming Clinicians—Here’s How
20:46 The Admin Tsunami: How AI Could Save Hours Every Day
25:00 What Will Healthcare Look Like in 5 Years?
30:33 The First Rule of AI: Just Talk to It
36:31 3 Bold Predictions for Healthcare in 2030
41:15 Doctor in Your Pocket: How AI Will Reshape Patient Experience by 2030
46:12 The emotional and mental health unlock AI offers for men
47:51 Deen’s Most Controversial Opinion About AI
51:49 One Key Message for Every Healthcare Professional
55:34 The Dose of Health Question
57:47 Conclusion and Ending commentsConnect With Me-Instagram- / abhishekkatiyaryt TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@abhishekkatiy...Patreon- / membership Buy Me A Coffee- http://buymeacoffee.com/AbhishekYT
In this powerful episode of Dose of Health, we sit down with Dr. Ming Lee, one of the leading voices in HIV cure research, to explore a question that weighs heavily on millions of minds: When will we see a cure for HIV? Despite the success of antiretroviral therapy (ART), which allows people living with HIV to lead long, healthy lives with undetectable and untransmittable viral loads, treatment still relies on daily medication. But what if we could go beyond treatment? What if we could reach a functional or even sterilizing cure—where the virus no longer replicates, or is completely eradicated from the body? Dr. Ming dives deep into the differences between remission, functional cure, and sterilizing cure, explaining why we still need a cure, and the immense challenges scientists face in getting there.We break down the groundbreaking RIO Study, a clinical trial investigating broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs)—an exciting new treatment that may hold the key to long-term viral control without daily tablets. Dr. Ming shares insider insights on how these antibodies work, why HIV's latent reservoir is so hard to destroy, and how some participants remained off ART for up to 18 months after just one infusion. Could this be the beginning of a vaccine-like approach to HIV? Is a cure achievable in our lifetime? We also address the stigma, inequity in access to treatment, and the hope that keeps both patients and researchers going. This episode is essential listening for anyone affected by HIV, healthcare professionals, and anyone passionate about cutting-edge science and global health equity.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:42 Disclaimer and Personal Reflection on the Episode4:37 What is HIV cure & Why do we need it?6:06 What would an Ideal HIV cure look like?7:38 Remission vs Functional vs Sterilizing cure10:52 Why is HIV so hard to cure?12:25 The clever tricks HIV uses to hide14:10 What is the RIO study?14:52 How do Broadly Neutralizing Antibodies work?17:16 Why Early Infection patients were chosen?20:14 Treatment protocol for RIO Study24:43 What were the results of the RIO study?29:41 Could bNABs work like a vaccine?31:57 Is this a real step towards HIV Cure?34:15 A message to people living with HIV37:17 Will we see a cure in our lifetime?39:04 Dose of Health40:55 Final thoughtsMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/monument-music/betrayalLicense code: Q9KLOL9KWMBGBUO4RIO study website: www.riotrial.orgCROI conference webcast: https://www.croiwebcasts.org/console/player/54102?mediaType=slideVideo&Dr. Ming Lee Linkedln: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-ming-jie-lee/Bluesky: @drmjlee.bsky.social Connect With Me-Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/abhishekkatiyaryt/TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@abhishekkatiyaryt?_t=8pXr93OUjEP&_r=1Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/abhishekkatiyar/membershipBuy Me A Coffee- http://buymeacoffee.com/AbhishekYT
In this gripping episode of Dose of Health, host Abhishek sits down with healthcare strategist Ray Guirgis, Director at Rapha Health Consulting, to dissect the growing crisis within the NHS and explore whether AI-driven innovation can rescue our overwhelmed health system. With experience across both public and private sectors, Ray unpacks the deep inefficiencies plaguing patient journeys, funding structures, and clinical pathways—and reveals how AI solutions like Axonic Health are already revolutionizing care delivery. Are our long GP waits and broken referral systems truly just a funding issue? Or is it time to rethink healthcare entirely?From 7.4 million people stuck on waiting lists to the £100 million spent on translation services, this episode raises bold, uncomfortable questions: Why are patients and clinicians both frustrated? Is private healthcare really the fix we think it is? Can technology deliver faster, fairer, and smarter care for all? Tune in for a high-impact discussion on bureaucracy, digital transformation, and the future of healthcare in the UK. If you found this conversation valuable, please like, share, and follow to support the movement for better healthcare. Want to connect with Ray? Reach out to him on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-guirguis-7b830130/Email: ray@raphahealth.co.uk.Chapters:0:00 Intro2:55 Patient Journey in the NHS5:36 Issues with GP Appointments11:13 Patient Pathways in the NHS12:28 Communication & Referral problems14:24 Pharmacist role in Primary care16:53 NHS England Shutting down22:22 Comparing NHS with Private care23:56 Advantages of Private Healthcare30:01 Challenges in Private Healthcare33:10 Adoption of technology in Healthcare37:35 Translation cost within NHS41:51 How will Tech and AI solve the Data and Time Issue45:37 Comparing Healthcare & Finance Industry47:47 NHS Bureaucratic Bottlenecks49:40 Fragmentation of data across NHS57:22 Message for decision makers within NHS57:55 Dose of Health58:47 Conclusion and Final thoughtsConnect With Me-Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/abhishekkatiyaryt/TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@abhishekkatiyaryt?_t=8pXr93OUjEP&_r=1Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/abhishekkatiyar/membershipBuy Me A Coffee- http://buymeacoffee.com/AbhishekYT
7.4 million people are still waiting for treatment in England. But what if a full hospital visit—registration, consult, blood test, and prescription—could take just 16 minutes? In this eye-opening episode of Dose of Health, host Abhishek Katiyar sits down with Dr. Abhay Chopada, award-winning UK surgeon and health tech founder of Axon Care. Together, they explore how AI and real-time data can revolutionize access, cut waiting times, and finally put patients at the center of care. From fragmented systems to global lessons, this conversation asks the big questions: Is “free” still relevant when care is delayed? And what will it take to truly reform the NHS? Don’t miss this powerful dose of clarity and possibility. Subscribe for more bold conversations that reimagine healthcare.
0:00 Intro
2:37 The Healthcare Crisis: 7.4 million waiting
2:50 The Cost of delayed Healthcare
6:55 The NHS: Challenges and Reforms
17:03 The Role of AI in Healthcare
22:36 Global perspective on Healthcare
24:55 Real Cost of ‘Free’ NHS
26:22 Data Privacy concerns in the UK
27:56 NHS leadership and reform
29:15 NHS Reform through Technology & AI
29:57 Reasons & Inspiration behind Axon Care?
34:20 Benefits of AI integration in Healthcare through Axon care products
45:08 Personal Insights from Dr. Chopada
47:31 Dose of Health
Explore the captivating history and enduring legacy of the National Health Service (NHS) in this episode of Dose of Health. Listen to Abhishek, a specialist pharmacist from the NHS, as he narrates the inspiring journey of healthcare reformers like Aneurin Bevan and Dr. Benjamin Moore. Learn about the profound transformation that created a healthcare system free at the point of use, shaping modern Britain. Discover how the NHS emerged from the ashes of World War II, overcoming challenges and criticisms, to offer equitable healthcare for all citizens. This compelling narrative highlights the fight against diseases, the promise of care without financial burden, and the groundbreaking reforms that have extended life expectancy and improved public health across the UK. Join us for an insightful exploration into the NHS—a symbol of hope, resilience, and a better future for every citizen.
Ever wondered how clinical trials actually work? Curious about the real challenges faced by healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic? Want to know what it takes to lead pivotal studies in the NHS and transition into the pharmaceutical industry? This video features Nargis Hemat, a research specialist with nearly a decade of experience in healthcare and now an associate director in clinical operations at a leading pharmaceutical company. Nargis shares her journey and insights on clinical research, innovation, and the urgent need for accountability and efficiency within the NHS. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation!
00:00 Intro
01:42 Nargis’s Credentials
04:27 Understanding clinical trials
07:54 Commercial trials and drug development
10:58 Benefits of clinical trials for NHS and patients
14:29 Phases of clinical trials
17:01 Financial gain for NHS and Economy
21:21 Game Changing HIV Study (Flair)
26:08 Challenges of working for the NHS
33:44 Nargis’s MBA journey
36:13 Working within the NHS during COVID
48:19 Transition to pharma
58:14 Advice to young female professionals
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Why are UK pharmacies struggling to keep essential medicines in stock? What role do global supply chains, Brexit, and economic policies play in these shortages? How has the war in Ukraine worsened the crisis, and what does this mean for patients who rely on life-saving treatments? In this episode ofDose of Health, we dive into the root causes of the UK’s medicine shortages and explore how pharmacists and patients are navigating this growing crisis.
Join specialist pharmacist Abhishek as he unpacks the complex web of factors contributing to empty pharmacy shelves—from disrupted supply chains in China and India to the impact of Brexit-related trade barriers and NHS drug pricing policies. Through the real-life experiences of pharmacists like Kiran, we reveal the human cost of these shortages and discuss the UK government's response, including emergency measures like Serious Shortage Protocols. If you’re a healthcare professional, patient, or simply concerned about the future of medicine access, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to understand why this problem won’t go away anytime soon—and what needs to change to fix it.
In this episode of Dose of Health, host Abhishek takes you on a journey through the seismic shifts Brexit has caused within the NHS. From the promises emblazoned on red buses to the harsh realities of medicine shortages, staff shortages, and funding cuts, this story reveals the human cost behind the headlines. Meet the European healthcare workers who felt the ripple effects of the referendum and explore how the NHS grapples with post-Brexit challenges daily. More than just a political analysis, this is a tale of resilience, compassion, and the ongoing fight to protect the lifeline of British healthcare.
Does political correctness help or hurt the NHS? In this thought-provoking episode, Abhishek, a specialist pharmacist, explores how the drive for inclusive language impacts patient care and healthcare professionals alike. Through relatable stories and sharp insights, he questions whether balancing clarity and respect is as straightforward as it seems. Tune in to challenge your perspective and join the conversation about the fine line between intention and impact in our healthcare system.
Ranitidine, once the world’s best-selling drug, is now at the center of one of the biggest pharmaceutical controversies in history. In this episode of Dose of Health, Abhishek, a specialist pharmacist, uncovers how this trusted heartburn medication rose to fame as Zantac, only to be pulled from shelves amid cancer concerns, billion-dollar lawsuits, and allegations of corporate fraud spanning decades. Explore the shocking details of recalls, whistleblower claims, and the fight for justice in this gripping tale of science, deception, and public trust.
Ever wondered how the NHS's switch to a market-driven system affected patient care? Join Abhishek on 'Dose of Health' to unravel the shocking reality. Did you know administrative costs skyrocketed from 5% to 14%, consuming funds that could have paid for 175,000 more nurses? This episode dives into the 1990 reforms that promised efficiency but led to longer waits and diluted care. What does this mean for the future of healthcare? Are we repeating past mistakes? Don't miss out on this critical conversation that could shape our understanding of healthcare reform. Tune in now—your insight on the NHS's evolution might just be the key to its redemption!