Episodios

  • Episode 75: Hypothyroidism - Maybe the Water doesn’t have enough Oxygen?
    Jul 24 2025

    Hypothyroidism: What is it? What can cause it? What are the symptoms? In this episode we will go over the interesting history of hypothyroidism, how doctors diagnose the condition, as well as the current treatment used. Tune in to learn more!

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    Resources:

    British Thyroid Foundation: https://www.btf-thyroid.org/

    Australian Thyroid Foundation: https://www.thyroidfoundation.org.au/

    References:

    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3134382/

    https://karger.com/hrp/article/95/6/546/828530/History-of-the-Thyroid

    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothyroidism/symptoms-causes/syc-20350284

    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothyroidism/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350289

    https://www.health.com/condition/thyroid/celebrities-with-thyroid-disorders

    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2448803/

    https://www.btf-thyroid.org/pages/category/hypothyroidism

    https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/thyroid-gland

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  • Episode 74: Mesothelioma - Fake Snow anyone?
    Jul 17 2025

    Mesothelioma: I am sure you have seen those ads stating that if you or a loved one have mesothelioma you may be entitled to compensation. But what actually is mesothelioma? What causes it? And what symptoms might you experience if you had it? In this episode, we will explore the history of mesothelioma, how we diagnose it, and the current treatment options. Tune in to learn more!

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    Resources:

    Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (US): https://www.curemeso.org/

    Mesothelioma UK: https://www.mesothelioma.uk.com/

    Asbestos Diseases Foundation of Australia: https://adfa.org.au/

    References:

    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mesothelioma/symptoms-causes/syc-20375022

    https://www.asbestos.com/asbestos/

    https://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma/history/

    https://www.mesothelioma.com/mesothelioma/history/

    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mesothelioma/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20375028

    https://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/celebrities-who-battled-mesothelioma/

    https://www.asbestos.com/blog/2023/04/03/movies-used-toxic-asbestos/

    https://www.asbestos.com/mesothelioma-lawyer/legislation/

    https://www.asbestos.com/news/2018/12/19/mesothelioma-documentary-streaming/

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    15 m
  • Episode 73: Usher Syndrome - Why not von Gräfe Syndrome?
    Jul 10 2025

    Usher Syndrome: What is it? What causes it? And what are the types? In this episode, we will discuss the history of Usher Syndrome, how it is currently managed, and the symptoms of usher syndrome.

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    Resources:

    Usher Syndrome Coalition: https://www.usher-syndrome.org/

    Usher Syndrome Society (US): https://www.ushersyndromesociety.org/

    Usher Kids UK: https://www.usherkidsuk.org/

    Usher Kids Australia: https://usherkidsaustralia.com/

    References:

    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8788290/

    https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/usher-syndrome

    https://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/genetics/usher_syndrome1.aspx

    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15046-usher-syndrome

    https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/usher-syndrome

    https://www.cera.org.au/conditions/usher-syndrome-ush/

    https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/usher-syndrome

    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/usher-syndrome/

    https://www.today.com/health/disease/rebecca-alexander-usher-syndrome-rcna152435

    https://books.google.com.au/books/about/Not_Fade_Away.html?id=oqoTAwAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=y

    https://www.news-medical.net/health/What-is-Usher-Syndrome.aspx

    https://www.paralympic.org.au/athlete/katie-kelly/

    https://triathlon.org/athletes/profile/93586/katie-kelly-b3

    https://www.newbornhearingscreening.com.au/parents/#toggle-id-1

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  • Episode 72: Scleroderma - Milk Bath and Bloodletting anyone?
    Jul 3 2025

    Scleroderma: What is it? What are the symptoms? And how is it diagnosed? In this episode, we will explore the history of scleroderma, what is believed to be the cause of scleroderma, including some of the genetics behind it. Tune in to learn more!

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    Resources:

    National Scleroderma Foundation (US): https://scleroderma.org/

    Scleroderma and Raynaud’s UK: https://www.sruk.co.uk/

    Scleroderma Australia: https://www.sclerodermaaustralia.com.au/

    References:

    https://www.news-medical.net/health/Scleroderma-History.aspx

    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/systemic-scleroderma/

    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/scleroderma/symptoms-causes/syc-20351952

    https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/scleroderma/scleroderma-diagnosis

    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/scleroderma/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351957

    http://www.sclerodermasociety.co.uk/celebrities-supports-scleroderma.html

    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bob-saget-sister-gay-scleroderma/

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    15 m
  • Episode 71: Glaucoma - The Black Cataract
    Jun 26 2025

    Glaucoma: What is it? What causes it? What are the symptoms? In this episode, we explore the history of glaucoma, how we diagnose it, and the current treatment methods. Tune in to learn more!

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    Resources:

    The Glaucoma Foundation (US): https://glaucomafoundation.org/

    Glaucoma UK: https://glaucoma.uk/

    Glaucoma Australia: https://glaucoma.org.au/

    References:

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3520122/

    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4321651/

    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/glaucoma/symptoms-causes/syc-20372839

    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/glaucoma/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20372846

    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4212-glaucoma

    https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-glaucoma

    https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/glaucoma

    https://eyewiki.org/History_of_Glaucoma

    https://www.aao.org/eye-health/news/celebrities-chronic-eye-diseases

    https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-05-04-ca-758-story.html

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    15 m
  • Episode 70: Fanconi Anaemia - Tiny breaks, Big Impact
    Jun 19 2025

    Fanconi Anaemia: What is it? What are the symptoms? How is it Inherited? In this episode, we will explore the history of fanconi anaemia, the cause of this condition, and how it is diagnosed.

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    Resources:

    Kidz 1st Fund (US): https://www.kidz1stfund.com/

    Emma’s Story: https://www.childrenshospital.org/videos/emmas-story-living-fanconi-anemia#:~:text=Emma's%20Story:%20Living%20with%20Fanconi%20Anemia%20%7C%20Videos%20%7C%20Boston%20Children's%20Hospital

    Fanconi Cancer Foundation (International): https://fanconi.org/

    Fanconi Hope (UK): https://fanconihope.org/

    Fanconi Anaemia Support Australasia: https://fasa.org.au/

    References:

    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/960401-overview

    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4815723/

    https://www.stjude.org/care-treatment/treatment/blood-disorders/fanconi-anemia.html

    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14473-fanconi-anemia-fa

    https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/f/fanconi-anemia

    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/fanconi-anemia/#inheritance

    https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/jimbo-fisher-and-mike-london-both-have-a-child-with-fanconi-anemia-132530294.html

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    10 m
  • Episode 69: Migraine - Hole in the head or Violent Spinning?
    Jun 12 2025

    Migraines: What causes them? How long do they last? What are the stages? In this episode, we will discuss the history of migraines, the symptoms that are often seen and some of the current treatment options. Tune in to learn more!

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    Resources:

    National Headache Foundation (US): https://headaches.org/

    Migraine Trust (UK): https://migrainetrust.org/

    Migraine Australia: https://www.migraine.org.au/

    References:

    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8904749/#s3

    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/migraine-headache/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20360207

    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/migraine-headache/symptoms-causes/syc-20360201

    https://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/ss/slideshow-celebrity-migraines

    https://www.migraineagain.com/6-migraine-books-worth-reading-this-season/

    https://headacheaustralia.org.au/what-is-headache/history-of-headache/

    https://brainfoundation.org.au/disorders/migraine/

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    18 m
  • Episode 68: Tuberculosis - The King’s Touch will Fix It!
    Jun 5 2025

    Tuberculosis: What is it? What causes it? And what are the symptoms? In this episode, we will explore the history of Tuberculosis, the tests we use to diagnose it, and how we currently treat it, including the preventative methods. So tune in to learn more!

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    Resources:

    TB alliance: https://www.tballiance.org/

    References:

    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5432783/

    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tuberculosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351250

    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/11301-tuberculosis

    https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/giant-rats-trained-sniff-out-tuberculosis-africa/

    https://bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12879-024-09313-0

    https://www.museumofhealthcare.ca/explore/exhibits/breath/famous-people-with-tuberculosis.html

    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1360500/

    https://australian.museum/learn/cultures/international-collection/ancient-egyptian/how-were-ancient-egyptians-mummified/

    https://www.sots.ac.uk/wiki/deuteronomy/

    https://www.learnreligions.com/book-of-leviticus-701146

    https://www.vai.org/article/tuberculosis-is-an-ancient-problem-modern-technology-is-helping-solve-it/

    https://www.britannica.com/science/kings-evil

    https://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/FastFacts/pdfs/bovine_tuberculosis_F.pdf

    https://lungfoundation.com.au/lung-health/protecting-your-lungs/how-your-lungs-work/

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    22 m