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  • The dodo | Extinct animals

    Episode 361. Topic: The dodo. Theme: Extinct animals. Are extinction rates high now? What happened to the dodo bird? Were they stupid or tragic? When did they go extinct and who is to blame?

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    3 min
  • Lynch syndrome | Investigating myself

    Episode 359. Investigating myself. Topic: Lynch syndrome. What is lynch syndrome and what does it lead to? What causes it and how is it inherited? Do I have it?

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    Methodology notes:
    Variants in genes associated for Lynch syndrome were assessed for ClinVar status. All were benign. No other functional mutations in Lynch syndrome genes were identified. 

    4 min
  • The pill | Birth control

    Episode 356. Topic: The pill. Theme: Birth control. How do female hormones control ovulation? How do hormonal contraceptives work at preventing pregnancy? What does birth control use look like today? How effective is it?

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    3 min
  • Condoms | Birth control

    Episode 355. Topic: Condoms.  Theme: Birth control. How old are condoms? Who first described them and what was their original purpose? How did condom use increase? How effective are they?

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    3 min
  • Sovaldi | Prescriptions

    Episode 353. Topic: Sovaldi. Theme: Prescriptions. What is hepatitis? What causes it? How was the virus hepatitis C discovered and how can it damage the liver? Are there treatments or cures available?

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    4 min
  • Humira | Prescriptions

    Episode 352. Topic: Humira. Theme: Prescriptions. What causes autoimmune disorders? How many are there? How were they original treated? How can adalimumab (Humira) treat autoimmune disorders? How much does this drug cost? Are there side effects?

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    3 min

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Education podcasts are great - but sometimes you just want an appetizer of knowledge. On 3 minute lesson, I attempt to communicate an interesting topic concisely and in less than 3 minutes.