The Lancet Regional Health Americas in conversation with

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  Claire Morton and Derek Ouyang on partisan differences in childhood measles vaccination and refusals in the US 14.08.2026 28min

  Partisan differences and childhood vaccination. In this episode, authors Claire Morton and Derek Ouyang discuss their new study in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas, providing nationwide, individual-level evidence linking parents' political affiliation to childhood vaccine refusal and MMR coverage in the US. They explore how these patterns have evolved over time and what they mean for childhood vaccination going forward. Click here to read the full article:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lana.2026.101495
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  Rethinking opioids in cardiac surgery with David Mazer and Ahmad Alli 14.07.2026 27min

  One in ten cardiac surgery patients develops persistent opioid use after their operation. Drs Ahmad Alli and David Mazer of St. Michael's Hospital join Taissa Vila to discuss EPOCH CardioLink-10 — their randomised trial testing whether a single targeted nerve block can change that and what a positive result means for clinical practice and public health. Click here to read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanam/article/PIIS2667-193X(26)00138-9/fulltext
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  HPV vaccination in Colombia with Romina Tejada and Juliana Rodriguez 11.06.2026 20min

  Dr. Romina Tejada (Montreal) and Dr. Juliana Rodriguez (Bogotá) join senior editor Maria Augusta Dario to discuss their new modeling study on switching from the quadrivalent to the nonavalent HPV vaccine in Colombia, and what it means for cervical cancer elimination. Click here to read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanam/article/PIIS2667-193X(26)00113-4/fulltext 
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  Dr Brant and Dr Felisbino‑Mendes on Brazil’s changing burden of disease and the lasting impact of COVID‑19 15.05.2026 20min

  In this episode, our editor Taissa Vila speaks with Dr Luisa Brant and Dr Mariana Felisbino-Mendes about their capstone Global Burden of Disease analysis for Brazil, tracing major health trends from 1990 to 2023. Together, they unpack Brazil’s gains in life expectancy, the years of progress reversed by COVID-19, and the stark inequalities exposed across Brazilian states. The conversation also examines the impact of pandemic management, emerging post-pandemic challenges such as non-communicable diseases, and what Brazil’s experience can teach other middle-income countries about health system resilience. Click here to read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanam/article/PIIS2667-193X(26)00071-2/fulltext
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  Kevin L’espérance on the epidemiology of renal cell carcinoma 13.04.2026 15min

  Dr. L’espérance, an early-career scientist at Stanford University, USA, will talk about the latest estimates on the incidence and mortality rates of renal cell carcinoma in California, USA, data published in the April 2026 issue of The Lancet Regional Health – Americas.   Click here to read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanam/article/PIIS2667-193X(26)00060-8/fulltext 
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  Richard Nahin and Anna Zajacova on Chronic diseases in US adults 13.02.2026 14min

  In this episode, our editor Taissa Vila talks to Dr. Richard Nahin (NIH) and Dr. Anna Zajacova (University of Western Ontario) about their pioneering report on the incidence of chronic diseases and conditions in US adults. The conversation highlights the value of focusing on new cases of noncommunicable diseases rather than just mortality, discusses the role of social and behavioral interventions, examines the impact of ageing on chronic conditions, and considers key questions for future rese...
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  Leo Anthony Celi, Matilda Dorotic, Noushin Nazarian, Reza Salarikia on Epistemic humility and AI 09.01.2026 17min

  How can doctors and scientists stay humble, and make better decisions, in the age of artificial intelligence? Join leading experts as we explore epistemic humility, bias, and trust in medicine, healthcare innovation, and AI. Discover practical strategies for critical thinking, communicating uncertainty, and building resilient teams in a rapidly changing world. Click here to read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanam/article/PIIS2667-193X(25)00326-6/fulltext
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  Our editorial team on 2025 highlights and what is coming up 12.12.2025 19min

  In this episode, our Editor-in-Chief Taissa Vila talks to Gustavo Monnerat, Orison Woolcott, Maria Dario, and Evgenia Koutsouki for a special year-end roundtable. Together, the editorial team reflects on standout research published in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas in 2025, scientific innovation, regional health priorities, and the journal's mission. Looking ahead, they share their insights on the hottest health topics for 2026, and what they expect to see more in the upcoming pipeline...
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  Minister Padilha, Dr. Massuda and Dr. Simão on Brazil’s expectations for COP30 03.11.2025 22min

  In this episode, our editor Taissa Vila talks to Dr. Alexandre Padilha, Brazil’s Minister of Health, Dr. Adriano Massuda, Executive Secretary of Health, and Dr. Mariângela Simão, Secretary for Health and Environmental Surveillance, about Brazil’s leadership at COP30 in Belém. They discuss the Ministry of Health's views on the intersection of climate change and health, the Belém Health Action Plan, climate adaptation, and how Brazil aims to turn global climate-health commitments into mea...
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  Ernesto Bascolo, Marcia Castro and Cristian Herrera on their Resilience in Primary Health Care Commission 10.10.2025 30min

  In this episode, our editor-in-chief Taissa Vila talks to Dr. Ernesto Bascolo (PAHO), Dr. Marcia Castro (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health), and Dr. Cristian Herrera (World Bank) about their Commission report on primary health care resilience in Latin America and the Caribbean. They discuss the goals, achievements, and next steps of the Commission, the regional context and the roles of the different stakeholders in building resilient healthcare systems that are equitable and acc...
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  Annick Bórquez and Alicia Harvey-Vera on methadone shortage in Mexico 18.09.2025 35min

  We discuss the impact of methadone shortage on people who use opioids in Tijuana, Mexico, following the publication of a qualitative study on this topic in our September issue. Our senior editor Orison Woolcott spoke with Annick Bórquez, associate professor at University of California San Diego, California, USA, and Alicia Harvey-Vera, researcher at the same institution. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanam/article/PIIS2667-193X(25)00186-3/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_...
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  Scott Greer and Miranda Yaver on the first 100 days of the Trump administration 08.08.2025 17min

  In this episode, our editor Taissa Vila talks to Dr. Scott Greer (University of Michigan) and Dr. Miranda Yaver (University of Pittsburgh) about the sweeping structural changes to US health policy during the first hundred days of Donald Trump’s second presidential term. The conversation covers the administration’s executive actions and what these shifts mean for the sustainability of the US health system and the health of its people. Join us for expert insights on health impacts, public...
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  Beatriz Grinsztejn on Lenacapavir and the future of HIV prevention 21.07.2025 24min

  In this episode, our editor-in-chief Taissa Vila sits down with Dr. Beatriz Grinsztejn to discuss the challenges of expanding access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), with a focus on issues of adherence and equity in Latin America. We explore the potential of Lenacapavir as a game-changing intervention, reflect on lessons learned from previous experiences with injectable PrEP, and examine the critical importance of introducing new prevention tools through an equity-based approach.&nbs...
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  Introducing The Lancet Regional Health - Americas: A Roundtable with the Editorial Team 21.07.2025 17min

  In this episode, join our editorial team for a lively roundtable as we introduce our new The Lancet Regional Health - Americas podcast channel and reflect on the first half of 2025. We share our favourite published articles of the year, discuss our vision for advancing clinical practice, health policy, and research across the Americas, and explore key health trends to watch in the coming months.