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What is the association between IQ and attempted suicide? David Batty talks to us about his research in Sweden.

Also this week, Steven Kawczak, associate director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Continuing Education, outlines the clinic’s new CME partnership with the BMJ and BMJ Learning.

And finally, Richard Budgett, chief medical officer of the London 2012 Olympics, speaks about how scientists are hoping to beat the cheats. He also discusses a recent BMJ research paper about the limited health and economic benefits that big sporting events have on their host nations. The recent Legacy of the games podcast includes an interview with the lead author of that paper.