Dr. Cohen answers a listener question in this quick Q&A…

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Medical marijuana has gone from illegal everywhere in the United States to legalized for medical purposes in 33 states. In this episode, we discuss the health effects of cannabis, the array of CBD products hitting the market and the celebrities that are creating their own cannabis products.

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In this episode, we discuss the top ten movie gadgets people wish were real like - the Med-Bay in the movie Elysium that has the ability to cure any ailment - and compare it to the robotic technology that is real and used for surgeries today. And, Dr. Cohen gives his ideas on what medical advancements we might be able to see in the future.

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In this short and sweet episode, Dr. Cohen explains what concierge medicine is and why it's a popular option for patients who can afford it.

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In this episode we delve into the new documentary The Ted Bundy Tapes and explore the psychology of serial killers. Dr. Cohen details his psychiatry rotation experience and, as an added bonus, describes some of the most gruesome things he’s seen as an surgeon. Warning, this episode emphasizes the gross in Gross Anatomy.

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In this episode we put Dr. Cohen in the spotlight, he reveals how real life doctors compare to the doctors we see in TV and movies and dissects what a doctor should do in reality verse what they do in shows like Grey’s Anatomy.

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In this episode of Gross Anatomy, we discuss the new movie Bohemian Rhapsody and the past and present culture of HIV and Aids.

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In this episode we discuss two popular TV shows (The Good Doctor and Atypical) that each feature main characters with autism, or autism spectrum disorder(ASD). We also discuss how and why the number of people diagnosed with ASD has risen steadily in the United States since researchers first began tracking it in 2000.

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In this episode we discuss the abuse of opioids and the new opioid restrictions that make it harder for patients in chronic pain to obtain. And, we are very lucky to have Dr. Peter Pressman, who has a great personal and inspiring story to tell, as our special guest!

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In this episode we exam the billion dollar industry of botox and fillers, like the lip fillers that resulted in Kylie Jenner's business empire, with help from an expert in the field. We also discuss the non cosmetic reasons people use botox and the role botox plays in the medical industry.

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