Gross Anatomy

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So Many Things! Jun 01, 2019

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In this episode we discuss Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) which famous baseball player Bill Buckner recently died from and Robin Williams was said to have suffered from, and we try to understand the differences in Alzheimer’s and LBD. Then, we get into Zac Efron’s Ted Bundy performance verse the real Ted Bundy in The Ted Bundy Tapes, debate if the actress painted gold in Goldfinger really died or if it was a hoax and we applaud Ellen DeGeneres for her candid interview with David Letterman. It’s the show of so many things! **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

JUUL and the Rise of Teen Smokers May 27, 2019

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In this episode we talk about JUUL, a type of e-cigarette that’s extremely popular among young people. Almost half of the people who followed JUUL on Twitter last year were not old enough to legally purchase e-cigarettes in the United States. We also discuss the complications smoking can have on patients after surgery, an alternative idea to e-cigarettes and, because we need to let it out, our thoughts on the final episode of Game of Thrones. **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Body Image May 18, 2019

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Recently stars like Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams have spoken out about the insults they’ve endured regarding their weight and how people’s negative comments affected the way they saw themselves. On this episode, we talk about body image in the social media age and how having a negative body image can threaten mental, physical and social wellbeing. **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Radiation Aftermath of Chernobyl May 10, 2019

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On April 26th 1986, explosions at reactor number four of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine led to huge releases of radioactive materials into the atmosphere. The HBO miniseries, Chernobyl, explores the cause and aftermath of this nuclear disaster. On the podcast we discuss the first episode of the series and the health impacts of Chernobyl, specifically, the rise in thyroid cancers over 20 years later in patients.

Maesters, Meds and Poisons May 03, 2019

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In this dark episode, we discuss how a Maester is as close to a doctor as it gets in the fictional world of Game of Thrones, and all of the medicines and poisons GOT characters use for good and evil reasons. We also debate which GOT character we would be (Podrick is a real possibility)! **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Diet & Nutrition Apr 26, 2019

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Dieting information fills news feeds, magazines and are often discussed by celebrities, including Beyonce, who stated in her new Netflix film Homecoming: “In order for me to meet my (weight loss) goal, I’m limiting myself to no bread, no carbs, no sugar, no dairy, no meat, no fish, no alcohol, and I’m hungry.” That being said, we thought it was time to explore diet trends, like the keto diet, and why such strict diets can leave people lacking essential nutrients. **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Mystery Infections & Antibiotics Apr 19, 2019

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Today’s topic is based on a NY Times article that’s getting a lot of traction, maybe because the title sounds like an international thriller: A Mysterious Infection, Spanning the Globe in a Climate of Secrecy. The infection has a hard to pronounce name, Candida Auris, and it embodies a growing public health threat: drug-resistant germs. Which poses the question, are we reaching the end of the antibiotic era? We discuss this and much more! **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

April Entertainment Apr 05, 2019

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In this episode we discuss what's springing into theaters, streaming online or popping up on TV screens this April. We also answer this listener question: What will the healthcare industry look like in 10 years? **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Medical School Mar 29, 2019

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Nearly 50 people have been charged with taking part in a nationwide college admissions cheating plot, paying up to $6 million to assure their children’s acceptance to competitive universities. So this week, we talk about what it takes to get into school without cheating - specifically - medical school. **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Doctor Q&A Mar 23, 2019

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Dr. Cohen answers a listener question in this quick Q&A… **GROSS ANATOMY PODCAST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

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