Anatomy Of Illness

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This podcast is for anyone who wants to delve into medical conditions, their history, the diagnostic process, symptoms, and where to find support.

  1. 09/25/2025

    Episode 84: Ankyosing Spondylitis - Dinosaurs and Assassination?

    Ankylosing Spondylitis: What is it? What causes it? How do we diagnose it? In this episode, we explore the history of ankylosing spondylitis, along with the symptoms you might experience and the current treatment methods. Tune in to learn more!   Support us on Kickstarter to make second season possible: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/anatomyofillness/anatomy-of-illness-podcast   Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/  Or pick up some stylish merch: https://merchanatomy.com/   Support us on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/anatomyofix   Resources: Arthritis Foundation (US): https://www.arthritis.org/  National Axial Spondyloarthritis society (UK): https://nass.co.uk/  Arthritis Australia: https://arthritisaustralia.com.au/    References: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0049017224002518  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ankylosing-spondylitis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20354813  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9345125/  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ankylosing-spondylitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20354808  https://www.healthcentral.com/article/famous-performers-who-have-as  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1082619/  https://www.webmd.com/ankylosing-spondylitis/features/alicia-graf-mack-ankylosing-spondylitis  https://www.arthritis.org/diseases/ankylosing-spondylitis  https://arthritisaustralia.com.au/types-of-arthritis/ankylosing-spondylitis/    *This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you suspect you have a medical condition, please seek out an opinion of a medical professional.*

    15 min

  2. 09/18/2025

    Episode 83: Tetanus - Wine or Manure?

    Tetanus: What is it? What are the symptoms? How do we treat or prevent it? In this episode, we will go over the history of tetanus, what actually causes the condition to occur, and the complications you may have if you get tetanus. Tune in to learn more!   Support us on Kickstarter to make second season possible: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/anatomyofillness/anatomy-of-illness-podcast   Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/  Or pick up some stylish merch: https://merchanatomy.com/   Support us on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/anatomyofix   Resources: UNICEF: https://www.unicef.org.au/    References: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tetanus/symptoms-causes/syc-20351625  https://www.kmedhealth.com/risks-of-reusing-syringes-and-needles/  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tetanus/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351631  https://www.gavi.org/vaccineswork/giant-killers-7-historic-deaths-and-diseases-did-it  https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/jan/10/the-forgotten-story-of-di-jones-footballers-died-tetanus  https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Tetanus_historical_perspective  https://sites.miamioh.edu/hst-journeys/2019/05/medicine-and-disease-in-history-tetanus/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11870127/  https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/Tetanus_prone_wounds/  https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/tetanus/facts    *This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you suspect you have a medical condition, please seek out an opinion of a medical professional.*

    20 min

  3. 09/11/2025

    Episode 82: Hydrocephalus - A Children’s Author, a Toymaker, and a Neurosurgeon

    Hydrocephalus: What is it? What causes it? What are the symptoms? In this episode, we will discuss the history, how we currently treat hydrocephalus and how it is diagnosed. Tune in to learn more!   Support us on Kickstarter to make second season possible: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/anatomyofillness/anatomy-of-illness-podcast   Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/  Or pick up some stylish merch: https://merchanatomy.com/   Support us on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/anatomyofix    Resources: Hydrocephalus Association (US): https://www.hydroassoc.org/  The Brain Charity (UK): https://www.thebraincharity.org.uk/  Hydrocephalus Support Association (AUS): https://hydrocephalus.org.au/    References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10547004/  https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/about-the-fontanelle  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hydrocephalus/symptoms-causes/syc-20373604  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17334-hydrocephalus  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hydrocephalus/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20373609  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10132478/  https://www.britannica.com/biography/Akhenaten  https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2023-06-02/danny-bonaduce-brain-surgery-hydrocephalus  https://www.hydroassoc.org/danny-bonaduces-mystery-illness-explained/  https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/sep/12/roald-dahl-medical-pioneer-stroke-hydrocephalus-measles-vaccination  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3029661/  https://www.thebraincharity.org.uk/condition/hydrocephalus/  https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/root-canals/gutta-percha-what-is-it-and-when-is-it-used  https://www.teammed.com.au/shop/wound_care/wound_closure/absorbable_sutures/catgut_chromic_4-0_19mm_fs-2_70cm/  https://www.forbes.com/sites/quora/2018/09/26/what-is-catgut-really-made-from/  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15849-normal-pressure-hydrocephalus-nph    *This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you suspect you have a medical condition, please seek out an opinion of a medical professional.*

    23 min

  4. 09/04/2025

    Episode 81: Cervical Cancer - Leeches or Hot Irons?

    Cervical Cancer: What causes it? What are the symptoms? How do we treat it? In this episode, we will explore the history of cervical cancer, how we screen for it as well as diagnose it. Tune in to learn more!   Check out our Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/anatomyofillness/anatomy-of-illness-podcast    Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/  Or pick up some stylish merch: https://merchanatomy.com/   Support us on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/anatomyofix   Resources: Cervical Cancer Foundation (US): https://cervicalcancerfoundation.org/  Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust: https://www.jostrust.org.uk/  Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation: https://accf.org.au/    References: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cervical-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352501  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3557105/  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cervical-cancer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352506  https://www.jcancer.org/v06p0029.htm  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12216-cervical-cancer  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7089001/  https://www.acrf.com.au/news/latest-news/marking-anniversary-worlds-first-hpv-vaccine/  https://hpvhub.com/famous-women-who-have-been-diagnosed-with-cervical-cancer/  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7993430/  https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-49432757  https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/types-of-cancer/cervical-cancer  https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cervical-cancer/survival  https://www.visiblebody.com/blog/anatomy-physiology-4-facts-about-the-cervix    *This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you suspect you have a medical condition, please seek out an opinion of a medical professional.*

    20 min

  5. 08/28/2025

    Episode 80: Osteoporosis - When (wrist) size matters

    Osteoporosis: What is it? What are the symptoms? How do we treat it? In this episode, we will discuss the history of osteoporosis, the risk factors for osteoporosis, and how we diagnose it. Tune in to learn more!   Check out our Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/anatomyofillness/anatomy-of-illness-podcast    Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/  Or pick up some stylish merch: https://merchanatomy.com/   Support us on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/anatomyofix    Resources: International Osteoporosis Foundation: https://www.osteoporosis.foundation/  Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (US): https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/  Royal Osteoprosis Society (UK): https://theros.org.uk/  Healthy Bones Australia: https://healthybonesaustralia.org.au/    References: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351968  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17182.htm  https://bellarmine.lmu.edu/classics/archaeologycenter/archaeologymuseum/babedh-dhra/  https://academic.oup.com/jbmr/article-abstract/12/6/881/7516075?redirectedFrom=fulltext  https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ajpa.1330510411  https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ajpa.20365  https://www.londonosteoporosisclinic.com/celebrities-with-osteoporosis/  https://www.bidmc.org/about-bidmc/wellness-insights/bones-and-joints/2018/08/fun-facts-about-bones-and-joints  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351974  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3111801/  https://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/features/sally-field-osteoporosis-story  https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/joim.12369    *This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you suspect you have a medical condition, please seek out an opinion of a medical professional.*

    18 min

  6. 08/21/2025

    Episode 79: Congenital Ichthyosis - And the Lies of the Porcupine Men

    Congenital Ichthyosis: What is it? What are the symptoms? What are the types? In this episode, we will go over the history of congenital ichthyosis, the genetics and causes of these conditions, along with some of the treatment methods that are used today. Tune in to learn more!   Check out our Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/anatomyofillness/anatomy-of-illness-podcast    Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/  Or pick up some stylish merch: https://merchanatomy.com/   Support us on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/anatomyofix   Resources: My Skin Could Kill Me (Documentary YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTsCHw7gDS4  FIRST (Global): https://www.firstskinfoundation.org/    References: https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/ichthyosis  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ichthyosis/  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1112753-overview  https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-642-73650-6_2  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10919709/  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5558415/  https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapediatrics/article-abstract/1175910  https://www.wjpps.com/wjpps_controller/abstract_id/5545  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4668483/  https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/ichthyosis/diagnosis-treatment-and-steps-to-take  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11620771/  https://dermnetnz.org/topics/ichthyosis  https://dermnetnz.org/topics/collodion-baby  https://dermnetnz.org/topics/erythroderma  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/harlequin-ichthyosis  https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/harlequin-ichthyosis/    *This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you suspect you have a medical condition, please seek out an opinion of a medical professional.*

    21 min

  7. 08/14/2025

    Episode 78: Polycythemia Vera - Turns out a little extra can hurt

    Polycythemia Vera: What is it? What Causes it? What are the symptoms? In this episode, we will discuss the history of Polycythemia Vera, talking about some of the treatment options, and how it is diagnosed. Tune in to learn more!   Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/  Or pick up some stylish merch: https://merchanatomy.com/   Support us on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/anatomyofix    Resources: MPN Research Foundation (international): https://mpnresearchfoundation.org/  Blood Cancer UK: https://bloodcancer.org.uk/  MPN Alliance Australia: https://www.mpnallianceaustralia.org.au/    References: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41375-021-01401-3  https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/Polycythemia_vera_historical_perspective  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polycythemia-vera/symptoms-causes/syc-20355850  https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/jak2/#conditions  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polycythemia-vera/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355855  https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-with-polycythemia-vera/calistylie  https://bloodcancer.org.uk/understanding-blood-cancer/polycythaemia-vera-pv/  https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/facts-about-blood-and-blood-cells    *This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you suspect you have a medical condition, please seek out an opinion of a medical professional.*

    13 min

  8. 08/07/2025

    Episode 77: Beriberi - Would you like it Wet or Dry?

    Beriberi: What is it? What causes it? What are the types? In this episode, we will go over the interesting history of beriberi, the symptoms that can occur, and how we treat it. Tune in to learn more!   Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/  Or pick up some stylish merch: https://merchanatomy.com/   Support us on Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/anatomyofix    References: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/bataan-prisoners-diseases/  https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/dengue-and-severe-dengue  https://www.riken.jp/en/news_pubs/news/2015/20150806_1/  https://hormonesmatter.com/beriberi-the-great-imitator/  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000339.htm  https://www.healthline.com/health/beriberi  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/thiamine-deficiency  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2889456/  https://karger.com/anm/article-abstract/61/3/219/40391/The-Discovery-of-Thiamin?redirectedFrom=fulltext  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5555342/  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/scarlet-fever/symptoms-causes/syc-20377406  https://coleswildbird.com/fact-or-fiction-never-feed-rice-to-birds/  https://portlandpress.com/bioscirep/article/38/1/BSR20171148/57181/Thiamine-and-selected-thiamine-antivitamins    *This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you suspect you have a medical condition, please seek out an opinion of a medical professional.*

    23 min
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This podcast is for anyone who wants to delve into medical conditions, their history, the diagnostic process, symptoms, and where to find support.

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    anatomyofillness
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    2024 - 2025
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