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Medicalization

Medicalization

Written by: Jessica Sedhom & Wafik Sedhom
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Medicalization is a non-fiction podcast mini-series that bridges the gap between history and science. The podcast's mission is to tell the most fascinating and peculiar stories in medicine while explaining the underlying science behind them in a palatable way. Spanning centuries and continents, this series pays homage to the ideas, events, and people that have contributed to modern medicine.

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Episodes
  • Scurvy: The Lost Cure

    Scurvy: The Lost Cure
    Aug 9 2023

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    When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Unless you're out at sea, in which case, you'll want to conserve resources and avoid the pirate's curse. Why? Listen to find out.

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    19 mins
  • Mafutsusan: Hanaoka's Magic Elixir

    Mafutsusan: Hanaoka's Magic Elixir
    Aug 9 2023

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    To make the perfect cocktail, you have to get the ratios just right. Doctor Hanaoka risked a handful of village dogs and even his wife's sight in search of that perfect proportion. In this episode, we travel to Japan to examine the true origins of general anesthesia.
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    27 mins
  • The Doctor's Plague: Semmelweis and the Hygiene Revolution

    The Doctor's Plague: Semmelweis and the Hygiene Revolution
    Aug 9 2023

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    A haunted clinic in 1800’s Vienna? Sounds like the perfect setting for American Horror Story — and also our next episode. We discover why one clinic was deemed cursed and how a doctor died trying to uncover the secret.

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    20 mins
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