In this week’s episode of Medical Media Mixer Podcast we cover:
Greys Anatomy "Everyday Angel” Season 15 episode 5 📺“The Secular Prayers of Medicine” by Kateland Kelly 📖✅Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome
✅Medical gaslighting in women
🎙️We have our first guest on the podcast, author, PA, and rare disease warrior Kateland Kelly!
📚 References & Resources
Scholarly Articles:
Reilly LM, et al. (2019). Clinical outcomes of MALS after surgical release. ScienceDirect
Hwang D, et al. (2023). Diagnostic imaging in MALS. PMC8917964
DeNobile JW, et al. (2023). Surgical and functional outcomes in patients with MALS. PMC10629207
European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery (2015). MALS surgical case series. EJVES
Mayo Clinic. Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). MayoClinic.orgIs Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS) linked to EDS and POTS?https://www.eds.clinic/articles/median-arcuate-ligament-syndrome-mals-linked-eds-pots#:~:text=In%20patients%20with%20EDS%2C%20the,the%20general%20population%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B.
Narrative/Pop Culture:
Grey’s Anatomy, “Everyday Angel” Episode Summary. FandomArticle The Mighty The Mighty
Kelly, Kateland. Secular Prayers of Medicine: Stories from the Frontlines. Amazon
Grey’s Anatomy Series Overview. Wikipediahttps://medium.com/@IRahmanJones/im-as-mad-as-hell-and-i-m-not-going-to-take-this-any-more-18758ebbe55f Kateland Kelly’s Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/thewriteassistant/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/TheWriteAssistantLLC/
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWriteAssistant#items
MALS PALS Facebook Support Group:
https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16zBkYAZ9S/
National MALS Foundation:
https://www.amazon.com/Median-Arcuate-Ligament-Syndrome-Management/dp/3031807391
🍸 The Arcuate Angel
2 oz Empress 1908 Gin ¾ oz Elderflower liqueur (St. Germain)½ oz Fresh lemon juice ¼ oz Lavender syrup 2 dashes Peychaud’s bittersOptional: edible flower or lemon peel twist for garnishPut all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake, strain and pour into a martini or coupe glass and enjoy!
🍹 The Arcuate Angel (Mocktail Version)
A delicate, healing drink that reflects the mystery and resilience of MALS, and honors the quiet strength shown in Grey’s Anatomy’s "Everyday Angel."
2 oz Butterfly pea flower tea (brewed and chilled¾ oz Elderflower cordial or syrup½ oz Fresh lemon juice will change the color from purple to pink¼ oz Lavender syrup2 dashes grapefruit or non-alcoholic aromatic bitters (like All The Bitter brand or similar)Sparkling water (to top)Optional: lemon twist, lavender sprig, or edible flower for garnishBrew butterfly pea flower tea, chill it, and set aside.
In a shaker with ice, combine the tea, elderflower syrup, lemon juice, lavender syrup, and bitters.
Shake lightly or stir to combine and chill.
Pour into a coupe or rocks glass.
Top with a splash of sparkling water for effervescence.
Garnish with a lemon twist or edible flower — watch the color transformation as the lemon hits!
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