#1 Podcast For Understanding Infectious Diseases
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not the germs.
Infectious diseases made simple, relevant, and (dare we say) entertaining—Dr. Mark Miller and Jonathan Hope break down the germs and the jargon for you and your crew.
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AMR
Antibiotics are one of the most important tools in modern medicine, but what happens when they stop working? In this episode of Germs & Jargon , we dive into antimicrobial resistance, often called AMR, and why it is becoming one of the biggest challenges in infectious disease and global health....
Medical Miracles: No Santa, Just Science
Modern medicine did not just happen. It was built through centuries of trial error curiosity and a few truly astonishing breakthroughs. In this episode of Germs & Jargon , we explore the greatest medical miracles that transformed healthcare and saved billions of lives. We begin with vaccines ...
Worms of Wisdom: A Storytime with Ascaris
In this storytime episode, Dr. Miller shares a real-life medical case that starts out like any ordinary visit, but takes an unexpected turn when the patient is discovered to have Ascaris , a type of parasitic roundworm. Through this fascinating case, you’ll hear how Ascaris worms (Ascaris lumbricoid...
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