It's A Sickness

It's A Sickness

By Lilah & NicoleScience
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It's A Sickness episodes

  • 5. Month of Madness

    For this episode we will follow a story where a seemingly healthy individual rapidly declines into psychosis and catatonia due to a very rare neurological disease: Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis. A mouthful to say and a mission for medical professionals to diagnose.

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    Cheers!

    Topics covered:

    • The real life story of Susannah Cahalan and her battle with Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    • The "Brain on Fire" Documentary available on Hulu
    • The "Brain on Fire" book written by Susannah Cahalan
    • The mechanisms of Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
    • The heroic Dr. Souhel Najjar whom helped properly diagnose Susannah Cahalan
      • 1 hr 48 min
    • 4. True Crime or True Sickness?

      This week we share some sick scandals from a time long ago and a more recent #SiliconScam that are worth throwing some shade at. The Dalkon Shield and Theranos scandals meet at the intersection of biotechnology and its relation to the invention of “life changing” medical devices. But not really. But they tried. We’re just here to donate our two cents on it though. 

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      Topics covered: 

      • Elizabeth Holmes' Theranos scandal
      • Dr. Hugh J. Davis' birth control invention, the Dalkon Shield


        • 1 hr 21 min
      • 3. Go Loco

        Join us as we uncover a social and psychological phenomenon that will BLOW. YOUR. MIND. We share some  reports of incidents where groups of people “go loco” in unity and the mechanisms of this mysterious syndrome. See how fears and rumors can sometimes lead to  a hysterical outcome, real or imaginary.

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        Cheers!

        Topics covered:

        • The mechanisms of mass hysteria
        • Several reported cases of mass hysteria across the world
          • 1 hr 19 min
        • 2. fAkE iT tIlL yOu MaKe It

          In this episode we cover similar stories involving some highly motivated scammers that attempt to pose as medical professionals. Our two subjects, the reverse imposter Dr. Adam Litwin and poser Malachi Love-Robinson, have a lot of explaining to do and we're here for it. So sit back, relax, and prepare to laugh as we provide some interesting evidence as to why the "fAkE iT tIlL yOu MaKe It" aphorism can go horribly wrong.

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          Cheers!

          Topics covered:

          • Dr. Malachi Love Robinson's stunt at playing pretend doctor
          • Dr. Adam Litwin also playing pretend doctor and then becoming a legitimate doctor
            • 1 hr 24 min
          • 1. The Starting Line

            Welcome to our first episode, “The Starting Line”, where we touch on the trials and tribulations experienced by black Americans working in the STEM field as well as highlight the scientific accomplishments brought to us by black Americans in our country. We touch on the lives and successes of Dr. Damon Tweedy and Dr. Hadiyah Nicole Green, two individuals who overcame adversity and excelled in careers by making a significant contribution to the world.

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            Cheers!

            Topics Covered: 

            • Dr. Damon Tweedy's Memoir, Black Man In A White Coat
            • Dr. Hadiyah Nicole Green's revolutionary laser technology for curing cancer
            • The Ora Lee Smith Cancer Research Foundation
              • 1 hr 37 min
            • Introducing #ItsASickness
              Wassup & hello! Welcome to your new  favorite podcast: It’s A Sickness. We are your hostess with the mostest, Lilah & Nicole, and we are thrilled to share all things #SickWidIt in the world of medicine, science, and health. Our trailer consists of actual snippets from our episodes that reflect the bridging of educational and laughable content we hope to captivate your attention with. So sit back, subscribe, pop a bottle of your favorite wine with us, and enjoy!
              PS: Tweet & "double tap" us!  @ItsASickness_
              Cheers!
              2 min

            About It's A Sickness

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            Two science enthusiasts discuss all things peculiar, perplexing, and #SickWidit in the fields of medicine, science and health. Lilah and Nicole - sole hosts, creators, editors, engineers, and…