Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine

Justin and Dr. Sydnee continue to bring news from the forefront of history with the second part of the announcement about autism – a possible treatment. It's leucovorin: also known as vitamin B-9. It can't possibly be that simple, can it? (No). Dr. Sydnee explains where this idea came from and what leucovorin is actually currently used for in medicine.Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/Border Angels: https://www.borderangels.org/

The hosts dive into the controversy linking acetaminophen usage during pregnancy to autism, debunking the claims with a historical overview. They explore the drug's origins, safety concerns, and a recent large Swedish study that found no connection. The discussion highlights the political context behind the claims, potential misinformation, and the detrimental effects on treatment options for pregnant individuals. Additionally, they touch on the ethics of framing autism and the significance of proper vaccine messaging.

Another episode in the Sawbones multiverse, Dr. Sydnee and Justin resist Dr. Richard Asher, who is the person who coined Munchausen Syndrome. Dr. Aster was a prominent physician and critical thinker whose medical contributions included noting the dangers of bed rest and naming the "seven sins of medicine." His children also had notable music careers.Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/Equality Florida: https://www.eqfl.org/

With all the changes going on in the CDC, Dr. Sydnee and Justin check back in with an update on vaccines and vaccine mandates, as well as dispelling some common vaccine myths that unfortunately come up again and again.Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/Equality Florida: https://www.eqfl.org/

Explore the fascinating legacy of eponyms in medicine and how they shape our understanding of conditions like Munchausen Syndrome. Discover the whimsical tales of Baron von Munchausen and their cultural impact. The conversation dives into the complexities surrounding factitious disorders and the challenges healthcare professionals face today, especially with the rise of social media. Learn how these platforms complicate the diagnosis of such conditions, blurring the lines between reality and performance in the quest for attention.

Discover the wild world of Lisztomania, where fans worshipped the piano prodigy Franz Liszt with an intensity reminiscent of today's pop culture crazes. Dive into the fascinating fan culture of the 1840s, exploring how Liszt's charm and talent sparked a frenzy among concert-goers, especially women. The hosts draw intriguing parallels between past and present fandoms, showcasing how this historical mania reflects changing societal norms and the implications of obsessive admiration. It's a lively exploration of music, celebrity, and the human experience!

Before everyone hits the back-to-school grind, we’ve got a fun episode about Freddy Pharkas. A historical figure of frontier medicine? No, a video game character from 1993. Justin and Dr. Sydnee talk about how a farmer-cist was made, as well as the real and fake medicine Freddy doled out on the frontier.Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/

We're bringing the heat with listeners' weird medical questions! Are the hot parts of the body the only Sweaty parts? Is spicy food spicier some days more than others? Is there any benefits to extra things in glasses lenses? And if your stomach can expand, why not your bladder?Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/

A dovetail from last week’s episode, Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about the official pain scale of insect stings, all compiled by Justin O. Schmidt. So who was this Justin, how did his research contribute to science, and did he really get stung by all these insects to make a non-objective scale? (Answer: yes).Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/

After an unfortunate and painful encounter with an angry flying insect, Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about wasps: how their stings work, and a journey into the science behind some folk remedies.Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers https://taxpayers.bandcamp.com/Immigrant Defenders Law Center: https://www.immdef.org/