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This week, Syd and Jess are here to talk all about IVF, fertility treatments, IUI, and all of the other topics that fall under the umbrella of Assisted Reproductive Technology. According to the CDC, about 1 out of every 5 people trying to conceive a child are unable to do so within a year, and that's what they call infertility. 10-30% of infertility cases are considered unexplained, but science is now playing a huge role in helping people conceive! If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review!Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastSources for this episode:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_in_vitro_fertilisationhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31058305/https://www.pfcla.com/blog/history-of-ivfhttps://ivf-worldwide.com/ivf-history.htmlhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6140213/https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/in-vitro-fertilization/about/pac-20384716https://www.fertilityoutloud.com/choosing-fertility-treatmentSupport the show

This week Syd & Jess are BACK and ready to talk about the mysterious ailment plaguing CIA officers and US Diplomats across the globe - Havana Syndrome. In 2016, American and Canadian diplomats in Cuba began suffering STRANGE neurological symptoms. The debate is still alive regarding whether it was a sonic attack, some kind of environmental exposure, or a case of mass hysteria, but we're here to talk theories!  If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review!Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastSources for this episode:https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/04/11/elizabeth-holmes-prison-appeal/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Havana_syndromehttps://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/08/25/545993212/at-least-16-u-s-embassy-staff-in-cuba-treated-after-health-attackshttps://news.northeastern.edu/2022/02/03/what-is-havana-syndrome/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64814097https://www.wsj.com/articles/havana-syndrome-symptoms-11626882951http://edition.cnn.com/2017/10/13/politics/cuba-us-diplomats-acoustic-weapons/index.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/mar/13/john-bolton-donald-trump-russia-havana-syndromeAudio from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqdvrmpG93Ihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7wRmzphoskhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1BOfsSLxnwSupport the show

This week we're continuing to celebrate Women's History Month with an episode about Giulia Tofana, who used her cosmetic line to help hundreds of women get away with murder. If you believe her confessions, Giulia may just be the most successful serial killer you've never heard of.  If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review!Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastSources for this episode:https://allthatsinteresting.com/giulia-tofanahttps://mikedashhistory.com/2015/04/06/aqua-tofana-slow-poisoning-and-husband-killing-in-17th-century-italy/ https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/giulia-tofana-the-italian-serial-poisoner-who-became-a-legendhttps://medium.com/@editors_91459/meet-the-woman-who-poisoned-makeup-to-help-over-600-women-murder-their-husbands-cfb03929c36dhttps://aspectsofhistory.com/giulia-tofana-power-poison/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giulia_TofanaSupport the show

This week we kick off Women's History Month with an episode about Dr. Mary Putnam Jacobi, MD. She was a strong advocate for women in science and medicine, a leader in the women's rights movement in general, a doctor, a teacher, a scientist, and a badass!If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review!Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastSources for this episode:https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/celebrating-10-women-medical-pioneershttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Putnam_Jacobihttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Mary-Putnam-Jacobihttps://drexel.edu/legacy-center/blog/overview/2013/november/mary-putnam-jacobi-still-famous-after-150-years/https://massivesci.com/articles/mary-putnam-jacobi-sufragette-female-doctor/https://cfmedicine.nlm.nih.gov/physicians/biography_163.htmlhttps://www.theheroinecollective.com/mary-putnam-jacobi/https://www.womenhistoryblog.com/2015/06/mary-putnam-jacobi.html Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytalesLicense code: ZQGXUZWNXEBLK6YSupport the show

Syd & Jess are here to tell y'all the insane story of Dr. Sam Sheppard and the unsolved murder of his wife, Marilyn Reese Sheppard.  In July 1954, Marilyn Sheppard was brutally killed in her home while her husband, a prominent neurosurgeon, slept downstairs. This episode is part 2 of 2, so don't forget to check out last week's episode for part 1! If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review!Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastSources for this episode:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Sheppardhttps://case.edu/ech/articles/s/sheppard-murder-casehttp://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/sheppard/evidence.htmlhttps://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/sheppard_timeline/https://www.famous-trials.com/sam-sheppard/2-sheppardhttps://www.famous-trials.com/sam-sheppard/10-evidencehttps://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetailpre1989.aspx?caseid=300Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytalesLicense code: ZQGXUZWNXEBLK6YSupport the show

Syd & Jess are here to tell y'all the insane story of Dr. Sam Sheppard and the unsolved murder of his wife, Marilyn Reese Sheppard.  In July 1954, Marilyn Sheppard was brutally killed in her home while her husband, a prominent neurosurgeon, slept downstairs. This episode is part I of 2, so don't forget to join us next week for the full story! If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review!Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastSources for this episode:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Sheppard https://case.edu/ech/articles/s/sheppard-murder-casehttp://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/sheppard/evidence.htmlhttps://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/sheppard_timeline/https://www.famous-trials.com/sam-sheppard/2-sheppardhttps://www.famous-trials.com/sam-sheppard/10-evidence https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetailpre1989.aspx?caseid=300Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytalesLicense code: ZQGXUZWNXEBLK6YSupport the show

This week, Syd & Jess are here to tell you about the recent conviction of a former UCLA physician, Dr. James Heaps, who spent years sexually abusing his patients. Since Heaps' arrest in 2019, thousands of women have come forward claiming that he abused them. We want to honor the bravery and experiences of these survivors...if you or someone you know is looking to report, the UCLA page is still open: https://sexualharassment.ucla.edu/If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review!Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastSources for this episode:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_M._Heapshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-02-08/ucla-pays-243-milion-settlement-to-203-victims-of-gynecologist-heapshttps://www.npr.org/2022/10/21/1130449690/ucla-gynecologist-guilty-sexual-abuse-metoohttps://www.elle.com/culture/a31226465/ucla-james-heaps-gyno/https://abc7.com/ucla-gynecologist-sex-assault-battery-dr-james-heaps/5550235/https://apnews.com/article/73e97b311e1c480f9435c69dbdfffc58 https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-10-20/ex-ucla-gynecologist-james-heaps-guilty-of-sexually-abusing-patientshttps://www.cnn.com/2022/10/21/us/james-heaps-ucla-doctor-guilty-sexual-assault/index.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/20/us/ucla-james-heaps-guilty.htmlhttps://dailybruin.com/2022/11/01/plaintiffs-await-james-heaps-sentencing-hearing-following-convictionMusic from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytalesLicense code: ZQGXUZWNXEBLK6Y0Support the show

This week, Syd & Jess sit down with Benjamin (Ben) Lightburn, Co-Founder and CEO of Filament Health. Filament Health aims to combat the growing global mental health crisis through research, development, and education around natural psychedelics. Ben tells us all about the company's unique approach to tackling a growing number of mental health disorders.  If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! ♥️Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastSources for this episode:https://www.filament.health/https://www.filament.health/about-us#Management-Teamhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/benlightburn/?originalSubdomain=cahttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220707005207/en/Filament-Health-Announces-First-Dosing-in-Groundbreaking-FDA-Approved-Psilocin-Clinical-Trialhttps://twitter.com/filamenthealth?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/filamenthealth/Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytalesLicense code: ZQGXUZWNXEBLK6Y0Support the show

Syd & Jess are here to tell y'all about the murder of Cecelia Bowers, the 29-yo wife of Dr. J. Milton Bowers. Cecelia was the THIRD of Dr. Bowers' wives to have died under suspicious circumstances, so why is it that her murder is still considered "unsolved"? Join us to hear the full story!   If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review!Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastSources for this episode:https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/J-Milton-Bowers-phosphorescent-bride-sf-murder-10150017.phphttps://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/ccca/dr-milton-bowers-wife-killer/https://vocal.media/criminal/reason-first-doctor-death-s-unreasonhttps://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/ccca/dr-milton-bowers-wife-killer/Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytalesLicense code: ZQGXUZWNXEBLK6Y0Support the show

This week, Syd & Jess are here to tell you all about a rare neurological condition called Prosopagnosia (more commonly known as face blindness). We're talking science and all about how the brain performs its own unique version of facial recognition software, so if you have trouble remembering faces, you're in good company! If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://www.faceblind.org/ https://www.healthline.com/health/face-blindnesshttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23412-prosopagnosia-face-blindnesshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prosopagnosiahttps://www.yourhealthremedy.com/health-tips/famous-people-with-prosopagnosia/https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/superior-face-recognition-a-very-special-super-power/https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/face-blindness https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/face-blind.htm https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4122168/ Audio pulled from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8cXus7SNQY&t=97s Support the show

Welcome back, Malpals! To kick off SEASON 6, we're covering the fascinating life of the incredible Marie Curie. From her childhood in war-torn Poland, Marie would go on to become one of the most accomplished scientists of all time. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win a Nobel Prize TWICE, and she remains the ONLY person who has won Nobel Prizes in TWO different scientific categories. The picture of dedication, perseverance, intellect, curiosity, this is one story you won't want to miss.   If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review!Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastSources for this episode:https://www.proclinical.com/blogs/2020-3/10-most-influential-women-in-history-of-science-and-medicinehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Curiehttps://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/1903/marie-curie/biographical/https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/who/our-history/marie-curie-the-scientisthttps://www.biography.com/scientist/marie-curiehttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/madame-curies-passion-74183598/https://fee.org/articles/woman-of-science/https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-film-radioactive-shows-how-marie-curie-was-a-woman-of-the-future/ Support the show

For the LAST episode of Season 5, Syd & Jess will tell you the story of the late 19th century Medical Serial Killer (MSK), Dr. Thomas Neill Cream. Also known as the "Lambeth Poisoner", Dr. Cream's last words before he was put to death by hanging was "I am Jack...." which some believe was his attempt to claim credit for the infamous crimes of Jack the Ripper. Whether that's true or he's just a mustachioed drama queen, this story is still a wild ride.   If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review!Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastSources for this episode:http://www.murderbygaslight.com/2010/08/lambeth-poisoner.html https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cream-thomas-neill.htmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Neill_Cream https://allthatsinteresting.com/thomas-neill-cream https://thecrimewire.com/multifarious/Dr-Thomas-Cream-Jack-the-Ripper-Suspect https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/ny-doctor-death-doctor-cream Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytalesLicense code: ZQGXUZWNXEBLK6Y0Support the show

This week, Syd & Jess finish the story of the 1918 "Spanish Influenza" pandemic, including some stories that you probably haven't heard. Excavating Inuit flu victims, experiments on incarcerated Americans, and the scores of heroic nurses who made the worst pandemic in history as bearable as possible - it's another exciting week of medical history! If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/1918-commemoration/1918-pandemic-history.htmhttps://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/influenza-boston/https://www.rayarmat.com/post/647641002830708736/the-1918-flu-virus-infection-test-at-deer-islandhttps://www.scidaily.cc/articles/en/a-creepy-experiment-on-prisoners-during-the-spanish-flu-pandemic-that-went-wronghttps://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/reconstruction-1918-virus.html https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/science/2020/03/22/how-an-alaska-village-grave-led-to-a-spanish-flu-breakthrough/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-did-1918-flu-kill-so-many-otherwise-healthy-young-adultshttps://virus.stanford.edu/uda/ https://slate.com/technology/2019/02/spanish-flu-women-nurses-heroism.htmlhttps://www.wimlf.org/blog/women-the-unsung-heroes-of-the-1918-flu-pandemic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6R_eFCcVfM Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytalesLicense code: ZQGXUZWNXEBLK6Y0Support the show

This week, Syd & Jess throw it all the way back to one of the OG pandemics - the 1918 influenza, more commonly known as the "Spanish Flu". Over the course of around 2 years, it would kill between 20 and 100 MILLION people, right on the heels of World War I.   If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/1918-commemoration/1918-pandemic-history.htmhttps://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic-resources/reconstruction-1918-virus.html https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/influenza-boston/https://www.boston.gov/news/notes-archives-onthisday-1918-spanish-flu-arrived-bostonhttps://www.rayarmat.com/post/647641002830708736/the-1918-flu-virus-infection-test-at-deer-islandhttps://www.scidaily.cc/articles/en/a-creepy-experiment-on-prisoners-during-the-spanish-flu-pandemic-that-went-wrong https://virus.stanford.edu/uda/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x1aLAw_xkY&t=11s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0AoRkmj9YM Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytalesLicense code: ZQGXUZWNXEBLK6Y0Support the show

This week, Syd and Jess cover the history of a VERY dark period in Ireland's (shockingly recent) past: the Magdalene Laundries. For the approximately 30,000 women who were confined to these institutions, and forced to perform hard labor for years at a time under the watchful eye of several religious orders.  Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastIf you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdalene_Laundries_in_Irelandhttp://jfmresearch.com/home/preserving-magdalene-history/about-the-magdalene-laundries/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-21345995https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-magdalene-laundry/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/31/world/europe/ireland-magdalene-laundry-women-abuse.htmlhttps://www.history.com/news/magdalene-laundry-ireland-asylum-abusehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magdalene_asylumhttps://www.irishcentral.com/roots/history/ireland-last-magdalene-laundry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saLCg-tp8RM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChDRDrb7e-U Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytalesLicense code: ZQGXUZWNXEBLK6Y0Support the show

This week in latest Theranos episode, we're covering the most recent updates in the Elizabeth Holmes saga, including her sentencing hearing and the 11 years she received for her felony fraud charges.  Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastIf you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/11/18/elizabeth-holmes-sentencing/ https://news.yahoo.com/theranos-founder-elizabeth-holmes-sentenced-225438022.html?fr=yhssrp_catchallhttps://abc30.com/theranos-elizabeth-holmes-sentencing-billy-evans-baby-cory-booker/12461538/https://nypost.com/2022/11/18/theranos-founder-elizabeth-holmes-sentenced-to-11-years-in-prison-for-fraud/https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/elizabeth-holmes-sentencing-theranos-trialhttps://www.theverge.com/2022/11/18/23465172/elizabeth-holmes-theranos-fraud-conviction-sentencingMusic from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytalesLicense code: ZQGXUZWNXEBLK6Y0Support the show

This week, Syd & Jess cover yet another medical serial killer, Charles Cullen and the heroic nurse who helped take him down. When Nurse Amy Loughren finds out that her friend and colleague, Charles Cullen,  is likely responsible for the murder of  dozens of patients over a period of sixteen years,  she joins forces with the detectives looking to hold him responsible. This week, we're covering the investigation, his confessions, and sentencing. If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://www.amythegoodnurse.com/true-story https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/charles-cullenhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Cullenhttps://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cullen-charles.htm https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/movies-tv/a41803528/why-did-charles-cullen-kill-good-nurse/https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/articles/charles-cullen-killer-nurse-estimated-400-victimshttps://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Charles_Cullenhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/the-good-nurse-true-story-netflix-b2213627.htmlhttps://www.inquirer.com/news/good-nurse-netflix-charles-cullen-20221027.htmlhttps://www.nj.com/entertainment/2022/10/meet-the-good-nurse-hero-who-helped-put-nj-serial-killer-charles-cullen-behind-bars.htmlhttps://www.nj.com/news/2008/02/hospitals_end_suits_by_cullen.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqSEv2SIokk Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytalesLicense code: ZQGXUZWNXEBLK6Y0Support the show

This week, Syd & Jess cover yet another medical serial killer, Charles Cullen and the heroic nurse who helped take him down. When Nurse Amy Loughren finds out that her friend and colleague, Charles Cullen,  is likely responsible for the murder of  dozens of patients over a period of sixteen years,  she joins forces with the detectives looking to hold him responsible. If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/charles-cullenhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Cullenhttps://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cullen-charles.htm https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/movies-tv/a41803528/why-did-charles-cullen-kill-good-nurse/https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/articles/charles-cullen-killer-nurse-estimated-400-victimshttps://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Charles_Cullenhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/the-good-nurse-true-story-netflix-b2213627.htmlhttps://www.inquirer.com/news/good-nurse-netflix-charles-cullen-20221027.htmlhttps://www.nj.com/entertainment/2022/10/meet-the-good-nurse-hero-who-helped-put-nj-serial-killer-charles-cullen-behind-bars.htmlhttps://www.amythegoodnurse.com/true-story Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytalesLicense code: ZQGXUZWNXEBLK6Y0Support the show

For a disease that sounds like a science-fiction plot, look no further than this week's bacterial infection, Necrotizing Fasciitis. With a 25-30% mortality rate and high chance of required amputations, flesh-eating bacteria is no joke. Learn all about this disease and how to prevent it in this week's episode with Syd & Jess. If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/problems/medical/flesh-eating-bacteria.htmhttps://www.wired.com/2014/04/how-flesh-eating-strep-bacteria-evolved/ https://nypost.com/2022/10/19/flesh-eating-bacteria-infects-florida-in-wake-of-hurricane-ian/https://study.com/learn/lesson/flesh-eating-bacteria-symptoms.htmlhttps://www.memorialhermann.org/services/conditions/flesh-eating-bacteriahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Ianhttps://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/what-is-sepsis.htmlhttps://www.livescience.com/flesh-eating-bacteria-florida-after-hurricanehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8969999/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0736467903002889 https://time.com/4771484/flesh-eating-bacteria-amputation/ https://www.iflscience.com/flesheating-infection-has-killed-eight-people-in-florida-so-far-in-2021-60925 https://aimeecopelandfoundation.org/aimees-story/ Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytalesLicense code: ZQGXUZWNXEBLK6Y0Smells Like HumansLike spending time with funny friends talking about curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

This week, Syd & Jess sit down with Amy Lopez, an incredible pediatric travel nurse who tells us all about the job, the patients, and what it's like to be a traveling nurse. With some much-needed advice for those just entering the field and some details about how you can thank a nurse the next time you need medical care, you won't want to miss this one.  If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!How you can help Iranian protesters: https://time.com/6220894/how-to-help-protesters-iran/Support the show

For a very long time, doctors have prescribed drugs and treatments that they knew weren't real - so imagine their surprise when they actually worked! This week, Syd & Jess are here to give you the lowdown on "The Placebo Effect": we're talking Pavlov's dogs, bread pills, and why the color of your drugs matters. If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/7/7/15792188/placebo-effect-explained www.health.harvard.edu/mental-health/the-power-of-the-placebo-effectwww.harvardmagazine.com/2013/01/the-placebo-phenomenon www.vox.com/2014/7/17/5912503/changing-a-pills-color-has-big-health-consequences www.nccih.nih.gov/health/placebo-effectwww.healthline.com/health/placebo-effectstudiousguy.com/placebo-effect-examples/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18468272/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5953755/ www.sciencenews.org/article/placebo-reins-pain-brainhealth.howstuffworks.com/medicine/medication/pros-and-cons-of-placebos.htmwww.npr.org/2012/01/06/144794035/one-scholars-take-on-the-power-of-the-placebo www.nytimes.com/2018/11/07/magazine/placebo-effect-medicine.html Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytalesLicense code: ZQGXUZWNXEBLK6Y0Dignity and RespectI was adopted by Cult leader God Father Divine in 1962. In 1958, when I was four years...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

This week, Syd and Jess are keeping the spooky vibes alive with the story of the real live monster, Peter Kürten, the "Vampire of Düsseldorf". Between 1899 and 1930, Peter terrorized Germany with a string of horrific slayings during which he would often consume the blood of his victims. The subject of Dr. Karl Berg's infamous 1938 book, The Sadist, this dude was one of the world's first diagnosed sexual psychopaths.  If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/peter-kurten https://murderpedia.org/male.K/k/kurten-peter.htm https://allthatsinteresting.com/peter-kurtenhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_K%C3%BCrtenhttps://www.britannica.com/biography/Peter-Kurtenhttps://www.grunge.com/366438/details-you-didnt-know-about-serial-killer-peter-kurten/https://listverse.com/2018/02/02/10-twisted-facts-about-peter-kurten-the-vampire-of-dusseldorf/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29631500/ Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytalesLicense code: ZQGXUZWNXEBLK6Y0Support the show

This week, Syd and Jess are here to tell you the bizarre stories of a recently discovered 17th century grave, a 2012 man who couldn't stop drinking his own blood, and the "Bloody" Countess, Elizabeth Báthory de Ecsed. What do these three have in common? They were all accused of being vampires! While this may seem way out of left field, clinical vampirism is a real thing (Renfield's Syndrome) and we're here to tell you all about it.  If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix! Sources for this episode: https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/peter-kurtenhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/09/07/poland-vampire-grave-unearthed-sickle/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/vampires-europe-new-england-halloween-history https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/vampire-history https://psychology.fandom.com/wiki/Clinical_vampirismhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinical_vampirismhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/elizabeth-bathory https://www.historyhit.com/the-blood-countess-facts-about-elizabeth-bathory/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_BathoryMusic from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytalesLicense code: ZQGXUZWNXEBLK6Y0Smells Like HumansLike spending time with funny friends talking about curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

This week (another listener recommendation), Syd and Jess are here to tell you the tragic story of heiress Ann Cooper Hewitt, who woke up from what she thought was a routine appendectomy to hear the nurses tell her mother that she "didn't suspect a thing." Scandal, rumors, and forced sterilization - this week's story is about one woman who took her mother to court over what she said was a greedy attempt to steal Ann's inheritance.  If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix! Sources for this episode: https://bookshop.org/books/the-unfit-heiress-the-tragic-life-and-scandalous-sterilization-of-ann-cooper-hewitt/9781538753354 https://www.grunge.com/625076/the-tragic-true-story-of-heiress-ann-cooper-hewitt/https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/money-and-power/a35597816/ann-cooper-hewitt-unfit-heiress-audrey-clare-farley-excerpt/https://nypost.com/2021/04/19/the-shocking-story-behind-nycs-cooper-hewitt-family/https://msmagazine.com/2021/04/20/the-tragic-life-and-scandalous-sterilization-of-ann-cooper-hewitt/https://crimereads.com/how-one-womans-forced-sterilization-led-to-a-mayhem-charge-and-exposed-a-secret-world-of-medical-atrocities/ https://narratively.com/the-curious-case-of-the-socialite-who-sterilized-her-daughter/https://thisiscriminal.com/episode-165-unfit/Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytalesLicense code: ZQGXUZWNXEBLK6Y0Planes, Trains, & Kids Abroad travel podcastThis travel podcast was created to inspire families to travel abroad.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

This week, Syd and Jess are here to walk you through one of the world's favorite cold case mysteries that has FINALLY been solved.  Since his body was found on a beach in Adelaide, South Australia in 1948, the case of this unidentified man has refused to fade from public interest. Learn all about the mystery and the people who potentially solved it in this episode!  If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerton_Manhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-62314555https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/26/australia/australia-somerton-man-mystery-solved-claim-intl-hnk-dst/index.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jul/27/somerton-man-mystery-identity-solved-identified-australiahttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/have-scholars-finally-identified-the-mysterious-somerton-man-180980540/ https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-02/somerton-man-who-was-carl-charles-webb/101288890https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-62314555 https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/26/world/australia/somerton-man-name.html Audio from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2rlhOokrgU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbwq4dmvxjkMusic from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytalesLicense code: ZQGXUZWNXEBLK6Y0Douglas Robbins - Den of DiscussionThe human condition: from writing, creativity, healing, education, and interconnectedness.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Smells Like HumansLike spending time with funny friends talking about curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

This week, Syd sits down with the amazing Dr. Jonathan Baktari. As a healthcare CEO, vaccine and COVID-19 expert, and pulmonary AND critical care physician, Dr. Baktari is here to give us some incredible information and advice. From how to pick a physician and communicate with your healthcare team, to what we learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and where mRNA vaccine technology is headed, you won't want to miss this!  If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Check out Dr. Baktari's website and YouTube page: https://jonathanbaktarimd.com/https://www.youtube.com/baktarimdhttps://www.e7health.com/https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/3263504-covid-19-placed-science-under-attack-heres-how-to-save-it/ Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytalesLicense code: ZQGXUZWNXEBLK6Y0The Enthusiasm ProjectDeep dives exploring the world of what it means to be an independent creator.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify We Should Talk About ThatWe get the conversation started on uncomfortable topics, b/c we SHOULD talk about that!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

This week, Syd & Jess are here to take you down to the body farm, that's right, we're talking research facilities across the US where scientists study human decomposition. From forensic anthropologist to law enforcement to cadaver dogs, everyone is dying to learn more about how the environment affects human remains.  Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastIf you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_farmhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/body-farmshttps://www.grunge.com/382998/the-untold-truth-of-body-farms/https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/body-farm-20th-anniversary-032019https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristinakillgrove/2015/06/10/these-six-body-farms-help-forensic-anthropologists-learn-to-solve-crimes/?sh=88b4f55489fdhttps://death.io/what-is-a-body-farm/https://phys.org/news/2019-09-skin-crawling-discovery-body-farm-scientists.html https://www.wired.com/story/body-farms-human-composting-climate-change/  https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-stuff-you-should-know-26940277/episode/what-is-a-body-farm-29468221/ The Proffitt PodcastThe podcast that shows you tips & strategies to create content with confidence!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Crime Bae PodcastA true crime podcast hosted by 3 best baes.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify We Sh!t You NotFacts and fascinating non-fictions told by two friends with absolutely no credentials!...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

This week, Syd & Jess are here with another listener recommendation - this week, we're covering medical serial killer (MSK) and all-around terrible human being: Billy Chemirmir. Convicted in at least one murder trial, he has been indicted on AT LEAST 23 others, leaving Dallas/DFW DA's wondering if more murders will be attributed to him in the future. Using his experience in care facilities, Billy gained entry into residents homes and stalked them before fatally attacking many of his elderly victims.  Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastIf you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:ttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Chemirmir https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2021/11/12/suspected-serial-killer-of-women-in-senior-living-facilities-set-for-trial/ https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/news/murder-spree-billy-chemirmir-committing-texas/https://www.grunge.com/367197/how-many-victims-did-accused-serial-killer-billy-chemirmir-actually-have/https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/news/billy-chemirmir-guilty-murder/https://nypost.com/2022/04/28/jury-rules-on-billy-chemirmir-accused-of-killing-18-elderly-women/.https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/accused-serial-killer-billy-chemirmir-indicted-on-4-new-capital-murder-charges/3002512/https://www.dallasnews.com/news/courts/2020/12/08/three-more-capital-murder-charges-filed-against-billy-Smells Like HumansLike spending time with funny friends talking about curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Smart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Killin Missin HiddenTHE podcast about bad things! Hosted by a former criminal defense trial attorney,...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Syd & Jess are BACK babyyyyyyy for the start of Season 5, and they're kicking it off with a special modern medical interest piece about Diabetes and the outrageous cost of insulin in the U.S. In this listener recommended episode, they'll talk about the different types of this chronic condition, how diabetes works, and how insulin became so dang expensive!   Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastIf you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://www.diabetes.orghttps://www.diabetes.co.uk/insulin/history-of-insulin.htmlhttps://www.verywellhealth.com/insulin-prices-how-much-does-insulin-cost-and-whyhttps://beyondtype1.org/brief-history-insulin/https://www.markcubancostplusdrugcompany.com/https://www.cdc.gov/diabeteshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4707300/https://diabetesjournals.org/diabetes/article/50/2/217/13338https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK545201/ https://www.vox.com/2019/4/3/18293950/why-is-insulin-so-expensive Music from UThe Jordan Harbinger ShowApple Best of 2018-Learn the stories, secrets & skills of the world's most fascinating pplListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Rice TalkThanks for joining us. Let's explore things everyone wants to know. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Afterglow: UnVEILING The Idaho Cult SeriesAfterglow; UnVEILING The Idaho Cult is a true crime story like no other. Lori Vallow is...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

This week in our FOURTH Theranos episode, Syd and Jess cover the background, trial, and conviction of Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, Theranos President and COO. Although sentencing won't take place until December, Sunny was recently found guilty on all 12 counts of fraud. Sunny's relationship with the infamous Elizabeth Holmes, texts read in court, lawyer's statements - we're spilling the tea.  Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastIf you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunny_Balwanihttps://www.businessinsider.com/why-elizabeth-holmes-ramesh-balwani-trial-verdicts-differed-theranos-fraud-2022-7https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/07/tech/sunny-balwani-verdict-theranos/index.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61902378https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jul/07/theranos-sunny-balwani-convicted-fraud-elizabeth-holmeshttps://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a26838289/who-is-ramesh-sunny-balwani/ https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/elizabeth-holmes-sunny-balwani-relationship-timeline https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/06/14/sunny-balwani-trial/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmB380BEGjE Smells Like HumansLike spending time with funny friends talking about curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Travellers VoiceEPISODE 3: Can I trust an Online Travel Agent? Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

This week, we're sitting down with the incredible Cairenn Binder, Director of Education and Development for the DNA Doe Project. She joined DDP in 2018 as an investigative genetic genealogist and team leader, contributing to more than a dozen solved cases including victims of serial killers John Wayne Gacy and Gary Ridgway. The DNA Doe Project is a non-profit initiative that uses investigative genetic genealogy to identify John and Jane Doe unidentified remains.  If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://www.podvoices.help/speak-up https://dnadoeproject.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cairenn-binder-ms-rn-cen-tncc-npd-bc-b0a56263/https://youtu.be/8MxaOLIrdss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtYvcfHNuh8 You can Doe-Nate to the DDP here: https://dnadoeproject.org/donate/ The Muslims Down Under PodcastWelcome to the Muslims Down Under Podcast, presented by MuslimsDownUnder.com. In this...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify twInsanitytwInsanity is hosted by a pair of twin brothers who love to talk about anything and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

This week, Syd & Jess will keep you on the edge of your seat with the story of Murder Nurse (and unfortunately, Texas native), William George Davis. We'll cover the story of a man who was recently convicted (Oct 2021) of killing at least 4 patients at a hospital in Tyler, TX, by injecting air into their arterial systems, purposely causing every nurse's worst nightmare - an air embolism.  If you want to help us grow, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review!Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastSources for this episode:https://people.com/crime/texas-hospital-nurse-serial-killer-murdered-patients-with-ivs/https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/28/us/texas-nurse-death-penalty.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/10/20/nurse-convicted-injection-killings/https://nypost.com/2021/10/20/texas-nurse-william-davis-convicted-of-killing-4-patients-with-air-injections/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/william-davis-nurse-death-sentence-killing-four-patients-texas-air-injection/https://tylerpaper.com/news/crime/detective-nurse-accused-of-murder-deflected-police-questioning-gave-indirect-responses-in-interview/article_611dd7b4-2ae1-11ec-87f7-ff74b74d7a85.htmlhttps://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/STROKEAHA https://www.kltv.com/2021/10/07/murder-trial-day-8-son-alleged-davis-victim-testifies-fathers-surgery-death/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIPHBAbk4m4 slutcastslut is a derogatory term for a female sex worker. the use of "slut" is an attempt at...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Smells Like HumansLike spending time with funny friends talking about curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

This week, Syd & Jess are covering the fascinating history of Plastic (and cosmetic) Surgery. What started out as an ancient cure for physical damage caused by disease, injury, and punishment for crimes, plastic surgeons have perfected the art of improving the appearance and lives of their patients. From painful, primitive procedures to modern rhinoplasty and breast augmentation, join us for a deep dive into plastic surgery!  Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastIf you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://www.cnn.com/style/article/plastic-cosmetic-surgery-history-scn/index.htmlhttps://www.changesplasticsurgery.com/the-history-of-plastic-surgery/https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/history-of-plastic-surgeryhttps://www.verywellhealth.com/the-history-of-plastic-surgery-2710193https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/rhinoplasty/procedure https://nap.nationalacademies.org/read/9618/chapter/6#28 https://www.center4research.org/how-safe-are-breast-implants-reallyhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/cosmetic-surgery-historyhttps://www.history.com/news/world-war-i-plastic-surgery-innovations-gillies https://www.newyorker.com/culture/decade-in-review/the-age-of-instagram-facehttps://thehustle.co/instagram-plastic-surgery/ Smells Like HumansLike spending time with funny friends talking about curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Resident AlienThis is a podcast about my journey as a resident alien in the united states. will be...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify That Pretentious Book ClubA Comedy Book Club PodcastListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

This week, Syd & Jess are here to tell you the incredibly creepy history of an island off the coast of Italy, right outside of Venice, which has been used for some VERY sinister medical purposes. What began as an isolation site for victims of the Bubonic Plague and ended up as the site of a psychiatric hospital, this place is FULL of reasons to be haunted and spooky. Give this episode a listen, and decide for yourself if Poveglia is as haunted as the locals say, or just the site of some serious medical tragedies.  Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastIf you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://www.huffpost.com/entry/poveglia-island-like-hell_b_4188986https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-facts-about-poveglia-the-italian-black-plague-island/cheryl-adams-richkoffhttps://www.historicmysteries.com/poveglia-island-venice-italy/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Povegliahttps://www.dmarge.com/illegal-travel-destinationshttps://www.travelchannel.com/shows/ghost-adventures/articles/poveglia-islands-haunted-historyhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/poveglia-islandhttps://allaboutvenice.com/poveglia/https://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2014-05-14/haunted-italian-island-poveglia-soldhttps://historyofyesterday.com/the-chilling-history-of-the-haunted-venetian-island-of-poveglia-fb329f78d4c7https://curioushistorian.com/the-dark-history-of-povegliahttps://mysteriousuniverse.org/2015/03/the-evil-island-of-italy/Imperfect Mellow Podcast- In this podcast, we share life stories & everyday experiences with mental health and tipsListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Homicide Inc. - Compelling True-Crime StoriesDeep dives into compelling vintage and modern True-crime cases that pass the test of time.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

*This episode features descriptions and topics that may not be suitable for all audiences.* This week, Sydnee sits down for an interview with Dr. David Spain, Chief of Trauma and Critical Care Surgery at Stanford University. Dr. Spain also serves on the advisory board of SAFE, “Scrubs Addressing the Firearm Epidemic”. As one of America's most accomplished and experienced trauma surgeons, Dr. Spain gives us an inside glimpse of what happens when the medical community says "enough is enough".  This episode is dedicated to the victims of Uvalde, TX.  Sources for this episode:https://stanfordhealthcare.org/doctors/s/david-spainhttps://www.standsafe.orghttps://verdemagazine.com/this-is-their-lane-stanford-doctors-address-the-issue-of-gun-violencehttps://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/825181https://verdemagazine.com/this-is-their-lane-stanford-doctors-address-the-issue-of-gun-violenceMusic: "In the Silence" by Brock Hewitt"Slumber" by  Rick Gallagher Closer TogetherExplore the passions of others as we dive into the topics that set people's soul on fire. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

This week, Syd & Jess are taking you all the way back to early 1900's Russia to learn about the Russian royal family, the Romanovs. After the assassination of their beloved healer, the family is facing a crisis as the Russian Revolution aims to abolish the monarchy. We're here to tell you the story of the Last Czars, the Romanovs - and how their murders end in a puzzling scientific mystery! Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastIf you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://dailyhistory.org/Why_did_the_Russian_Romanov_Dynasty_collapse https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Andersonhttps://www.history.com/news/romanov-execution-royal-relatives-george-v https://investigativegenetics.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/2041-2223-2-20 http://www.historynaked.com/anna-anderson-fake-anastasia/history.com/this-day-in-history/february-revolution-begins https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/dna-analysis-confirms-authenticity-remains-attributed-romanovs-180969674/ https://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/ny-romanov-family-bones https://www.theromanovfamily.com/the-romanov-dynasty-a-history/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/aug/25/russia.lukeharding https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/how-scientists-identified-the-remains-of-the-romanovs WikiListenExplore Wikipedia in a daily podcast with Rachel Teichman, LMSW, and Victor Varnado.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Bite Me The Show About EdiblesCreate your own tasty, healthy cannabis edibles and take control of your high life!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The (all) UnknowingWhat does it mean to know? Besides the obvious, it means that we stop considering what...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

This week, Syd & Jess are here to take you all the way back to early 1900's Russia to learn about the Russian royal family, the Romanovs, whose youngest son Alexei suffered from a condition (hemophilia) that would bring them into contact with one of the most controversial faith healers of all time: Rasputin. Healer, holy man, mystic, hypnotist, party monster,  whether he's all of these things or none, Rasputin forever left his mark on global history by entering the lives of the Romanov Family. Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastIf you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://www.britannica.com/biography/Grigory-Yefimovich-Rasputinhttps://www.rbth.com/history/334967-who-was-grigory-rasputinhttps://www.thecollector.com/11-unbelievable-facts-about-rasputin/https://www.ancientpages.com/2018/08/04/rasputin-controversial-mystic-with-healing-powers-an-evil-or-misunderstood-man/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grigori_Rasputinhttps://www.thoughtco.com/murder-of-rasputin-1779627https://dailyhistory.org/Why_did_the_Russian_Romanov_Dynasty_collapse_in_1917https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/nicholas_ii.shtml theromanovfamily.com/the-romanov-dynasty-a-history/ SUPPORT UVALDE FAMILIES: https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/05/25/how-to-donate-to-the-official-funds-that-help-uvalde-school-shooting-victims/https://onestarfoundation.org/uvalde/WeAreLATech Podcast, Immediately Plug Into the Los Angeles Startup CommunitySpotlights startups fueling this city to become a top destination for tech and innovation.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Simpsons is Greater ThanA podcast about the impact of The Simpsons. Plus, interviews with people from the show.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Cold War Conversations podcastThe stories of the Cold War told by those that were there...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

This week, Syd & Jess are here to tell you the fascinating medical history of the Blue Fugate Family, aka the Blue People of Kentucky.  Although the genetic form of this condition has largely left the population, we'll fill you in on how it started in the first place, what makes you blue, and the strange story of the doctor who found a solution to methemoglobinemia.  Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastIf you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Fugateshttps://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/circulatory/blue-people-kentucky.htmhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/fugate-family-blue-people-of-kentuckyhttps://abcnews.go.com/Health/blue-skinned-people-kentucky-reveal-todays-genetic-lesson/story?id=15759819https://www.thetealmango.com/featured/blue-people-of-kentucky-decoding-the-mystery/https://www.healthline.com/health/methemoglobinemia#preventionhttps://www.poison.org/articles/teething-gels-a-warning SYSK Episode : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stuff-you-should-know/id278981407?i=1000544411723 Smart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

This week, Syd & Jess are covering the unbelievable story of "Dr." Malachi Love-Robinson, the 18-year-old who opened up an entire health clinic in South Florida with fake credentials. We're talking Florida feet-sniffers, DIY doctor's costumes, and what happens when "fake it till you make it" goes too far. Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastIf you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-35604941https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2021/01/16/one-fraud-after-another-for-teen-dr-love-who-faked-being-a-doctor/https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2021/01/01/new-arrest-malachi-love-robinson-teen-posed-doctor-went-prison/4108461001/https://lawandcrime.com/crazy/doctor-love-arrested-once-again-this-time-for-fraud-and-grand-theft/https://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/18/us/florida-teenager-is-accused-of-posing-as-a-doctor-again.html https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/02/us/love-robinson-new-arrest/index.htmlhttps://heavy.com/news/2016/02/malachi-love-robinson/https://en.everybodywiki.com/Malachi_Love-Robinsonhttps://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/palm-beach/fl-ne-malachi-love-arrest-20210101-n3us5uqxivbpxann6avsmwfv3e-story.htmlhttps://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/fake-teen-doctor-malachi-love-robinson-is-the-most-impressive-florida-criminal-of-the-year-8262026https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Professionalism/Dr._Malachi_Love-Robinsonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN0n6ZaWq0ohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F61CuWlSVJIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbnRRYblkYwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5Pi7zUumh4 My Favorite Murder: https://myfavoritemurder.com/185-400-peeled-potatoes/ Support the show

This week, we're sitting down with the incredible Dr. Lauren Brinkley-Rubinstein, Associate Professor of Social Medicine at UNC and Lab Director of the Re-Envisioning Health & Justice Lab. She co-founded The COVID Prison Project and just launched the Third City Project, and she's sitting down with us this week to discuss the unbelievable effects that incarceration can have on health.   If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://www.uncrehealthjustice.com/about-our-team https://whyy.org/segments/why-good-health-care-in-u-s-prisons-may-be-hard-to-come-by https://healthandjusticejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/2194-7899-1-3https://www.med.unc.edu/cher/cher-team/lauren-brinkley-rubinstein-ph-dhttps://sph.unc.edu/adv_profile/lauren-brinkley-rubinstein-phdYou can buy Lauren's book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0823268802/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_P2BCQFRZK5KQZ5T1MBZ4Support the show

In this week's episode, Syd & Jess cover the Salem Witch Trials and the possible medical conditions that may have caused the conviction and execution of 25 people in this weird, bickering Puritan town. We're talking grain fungus that makes you hallucinate, epileptic seizures, being crushed by boulders - it's a wild ride. Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastIf you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/ https://www.history.com/topics/colonial-america/salem-witch-trialshttps://completehealthcircle.wordpress.com/tag/salem-witch-trials/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salem_witch_trialshttps://www.biography.com/news/salem-witch-trials-factshttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/55276/17-signs-youd-qualify-witch-1692https://streetsofsalem.com/2015/09/22/the-pardoning-of-ann-pudeator/https://ghostcitytours.com/salem/salem-witch-trials/accusers-accused/https://daily.jstor.org/caused-salem-witch-trials/ https://thehistoryjunkie.com/salem-witch-trials-list/https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ma-salemafflicted/Stuff You Should Know: https://omny.fm/shows/stuff-you-should-know-1/salem-witchcraft-trials-more-bonkers-than-you-know Support the show

In this week's episode, Syd & Jess cover the European Witch Trials - which may not sound related to medicine until you hear about who was targeted. Midwives, healers, widows, and middle aged women were regularly the targets of dangerous, sweeping accusations that led to the deaths of up to 100,000 people in Medieval Europe. Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastIf you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://imss.org/2019/12/18/a-note-from-the-collections-midwives-and-healers-in-the-european-witch-trials/https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/the-witch-trials-of-midwives-e1ee1778568chttps://theyorkhistorian.com/2017/03/11/the-european-witch-huntshttps://teaandrosemary.com/european-witch-trials-hunts/https://liviecampbell.medium.com/when-wise-women-were-witches-a6e42ce2610https://historycollection.com/accounts-european-witch-hunts-reveal-deadly-origins-might-not-expect/2/https://www.history.com/news/beyond-salem-6-lesser-known-witch-trials https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Berwick_witch_trialshttps://www.thecollector.com/european-witch-hunting/ https://historycollection.com/accounts-european-witch-hunts-reveal-deadly-origins-might-not-expect/3/Last Podcast on the Left: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-223-witch-hunts/id437299706?i=1000368182850 Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/malpractice)

This week, Syd & Jess cover the (CURRENT) murder trial of Dr. William Husel (Dr. Do the Hustle) - who is accused of killing/causing the deaths of up to 35 patients by overdosing them with the synthetic opioid, fentanyl. As of this recording, the jury is still out on the 14 counts of murder that prosecutors have levied against the one time Cleveland Clinic's Doctor of the Year in one of the biggest murder trials in Ohio state history! Join us to decide for yourself - murder or If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastSources for this episode:https://www.drugfacts.ca/opiates/what-does-fentanyl-do-to-your-body/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Husel#:~:text=Husel%27s%20trial%20began%20February%2022%2C%202022.%20In%20her,and%20that%20his%20actions%20caused%20the%20patients%27%20deaths.https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/husel-investigation/jurors-to-begin-husel-murder-trial-deliberations/https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/12/us/william-husel-ohio-doctor-closing-arguments-mistrial-motion/index.htmlhttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fate-ex-ohio-doctor-trial-alleged-fentanyl-deaths-go-jury-rcna22541https://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/nurses-defend-ohio-doctor-accused-murdering-25-patients-lawsuit-against-n1102796 https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/04/13/doctor-fentanyl-deaths-trial/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/11/us/ohio-doctor-overdose.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK8ZvVcbjco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL5sq2AHiFA&t=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq2ucd8EmRgSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/malpractice)

This week, we're sitting down for a second time with Retired Special Agent Bruce Sackman, who spent his career tracking down medical serial killers. The topic of today's interview is the case of RaDonda Vaught, the story of a nurse who mistakenly gave a patient the wrong drug, ultimately leading to the patient's death. In this incredibly unusual case, RaDonda was just convicted of criminally negligent homicide and criminal neglect of an impaired adult for her medication error. We're here to get Bruce's opinion on the case that recently rocked the healthcare field.  If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Bruce is also the co-author of the incredible new book: Behind the Murder Curtain: Special Agent Bruce Sackman Hunts Doctors and Nurses Who Kill Our Veterans.Sources:https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/04/05/1090915329/why-nurses-are-raging-and-quitting-after-the-radonda-vaught-verdicthttps://khn.org/news/article/radonda-vaught-nurse-error-medication-dispenser-homicide-trial-tennessee/https://www.wsmv.com/2022/04/07/nurses-nationwide-quit-nursing-careers-after-radonda-vaught-verdict/#:~:text=A%20jury%20found%20Vaught%2C%20a%20former%20Vanderbilt%20University,member%20Facebook%20group%20called%20%E2%80%9CNurses%20March%20for%20RaDonda.%E2%80%9Dhttps://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/03/25/1088902487/former-nurse-found-guilty-in-accidental-injection-death-of-75-year-old-patienthttps://ajnoffthecharts.com/case-of-nurse-charged-with-homicide-for-medication-error-raises-concerns/ https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/crime/2022/03/30/radonda-vaught-district-attorney-glenn-funk-nurse-vanderbilt-nashville-prosecutor/7219820001/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4BWpqTQqMA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzV6coXvYsE Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/malpractice)

This week, Syd and Jess cover the WILD story of Dee Dee & Gypsy Blanchard. When the mother and sole caregiver of a seriously ill little girl is brutally murdered, the entire world watches in horror as police search for the sick child. BUT, just like the tagline of this episode, "Things are not always as they appear." We'll dive into the details of a story full of FDIA (Munchausen by Proxy), abuse, scams and scandal! If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix! ❤️Sources for this episode:https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/michelledean/dee-dee-wanted-her-daughter-to-be-sick-gypsy-wanted-her-momhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Dee_Dee_Blanchardhttps://medium.com/crimebeat/dee-dee-blanchard-and-the-crime-she-committed-against-her-daughter-gypsy-rose-blanchard-84a17acb40bchttps://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/crime-history/5-disturbing-bizarre-facts-about-dee-dee-blanchard-gypsy-rose​​https://allthatsinteresting.com/gypsy-rose-blanchard https://allthatsinteresting.com/nicholas-godejohn https://www.insideedition.com/gypsy-rose-and-dee-dee-blanchard-inside-murderous-relationship-51361 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKj8O1-pJN4https://youtu.be/ysUtZexaZTIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie4LQWlx4moMommy Dead & Dearest (documentary): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD8zn4KF95QSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/malpractice)

In this episode, Syd covers the fascinating mental disorder "Factitious disorder imposed on another" (FDIA), more commonly known as Munchausen by Proxy.  We're covering warning signs and symptoms, PLUS several of the FDIA stories that each created a media frenzy: Lacey Spears, Dee Dee Blanchard, and the Angel of Death - Beverly Allitt.   If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix! ❤️Sources for this episode:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9834-factitious-disorder-imposed-on-anotherhttps://psychology.fandom.com/wiki/M%C3%BCnchausen_syndrome_by_proxy https://www.bustle.com/p/8-fascinating-cases-of-munchausen-syndrome-by-proxy-the-disturbing-disorder-at-the-heart-of-mommy-dead-dearest-60021https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/beyond-gypsy-blancharde-when-mothers-harm-their-kids-for-attention-250206/lisa-hayden-johnson-250336/https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/michelledean/dee-dee-wanted-her-daughter-to-be-sick-gypsy-wanted-her-momhttps://murderpedia.org/female.A/a/allitt-beverley.htm https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2007/dec/06/ukcrime.healthhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/beverley-allitt https://www.ranker.com/list/munchausen-by-proxy-true-stories/carlycarano https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beverley_Allitt Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/malpractice)

This week, Jess covers the shocking case of the Guatemala Syphilis Experiments. Conducted between 1946 and 1948, this horrifying "study" was conducted on by the same physician who led the Tuskegee syphilis experiments (which we covered in Season 1) and involved the government-led deliberate infection of prisoners, sex workers, psychiatric patients, and orphaned children. This is an incredibly heavy topic, but one you that we consider a MUST listen. Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastIf you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources for this episode:https://www.baltimoresun.com/health/bs-hs-hopkins-guatemala-lawsuit-20150401-story.htmlhttps://mysteriesrunsolved.com/2021/09/syphilis-experiments-in-tuskegee-guatemala.htmlhttps://www.grunge.com/341224/the-messed-up-truth-about-americas-experiments-in-guatemalahttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/jun/08/guatemala-victims-us-syphilis-studyhttps://www.britannica.com/event/Guatemala-syphilis-experimenthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guatemala_syphilis_experimentshttps://sciencebasedmedicine.org/the-guatemalan-syphilis-experiment-and-medical-ethics/https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/guatemala_study/https://law.stanford.edu/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/EthicallyImpossible_PCSBI_110913.pdf https://hekint.org/2019/04/26/the-forgotten-many-of-the-guatemalan-syphilis-experiments/Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/malpractice)

This week, we're sitting down with the amazing James (Jim) Casey, a malpractice attorney with his own firm and over 20 years of experience in medical malpractice. His incredible career has resulted in nearly a half-billion dollars in settlements and verdicts for personal injury victims. Jim is here with us to give us the inside scoop on how holding the medical field accountable changes things for the better! If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Check out Jim's webpage, blog, and YouTube channel to hear more about the cases we discussed with him: https://www.caseyinjury.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVfm4oxxabXm7sIKO9huGlASupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/malpractice)

To kick off SEASON 4, and to celebrate Women's History Month, Syd and Jess are bringing you two stories of incredible Black women scientists who were pioneers and unsung heroes of medical research! First, Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston is an incredible community leader and world-renowned sickle cell disease researcher who revolutionized the way we treat babies born with this painful blood disorder. Second, Dr. Marie Maynard Daly was the first Black woman in the U.S. to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry, and her groundbreaking work laid the foundation for everything we know about high cholesterol and heart disease, the leading cause of death in America! Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastIf you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources:https://cfmedicine.nlm.nih.gov/physicians/biography_124.htmlhttps://msa.maryland.gov/msa/educ/exhibits/womenshall/html/gaston.htmlhttps://www.theblacklibrary.org/stories/black-doctors/marilyn-hughes-gastonhttps://msa.maryland.gov/megafile/msa/speccol/sc3500/sc3520/014500/014533/html/14533bio.htmlhttps://www.theblacklibrary.org/stories/black-doctors/marilyn-hughes-gastonhttps://sicklecellspeaks.com/understanding-sickle-cell/what-is-sickle-cellhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2ovVk2Ly-8&t=132shttps://blackhistory.news.columbia.edu/people/marie-maynard-daly https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/index.htmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Maynard_Dalyhttps://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2020/marie-m-daly-from-a-love-of-science-to-a-legacy-of-discoveries-2/https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education/whatischemistry/african-americans-in-sciences/marie-maynard-daly.htmlhttps://www.yourgenome.org/stories/unsung-heroes-of-science-marie-maynard-dalyhttps://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/clark-marie-maynard-daly-1921-2003/https://www.awis.org/historical-black-women-scientistsSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/malpractice)

We really hope you guys enjoyed Season 3 as much as we enjoyed making it! We're going to take one week off and we'll see you next week for the start of Season 4 - here's a little teaser for next week's episode! ❤️ Syd & JessMalpractice PodcastSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/malpractice)

In honor, recognition, and respect for Black History Month, Jess put together a fascinating episode highlighting the first Black doctors in America. While institutions were structured to maintain the status quo around racial barriers, these two men, Dr. James Durham and Dr. James McCune Smith entered the medical field against all odds and went on to leave an incredible legacy. Send us an email at: malpracticepodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcastIf you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix!Sources: https://www.heart.org/en/news/2020/02/21/9-african-american-pioneers-in-medicinehttps://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/james-durham-1762-1802/https://www.mdlinx.com/physiciansense/10-history-making-black-physicians/https://www.universitystory.gla.ac.uk/biography/?id=WH24115&type=Phttps://www.universitystory.gla.ac.uk/biography/?id=WH24115&type=Phttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_McCune_SmithSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/malpractice)