Diphtheria (aka "The Strangler") - Another Good Reason for Vaccination
You might not think a potentially life threatening childhood disease, sled dogs, early vaccination research, and emergency neck surgery have anything in common, but you'd be wrong. Diphtheria is a le...
10 Feb 202244min
Pirate Medicine! Healthcare and Scurvy on the High Seas
We'll keep the drawn out "Arrrr's " to a minimum. Let's take a look at pirates and medicine. Quite surprisingly they had some progressive ideas when it came to taking care of the ill. We'll talk ...
27 Jan 202242min
Dr. James Barry - Amazing Story, Twist Ending
Though certainly an accomplished physician for the time, the unexpected end to Dr. James' Barry's story is well worth the listen. Once you know what the unexpected detail about Dr. Barry is, it makes...
13 Jan 202243min
The Hotel Dieu (The Oldest Running Hospital in the World)
Sure there are many old hospitals. But none are as old as the Hotel Dieu in Paris. We'll look at the history of this landmark and the many trials and tribulations the hospital, and it's medical sta...
30 Dec 202152min
Chainsaws and Childbirth - A Frightening Tool from the History of Obstetrics
The origin of this familiar outdoor enthusiast tool has a dark and complicated history as a medical instrument. You might not imagine how this device came about. Well now you don't have to wonder a...
16 Dec 202144min
Dueling Physicians - When Old-Tyme Guns and Docs Mix
In this episode, we visit a few cases of physician involvement in the practice of dueling. Why have a collegial argument when you can grab a few friends and some weapons? Special thanks to histori...
2 Dec 202143min
Lobotomy - One of Many Shameful Chapters in Medical History
The lobotomy was a procedure that is rightfully associated with a dark period in more modern medical history. Even the best of intentions can have disastrous outcomes. Support the show ----- PHPod...
18 Nov 202142min
Trephination - A History of Holes in Heads
Because sometimes you gotta put a lotta holes in heads to figure out when it's beneficial. What's more exciting than old tyme neurosurgical trial and error? Support the show ----- PHPod Merch Store...
4 Nov 202148min
