Episode 100…well…kinda | Historical autopsy of Oscar Wilde
Actually it’s well beyond 100 now (This Pathological Life and This Medical Life podcast series) so we’ve taken some time to reflect on the genius of Oscar Wilde
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Episode 68: Janine Watson | Taking the challenge head on
This is the story of Janine Watson's journey from Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis to history making Paralympian & how listening to a particular episode of This Medical Life changed her future
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This Medical Life podcast episode 67
Season 5 reflections and highlights
Sometimes it’s nice to reflect on some of our favourite moments over the last year
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Episode 66: Thyroid lumps | The good, the bad, and the nodular (Part 2)
What does the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl in 1986 have to do with molecular testing for thyroid cancer today?
This is the story of thyroid lumps (Part 2)
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Episode 65: Thyroid lumps | The good, the bad, and the nodular (Part 1)
Join us as we delve into the topic of thyroid lumps
Part 1 discusses the history, cytology and surgery of thyroid lumps
Our special guests:
Dr Tiffany Symes (Anatomical Pathology)
A/Prof James Lee (Endocrine surgeon)
Episode 64: Pregnancy & Epilepsy | Dispelling the myths
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Guests include: two patients, Dr Amber Moore (OBGYN), Professor Mark Cook (Neurologist)
Episode 63: Tobsillectomies | To excise or not to excise
Tonsillectomies are (and have been) one of the most common surgeries and often surrounded by controversy
This is the story of Tonsillectomies
Guest Dr Eric Levi
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Episode 62: Lactose intolerance | Udderly unbearable
2/3’s of the world’s population lose the ability to metabolise lactose. Lactase persistence has a strong genetic/racial component.
This is the story of Lactose intolerance
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Episode 61: Pelvic pain & endometriosis | More than the black spots
We discuss pelvic pain and endometriosis with two guests who are leaders in diagnosis, treatment and management.
Dr Alecia Macrow - GP
A/Prof Susan Evans - Gynaecologist
This is the story of pelvic pain & endometriosis
Episode 60: Vitamin B6 | ViB6ranium
Vitamin B6 is a common supplement in breakfast cereals, energy drinks, & even Magnesium supplements
Too much can lead to toxicity & peripheral neuropathy
This is the story of Vitamin B6
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Episode 59: Scleroderma | Arboreal integument
Scleroderma is a disease characterized by the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues.
Dr Daman Langguth helps us navigate this autoimmune disease now known as progressive systemic sclerosis
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Ep 58: Rickettsia | Ticking the Spotted Fever box
In 1901, a severe infection existed in Bitterroot Valley, Montana with a mortality rate 70-90%
An obligate intracellular infection is called Rickettsia. Dr Howard Taylor Ricketts first identified it but also died from it
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Episode 57: Fantastic Faeces and Where to find pathogens | Metapanel
A new stool sample test is available in Australia that tests for 175 organisms/pathogens/targets
Ideal for patients with IBD, IBS and chronic diarrhoea
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Episode 56: Iron studies | The Iron-Clad Chronicles
Iron deficiency is a common problem today and affected by age, sex, ethnicity, diet.
Special guest: Prof Ken Sikaris
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Cont our deep dive in Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), p2
Our special guests
Amanda Green - wife of NRL legend Paul Green who suffered from CTE
A/Prof Michael Buckland - neuropathologist
Dr Stephanie Adams - ConcussEd
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Episode 53: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) | The disease, part 1
The sporting world was shocked when the first professional athlete was diagnosed with CTE in 2005. The landmark paper for this disease was in 1928.
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We’re now on Bluesky
Posting about medicine, pathology, and podcasting
If you love medical history and amazing guests, I’ve got a podcast for you (& for doctors, the added bonus of CPD hours for listening)
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