Best ACEMS Podcasts (2025)

For decades, surveys have been the backbone of official statistics - helping us measure everything from population trends to economic activity. But response rates have been falling dramatically across the world for the past few decades. This decline is forcing statistical agencies to rethink how they collect the data we all rely on. In this episode…

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Meditativ minimalisme (dansk) 6:45

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Der findes i kunsten en bestræbelse på at minimere sit udtryk, så alene det essentielle står tilbage. På samme måde er Acem-meditation en minimalistisk teknik, hvor man i udførelsen gør mindst muligt.By Acem Media

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Vision Loss - Episode 35 16:59

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In this episode, we look at an SAQ on Vision Loss which includes a discussion on Painless vs Painful Vision Loss along with interpretation of a fundoscopic image and management. We also talk about Ultrasound in the diagnosis of Vision loss with some case pictures attached. Vision loss is a favourite SAQ topic of examiners, so ensure you use this po…

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Making the Invisible Visible: The Global Hackathon Against Modern Slavery 58:54

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Modern slavery is often hidden in corporate supply chains, making it hard to detect and eliminate. Countries like Australia now require companies to publish annual reports on their efforts to combat slavery - but with thousands of reports, no government can read them all. That’s where Project AIMS comes in. Led by Adriana Bora at the QUT Centre for…

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Data We Can Trust 1:03:19

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We recently celebrated World Statistics Day on 20 October. To mark the occasion, the Statistical Society teamed up with the Australian Data Science Network for a lively online panel discussion on a topic of growing importance: trust in data. The expert panel brought together a wealth of experience from government, academia, and industry to explore …

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Veien videre – fordypelse og selvinnsikt gjennom Acem-meditasjon 3:51

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Når grunnkurset er fullført, åpner det seg et landskap av nye muligheter.Gjennom retretter, studiegrupper, teori og meditativ yoga kan du utforske hvordan meditasjonen virker dypere i deg.Denne episoden handler om veier til fordypelse – om å styrke kvaliteten på meditasjonsutførelsen og møte deg selv med større åpenhet og innsikt.…

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ReefCloud: Connecting Scientists to Save Coral Reefs – with Dr Manuel Gonzalez-Rivero 37:09

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Coral reefs are among the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth – but they’re also among the most vulnerable. Thanks to climate change, pollution, and other human impacts – coral reefs are in crisis. The need for fast, coordinated action has never been greater. One of the biggest challenges is getting accurate, up-to-date data, especially f…

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Taylor Swift, Pesto the Penguin, and… Statistics?! - with Heather Lansdowne 34:16

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The art of engagement for the Australian Bureau of Statistics How do you make statistics and complex data not just understandable - but engaging? For the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the answer is simple: meet people where they are - on social media. From pop culture and sports to quirky factoids, the ABS social media team uses fun, relat…

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Trauma in the Rural Setting - Episode 34 22:38

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In this episode, we look at Trauma in the Rural setting which makes it an important modifier in the ACEM fellowship exams. We talk about the initial resuscitation, preparation and actions. We then include a bit of bread and butter MTP and throw in a discussion on how you would transport a patient like this to a major centre. We also discus briefly …

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Patterns in Chaos: Exploring Complex Systems - with Professor Michael Small 45:22

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What does it really mean for something to be complex - and how can mathematics help us make sense of it? In this episode of The Random Sample, our guest is Professor Michael Small, leader of the Complex Systems Group at the University of Western Australia. Michael’s research uses mathematics to uncover hidden patterns in the chaos of the world arou…

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Indigenous Data Governance & Sovereignty - with Levi-Craig Murray 30:55

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In today’s data-driven world, questions around who controls data, how it’s used, and who benefits from it are more pressing than ever. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, these questions carry even deeper significance—rooted in histories of exclusion, marginalisation, and misrepresentation. In this episode, we explore the vital issue…

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Cardiac Arrest in Pregnancy - Episode 33 21:01

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into an SAQ on Cardiac Arrest in Pregnancy. This is an important area of study for the Fellowship Written SAQ where the modifiers for bread and butter Resuscitation medicine is tested. Our modifier for this episode is Pregnancy. Whether you're preparing for your exams or refining your clinical practice, this epi…

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Yoga - hvorfor det ? 12:10

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Yoga gir styrke, smidighet, bedre helse og mer ro og energi i hverdagen. Men den kan også åpne for dypere innsikt – ikke gjennom dogmer, men gjennom indre erfaring. Hør hva yogautøvere i Acem og Norsk Yoga-skole har erfart. Tekster fra ulike kilder i Acem, lest av Anne Thomte.By Acem Media

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Bridging the Interdisciplinary Gap with Stats & Data Science - with Prof Galit Shmueli 55:32

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The Random Sample steps into the dynamic world of interdisciplinary research—viewed through the lens of data science and statistics. Our guest is a true leader in collaborative science: Professor Galit Shmueli. Galit is the Tsing Hua Chair Professor at the Institute of Service Science at National Tsing Hua University in Taiwan, the inaugural editor…

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Yoga - kroppen som portåpner til eget liv 4:09

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Kroppen er ikke bare et fysisk hylster – den er en inngangsport til innsikt, utvikling og forvandling. Gjennom regelmessig yoga formes kroppen på måter som åpner dører innover, og gjør det mulig å bearbeide livserfaringer og komme i kontakt med dypere lag av vår eksistens. Utdrag fra Dyade 3/ 18, lest av Anne Thomte.…

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Yoga - roligere tempo – dypere nærvær 🧘‍♀️ 5:52

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Borghild prøvde mange yogaformer, men noe manglet.Vendepunktet kom da hun oppdaget klassisk, meditativ yoga –en praksis der det å være ble viktigere enn å gjøre. Lest inn av Borghild Glosimot.By Acem Media

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Driving Change: The Maths Behind Autonomous Vehicles - with Prof Michael Milford 59:32

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A few short years ago, it was one of the most hyped technology fields around. But after all that excitement, where are we now with autonomous vehicles — or driverless cars? In this episode, we go under the hood to explore how AVs gather and use data, and the complex mathematics that helps them navigate a messy, unpredictable world. What are the cha…

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Designing the Tools that Shape Data Science - with Dr Hadley Wickham 47:44

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We’re diving into the design and development of the tools that have transformed data science and statistical programming — with none other than Dr Hadley Wickham. Hadley is the Chief Scientist at Posit (formerly RStudio), where he leads the Tidyverse team. This team is behind some of the most widely used open-source packages in the R programming la…

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From Silo to Solution: Unlocking climate & social data that can drive change 39:04

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Researchers and decision-makers face a familiar challenge: data exists, but it’s often locked away. Once research is published, the underlying data and analysis frequently vanish into private repositories—accessible only through time-consuming permissions or technical expertise. For those working on urgent issues like climate change and public heal…

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Methadone - Episode 32 20:06

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In this banger of an episode, we take a deep dive into an SAQ on Methadone. This is an emerging public health area for emergency medicine trainees to build strong, exam-ready knowledge. In this episode, we take a focused look at methadone — covering its pharmacology, key prescribing considerations, and the management of methadone withdrawal syndrom…

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Yoga - 15 minutter´n 15:47

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Yoga - 15 minutter´nDette er en kort daglig yogasekvens som tar ca 15 min. Fint å få denne som en daglig rutine, gjør den når du har anledning og kroppen din vil takke deg for. Sjekk yoga.no for nærmere informasjon.By Acem Media

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Drowning - Episode 31 26:09

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into an SAQ on Drowning / Submersion Injury. This is something with specific Australian context, implications and data. Check out the cast notes and SAQ at https://artofemergency.com/By Art of Emergency Medicine

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Hvorfor langmeditasjoner? Utdrag fra boken Mer å hente 1:01

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Hvorfor langmeditasjoner?Fra stress til mer balanse: Langmeditasjonens skjulte potensialeNår det daglige tempoet drar oss i mange retninger, kan en lengre stund i stillhet åpne dører til bedre balanse, emosjonell regulering og fornyet energi. Vi ser nærmere på hva som faktisk skjer når vi mediterer over tid – hvordan effekten vokser med både varigh…

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Hvorfor retretter? Utdrag fra boken Mer å hente 1:54

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Hvorfor retretter?Retretten som fornyer: Stillhet, innsikt og indre romHva skjer når vi trekker oss tilbake fra hverdagens støy – ikke bare for en pause, men for å gå litt dypere? I denne episoden snakker vi om retretter: strukturerte, meditative opphold hvor stillhet, refleksjon og veiledning åpner dører til noe nytt. Vi utforsker hvordan slike da…

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Research on meditation: Brain Reactions To Meditaton 1:49

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Brain Reactions to MeditationWelcome to today's episode, where we explore the fascinating connection between meditation and brain activity. Have you ever wondered what happens inside your mind when you meditate? Science reveals that meditation not only induces relaxation but also significantly alters brain wave patterns and neural activity.In this …

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Research on meditation: Meditation_ Brain Responses and Stress Reduction 2:07

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Brain reactions to meditationWelcome to today's episode, where we explore the fascinating connection between meditation and brain activity. Have you ever wondered what happens inside your mind when you meditate? Science reveals that meditation not only induces relaxation but also significantly alters brain wave patterns and neural activity.In this …

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Meditasjon, stress og overskudd med hjerneforsker Svend Davanger - i dialog med Annette B. Dragland 49:33

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Hvordan påvirker meditasjon hjernen vår, og hvordan kan det være nøkkelen til mindre stress og mer overskudd i hverdagen? I denne podcasten snakker Annette B. Dragland – i Leger om livet-podcasten – med Svend Davanger, hjerneforsker og professor i anatomi ved Universitetet i Oslo. Svend bruker store deler av livet sitt på å forstå hvordan hjernen f…

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Ledighet i Acem-meditasjon. Utdrag fra boken Mer å hente. 4:08

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Hva betyr egentlig ledighet i Acem-meditasjon? Hvordan kan en myk og uanstrengt gjentakelse av metodelyden gi dyp avspenning og mental frihet? I denne episoden utforsker vi hvordan ledighet reduserer stress, åpner sinnet for bearbeidelse og bidrar til personlig vekst.By Acem Media

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Decompression Illness - Episode 30 34:17

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Welcome to our first podcast of 2025 on Dysbarism focussing on Decompression Illness. We wanted to cover this important summer topic with a deep dive on Physics and pathophysiology which will make it a lot easier to understand and score high marks on potential SAQs. As usual the accompanying SAQ document has potential questions that could be asked …

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Kommunikasjonskurs - verbal bearbeidelse. Utdrag for boken Mer å hente. 2:17

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Vil du bli bedre til å uttrykke deg og forstå andre?– Et kommunikasjonskurs som gir deg verktøy til bedre samtaler i jobb, vennskap og familieAcems kommunikasjonskurs gir deg verktøy til å utforske dine egne reaksjons- og væremåter gjennom intensiv, erfaringsbasert trening i grupper. Kurset styrker din evne til verbal bearbeidelse av livstema og at…

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BRASH Syndrome - Episode 29 20:55

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This final episode of 2024, we go into Xmas and New Year with a bang and discuss an important clinical presentation with a unique pathophysiology. Treating the presenting features with the usual protocols may actually be counterproductive here. Prompt diagnosis and recognition leads to a positive outcome for the patient in the emergency department …

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Beyond ChatGPT: The Rapidly Evolving Landscape of AI - with Professor Simon Angus 59:48

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Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is no longer a futuristic concept. It’s here, embedded in almost every technology we use. It’s one of the most transformative forces of our time, and in this episode, we’re unpacking what that means, focusing on the powerful engines behind it: large language models, or LLM’s. A year and a half ago, The Random Sample …

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Research reveals proven benefits of Acem Meditation 3:06

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Discover important insights into stress management with Acem Meditation. A new study reveals that this non-directive relaxation technique significantly reduces stress reactions, improves sleep quality, and eases mental distress in working professionals. Listen now to explore how meditation can be a practical, effective tool for managing stress in d…

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Effekt av langmeditasjon. Utdrag fra boken Mer å hente 3:21

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Vi utforsker langmeditasjon og hvordan lengre økter kan avsløre og korrigere tekniske avvik i meditasjonen. Hva skjer når veiledning og refleksjon kombineres med langmeditasjon? Vi ser på hvordan dette kan forbedre teknikken, forsterke effektene og aktivere dype, ubrukte ressurser i psyken. Bli med og oppdag hvordan langmeditasjon kan transformere …

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The Many Hands of AI: Responsibility and Regulation - with Dr Henry Fraser 34:42

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This is the second part of our special two-part series, where we dive into the surprising and unexpected ways artificial intelligence, or AI, and the law intersect. This episode takes a closer look at the evolving efforts to regulate AI—an urgent issue that governments and leaders across Australia and around the world are tackling right now. We del…

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Paediatric Anaemia - Episode 28 17:08

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In this episode, we cover a common ailment but with a paediatric qualifier - iron deficiency anaemia in a child. We discuss what the red flags are for a child needing admission for anaemia (not what you would think) and differentials along with investigations. Go to https://artofemergency.com/ for the SAQ and cast notes.…