Medicalization

Jessica Sedhom & Wafik Sedhom
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Medicalization Podcast

Medicalization is a non-fiction podcast mini-series that bridges the gap between history and science. The podcast's mission is to tell the most fascinating and peculiar stories in medicine while explaining the underlying science behind them in a palatable way. Spanning centuries and continents, this series pays homage to the ideas, events, and people that have contributed to modern medicine.

Episodes

  1. Scurvy: The Lost Cure

    08/09/2023

    Scurvy: The Lost Cure

    When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Unless you're out at sea, in which case, you'll want to conserve resources and avoid the pirate's curse. Why? Listen to find out.

    19 min
  2. Mafutsusan: Hanaoka's Magic Elixir

    08/09/2023

    Mafutsusan: Hanaoka's Magic Elixir

    To make the perfect cocktail, you have to get the ratios just right. Doctor Hanaoka risked a handful of village dogs and even his wife's sight in search of that perfect proportion. In this episode, we travel to Japan to examine the true origins of general anesthesia.

    27 min
  3. The Doctor's Plague: Semmelweis and the Hygiene Revolution

    08/09/2023

    The Doctor's Plague: Semmelweis and the Hygiene Revolution

    A haunted clinic in 1800’s Vienna? Sounds like the perfect setting for American Horror Story — and also our next episode. We discover why one clinic was deemed cursed and how a doctor died trying to uncover the secret.

    20 min
  4. Vaccines: How the Milkmaid Cured Smallpox

    08/09/2023

    Vaccines: How the Milkmaid Cured Smallpox

    One of the greatest diseases known to humans was no match for a Cow named Blossom… In this episode, we discuss how her disease protected people from a much worse fate all thanks to the unconventional wisdom of Dr. Edward Jenner.

    22 min
  5. David Vetter: The Great Bubble Boy Experiment

    08/09/2023

    David Vetter: The Great Bubble Boy Experiment

    What do Jerry Seinfeld, John Travolta, and Jake Gyllenhaal have in common? They all fictionalized the real life story of David Vetter, a little boy who was quarantined from the world. Literally.

    25 min
  6. The Great Retch: The Discovery of Boerhaave Syndrome

    08/09/2023

    The Great Retch: The Discovery of Boerhaave Syndrome

    1723 was a tough year for Baron John van Wassenaer. In this episode, we look at how a Dutch physician used basic medical principles to discover one of medicine’s more unusual and often dangerous conditions. Now, the disease bears his name.

    18 min
  7. Canopy Lenses: Interview with Dr. Kenneth Hovland

    08/09/2023

    Canopy Lenses: Interview with Dr. Kenneth Hovland

    To dive a little deeper into the world of cataracts and their treatment, we sat down with Dr. Kenneth Hovland, MD, a cataract surgeon who loves medical history.

    22 min
  8. Canopy Lenses: The Discovery of the Artificial Intraocular Lens

    08/09/2023

    Canopy Lenses: The Discovery of the Artificial Intraocular Lens

    Mayday! Mayday! This episode is more than meets the eye. When General Gordon Cleaver crash landed and met Dr. Harold Ridley, the world of eye surgery was forever changed.

    20 min
  9. Drug Detective: The Story of Frances Oldham Kelsey

    08/09/2023

    Drug Detective: The Story of Frances Oldham Kelsey

    If you were someone who liked to cut corners, Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey was your worst nightmare. In this episode, we dive into the global crisis that left thousands of babies deformed or dead across Europe. One audacious woman was determined to halt the epidemic before it hit the shores of the United States.

    22 min
  10. Introduction: Meet the Hosts

    08/09/2023

    Introduction: Meet the Hosts

    We are so excited to announce that the greatest podcast to talk about science and history at the same time is now here! Meet Wafik and Jess, siblings and hosts of Medicalization. In our first episode, we introduce ourselves, the origins of the title, and our intentions in creating this podcast.

    20 min
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Medicalization is a non-fiction podcast mini-series that bridges the gap between history and science. The podcast's mission is to tell the most fascinating and peculiar stories in medicine while explaining the underlying science behind them in a palatable way. Spanning centuries and continents, this series pays homage to the ideas, events, and people that have contributed to modern medicine.

Information

  • Creator
    Jessica Sedhom & Wafik Sedhom
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Medicalization
  • Show Website
    Medicalization

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