Anatomy Of Illness

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!

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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/ 

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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!

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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 

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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!

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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 

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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!

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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 

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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!

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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 

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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!

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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/ 

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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!

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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 

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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!

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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 

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Liver Cancer: What are the causes? What are the symptoms? How do we treat it? In this episode, we will discuss the history of liver cancer, the different types, and the potential complications of liver cancer. Tune in to learn more!

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Resources:

American Liver Foundation: https://liverfoundation.org/ 

British Liver Trust (UK): https://britishlivertrust.org.uk/ 

Liver Foundation (Australia): https://liver.org.au/ 

References:

https://www.journal-of-hepatology.eu/article/S0168-8278(19)30675-0/fulltext 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11068144/ 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/liver-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20353659 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/liver-cancer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20353664 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559177/ 

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21220-hepatic-encephalopathy 

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/hemoperitoneum 

https://www.webmd.com/hepatitis/ss/slideshow-famous-faces-with-hep-c 

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Hypothyroidism: What is it? What can cause it? What are the symptoms? In this episode we will go over the interesting history of hypothyroidism, how doctors diagnose the condition, as well as the current treatment used. Tune in to learn more! 

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Resources:

British Thyroid Foundation: https://www.btf-thyroid.org/ 

Australian Thyroid Foundation: https://www.thyroidfoundation.org.au/ 

References:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3134382/ 

https://karger.com/hrp/article/95/6/546/828530/History-of-the-Thyroid 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothyroidism/symptoms-causes/syc-20350284 

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hypothyroidism/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350289 

https://www.health.com/condition/thyroid/celebrities-with-thyroid-disorders 

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2448803/ 

https://www.btf-thyroid.org/pages/category/hypothyroidism 

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/thyroid-gland 

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