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Episode 256 - Romance Baiting Dec 23, 2024

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Just in time for Christmas, here's a special episode to inform you of the basics of the latest internet scams that prey on people's desire to connect with others - Romance Baiting or Pig Butchering. Take a listen to help keep your loved ones informed on how to spot a scam.

With Dr. Wei Liu and Marc Gasway.

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Episode 255 - Scandal in Montana Dec 17, 2024

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Kaveh is joined by Will Poole (aka Kristi Yamaguccimane) and ER doctor Seth Trueger to discuss the recent case of a beloved and popular Oncologist in Helena Montana, who has been accused of exposing patients to unnecessary treatments for profit.

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Episode 254 - The Christmas Episode Dec 10, 2024

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Kaveh is joined by Rebecca Watson (Skepchick) and Dr. Ryan Marino (Toxicologist/ER Doc) for a special Christmas episode and to discuss the scientific argument for lying to your kids about Santa, the specific health risks of Christmas and to rate each other's Christmas trees.

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Episode 253 - Xigris Dec 03, 2024

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Kaveh is joined by Nephrologist Cody Cobb, Pathology resident Lee Richmond and Critical Care Doc Gabriel Bosslet to discuss the rise and fall of the medication Xigris, which was initially hailed as a breakthrough treatment for severe sepsis but eventually withdrawn after questions of efficacy, safety and marketing practices by the pharmaceutical company.

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Episode 252 - Healthcare Under Siege Nov 26, 2024

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Kaveh is joined by Author/Podcaster Margaret Killjoy to chat with with Trauma Surgeon Simon Fitzgerald and learn about his efforts to help the crumbling healthcare infrastructure in Gaza and how grassroots efforts from doctors across the world are being used to help those in need.

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Episode 251 - GERD Nov 19, 2024

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Kaveh is joined by GI expert Dr. Colin Howden and Podcaster Katie Goldin (Creature Feature) to discuss Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), its causes, common misconceptions and emerging treatments.

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Episode 250 - The Next Pandemic Nov 12, 2024

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Kaveh is joined by acclaimed Virologist Angela Rasmussen, Author Jonathan Howard and comedian/podcaster Turner Sparks to get H5N1 (Bird Flu) updates and discuss what a Trump Administration response to the next potential pandemic could look like.

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Episode 249 - The Doctor with Three Wives Nov 04, 2024

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Kaveh is joined by Rebecca Watson (Skepchick) and Dr. Wei Liu (The Resurrection Men) to discuss the fascinating story of Dr. Norman Lewiston, the renowned Stanford Doctor, known for his pioneering work in Cystic Fibrosis whose story took a surprising turn after his death in 1991, when it was revealed that he had been secretly married to three women simultaneously.

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Episode 247 - The Mysterious Case of Gloria Ramirez Oct 22, 2024

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Kaveh is joined by Toxicologist Josh King, Pathologist Lee Richmond and Nephrologist Cody Cobb (@caulimovirus) to discuss the mysterious, tragic and slightly spooky case of Gloria Ramirez, the young woman admitted to a Riverside hospital in 1994 and whose care lead to multiple illnesses amongst healthcare workers caring for her.

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Episode 246 - Palliative Care Oct 15, 2024

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Kaveh is joined by Leyla Shams (Chai and Conversation) and Stanford Palliative Care specialist, Dr. Stephanie Harman to learn more about what Palliative Care is, what it can offer and how to approach difficult conversations.

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