Ankylosing Spondylitis: What is it? What causes it? How do we diagnose it? In this episode, we explore the history of ankylosing spondylitis, along with the symptoms you might experience and the current treatment methods. Tune in to learn more!

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Resources:

Arthritis Foundation (US): https://www.arthritis.org/

National Axial Spondyloarthritis society (UK): https://nass.co.uk/

Arthritis Australia: https://arthritisaustralia.com.au/

References:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0049017224002518

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ankylosing-spondylitis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354813

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9345125/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ankylosing-spondylitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354808

https://www.healthcentral.com/article/famous-performers-who-have-as

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1082619/

https://www.webmd.com/ankylosing-spondylitis/features/alicia-graf-mack-ankylosing-spondylitis

https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/ankylosing-spondylitis

https://arthritisaustralia.com.au/types-of-arthritis/ankylosing-spondylitis/

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Tetanus: What is it? What are the symptoms? How do we treat or prevent it? In this episode, we will go over the history of tetanus, what actually causes the condition to occur, and the complications you may have if you get tetanus. Tune in to learn more!

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Resources:

UNICEF: https://www.unicef.org.au/

References:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tetanus/symptoms-causes/syc-20351625

https://www.kmedhealth.com/risks-of-reusing-syringes-and-needles/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tetanus/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351631

https://www.gavi.org/vaccineswork/giant-killers-7-historic-deaths-and-diseases-did-it

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/jan/10/the-forgotten-story-of-di-jones-footballers-died-tetanus

https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Tetanus_historical_perspective

https://sites.miamioh.edu/hst-journeys/2019/05/medicine-and-disease-in-history-tetanus/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11870127/

https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Tetanus_prone_wounds/

https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/tetanus/facts

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Hydrocephalus: What is it? What causes it? What are the symptoms? In this episode, we will discuss the history, how we currently treat hydrocephalus and how it is diagnosed. Tune in to learn more!

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Resources:

Hydrocephalus Association (US): https://www.hydroassoc.org/

The Brain Charity (UK): https://www.thebraincharity.org.uk/

Hydrocephalus Support Association (AUS): https://hydrocephalus.org.au/

References:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10547004/

https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/about-the-fontanelle

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hydrocephalus/symptoms-causes/syc-20373604

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17334-hydrocephalus

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hydrocephalus/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373609

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10132478/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Akhenaten

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2023-06-02/danny-bonaduce-brain-surgery-hydrocephalus

https://www.hydroassoc.org/danny-bonaduces-mystery-illness-explained/

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/sep/12/roald-dahl-medical-pioneer-stroke-hydrocephalus-measles-vaccination

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3029661/

https://www.thebraincharity.org.uk/condition/hydrocephalus/

https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/root-canals/gutta-percha-what-is-it-and-when-is-it-used

https://www.teammed.com.au/shop/wound_care/wound_closure/absorbable_sutures/catgut_chromic_4-0_19mm_fs-2_70cm/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2018/09/26/what-is-catgut-really-made-from/

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15849-normal-pressure-hydrocephalus-nph

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