The world of human papillomaviruses is vast and varied, and causing cervical cancer is just one of the many roles these viruses can take on. From their carcinogenic tendencies to their more benign wart-forming ways, this episode explores what these tiny viruses have taught us about how our bodies prevent cancer, how imaginative old timey cures for warts can ... Show More
Sep 22
Ep 222 Vitamin K: Calling the shots
Shortly after birth, many newborns are given vitamin K to help their blood clot properly and reduce the chances of hemorrhage. Increasingly, especially here in the US, parents are refusing this life-saving intervention, leaving these babies more likely to develop deficiency bleed ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 15
Special Episode: Dr. Alanna Skuse & The Surgeon, The Midwife, The Quack
Imagine yourself as a 17th century English peasant or merchant or noble. Let’s say you’re dealing with some intense stomach pain or a cut on your leg that won’t heal. Where do you turn to for help? Today’s book club episode reveals that the answer depends on your medical needs, y ... Show More
52m 13s
Sep 8
Ep 221 Electroconvulsive Therapy Part 2: A current conversation
This week, we’re picking up where we left off last episode in our exploration of ECT by examining how this therapy is administered, which conditions it’s used for, and what we know about why it works. To start off, we take you through the procedure step-by-step, including prep an ... Show More
58m 21s
Mar 2024
Dump Truck Dysplasia: HPV In Your Butt
Forget everything you thought you knew about the birds and the bees because this episode dives deep into the world less spoken of, yet equally vital: anal health. Dr. Gary Bucher, a pioneer in HIV medicine and an advocate for HPV-related disease awareness, illuminates the shadowy ... Show More
1h 23m
Oct 2024
Outdated: Cervix Part 1: Early Stage Cervical Cancer
This is the first of three episodes covering cervical cancer. In this episode, we discuss the epidemiology, risk factors, and staging of cervical cancer. In addition, we review the role of surgical management in early stage cervical cancer. Join us for bi-weekly episodes or check ... Show More
40m 31s
May 2024
Ep. 172 HPV and Oropharyngeal Cancer: Evolving Insights and Implications with Dr. Mihir Patel
In this episode, Dr. Mihir Patel, Professor of Otolaryngology at Emory University and expert in Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS), discusses HPV-positive head and neck cancer with host Dr. Ashley Agan. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Medtronic ENT https://www.medtronic.com/en-us/healthc ... Show More
1h 7m
Jan 2024
Update in Cervical Cancer Screening
<p>Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D., <a href='https://twitter.com/chutkamd'>@ChutkaMD</a></p>
<p>Guest: Evelyn A. Reynolds, M.D.</p>
<p>January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month | Cervical cancer is the fourth most common malignancy in women worldwide, although the number of new cas ... Show More
19m 57s
Oct 2024
Outdated: Cervix Part 2: Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer
This is the second of three episodes covering cervical cancer. In this episode, we define locally advanced, metastatic, and recurrent cervical cancer. We will discuss the standard treatment options, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy choices. Join us for bi-weekly episodes ... Show More
39m 43s