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Join hosts Anna & Olivia, two medical students and Grey's Anatomy enthusiasts, as they dissect the medicine, culture, and dynamics in one of the most popular medical dramas of our time. Follow along as we dive into the real life medicine that inspires the thrilling cases depicted in Grey's Anatomy. Along with sharing fun facts about the show's medicine, we will be joined by experts in the field to discuss the intricacies of diagnoses, treatments, and ethics. Tune in every Monday; it's a beautiful day to learn what is myth... and what is medicine! This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Anna Zarov, Olivia Horrigan

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    S2 Ep 8: Decisions, Disasters, & Dates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 73:58


    Ever wonder what might be happening when someone passes out in a restaurant? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover:Marfan Syndrome and its complicationsPorcelain Gallbladder and Gallbladder cancerThe reasoning behind prophylactic surgery How personal and professional lives influence one anotherGrab your favorite snack, beverage, or listening buddy and press play! It's a beautiful day to learn what is myth… and what is medicine.Sources: https://greysanatomy.fandom.com/wiki/Let_It_Behttps://www.uptodate.com/contents/porcelain-gallbladder#:~:text=Patients with a porcelain gallbladder,risk appears to be smallhttps://www.uptodate.com/contents/management-of-marfan-syndrome-and-related-disorders#H29https://www.uptodate.com/contents/genetics-clinical-features-and-diagnosis-of-marfan-syndrome-and-related-disorders?search=marfansyndrome&source=search_result&selectedTitle=1~150&usage_type=default&display_rank=1https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441963/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2464744/#:~:text=The cardiovascular manifestation with aortic,premature death of these patients.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22133496/#:~:text=Event rate (death%2Faortic dissection) was 0.17%25%2Fy.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK518979/#:~:text=Introduction-,Porcelain gallbladder refers to the condition in which the inner,cholecystitis%2C and cholecystopathia chronica calcarea.https://screenrant.com/how-greys-anatomy-was-originally-different/Mentioned in this episode:Join our email list: mythvsmedpod.comJoin our email list!Join our email list: mythvsmedpod.comJoin our email list!We hope you enjoyed the show! Don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform and check out the rest of our links at: linktr.ee/mythvsmedpodOur Link Tree!We hope you enjoyed the show! Don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform and check out the rest of our links at: linktr.ee/mythvsmedpodOur Link Tree!Ask us anything about the medicine in Grey's Anatomy here: https://mythvsmedpod.com/ask-questionsAsk us a question!This podcast uses the following third-party

    S2 Ep7: Grunt Work, Gaslighting, & Growing Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 73:27 Transcription Available


    Curious about how a man can have a positive pregnancy test? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover:Procedures that can improve the quality of life in a paralyzed patientHow a rare medical diagnosis can look like a male pregnancyComplications surrounding workplace romancesThe importance of patient autonomyGrab your favorite snack, beverage, or listening buddy and press play! It's a beautiful day to learn what is myth… and what is medicine.Sources: https://greysanatomy.fandom.com/wiki/Something_to_Talk_Abouthttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2066258/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7732921/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5324447/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7732921/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0030422078902311https://neurology.testcatalog.org/show/BHCGhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6312970/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3822349/https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions/hereditary-spastic-paraplegia#:~:text=The primary symptom of HSP,similar to “paralysis”).https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8717-cerebral-palsy#symptoms-and-causeshttps://www.uofmhealth.org/about umhs/facts-figures Mentioned in this episode:Join our email list: mythvsmedpod.comJoin our email list!Ask us anything about the medicine in Grey's Anatomy here: https://mythvsmedpod.com/ask-questionsAsk us a question!We hope you enjoyed the show! Don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform and check out the rest of our links at: linktr.ee/mythvsmedpodOur Link Tree!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    S2 Ep6: Limbs, Lives, & Lovers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 78:19 Transcription Available


    Ever wonder what happens when a limb gets chopped off? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover:Amputations and how to treat themWhat happens when a pregnant patient endures a traumaHow life and death decisions are madeRoles and responsibilities during emergency situationsGrab your favorite snack, beverage, or listening buddy and press play! It's a beautiful day to learn what is myth… and what is medicine.Sources:https://greysanatomy.fandom.com/wiki/Into_You_Like_a_Trainhttps://www.uptodate.com/contents/lower-extremity-amputationhttps://www.uptodate.com/contents/severe-lower-extremity-injury-in-the-adult-patient?topicRef=16695&source=see_linkhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK546707/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK572117/Mentioned in this episode:Ask us anything about the medicine in Grey's Anatomy here: https://mythvsmedpod.com/ask-questionsAsk us a question!Join our email list: mythvsmedpod.comJoin our email list!We hope you enjoyed the show! Don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform and check out the rest of our links at: linktr.ee/mythvsmedpodOur Link Tree!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    S2 Ep5: Power, Paralysis, & Pornography

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 64:54 Transcription Available


    Interested in how spiritual beliefs are incorporated into medical care? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover:The role of spirituality in medicine Unusual circumstances that may lead to an impromptu surgical procedureAlternative pain relief optionsHow someone can have a literal “broken heart”Grab your favorite snack, beverage, or listening buddy and press play! It's a beautiful day to learn what is myth… and what is medicine.Sources: https://greysanatomy.fandom.com/wiki/Bring_the_Painhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7808218/#:~:text=Myxopapillary ependymomas (MPE) of the,the medullary conus and cauda.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559172/https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/what-is-prevalence#:~:text=Incidence is a measure of,they first developed the characteristic.https://www.proacls.com/wiki/acls-algorithms/acute-coronary-syndrome/https://anatomylab.class.virginia.edu/Pulmonary/Station1/index.htmlhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482513/#:~:text=The thoracic segment lies between,and enters the posterior mediastinum.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2600114/#:~:text=Stress cardiomyopathy is a condition,any obstructive coronary artery disease.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7058348/#:~:text=The diagnosis of stress cardiomyopathy,an emotional or physical stress.Mentioned in this episode:Ask us anything about the medicine in Grey's Anatomy here: https://mythvsmedpod.com/ask-questionsAsk us a question!Join our email list: mythvsmedpod.comJoin our email list!We hope you enjoyed the show! Don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform and check out the rest of our links at: linktr.ee/mythvsmedpodOur Link Tree!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    S2 Ep4: Alzheimer's, Artifact, & Affairs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 64:46


    Ever wonder how a patient can mimic symptoms of a disease they don't really have? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover:Cystic Fibrosis - with a special guest appearance from Dr. Thomas Sisson, MD!A behavioral disorder where patients manifest symptoms of a disease they don't have Why Ellis Grey is scrubbing in for surgeryThe lines of patient care etiquette that may be blurred by personal relationshipsGrab your favorite snack, beverage, or listening buddy and press play! It's a beautiful day to learn what is myth… and what is medicine.Sources:https://greysanatomy.fandom.com/wiki/Deny,_Deny,_Denyhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557547/#:~:text=Factitious disorder is a condition,be self-induced or fabricated.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12422889/#:~:text=Munchausen syndrome%2C a mental disorder,false and ridiculously exaggerated exploits.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baron_Munchausenhttps://bmccardiovascdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12872-023-03427-0Mentioned in this episode:Join our email list: mythvsmedpod.comJoin our email list!Ask us anything about the medicine in Grey's Anatomy here: https://mythvsmedpod.com/ask-questionsAsk us a question!We hope you enjoyed the show! Don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform and check out the rest of our links at: linktr.ee/mythvsmedpodOur Link Tree!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    S2 Ep3: Revelations, Risks, and Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 67:18 Transcription Available


    Ever wonder what happens when doctors have family members being treated in the hospital? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover:An interesting condition where blushing can be problematicHow an extrauterine pregnancy is treatedThe ups and downs of Alzheimer's diseaseComplexities of doctor-patient relationships and their boundariesGrab your favorite snack, beverage, or listening buddy and press play! It's a beautiful day to learn what is myth… and what is medicine.Sources:https://greysanatomy.fandom.com/wiki/Make_Me_Lose_Controlhttps://www.healthline.com/health/idiopathic-craniofacial-erythema#treatmenthttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK413/#:~:text=Although many sources confidently say,7 to 8 mg%2Fdl.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6843684/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32343158/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10071153/https://www.ast.org/pdf/309.pdf Mentioned in this episode:We hope you enjoyed the show! Don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform and check out the rest of our links at: linktr.ee/mythvsmedpodOur Link Tree!Ask us anything about the medicine in Grey's Anatomy here: https://mythvsmedpod.com/ask-questionsAsk us a question!Join our email list: mythvsmedpod.comJoin our email list!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    S2 Ep2: Organs, Obstructions, & Outbursts

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 63:56 Transcription Available


    Curious about what would happen if you swallowed a foreign object? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover:Objects that can cause bowel obstructionsHow trauma cases are assigned priorityConflicting patient stories and what they could signifyThe business side of workplace relationshipsGrab your favorite snack, beverage, or listening buddy and press play! It's a beautiful day to learn what is myth… and what is medicine.Sources:https://greysanatomy.fandom.com/wiki/Enough_is_Enoughhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441975/https://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/history/chronology.htmlhttps://acls.com/articles/what-is-pulseless-electrical-activity-pea/#:~:text=PEA arrests are associated with,-of-hospital cardiac arrest.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557583/https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=cLx1C02zJLUC&oi=fnd&pg=PA192&dq=brainstem+tumor+mimicking+brain+death&ots=xibzsEqhv0&sig=8INiKrM3DDAopD1OcNKyg-lTHMU#v=onepage&q=mimics of brain death&f=falsehttps://barcomade.com/blogs/my-scrublife/23-surprising-facts-you-didn-t-know-about-grey-s-anatomy Mentioned in this episode:Join our email list: mythvsmedpod.comJoin our email list!We hope you enjoyed the show! Don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform and check out the rest of our links at: linktr.ee/mythvsmedpodOur Link Tree!Ask us anything about the medicine in Grey's Anatomy here: https://mythvsmedpod.com/ask-questionsAsk us a question!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    S2 Ep1: Cords, Clips, & Competition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 70:38 Transcription Available


    Interested in learning about complications of twin pregnancies? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover:What can happen when twins have shared blood vesselsHow you can kill a patient and bring them back to life for surgeryWays in which doctor's personal lives intersect with hospital politicsThe antics of being chief of surgery Grab your favorite snack, beverage, or listening buddy and press play! It's a beautiful day to learn what is myth… and what is medicine.Sources: https://greysanatomy.fandom.com/wiki/Raindrops_Keep_Falling_On_My_Headhttps://www.seattlechildrens.org/conditions/twin-to-twin-transfusion-syndrome/#:~:text=To treat TTTS%2C doctors often,placenta connect the babies'%20circulation.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7013147/#:~:text=Basilar trunk artery aneurysms are,with high morbidity and mortality.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6862871/#:~:text=Patients with a dissecting aneurysm,headache%2C and cranial nerve paralysis.&text=Hearing loss due to a,infarction has been previously described.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8053658/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5305145/https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/deep-hypothermic-circulatory-arrest#:~:text=Also known as a stand,were kept from the brain.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20950082/Mentioned in this episode:Join our email list: mythvsmedpod.comJoin our email list!Ask us anything about the medicine in Grey's Anatomy here: https://mythvsmedpod.com/ask-questionsAsk us a question!We hope you enjoyed the show! Don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform and check out the rest of our links at: linktr.ee/mythvsmedpodOur Link Tree!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    S1 Ep9: Alcohol, Autopsies, & Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 86:51 Transcription Available


    Ever wonder what it's like to be a real life surgical intern? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover:Exclusive interview with a real surgical intern, Abby ChmielRare causes of liver diseaseComplications of sexually transmitted diseasesEthics of doctors withholding informationGrab your favorite snack, beverage, or listening buddy and press play! It's a beautiful day to learn what is myth… and what is medicine.Mentioned in this episode:Join our email list: mythvsmedpod.comJoin our email list!Ask us anything about the medicine in Grey's Anatomy here: https://mythvsmedpod.com/ask-questionsAsk us a question!We hope you enjoyed the show! Don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform and check out the rest of our links at: linktr.ee/mythvsmedpodOur Link Tree!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    S1 E8: Valves, Visions, & Values

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 62:33


    Curious about how heart valves are replaced? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover:Infections of the heart and valvular diseaseCauses of sudden paralysisHow seizures might manifest as psychic visionsHow religious values play a role in medical careGrab your favorite snack, beverage, or listening buddy and press play! It's a beautiful day to learn what is myth… and what is medicine.Sources: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/24204-breast-biopsy-overviewhttps://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/15/3/123/279317https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/diazoxidehttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9261784/https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24378-autonomic-dysreflexia-adhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482434/#:~:text=Nitroglycerine 2%25 paste is the,of the spinal cord injury.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557641/#article-21090.s4Mentioned in this episode:We hope you enjoyed the show! Don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform and check out the rest of our links at: linktr.ee/mythvsmedpodOur Link Tree!Join our email list: mythvsmedpod.comJoin our email list!Ask us anything about the medicine in Grey's Anatomy here: https://mythvsmedpod.com/ask-questionsAsk us a question!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    S1 Ep7: Bullets, Bypass, & Bourbon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 73:16 Transcription Available


    Want to learn how it's possible to have half of your brain removed? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover:Complications surrounding out-of-country surgical proceduresA rare brain disease and options for treatmentReporting a fellow physician for concerns of intoxicationCompetition between residency classmatesGrab your favorite snack, beverage, or listening buddy and press play! It's a beautiful day to learn what is myth… and what is medicine.Sources:https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/642713/greys-anatomy-tv-show-factshttps://www.texaschildrens.org/departments/epilepsy-center/conditions-we-treat/rasmussen's-encephalitis#:~:text=Rasmussen's encephalitis is a chronic,activity including chronic%2C focal seizures.https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/rasmussens-encephalitishttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4005780/https://chasa.org/medical/hemispherectomy/#:~:text=The rehabilitation can take as,be affected by the surgery.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/6092-rasmussens-encephalitishttps://www.healthline.com/health/stomach-stapling#vs-other-bariatric-surgerieshttps://asmbs.org/resources/story-of-obesity-surgery/#:~:text=Mason and Ito initially developed,limb of intestine (RYGBP).https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29933896/#:~:text=There were 9.8%25 early complications,that underwent laparoscopic gastric bypass.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7242305/#:~:text=The high level of functioning,complex anatomical and functional rearrangement.Mentioned in this episode:Ask us anything about the medicine in Grey's Anatomy here: https://mythvsmedpod.com/ask-questionsAsk us a question!Join our email list: mythvsmedpod.comJoin our email list!We hope you enjoyed the show! Don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform and check out the rest of our links at: linktr.ee/mythvsmedpodOur Link Tree!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    S1 Ep6: Tremors, Tumors, & Tantrums

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 66:07 Transcription Available


    Ever wonder what it's like to have brain surgery while wide awake? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover:Movement disorders and their treatmentsHow an intern takes charge during an emergencyReasons patients may not be able/want to seek healthcareWhy keeping rapport with patients is importantGrab your favorite snack, beverage, or listening buddy and press play! It's a beautiful day to learn what is myth… and what is medicine.Sources: [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3002606/#:~:text=DBS of the GPi shows,80%25 Volkmann et al.https://movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/mdc3.13660#:~:text=Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for,primarily based on these cohorts.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysdiadochokinesia#:~:text=Dysdiadochokinesia (DDK) is the medical,%2C κίνησις kinesis "movement".https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8449199/https://www.healthline.com/health/dyskinesia Mentioned in this episode:Join our email list: mythvsmedpod.comJoin our email list!Ask us anything about the medicine in Grey's Anatomy here: https://mythvsmedpod.com/ask-questionsAsk us a question!We hope you enjoyed the show! Don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform and check out the rest of our links at: linktr.ee/mythvsmedpodOur Link Tree!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    S1 Ep5: Pain, Punctures, & Parties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 67:05 Transcription Available


    Ever wonder how opioid drugs are managed in the hospital? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover:What happens when there are surgical errorsHow pain is treated in the hospitalHow doctors balance their personal and professional livesHow some open heart surgeries are performedGrab your favorite snack, beverage, or listening buddy and press play! It's a beautiful day to learn what is myth… and what is medicine.Sources:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507836/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10284323/https://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/2023/02002/20__resident_attrition_in_graduate_medical.21.aspx#:~:text=53.6%25were male%2C 54%25,surgical residency program was 4.4%25.https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/pdmp/index.htmlhttps://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF12260https://www.fda.gov/drugs/information-drug-class/timeline-selected-fda-activities-and-significant-events-addressing-substance-use-and-overdosehttps://www.shadac.org/opioid-epidemic-united-stateshttps://www.cdc.gov/opioids/healthcare-professionals/prescribing/guideline/at-a-glance.htmlMentioned in this episode:Join our email list: mythvsmedpod.comJoin our email list!Ask us anything about the medicine in Grey's Anatomy here: https://mythvsmedpod.com/ask-questionsAsk us a question!We hope you enjoyed the show! Don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform and check out the rest of our links at: linktr.ee/mythvsmedpodOur Link Tree!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    S1 Ep4: Nails, Nerves, & Nudity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 64:30 Transcription Available


    Want to learn more about brain tumors and how you might treat them? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover:Pancreatic cancer and its outcomesBrain tumors and their sequelaeHow personal lives can affect medical decision makingMale and female interpersonal strugglesGrab your favorite snack, beverage, or listening buddy and press play! It's a beautiful day to learn what is myth… and what is medicine.Sources:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6140147/https://www.insider.com/greys-anatomy-rob-lowe-mcdreamy-in-the-metaverse-2022-3https://educationdata.org/average-medical-school-debt#:~:text=The https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK535446/#:~:text=Cordotomy is the name of,only used in cancer patients.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0031938420303024#:~:text=It is historically considered to,[6] [7].https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6833118/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11765830/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459371/https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11102-012-0428-2https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22961634/#:~:text=The standardised overall mortality rate,have an even higher risk.https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/craniopharyngioma#:~:text=Craniopharyngioma Treatment,a procedure called a craniotomy.https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/craniopharyngioma/cdc-20354175https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780128206836000063Mentioned in this episode:Join our email list: mythvsmedpod.comJoin our email list!We hope you enjoyed the show! Don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform and check out the rest of our links at: linktr.ee/mythvsmedpod

    S1 Ep3: Roommates, Recipients, & Racing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 62:45 Transcription Available


    Interested in learning more about organ donation? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover:How organ donation occursWhat it means to be “brain dead”Nature of doctor-patient relationshipsEthics of "VIP Patients", AMA discharge, resuscitation, & more!Grab your favorite snack, beverage, or listening buddy and press play! It's a beautiful day to learn what is myth… and what is medicine.SOURCES:https://www.organdonor.gov/https://optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/https://www.organdonor.gov/learn/organ-donation-statisticsGreer DM, Shemie SD, Lewis A, et al. Determination of Brain Death/Death by Neurologic Criteria: The World Brain Death Project. JAMA. 2020;324(11):1078–1097. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.11586Mentioned in this episode:We hope you enjoyed the show! Don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform and check out the rest of our links at: linktr.ee/mythvsmedpodOur Link Tree!Ask us anything about the medicine in Grey's Anatomy here: https://mythvsmedpod.com/ask-questionsAsk us a question!Join our email list: mythvsmedpod.comJoin our email list!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    S1 Ep1: Seniority, Seizures, & Sex

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 55:42 Transcription Available


    Ever wonder what the first day of being a doctor is like? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover diagnosis and management of seizures, post-operative fever, ethics of patient confidentiality, and all of the ups and owns of an intern's first 48 hour shift. Grab your favorite snack, beverage, or listening buddy and press play! It's a beautiful day to learn what is myth… and what is medicine.Sources: “A Hard Day's Night.” Greys Anatomy, created by Shonda Rhimes, Season 1 Episode 1, ABC Studios, March 2005Gelb MD PHD, Douglas. Introduction to Clinical Neurology. Oxford University Press, 2016.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1071497/#:~:text=Approximately 75%25 of seizures are,erythematosus%2C AIDS%2C and porphyria.https://www.uptodate.com/contents/evaluation-and-management-of-the-first-seizure-in-adultshttps://www.uptodate.com/contents/seizures-and-epilepsy-in-children-classification-etiology-and-clinical-featureshttps://greysanatomy.fandom.com/wiki/Grey%27s_Anatomy_Universe_Wikihttps://www.aamc.org/data-reports/workforce/data/figure-12-percentage-us-medical-school-graduates-sex-academic-years-1980-1981-through-2018-2019https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/99566#:~:text=Our%20findings%20were%20presented%20at,(44.8%25%20of%20total)Mentioned in this episode:Join our email list: mythvsmedpod.comJoin our email list!We hope you enjoyed the show! Don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform and check out the rest of our links at: linktr.ee/mythvsmedpodOur Link Tree!Ask us anything about the medicine in Grey's Anatomy here: https://mythvsmedpod.com/ask-questionsAsk us a question!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    S1 Ep2: Murmurs, Morals, & Manhood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 56:01 Transcription Available


    Ever wonder what happens when a patient first comes into the emergency room? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover an overview of emergency/trauma care, reasons a newborn baby may turn blue, social boundaries in the hospital, and the many intricacies of workplace relationships. Grab your favorite snack, beverage, or listening buddy and press play! It's a beautiful day to learn what is myth… and what is medicine.Sources:“The First Cut is the Deepest.” Greys Anatomy, created by Shonda Rhimes, Season 1 Episode 2, ABC Studios, April 2005https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/t/tofhttps://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/patients/child/encyclopedia/defectshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6439686/https://greysanatomy.fandom.com/wiki/Grey%27s_Anatomy_Universe_Wikihttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK542176/Mentioned in this episode:We hope you enjoyed the show! Don't forget to leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform and check out the rest of our links at: linktr.ee/mythvsmedpodOur Link Tree!Ask us anything about the medicine in Grey's Anatomy here: https://mythvsmedpod.com/ask-questionsAsk us a question!Join our email list: mythvsmedpod.comJoin our email list!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

    Teaser Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 0:59 Transcription Available


    Welcome to Myth vs. Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy! We're your hosts, Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan. Join us as we dissect the medicine, culture, and dynamics in one of the most popular medical dramas of our time. Myth vs. Medicine is coming to all podcast streaming platforms on January 1st, 2024.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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