Over the years of the podcast, we have often struggled with questions of why: why pathogens act the way they do, why certain people get sick while others don’t, or why we know little about some diseases. This episode is no exception - sepsis certainly inspires many “whys”. But for perhaps the first time on the pod, we find ourselves grappling not only with “ ... Show More
Feb 10
Ep 200 Poop Part 1: How the sausage gets made
It might be stinky and it might be unpleasant to behold, but we all do it. For many of us, our poop is out of sight, out of mind once we flush it away. But for the next hour and fifteen minutes or so, we’re going to bring it back into mind as we delve into the rich world of poop. ... Show More
1h 11m
Feb 3
Special Episode: Nicola Twilley & Frostbite
For much of the world, refrigeration is such a commonplace technology that we rarely stop to wonder at the many ways it has transformed our lives. From the foods we grow to where we grow them, from how they taste to what we eat, refrigeration has dramatically - and quite recently ... Show More
1 h
Jan 27
Ep 199 Sleep Part 2: Predictably unpredictable
Now that we know just how critical sleep is, we’re all making sure we get the amount we need, right? Unfortunately no. One-third to one-half of Americans are not getting enough sleep, according to public health guidelines. Why is that? Hypotheses abound, but many point the finger ... Show More
1h 10m
Jun 2015
Episode 2.0 – Sepsis, Ebola, Endocarditis and More!
This podcast highlights pearls, pitfalls and take home points from our conference on ID emergencies as well as a sepsis update for 2015 https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Core_EM_Podcast_Episode_2.mp3 Download Leave a Comment Tags: Ebola, Endocarditis, In ... Show More
21m 12s
Oct 2020
Episode 29 - Sepsis 2020: What Surgeons Need to Know
In recognition of Sepsis Awareness Month, Dr. Matt Martin joins us once again on Rounds to discuss state-of-the-art sepsis management in 2020. Also joining us on Rounds is Dr. Vanessa Ho from MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, who authored a recently published review ... Show More
1h 14m
Feb 2020
Sepsis Is A Global Killer. Can Vitamin C Be The Cure?
Every day, approximately 30,000 people die globally of sepsis. The condition comes about when your immune system overreacts to an infection, leading potentially to organ failure and death. There is no cure. But then in 2017, a doctor proposed a novel treatment for sepsis, a mixtu ... Show More
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