The 9pm Edict The 9pm Miracle Medical Reality with Dr Trent Yarwood
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Nov 28, 2025 
Dr. Trent Yarwood, an infectious diseases physician and medtech enthusiast, dives into the fascinating world of antibiotics and AI. He discusses newly discovered antibiotics like premethylenomycin and nafithromycin, scrutinizing their development and real-world implications. Trent also tackles antimicrobial resistance, patient expectations on prescriptions, and the challenges of electronic health records. A light-hearted moment is brought by the controversial word 'moist', showcasing the blend of serious medical topics with humor.
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Doctors Working While Sick In Intern Year
- Junior doctors often come to work sick due to pressure and limited allowable leave in intern year.
- Trent Yarwood describes this culture as dangerous because sick staff can infect vulnerable patients.
Vegemite Kills Bacteria In Vitro
- A colleague noted Vegemite kills bacteria in a test tube by osmotic salt effects, but it's useless clinically.
- Trent Yarwood used this to caution against overhyping simple lab findings.
Computers Accelerate Drug Design
- Computational design for antibiotics speeds discovery by brute-force docking to known targets.
- Trent Yarwood says this is powerful computing, not chat‑style AI, and mainly amplifies existing methods.