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A legendary New York Times war correspondent delivers his unforgettable final dispatch: a deeply moving meditation on life inspired by his sudden battle with terminal brain cancer. For thirty years, Rod Nordland shadowed death. As one of his generation's preeminent war correspondents, he...

With millions of people signed up as organ donors at the end of their life, thousands are still dying while waiting for a transplant. So, why aren’t more people taking part in a different system that could save these lives and countless others? We take a look at some simple answers like money. And we look and some others that are much more complex, like who should decide how much risk a donor is willing to take to save another person? The donor themselves or a doctor? Links for podcast info: Bill McGowan's page on the National Kidney Registry: https://nkr.org/JVP667 National Kidney Donation ...

One of the nation's most popular TV doctors, Alex George, speaks to healthcare professionals who have gone above and beyond to care for their patients. An A&E doctor at the height of this pandemic, Alex talks to an inspiring range of guests, giving us unique insight and exclusive access to those who often work in dangerous or austere environments. This series is about celebrating healthcare heroes and telling their stories. If you want to get in touch, please email askdralexgeorge@gmail.com

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.