Episode 100 Well Kinda | Historical autopsy of Oscar Wilde
Our eagle-eyed This Medical Life podcast listeners will wonder why we have called this episode 100 … is that right?
Episode 68: Janine Watson | Taking the challenge head on
Throughout history, humanity has been captivated by heroes overcoming immense challenges—from ancient legends to modern Marvel icons. In this episode,
Episode 67: Season 5 | Reflections And Highlights
In this episode, Steve Davis and Dr. Travis Brown reflect on the journey through Series 5 of This Medical Life.
Episode 66: Thyroid Lumps | The Good, The Bad, And The Nodules – Part Two
Thyroid lumps have always been with us. Often referred to as goitres (interpreted from Latin to mean neck swelling), numerous ancient
Episode 65: Thyroid Lumps | The Good, The Bad, And The Nodules – Part One
Thyroid lumps have always been with us. Often referred to as goitres (interpreted from Latin to mean neck swelling), numerous ancient
Episode 64: Pregnancy And Epilepsy | Dispelling The Myths
A common myth about epilepsy is that women who suffer from this condition should avoid getting pregnant. This is simply
Episode 63: Tonsillectomies | To Excise Or Not To Excise
Tonsillectomies are one of the most common operations both today and historically, however, it has always been mired in controversy.
Episode 62: Lactose intolerance | Udderly unbearable
Over two-thirds of the world’s population lose the ability to metabolise during their lifetime (the majority during childhood). We know
Episode 61: Pelvic Pain And Endometriosis | More Than The Black Spots
Pelvic pain is a difficult and challenging medical condition for both patients and doctors. It can be debilitating for women
Episode 60: Vitamin B6 | ViB6ranium
Vitamin B6 is a common additive in supplements, energy drinks and breakfast cereals. In rare circumstances though, it can reach
Episode 59: Scleroderma | Arboreal Integument
Scleroderma is a disease characterised by the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues. The first medical description
Episode 58: Ticking the spotted fever box | Rickettsia
In 1901, the state of Montana organised for scientists and doctors to investigate a mysterious illness from the Bitterroot Valley
Episode 57: Fantastic Faeces and Where to find pathogens | Metapanel
Our understanding of infectious disease and pathology stems from the 19th century with Robert Koch pioneering research. Dr Koch help to
Episode 56: The Iron-Clad Chronicles | Iron Studies
In episode 56 of This Medical Life, Dr Travis Brown and Steve Davis delve into the critical topic of iron
Episode 55: Pomegranate Health | Fighting The Good Fight
In this episode we delve into the nuanced world of the Pomegranate Health podcast with our guest, Mic Cavazzini. Pomegranate
Episode 54: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) | Advocacy And Prevention, Part 2
In Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Part 1, we learned that CTE is a neurodegenerative disease caused by repetitive cumulative brain
Episode 53: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) | The Disease, Part 1
In 2005, Dr Bennet Omalu would publish a report in the United States on the autopsy brain findings of a
Episode 52 : This Medical Life Podcast Now With CPD
We begin this year with one of the most important topics for General Practitioners in 2024: what are the Continuous
051: TML Season wrap-up | Common things…no, rare things…wait, um, okay whatever
Another year done! Thank you to all our wonderful guests and our wonderful listeners.
050: Menopause | Let’s Talk
4 special guests join us to discuss menopause as a natural part of ageing
049: Professor Graeme Suthers | In Graeme We Trust
This is the story of Professor Graeme Suthers.
048: Prostate Cancer Screening | PSA on PSAs
On the 1st of November 2023, the Australian Government will release new guidelines for screening prostate cancer with the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test.
047: Breast Screening & Mammograms | Future (Part 2)
This is the second part of a two-part series on breast screening, focusing on the future.
046: Breast Screening & Mammograms | Present (Part 1)
This is the first part of a two-part series on breast screening, focusing on the present.
045: Fact Today, Fiction(?) Tomorrow | Sam Arbesman and the Half-Life of Facts
What is the rate of change in the field of medicine?
044: Vitamin D (Part 2) | A Ray of Evidence-based Sunshine
This is the second chapter in the story of Vitamin D.
043: Professor Peter Doherty | Immunological Self vs Non-self
This is the story of Professor Peter Doherty.
042: The Double Helix Structure of DNA | Finding Franklin
This is the story of the DNA double helix.
040: Carrier Screening | The Hunt for Recessive Genes
This is the story of carrier screening