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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Cervical Cancer: What causes it? What are the symptoms? How do we treat it? In this episode, we will explore the history of cervical cancer, how we screen for it as well as diagnose it. Tune in to learn more!

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Resources:

Cervical Cancer Foundation (US): https://cervicalcancerfoundation.org/

Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust: https://www.jostrust.org.uk/

Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation: https://accf.org.au/

References:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cervical-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352501

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3557105/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cervical-cancer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352506

https://www.jcancer.org/v06p0029.htm

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12216-cervical-cancer

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7089001/

https://www.acrf.com.au/news/latest-news/marking-anniversary-worlds-first-hpv-vaccine/

https://hpvhub.com/famous-women-who-have-been-diagnosed-with-cervical-cancer/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7993430/

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-49432757

https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/types-of-cancer/cervical-cancer

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cervical-cancer/survival

https://www.visiblebody.com/blog/anatomy-physiology-4-facts-about-the-cervix

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Osteoporosis: What is it? What are the symptoms? How do we treat it? In this episode, we will discuss the history of osteoporosis, the risk factors for osteoporosis, and how we diagnose it. Tune in to learn more!

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Resources:

International Osteoporosis Foundation: https://www.osteoporosis.foundation/

Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (US): https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/

Royal Osteoprosis Society (UK): https://theros.org.uk/

Healthy Bones Australia: https://healthybonesaustralia.org.au/

References:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351968

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17182.htm

https://bellarmine.lmu.edu/classics/archaeologycenter/archaeologymuseum/babedh-dhra/

https://academic.oup.com/jbmr/article-abstract/12/6/881/7516075?redirectedFrom=fulltext

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ajpa.1330510411

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ajpa.20365

https://www.londonosteoporosisclinic.com/celebrities-with-osteoporosis/

https://www.bidmc.org/about-bidmc/wellness-insights/bones-and-joints/2018/08/fun-facts-about-bones-and-joints

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351974

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3111801/

https://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/features/sally-field-osteoporosis-story

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/joim.12369

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Congenital Ichthyosis: What is it? What are the symptoms? What are the types? In this episode, we will go over the history of congenital ichthyosis, the genetics and causes of these conditions, along with some of the treatment methods that are used today. Tune in to learn more!

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Resources:

My Skin Could Kill Me (Documentary YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTsCHw7gDS4

FIRST (Global): https://www.firstskinfoundation.org/

References:

https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/ichthyosis

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ichthyosis/

https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1112753-overview

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-642-73650-6_2

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10919709/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5558415/

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/1175910

https://www.wjpps.com/wjpps_controller/abstract_id/5545

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4668483/

https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/ichthyosis/diagnosis-treatment-and-steps-to-take

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11620771/

https://dermnetnz.org/topics/ichthyosis

https://dermnetnz.org/topics/collodion-baby

https://dermnetnz.org/topics/erythroderma

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/harlequin-ichthyosis

https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/harlequin-ichthyosis/

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Polycythemia Vera: What is it? What Causes it? What are the symptoms? In this episode, we will discuss the history of Polycythemia Vera, talking about some of the treatment options, and how it is diagnosed. Tune in to learn more!

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Resources:

MPN Research Foundation (international): https://mpnresearchfoundation.org/

Blood Cancer UK: https://bloodcancer.org.uk/

MPN Alliance Australia: https://www.mpnallianceaustralia.org.au/

References:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41375-021-01401-3

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

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polycythemia-vera/symptoms-causes/syc-20355850

https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/jak2/#conditions

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polycythemia-vera/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355855

https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-with-polycythemia-vera/calistylie

https://bloodcancer.org.uk/understanding-blood-cancer/polycythaemia-vera-pv/

https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/facts-about-blood-and-blood-cells

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Beriberi: What is it? What causes it? What are the types? In this episode, we will go over the interesting history of beriberi, the symptoms that can occur, and how we treat it. Tune in to learn more!

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References:

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/bataan-prisoners-diseases/

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dengue-and-severe-dengue

https://www.riken.jp/en/news_pubs/news/2015/20150806_1/

https://hormonesmatter.com/beriberi-the-great-imitator/

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000339.htm

https://www.healthline.com/health/beriberi

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/thiamine-deficiency

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2889456/

https://karger.com/anm/article-abstract/61/3/219/40391/The-Discovery-of-Thiamin?redirectedFrom=fulltext

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5555342/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/scarlet-fever/symptoms-causes/syc-20377406

https://coleswildbird.com/fact-or-fiction-never-feed-rice-to-birds/

https://portlandpress.com/bioscirep/article/38/1/BSR20171148/57181/Thiamine-and-selected-thiamine-antivitamins

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