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Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine

496 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14.4K ratings

Join Dr. Sydnee McElroy and her husband Justin McElroy for a tour of all the dumb, bad, gross, weird and wrong ways we've tried to fix people.

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Sawbones: Can You Lick the Capsaicin Patch?

March 19, 2024 16:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Dr. Sydnee and Justin are welcoming in the spring and allergy season with listeners' strangest medical questions! Why do some people get goosebumps when they do alcohol shots? Does baking soda work for bug bites? Do people with facial hair get more sick? And for real, how long can you REALLY actually look at an eclipse before it's unsafe?  Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at max...

Sawbones: Bad Bugs

March 12, 2024 16:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

There are many ways people get sick, but sometimes diseases are carried to people by insects. Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about the top ten "bad bugs" including mosquitoes, ticks, assassin bugs, and some beetles that are big and bad.  Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: IVF

March 05, 2024 17:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

Started in the 1930s by scientist Dr. Miriam Menkin, in vitro fertilization is a medical procedure to help with fertility that took until the 1970s to have results in humans. With some drastic misunderstandings going on in the news, Dr. Sydnee and Justin go through the long history of in vitro fertilization and its importance in fertility and contraception today. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by ...

Sawbones: Knock Knock Hi

February 27, 2024 17:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MB

Justin and Dr. Sydnee are joined by parallel-universe versions of themselves, The Glaucomfleckens!  The two doctor-spouse duos talk about Will and Kristen Flanary's journey into podcasting, including serious medical scares, balancing work and kids, and social media.  KNOCK KNOCK HI: https://glaucomflecken.com/podcast/  Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: Tongue Ties

February 13, 2024 17:00 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MB

A tongue tie is not just a turn of phrase, it's a medical condition in which the frenulum under your tongue is too thick and restricts your lingual movement. For a long time, a procedure to cut it has been done as a solution to some breastfeeding woes. But should it be? Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about the history of this procedure and the medical field's view on it today.  Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our s...

Sawbones: Aquatofana

February 06, 2024 19:30 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

Normally Sawbones talks about medical cures, whether real or fake, but today Dr. Sydnee and Justin are diving into the opposite. There was a time when women in bad marriages and needed a way out could turn to Julia Tofana who offered a secret, untraceable poison and, maybe, a chance at freedom.  Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: Gallstones

January 30, 2024 17:00 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MB

Do you even know where your gallbladder is? Maybe it's not so surprising that millions of Americans don't know they have a gastrointestinal disorder caused by gallstones. Dr. Sydnee and Justin go through the history of gallbladder disease, and why the icky medical mnemonic of "forty, fat, and fertile" is misleading and maybe even harmful. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maxi...

Sawbones: Dr. Scholl's

January 23, 2024 17:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

In a continuation from last week, Dr. Sydnee and Justin are focusing on a particular Doctor Brand: Dr Scholl's. Who was Dr. Scholl, what was his medical training, and why was he so interested in fixing feet?  Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: Doctor Brands

January 16, 2024 17:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

A lot of brands name themselves "doctor" – but how many of them are named after actual medical doctors? Justin takes the wheel with a little quiz for Dr. Sydnee and the listeners on Dr. Pepper, Doc Martens, Dr. Teal, and more.  Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: Home Alone 2

December 19, 2023 17:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

What would really happen to someone stuck in all of Kevin McCallister's traps? Dr. Sydnee and Justin return to discuss the even more outrageous and even more dangerous injuries the Sticky Bandits sustain in Home Alone 2. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: Why Don’t Americans get De-Wormed?

December 12, 2023 17:00 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MB

Shrug off that winter chill with a warm bowl of listener-submitted medical questions. Questions like: Am I giving away my immunity with a blood donation? Can antibiotics make colds worse? Can you cough while sleeping? Are we really new people every seven years? And is there any real health benefit to shaving my armpits? Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: Pepto Bismol

December 05, 2023 17:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Many of us know all the catchy jingle that lists all the things that Pepto Bismol is supposed to be good for. However, that ubiquitous pink medicine is maybe not so ubiquitous everywhere. How did this chalky liquid become so necessary for curing Americans' stomach woes – and does it actually do anything?  Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones Classic: Santa is Sick

November 28, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

To get you through that holiday slog, we're re-releasing our classic holiday episode all about the ailments Santa could possibly have. It's Candlenights 2016, and that can only mean one thing: Dr. Sydnee is trying to ruin Christmas again. Join her as she explains to poor, pitiful Justin all of Santa's terrible health risks, recorded live in Huntington, WV.  Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becom...

Sawbones: Dr. Willard Bliss

November 21, 2023 17:00 - 38 minutes - 36 MB

It was probably the destiny of Dr. Doctor Willard Bliss to become a medical professional, although his career was a real rollercoaster of beliefs and practices. But he obtained the most notoriety for bringing his questionable treatments to one of the most important people in the United States – President James Garfield. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: The Ejaculation Panic

November 07, 2023 19:15 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

In the 1800s, there was a growing concern about spermatorrhea, a condition that involves involuntary and excessive semen leakage or discharge. Some doctors (and people who claimed to be doctors) were quick to come up with some truly terrifying solutions . . . except that it was largely a panic and not really happening at all.  Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/j...

Sawbones: The Intimate Side of a Woman’s Life

October 31, 2023 16:00 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MB

What was some of the outdated (though subtly subversive) medical advice given to cisgendered women of the 1930s? Dr. Sydnee and Justin aim to answer that with The Intimate Side of a Woman’s Life by Leona W. Chalmers, with all sorts of tips about douching, period cramps, and sex energy. Thanks to Olivia for sending in the book!  Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/...

Sawbones: The Tea That Doesn’t Cure Cancer (and Might Make It Worse)

October 24, 2023 16:30 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

Often cure-alls cure nothing (and do nothing), but other times they may actually hurt. Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about the Essiac tea formula, which claims to cure cancer while preventing people from seeking actual helpful medical care.  Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: Pineapple

October 10, 2023 16:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

There is a claim on the internet that when you eat pineapple, it eats you back. This is actually true! Or more accurately, pineapple contains an enzyme that breaks down tissue. Dr. Sydnee and Justin dive into exactly how this works, as well as the fundamental question: what is an enzyme? Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: Why Do I Always Burp Next to My Wife?

October 03, 2023 16:00 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MB

It’s time for us to answer some more listener medical questions, if “us” means “Dr. Sydnee McElroy.” Questions like: can you cook dirt enough to make it clean? What is Gaze-Evoked Tinnitus? Why do we rub our eyes when we’re tired? And can I taste . . .with my eyes?  Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: Marvel Anatomy: Endgame

September 26, 2023 17:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Justin returns to quiz Dr. Sydnee for the third and final analysis of the official Marvel Anatomy book. All will be revealed! Where does Colossus get his steel skin? How does Mystique turn into other people? And why are the Inhumans so disappointing? Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: Carpet Python Parasite

September 19, 2023 16:00 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MB

Sometimes respiratory and GI distress can be treated with antibiotics; other times it turns out there’s a live carpet python parasite in the brain. Dr. Sydnee discuss this rare case from a few years ago, the history of discovering parasitic roundworms in humans, and best practices in avoiding them.  Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: Alpha-Gal Syndrome

September 12, 2023 16:00 - 37 minutes - 35 MB

That thing where you get bitten by ticks and can't eat meat, is that real? Yes, it's real, and it's called Alpha-Gal Syndrome. Dr. Sydnee dives into the fascinating story of how we found out that sometimes, if you get bitten by a certain tick, you become allergic to red meat.  Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: Blood Glucose Tolerance Test

September 05, 2023 16:30 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

If you’ve ever been pregnant or pregnant-adjacent, you may have heard of the blood glucose test to check for gestational diabetes. Many pregnant people find the process unpleasant and gross — which has prompted some pseudo-experts to speak out against it. Dr. Sydnee discusses the new discourse surrounding the test, how it works, and why, if your doctor recommends it, you should honestly just get it done. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends o...

Sawbones: Mamajuana

August 22, 2023 16:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MB

One of the national drinks of the Dominican Republic, Mamajuana has a long history as an enjoyed alcoholic beverage . . . and a medicine. Dr. Sydnee and Justin go over the backstories of this beverage and the various medicinal properties it has reportedly held. For more about the history of Mamajuana and how to use it in cocktails, check out Neat: The Boozecast: https://on.soundcloud.com/71Rxg Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29,...

Sawbones: Leprosy in Florida

August 08, 2023 16:00 - 48 minutes - 45.1 MB

Florida has a sudden uptick in cases of leprosy – but isn’t that just a weird Biblical disease? It’s real, it’s just fairly rare. Justin and Dr. Sydnee bring the history of leprosy from a 2014 episode, in addition to updated research and treatments, as well as what exactly is going on in Florida. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: Railway Madness

August 01, 2023 16:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Trains are statistically one of the safest ways to travel, but please mind the vibrations. Dr. Sydnee talks about the brief period in the 1800's when men kept going wild on trains. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/   MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: Borax

July 26, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MB

You'll never believe what people are doing on TikTok now. Borax is a salt you might have in your home: it's an active ingredient in many contact solutions, so it doesn't sound especially good to eat. Dr. Sydnee talks about the different reasons people on the internet are drinking it, the history of borax, and the actual science behind it. But the bottom line is: please do not drink borax. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024...

Sawbones: Patents vs. Life-Saving Drugs

July 18, 2023 16:00 - 38 minutes - 36 MB

John Green recently made a video asking Johnson & Johnson not to extend their patent on a tuberculosis drug, which would keep it exclusive and expensive. Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about how drug patents work, the recent (good) update about bedaquiline specifically, and the next steps that pharmaceutical companies and the government need to make to keep life-saving drugs affordable. We’re back to classic Sawbones, keeping tabs on Big Pharma again. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https:/...

Update: Malaria

July 11, 2023 16:00 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MB

Now that there have been malaria cases popping up in the United States, we bring the full episode about the disease from 2015. So learn all about malaria in the past, and Dr. Sydnee will have an update about malaria in the present.  Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: Harmonic Egg

July 04, 2023 16:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

Sound can sometimes be therapeutic, like listening to white noise to help fall asleep. But can a big egg-shaped hut use the theory of quantum realms and vibrations to cure everything with love and frequencies? Um . . . no. But someone seemed to think so. Dr. Sydnee and Justin explain the Harmonic Egg, how it’s supposed to work, and how it came about. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a me...

Sawbones: What's the Point of Soup?

June 27, 2023 16:00 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MB

Start the summer off smarter with the answers to listener medical questions! What old-timey diseases should I worry about if I time travel? Are meat sweats a real thing? Is there any risk in being exposed to drugs in giving someone mouth-to-mouth? And why does Aleve get the short end of the stick when it comes to choice painkillers? Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun...

Sawbones: Fournier's Gangrene

June 13, 2023 16:00 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MB

Most people have probably heard of gangrene, a condition that causes tissue to become necrotic. But Fournier’s Gangrene is a more . . . targeted version, specifically affecting the perineum, or taint. Justin and Dr. Sydnee discuss who Dr. Fournier was and how he (deservedly or not) put his name on this very specific infection. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/j...

Sawbones: Xylazine

June 06, 2023 16:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Sometimes Sawbones covers timely topics, like the latest adulterant in a substance people like to put in their bodies. Xylazine, or “tranq,” is the new one exacerbating the opioid crisis. Dr. Sydnee talks about the history of Xylazine and how to approach it now. But all in all, the best way to help would be to stop managing a medical condition with the justice system instead of health care. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 20...

Update: Blood Donation

May 30, 2023 16:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Recently, the FDA has updated their guidelines on who can donate blood and when – an update that has long been demanded. So we bring the full episode about Dr. Charles Drew and the history of blood donation, along with the new guidelines and why these changes were finally made. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: King Tutankhamun

May 23, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Live from Columbus, Ohio, home of the first Wendy's, and also COSI, the Center of Science and Industry! Justin and Dr. Sydnee bring forward one of the world's oldest medical mysteries: what happened to King Tut? Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: Hepatitis C

May 16, 2023 16:00 - 39 minutes - 37 MB

The third Hepatitis to be discovered, appropriately named Hepatitis C, is an infection that primarily affects the liver, but often has non-specific symptoms. Dr. Sydnee and Justin trace the strange history of this virus, how it spreads, and why testing for it is more important than ever.    Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: Marvel Anatomy: Infinity War

May 09, 2023 16:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

Justin takes the wheel as he once again brings out the official Marvel Anatomy book to discuss the science of comic book superpowers. He and Dr. Sydnee discuss the feasibility of abilities in characters like Daredevil, The Invisible Woman, Captain America, Spider Woman, and The Lizard.   Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

May 02, 2023 18:30 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MB

Recently a number of states have passed restrictions for gender-affirming care for those under 18, but shouldn't it be medical professionals, not states, whose expertise should be considered? Dr. Sydnee goes through what this medical treatment really is and the history of how we developed it, how it works, and the research that shows that yes, it does work to help save lives. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our...

Sawbones: Going Grey

April 25, 2023 16:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

Why do people start losing the pigment in their hair as they grow older? Well, it might be one of those things that we don't entirely understand, though there are some new studies that offer some ideas. But that didn't stop people throughout history from trying to find ways to keep their hair from turning grey. Of course, Justin doesn't need any of these methods because he has surprisingly little grey hair for someone his age. As he points out. Repeatedly. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayer...

Sawbones: The Abortion Pill

April 18, 2023 16:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

Mifepristone, known colloquially as the abortion pill, has recently been in the news as its future availability in the United States comes into question. Dr. Sydnee and Justin go through the history of the medicine, from how it was discovered to how it was approved to what happened over the summer to change that. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: Nose Blowing

April 04, 2023 16:00 - 40 minutes - 38 MB

Blowing your nose is maybe the only small glint of satisfaction had while having a cold or sinus infection. But is blowing your nose actually good, or even safe? Dr. Sydnee and Justin look through the history of handkerchiefs and nose-wiping to the science of what happens to your sinuses when you blow your nose in order to try and find a happy medium. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a m...

Sawbones: The Great Stink of 1858

March 28, 2023 16:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

The Great Stink of 1858 has highlights from some of the Sawbones Greatest Hits: the controversy of hand washing, the miasma theory of disease. and cholera. Which is all to say: it took humanity a long time to figure out that we shouldn't be drinking poop. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

2023 BoCo Teaser - Sawbones: Medical Questions for Kids

March 24, 2023 21:42 - 3 minutes - 3.95 MB

We wanted to share a little teaser of our MaxFunDrive Bonus Content, so here's a short clip of Dr. Sydnee and Charlie addressing kid medical questions. If you want to hear the whole thing, head over to maximumfun.org/join to get access to this, plus the bonus content from MaxFunDrives past. MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: Marvel Anatomy

March 21, 2023 16:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Dr. Sydnee and Justin go through the marvelous Marvel Anatomy book, which explains how many comic book heroes' superpowers work. Where does the Hulk's strength come from? How does Spider-Man climb walls? How does Captain Marvel shoot energy out of her hands? And is any of it anatomically or medically plausible at all? Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: Head Lice

March 07, 2023 17:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Lice aren’t just a longtime annoyance of school aged kids, they’ve actually been around longer than people. Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about the history of trying to get rid of these creatures as well as some common misconceptions. Be warned: your head will be itchy during this episode. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: Is Leg-Length Discrepancy Genetic?

February 28, 2023 17:00 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MB

It's another Sawbones: Medical Questions, and we're gonna go full Galaxy Brain on these listener-submitted queries. What is methalated B-12? Can my appendix grow back and give me appendicitis ad infinitum? Does sugar help tongue burns or is it just tasty? And most importantly, how do I tell my friend to stop listening to TikTok for medical advice? Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a membe...

Sawbones: Appendicitis

February 14, 2023 17:00 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MB

People have been dying of the inflammation of the appendix long before anyone even knew what this little finger-like organ was good for. Dr. Sydnee goes through the history of the first accidental appendix removal, to the long journey to figuring the true cause of abdominal distress. And most importantly: What's the one place where you MUST have your appendix removed before visiting? Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Sup...

Sawbones: Ketchup

February 07, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MB

There are lots of things that aren’t medicine. Taxes. Pound cake. One thing that is definitely not a medicine but at a time was thought as one? Ketchup! Dr. Sydnee goes through ketchup’s journey from a fermented non-tomato condiment to the condiment we know and love, including its brief stint as Dr. Miles’ Extract of Tomato. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.

Sawbones: Grapefruits

January 31, 2023 17:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

Dr. Sydnee and Justin don't actually like grapefruits, so it's irrelevant to them, but grapefruit juice is known to interact poorly with many medications. Given the wide variety of fruits and their juices, it seems strange this is such an outlier. How was this anomaly discovered, and why exactly does it do what it does? Atlas Obscura article, "Grapefruit is One of the Weirdest Fruits on the Planet" by Dan Nosowitz: atlasobscura.com/articles/grapefruit-history-and-drug-interactions Music: "...

Sawbones: Mononucleosis

January 24, 2023 17:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

Have you ever been interrupted on a college campus by someone asking about your latest incident of intimate kissing? That's because they were trying to track the spread of a common infection called mononucleosis, or mono. Dr. Sydnee goes over the history of how the virus that caused mono was tracked down, and how it's tested for now. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/ MaxFunDrive ends on March 29, 2024! Support our show now by becoming a member at maximumfu...

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