Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
Justin McElroy, Dr. Sydnee McElroy
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Monkeypox
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
05/31/22 • 41 min
You may be worried we’re headed into another global health crisis in the form of Monkeypox. But it’s not new, and we already know quite a bit about it. Dr. Sydnee explains what it is, how to treat it, and the recommendations at the moment from the CDC, all compared to COVID (which is now unfortunately our standard for how to relate to potential public health threats).
Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/
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Weird Medical Questions Strike Back
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
09/22/21 • 39 min
Is there evidence that sugary drinks cause worse hangovers? Does green snot mean there’s an infection? We’re answering more of your weird medical questions. Well, to be fair, Dr. Sydnee is answering your medical queries about sticky lip germs, C.diff, and the hot debate about that thing on your back.
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Sawbones: Why Don’t Americans get De-Wormed?
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
12/12/23 • 41 min
Shrug off that winter chill with a warm bowl of listener-submitted medical questions. Questions like: Am I giving away my immunity with a blood donation? Can antibiotics make colds worse? Can you cough while sleeping? Are we really new people every seven years? And is there any real health benefit to shaving my armpits?
Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/
5 Listeners
Sawbones: Alpha-Gal Syndrome
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
09/12/23 • 37 min
That thing where you get bitten by ticks and can't eat meat, is that real? Yes, it's real, and it's called Alpha-Gal Syndrome. Dr. Sydnee dives into the fascinating story of how we found out that sometimes, if you get bitten by a certain tick, you become allergic to red meat.
Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/
5 Listeners
Sawbones: Pepto Bismol
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
12/05/23 • 41 min
Many of us know all the catchy jingle that lists all the things that Pepto Bismol is supposed to be good for. However, that ubiquitous pink medicine is maybe not so ubiquitous everywhere. How did this chalky liquid become so necessary for curing Americans' stomach woes – and does it actually do anything?
Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/
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Sawbones: Gallstones
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
01/30/24 • 42 min
Do you even know where your gallbladder is? Maybe it's not so surprising that millions of Americans don't know they have a gastrointestinal disorder caused by gallstones. Dr. Sydnee and Justin go through the history of gallbladder disease, and why the icky medical mnemonic of "forty, fat, and fertile" is misleading and maybe even harmful.
Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/
4 Listeners
The Omicron Variant
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
01/11/22 • 51 min
After a week of working on the hospital floor, Dr. Sydnee discusses her personal experience with the current state of the health care system and what the experts say the omicron variant might mean for the future of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/
4 Listeners
The Pill that Helps Prevent HIV
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
10/05/21 • 43 min
Were you aware there’s a medicine that with an extremely high degree of efficacy can prevent the spread of HIV? There is! There’s just one problem: It’s costly. ... And not enough people know about it. ... And many doctors don’t know enough about it. ... And it’s the center of a protracted legal battle . . . Okay, so there are a few problems. This week on Sawbones, we’ll explore them all.
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Sawbones: Dr. Willard Bliss
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
11/21/23 • 38 min
It was probably the destiny of Dr. Doctor Willard Bliss to become a medical professional, although his career was a real rollercoaster of beliefs and practices. But he obtained the most notoriety for bringing his questionable treatments to one of the most important people in the United States – President James Garfield.
Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/
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Sawbones: Opium
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
07/19/13 • 31 min
Welcome to Sawbones, where Dr. Sydnee McElroy and her husband Justin McElroy take you on a whimsical tour of the dumb ways in which we've tried to fix people. This week: We give opium to a baby.
Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers (http://thetaxpayers.net)
4 Listeners
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How many episodes does Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine have?
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine currently has 522 episodes available.
What topics does Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine cover?
The podcast is about Medical History, Health & Fitness, History, Medicine, Comedy and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine?
The episode title 'Monkeypox' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine?
The average episode length on Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine is 39 minutes.
How often are episodes of Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine released?
Episodes of Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine?
The first episode of Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine was released on Jun 21, 2013.
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