This Pathological Life
Every disease has a story to tell – Dr. Travis Brown
This Pathological Life podcast is an inspired collaboration between General Pathologist Dr. Travis Brown and seasoned radio interviewer and podcaster, Steve Davis. By using a storytelling format, they share the history behind diseases and put health challenges into context to deepen your library of anecdotes and explanations.
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S1E15: Ep 15 Diabetes mellitus | The Honey Siphon
Sugar is as addictive as nicotine and as toxic as … well, sugar.
Diabetes mellitus is the fastest growing chronic disease and the not-so-silent potentially ignorable epidemic sweeping our nation. This is a disease known about since antiquity and often fatal to those afflicted in history.
With the discovery of insulin in 1922 and exponential growth in our understanding, we now have the resources to manage and even potentially prevent this disease; but will we choose to do so?
The Episode has a special guest collaboration with Dr James Meucke AM “AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR”.
Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Muecke
LinkedIn and bio: www.linkedin.com/in/james-muecke-am-a1621812
This Episode includes an interview with Dr Devika Thomas
Bio:www.clinpath.com.au/about-us/clinpath-leadership/our-pathologists/dr-devika-thomas/
and is eligible for 1 RACGP CPD point – self reporting.
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S1E14: Ep 14 EBV | The Perfect Parasite
In 1958, via the world’s first epidemiological study, Dr Denis Burkitt mapped the incidence of large jaw tumours in young African Children and theorised that the cause was due to a virus. However, he was later to discover that this same virus was responsible for Infectious Mononucleosis (IM) in Western Populations. How could one virus cause such different diseases?
The answer was because he was studying the world’s most perfect parasite.
This podcast is an interview with Associate Professor David Ellis, MBBS, FRCPA and is eligible for 1 RACGP CPD point – self reporting.
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S1E13: Ep 13 Chromosomal abnormalities | Survivable triplicates
Chromosomal abnormalities are often incompatible with life. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule and history has shown us that certain paired chromosomes can include a third. These conditions are known today as Down syndrome (Trisomy 21), Edwards’ syndrome (Trisomy 18) and Patau syndrome (Trisomy 13). These syndromes are routinely screen for in pregnancy with NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing).
This podcast includes an interview discussing the application of NIPT with Professor Graeme Suthers and the path ahead for foetal screening and this section of the podcast is eligible for 1 RACGP CPD point – self reporting.
Professor Graeme Suthers
BSc (Med), MBBS, PhD, FRACP, FRCPA, GAICD
clinpath.com.au/about-us/clinpath-leadership/our-pathologists/professor-graeme-suthers/
This Pathological Life is produced by Clinpath Pathology in South Australia.
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S1E12: EP 12 Sepsis | The Great Macedonian Mystery
The life of Alexander the Great is a landmark moment in history. The son of King Philip II, one of history’s greatest military conquerors, and Olympus, worshipper of Dionysus and political mastermind, Alexander was raised to believe he had direct lineage with the Gods. Much was expected of Alexander and he did not disappoint. However, at the age of 32, he died suddenly of a mystery illness.
Through the lens of modern medicine and pathology, we focus on this ‘Great man’ of history and ask: what did he die from?
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S1E11: Ep 11 Episode 11.9 [][] 9.11 edosipE
On the 11th of September, 2001, 19 terrorists hijacked 4 planes and crashed 2 of them into the Twin Towers of the in New York. Hours later, both Towers collapsed which caused a huge toxic dust plume composed of WTC (World Trade Centre) dust. The heroism and selflessness of the First Responders was on full display but their service came at a cost of their own health. This is a tribute to the First Responders as we examine the pathology and chronic health conditions caused by the WTC dust exposure. The final interview sound bite is of Luis Alvarez, past New York City detective, and First Responder.
This episode is in collaboration with special guest, Dennis Strenk, Milwaukee Pathologists’ Assistant, CFO and Board of Trustees member of the AAPA and People of Pathology Podcast host [peopleofpathology.podbean.com]
Episode notes, references and learning objectives, available at
Original interview with Dr Berman:
https://peopleofpathology.podbean.com/e/dr-gary-berman-forensic-odontology-and-dmort/
This Pathological Life is produced by Clinpath Pathology in South Australia.
Released for September 11 2020
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