For decades, Americans resigned themselves to gritting their teeth through the agony of surgery. And then along came an eminent surgeon, a charming swindler and his hapless mark and changed everything.
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Jan 2019
Rubber: The Miracle Material | Bouncing Ideas | S11-E1
<p>You can binge all episodes of American Innovations exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. Find Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts</p><p>In a world where materials were limited to wood, leather, metal, and cloth, rubber was something new: a substance that was strong ... Show More
36m 55s
Feb 2019
Coca-Cola: The Cocaine Clinician | S12-E1
<p>In the wake of the Civil War, Atlanta emerged as both the cultural capital of the New South, and the epicenter of its snake oil trade. A shell-shocked populace, haunted by poverty, hunger and disease sought salvation in the dubious cure-all tonics of the pharmacy trade. What t ... Show More
42m 30s
Feb 2023
Cracking the Code on Pain Relief
Imagine living with excruciating pain that prevents you from walking or doing the things most of us take for granted. We all experience pain, and 50 million people cope with chronic, debilitating pain. The market for pain therapies is estimated at $74 billion. And yet, investment ... Show More
26m 2s
Oct 2024
Addiction aux opioïdes : Diane Wattrelos raconte comment elle est devenue addict au tramadol
<p>Diane Wattrelos, 34 ans, souffre d’une maladie neurologique rare et extrêmement douloureuse, une algie vasculaire de la face, depuis qu’elle a 14 ans. Pour calmer la douleur, les médecins lui prescrivent dès les premières crises du tramadol, un médicament de la famille des opi ... Show More
15m 51s
Jan 2025
157: The Painkiller Problem: How Fentanyl Took Over America
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!Last year I had a surgery so that I could breathe again, and it’s been nice, thanks for asking! I love breathing. But when I was in the hospital, the doctors gave me some really strong pain medication. I asked what it was, and the doctor told me it was ... Show More
41m 8s
Aug 2023
How Big Food and Big Pharma is Killing You with Calley Means
<p>In this episode, Lisa talks with TrueMed founder and author Calley Means. While every institution in healthcare (hospitals, pharma, insurance, med school) depends on more sick patients for growth. Calley's working to change these incentives. Calley and Lisa talk about the obes ... Show More
44m 10s