Osama Madlom

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How I reached 1 million views.

The way I see it, there are 3 unwritten rules to social media (and probably societal) success: 1. You need to be at least slightly photogenic, 2. Have a non regional accent 3. Be charismatic. I have none of these three qualities. So how did I manage to wrack up

youtube

Don't like....don't subscribe.

If you have ever seen my YouTube videos, you will have noticed that I never ask people to like or subscribe to my videos. There are several reasons for this, and this is what I discuss in my Youtube Video below:

pharmacy

Most pharmacists (probably) need to do this.

When I first started studying for my independent prescribing course (IP) way back in 2o17, I was really struck by how much of my supervisor GP's time was taken up by geriatric patients. Fast forward to 2024, and after 2 years of working as a clinical pharmacist in

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Unboxing the Fuji XH2s and why I need this camera.....

For the past few years I have used my iPhone 12 Pro and more recently the 15 Pro (even dabbling in Apple Pro Res log footage) to create photos and videos. I have also used the amazing Sony ZV1 MK1 as my main YouTube camera. As good as the Sony

tim spector

He changed the world forever....

Meet Professor Tim Spector. You may or may not know this man, but let me assure you, he is changing the world before our very eyes. He has developed a unique understanding of the connection between genetics and nutrition and how each person's response to food is highly

opioid

How I de-prescribe opioid drugs

Within the UK, over prescribing of opioid analgesics remains a significant issue and presents an worthy challenge to clinicians. The long term risks of high dose opiate therapies are now fairly well established, the issue is how to safely manage this cohort of patients. There are broadly two options: stop

israel

Celebrating racism as your birthright.

Well, where do I even begin? Sometimes words are not enough to properly convey the strength of emotion that we as individuals feel. As of writing this article, Israel has killed around 1% of Gaza's population of 2 million. To put that into context, imagine 3 million Americans

ukraine

The man who destroyed Ukraine

Instead of becoming a neutral state like Switzerland, Ukraine allowed itself to be pimped out, only to be used and abused and now left for dead.

diet

How I use the ZOE app

In this video, I talk through how I use the ZOE app in a practical day to day way.

prediction

What will 2033 look like?

What will 2033 look like? Let's have a look shall we?

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Oppenheimer - 75% enrichment?

I think it's fair to say that Christopher Nolan films tend to get people talking, which I think is a fantastic achievement. I believe that this is what art should do, it should invoke a reaction in the audience. Oppenheimer is no different, everyone seems to have an

elon musk

The Second (digital) Reformation.

October 31st, 1517, Martin Luther nails his 95 Theses on a church door: The rest as they say, is history.…we had the First Reformation, where the power of the Catholic Church was challenged due to the spread of information. During this period, the Renaissance was in full swing and

nutrition

ZOE : Personalising Nutrition - Part 1

In my latest YouTube video, I discuss the use of the ZOE programme/app in helping me to fine tune my diet. If you have not heard of ZOE, it is a unique nutrition programme that uses cutting edge science to help you eat in a way that is best

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The bifurcation of the world is now upon us.

Nobody can predict the future, however here we are in May 2023, and certain things are becoming abundantly clear, even to the most casual observer of geopolitics. When we look back at history, we can identify certain events that changed world trajectory forever. NATO expansion right up to the Russian

diet

How I improved my diet by 33% overnight.

In my latest video, I discuss how one simple food hack led me to decrease my consumption of processed foods by one third, which is a huge number! I came about this idea from listening to the Zoe Health and Nutrition Podcast, and in one particular episode I came across

pharmacy

Was it worth it?

One year after swapping community pharmacy for primary care pharmacy, was the switch in sector worth it?

How I stay organised as a PCN Pharmacist, part 2

In part 1 of this series, I discussed the type of software and workflow patterns that I use in my work as a PCN Pharmacist. In part 2, I talk about some of the bookmarks that I use in my Microsoft Edge browser account. Bookmarks are essential for getting information

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Why leaders lie (the depressing truth)

Have you ever listened to a politician and questioned the sincerity of their statements? If so you are not alone, in a recent 2022 Ipsos poll, politicians came out at the bottom of the list of people most trusted in British society: https://www.ipsos.com/en-uk/ipsos-veracity-index-2022 Now, I

dune

Dune : 1984 vs 2021 - which one is better?

Today I want to talk about Dune : the 1984 version vs the 2021 remake.

How I do SMRs

In my latest video, I describe the process by which I carry out SMRs (structured medication reviews). This is one of the bread and butter activities of being a clinical pharmacist. I hope you find some value in this :

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Triumph of the underdogs - how a tiny Arab country proved the world wrong

They said it could not be done, they said it should not be done, but Qatar have proved the critics wrong. The 2022 World Cup has proved to be a resounding success. Don't get me wrong, Qatar isn't perfect, but neither are the countries who were

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What if the Iraq - Iran war never happened?

Today I’d like to engage in the first of many historical thought experiments. Turn the clock back to 22nd September 1980, the start of the 8 year long bloody Iraq - Iran war. History tells us that the war was an absolute disaster for both sides, costing 500,000

How I stay organised : part 1

Working as a new PCN clinical pharmacist means staying organised is of paramount importance. I am creating a series of videos in which I discuss how I stay organised. Part 1 :  - Microsoft Outlook email - Microsoft Outlook calendar - Microsoft Notes - Microsoft OneDrive - Apple reminders #pharmacist #microsoft

When fiction mirrors reality.

I’ve been a huge fan of the Dune series of books since 1990. I loved the original David Lynch film version from 1984, some of the special effects look pretty bad in 2022 but the acting was top notch and the characters had real depth. Fast forward to 2021,

The British Monarchy - the Iraqi perspective

September 2022.....little did we know at the start of the year that this month would be one of monumental change for the United Kingdom. I think it goes without saying that the country felt a collective spasm of disorientation when Queen Elizabeth II passed away rather suddenly and unexpectedly.