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John Ioannidis

Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at Stanford University. Specialist in biomedical data.

Top 5 podcasts with John Ioannidis

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Feb 12, 2025 • 34min

Ep56 “When Should We Lie for the Greater Good?” with John Ioannidis

This discussion features John Ioannidis, a Stanford professor renowned for his insights into medical research reliability. He delves into the ethical quandaries of medical honesty, questioning if it's justifiable for doctors to withhold information for a patient's benefit. They explore how trust in healthcare has been damaged, particularly during the pandemic, and emphasize the necessity of transparency and shared decision-making. The conversation also touches on the long-term effects of misinformation on vaccine hesitancy and why restoring public confidence is crucial.
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Mar 6, 2024 • 1h 9min

393. Behind the Scenes of Medical Research feat. John Ioannidis

Exploring the flaws in medical research, John Ioannidis and Greg LaBlanc discuss statistical uncertainties, flawed findings, and collaboration in the scientific community. They touch on the incentives driving scientists, the role of humanities in medicine, and the need for transparency and accuracy in research. The podcast delves into the challenges of statistical methods, Bayesian approaches in research, and the significance of randomized trials in clinical settings.
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Jan 18, 2023 • 30min

Ep18 “Investigating Implausible Theories” with John Ioannidis

John Ioannidis, researcher and expert in scientific theory evaluation, joins Jules and Jonathan to discuss the value of investigating implausible theories and the principle of Occam's Razor. They explore the challenges of navigating science in the age of misinterpretation and the need for humility, rigorous research, and transparency in scientific investigation.
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Jan 4, 2021 • 1h 52min

#143 - John Ioannidis, M.D., D.Sc.: Why most biomedical research is flawed, and how to improve it

In this engaging conversation, John Ioannidis, a Stanford University professor and a leading expert in meta-research, reveals startling insights about the flaws in biomedical research. He discusses how most published findings are incorrect, highlighting issues like biases, underpowered studies, and the challenges of nutritional epidemiology versus genetics research. John also shares how our pre-existing beliefs can distort scientific outcomes and stresses the necessity for better research practices. This discussion is a crucial wake-up call for anyone interested in the credibility of scientific studies.
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Apr 23, 2020 • 1h 3min

Coronavirus and the Stats: Your Questions Answered

David Spiegelhalter, a prominent statistician from the University of Cambridge, Sheila Bird, a biometrics expert from the University of Edinburgh, and John Ioannidis, a Stanford professor known for critiquing COVID-19 data, share insights on pandemic statistics. They tackle the complexities of death counts and the implications of herd immunity versus lockdowns. The trio discusses varying impacts across Europe, the collateral damage of healthcare disruptions, and the importance of context in interpreting the pandemic data, offering a clearer understanding of this global crisis.