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Episode 100 Well Kinda | Historical autopsy of Oscar Wilde
Season 5 Episode 69
Our eagle-eyed This Medical Life podcast listeners will wonder why we have called this episode 100 … is that right?
Well, it kinda is.
If you ad…
1 year, 6 months ago
Episode 68: Janine Watson | Taking The Challenge Head On
Season 6 Episode 68
Throughout history, humanity has been captivated by heroes overcoming immense challenges—from ancient legends to modern Marvel icons.
In this epis…
1 year, 7 months ago
Episode 67 - Season 5 Reflection And Highlights
Season 5 Episode 67
In this episode, Steve Davis and Dr. Travis Brown reflect on the journey through Series 5 of This Medical Life.
From discussing the impact of epis…
1 year, 7 months ago
Episode 66 - Thyroid Lumps | The Good, The Bad, And The Nodules - Part Two
Season 5 Episode 66
Thyroid lumps have always been with us. Often referred to as goitres (interpreted from Latin to mean neck swelling), numerous ancient medical sources…
1 year, 8 months ago
Episode 65: Thyroid Lumps | The Good, The Bad, And The Nodules - Part One
Season 5 Episode 65
Thyroid lumps have always been with us. Often referred to as goitres (interpreted from Latin to mean neck swelling), numerous ancient medical sources…
1 year, 8 months ago
Episode 64: Pregnancy And Epilepsy | Dispelling The Myths
Season 5 Episode 64
A common myth about epilepsy is that women who suffer from this condition should avoid getting pregnant. This is simply not true. It can be safely ma…
1 year, 8 months ago
Episode 63: Tonsillectomies | To excise or not to excise
Season 5 Episode 63
Tonsillectomies are one of the most common operations both today and historically, however, it has always been mired in controversy. In ancient times…
1 year, 9 months ago
Episode 62: Lactose intolerance | Udderly unbearable
Season 5 Episode 62
Over two-thirds of the world’s population lose the ability to metabolise during their lifetime (the majority during childhood). We know today that l…
1 year, 9 months ago
Episode 61: Pelvic Pain And Endometriosis | More Than The Black Spots
Season 5 Episode 61
Pelvic pain is a difficult and challenging medical condition for both patients and doctors. It can be debilitating for women that can begin as a tee…
1 year, 10 months ago
Episode 60: Vitamin B6 | ViB6ranium
Season 5 Episode 60
Vitamin B6 is a common additive in supplements, energy drinks and breakfast cereals. In rare circumstances though, it can reach levels toxic levels a…
1 year, 10 months ago