#1 Podcast For Understanding Infectious Diseases
Spreading the knowledge,
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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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...
Science Swap #2 - Rabies
In this hilarious and eye-opening episode of Germs & Jargon , we’re flipping the script with another round of Science Swap . This time, I , your friendly neighbourhood layman, take a stab at explaining the terrifying and fascinating disease known as rabies, from symptoms to transmission and trea...
Science Swap - The Layman Takes The Lead
In this fun and enlightening episode of Germs & Jargon , we’re flipping the script in our brand-new Science Swap format! Jonathan, your curious layman host, takes a shot at explaining one of the most pressing issues in modern medicine: antibiotic resistance . How close can he get to the real sci...
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