HEALTHCARE
The Waiting Room Podcast
A show dedicated to healthcare for the general public.
About This Podcast
Whether you are suffering from a certain disease or generally interested in medical research and healthcare, The Waiting Room is a trustworthy resource of medical knowledge.
At Karger, we have a tradition of medical publishing of over 130 years, working with experts across many different specialities. For our podcast and too our blog thewaitingroom.karger.com, we collaborate with both specialists and medical journalists to provide you with accurate, reliable and easy-to-understand information about health issues in a broad set of areas.
Latest Episodes
May 18, 2023
Episode 3 - World IBD Day with Jen Rose (Part 2)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast on World IBD Day on May 19, we spoke with Jen Rose, who was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) 33 years ago. She offers emotional support to newly diagnosed IBD patients and their families and is the author of the coloring journal "Me (and IBD)".May 4, 2023
Episode 2 - World IBD Day with Jen Rose (Part 1)
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast on World IBD Day on May 19, we spoke with Jen Rose, who was diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) 33 years ago. She offers emotional support to newly diagnosed IBD patients and their families and is the author of the coloring journal "Me (and IBD)".
April 20, 2023
Episode 1 - "Look after Your Largest Organ": An Interview with Prof Willie Visser
For this episode of Karger’s The Waiting Room Podcast for World Melanoma Day on May 1, 2023, as well as Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May, we spoke with Prof Willie Visser about the importance of skin cancer prevention and regular check-ups with your dermatologist.Available on Apple Podcasts, Amazon, Google, Spotify and Many More
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Latest Seasons
Season 1
In season 1 of The Waiting Room we speak with a wide range of experts and advocates from the world of healthcare. We cover several World health days including Rare Disease Day, World Cancer Day and World Obesity Day as well as learn more about specific conditions including progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis and natural processes such as menopause.Season 2
In season 2 of The Waiting Room we continue to speak with experts from the world of healthcare. Two episodes focus on the work of the UK enterprise Diversity and Ability (D&A), and a two-part special feature covers the rare disease Waldenström macroglobulinemia. Suicide prevention, health literacy and lung cancer are among the other topics of this season.Season 3
Welcome to season 3 of The Waiting Room podcast! We continue to speak with experts and advocates from the world of healthcare. he first episode focuses on skin cancer and its prevention. It is followed by a two-part special feature on inflammatory bowel disease and how especially children and young adults living with IBD can be helped.Contact Us
If you have any questions about our podcasts, or would like to share suggestions, praise or criticism with us, don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to your feedback.
