Best Bill Brandenburg, MD Podcasts (2024)

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How You Will Die 14:45

18h ago14:45

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Death is coming for you, me, and all of this. If you seek Longevity, stop avoiding this, assess your risks, and make a plan. Blog post about this podcast available at: https://www.wondermedicine.com/wonder-medicine-blog How to assess death - What are my current medical problems, risks, and exposures. Advanced diagnostics and biomarkers can help wit…

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4 Amazing Ways Ketamine Will Change Your Brain 22:01

8M ago22:01

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Live Better, Longer A Longevity Physicians Secrets to Health and Fulfillment Available for free at: wondermedicine.com See full written episode description on our blog available at: https://www.wondermedicine.com/wonder-medicine-blog 4 Amazing Ways Ketamine Will Change Your Brain Ketamine is an amazing medication. It is an anesthetic, painkiller, m…

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Longevity and Performance Program at Wonder Medicine 13:34

8M ago13:34

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Executive Summary The Longevity and Performance Program at Wonder Medicine is a physician directed-proactive healthcare program for high performing individuals. Its principle aims are health optimization, disease prediction and prevention, exceptional performance, emotional wellness, and longevity. The program is anchored by a full day executive ph…

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4 Longevity Tips to make this Holiday Season Exceptional 15:36

8M ago15:36

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Holiday Season October 31 – January 2nd Halloween to New Years - Tough time of year - Loved ones, memories of past loved ones, relationships gone bad, events, obligations, good memories, bad memories, and even trauma. - Can be the best time of the year or a time of pain. - Take care of yourself, set an example for loved ones, and double down on pro…

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Lifestyle Medicine with Benjamin Franklin and Wonder Medicine 20:15

9M ago20:15

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Benjamin Franklin: “Search others for their virtues, thy self for thy vices” - Poor Richards Almanac The best way to maximize longevity in 2023 is not a drug, supplement, or other high tech therapeutic; its Lifestyle medicine. Wonder Medicine specializes in the translation of longevity technologies into clinical practice. This includes things like …

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Dia de Los Muertos and Longevity 13:31

9M ago13:31

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Dia de Los Muertos and Longevity The day of the Dead. What can the dead and this Mexican cultural holiday teach us about longevity? Is there more to the story than candy, spooky witches, monsters, tricks, and treats. Let's find out What is day of the Dead? - A holiday most often celebrated on Nov 1st or 2nd. - Its strongest traditions and ties are …

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The 6 BIG Benefits of Longevity 20:49

9M ago20:49

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The 6 BIG Benefits of Longevity Be a victim or conquer longevity. You must choose! Longevity - Longevity Definition: Long existence or service - Human longevity relates to both existence (remaining alive) and service (remaining useful). - I strive for nothing less than long existence and long service for both my patients and myself My favorite part…

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Blue Zones 18:36

10M ago18:36

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Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones - 2023 Netflix documentary, 4 episodes - Based on the 2008 book: “The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from People Who’ve Lived the Longest.” - By Dan Buettner, Journalist, National Geographic Explorer, New York Times Best Seller What is a Blue Zone - Geographic location where people’s life expectancies a…

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Stop Avoiding the (Your) Thing 24:10

10M ago24:10

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We all have weaknesses. These weaknesses will eventually limit your life and longevity tremendously. Train these weaknesses out and become the best version of yourself. See full notes at: https://www.wondermedicine.com/wonder-medicine-blogBy Bill Brandenburg, MD

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Three Things to Improve Your Longevity Today 18:58

10M ago18:58

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Blog post about this podcast available at: https://www.wondermedicine.com/wonder-medicine-blog Three Things to improve your longevity today. 1. Exercise - Stop pretending to care about longevity or health if you are not exercising - Bodies in motion stay in motion, bodies that stop, soon stop forever - Plus the best way to keep your brain health an…

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The Wonder Medicine and Bill Brandenburg Story in 2023 27:23

10M ago27:23

27:23

Overview - new 10-to-20-minute podcast every Monday - the science, philosophies, and actional information around health, longevity, and performance - meant to help listeners become the highest performing individual possible - Increase your lifespan, healthspan, and view your life through the full scope See a blog about this episode at: https://www.…

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61. Creatine 26:12

1y ago26:12

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Summary Phosphocreatine is a molecule that can recharge ADP into ATP. This provides energy to skeletal muscle and the brain. Dietary and supplemental creatine can raise the bodies stores of phosphocreatine, providing additional energy. In this podcast, we discuss creatine, what is is, how it works, why it is useful, and how to supplement it. Morbid…

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Metabolic Syndrome 26:48

1+ y ago26:48

26:48

Summary Metabolic syndrome is a medical condition characterized by unhealthy and markedly deranged metabolism. Over 50% of United States adults have metabolic syndrome and another 40% are at risk of developing it (90% of US adults!). Metabolic syndrome is the great killer of our time, a global pandemic, and the leading risk factor for most all majo…

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Comfort Care, Hospice, Code Status, and Goals of Care 33:22

2y ago33:22

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Summary What is your plan for medical care as you get older? Most people don’t know. While 87% of people say they want to die at home, just under half of people do. In this episode we discuss goals of care, comfort care, palliative care, hospice, code status and more. Morbidity and Mortality Medical errors are the 3rd leading cause of death in the …

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Interview with Sycamore 53:01

2y ago53:01

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Sycamore is a physician staffing and independent locums company that encourages physicians to run their career like a business. Price transparency, low fees, direct contracts, and aligned incentives set Sycamore Health apart from other physician staffing companies. In this interview, I discuss medicine, health, business, and more with Sycamore CEO,…

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Alcohol Withdrawal, Part 2 34:25

2y ago34:25

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Alcohol Withdrawal, Part 2 Summary Drinking alcohol (specifically ethanol) on a regular basis leads to alcohol dependence. When alcohol dependent persons stop drinking, they experience withdrawal. Withdrawal from alcohol is very dangerous and should be managed aggressively in order to prevent long term complications and death. This podcast will tea…

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Alcohol Withdrawal, Part 1 32:55

2+ y ago32:55

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Summary Drinking alcohol (specifically ethanol) on a regular basis leads to alcohol dependence. When alcohol dependent persons stop drinking, they experience withdrawal. Withdrawal from alcohol is very dangerous and should be managed aggressively in order to prevent long term complications and death. This podcast will teach you the ins and outs of …

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Policy not Politics Interview 56:47

2+ y ago56:47

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This is a conversation I had with Justin Cotton, host of the Policy not Politics podcast. It does not contain any medical knowledge. But it is a thought provoking conversations about my opinions regarding healthcare policy. Please enjoy. This will be the final episode of Full Scope season 2. I am going to take a hiatus for a couple of months in ord…

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Sleep, Part 3 (How to Get Better Sleep) 51:28

2+ y ago51:28

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Summary Sleep is the most important thing a person can do for themself. Getting 8 hours of quality sleep equals better cognition (thinking), better body function, less disease, and a longer lifespan. Morbidity and Mortality At least 20% of automobile accidents have been linked to sleep deprivation. Teenagers that start school earlier get lower test…

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53. Sleep, Part 2 36:11

2+ y ago36:11

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Summary Sleep is the most important thing a person can do for themself. Getting 8 hours of quality sleep equals better cognition, better body function, less disease, and a longer lifespan. Morbidity and Mortality Atleast 20% of automobile accidents have been linked to sleep deprivation. Teenagers that start school earlier get lower test scores than…

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52. Sleep, Part 1 32:58

2+ y ago32:58

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Summary Sleep is the most important thing a person can do for themself. Getting 8 hours of quality sleep equals better cognition (thinking), better body function, less disease, and a longer lifespan. Morbidity and Mortality At least 20% of automobile accidents have been linked to sleep deprivation. Teenagers that start school earlier get lower test…

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51. Hospitals 2.0 21:31

2+ y ago21:31

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Summary Acute care in the United States is considered to be among the best in the world. But do not be fooled. Healthcare is widely considered the third leading cause of death in the US. Additionally, we have considerable room for improvement in the care of our acutely sick patients. This podcast reviews some of the “low hanging fruit” to improve o…

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Part 3, Genetic Diversity and the Extinction of the Human Microbiome 37:31

2+ y ago37:31

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Summary Diversity in ecology and genetics appears to be a very good thing. The human species has a genetic pool (all the gene variants from all the humans alive) that is diverse and protective for our species. Human bodies and all other multi-cellular organisms also host diverse arrays of micro-organisms that our essential to health. Morbidity and …

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Part 2, Genetic Diversity and the Extinction of the Human Microbiome 32:09

3y ago32:09

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Summary Diversity in ecology and genetics appears to be a very good thing. The human species has a genetic pool (all the gene variants from all the humans alive) that is diverse and protective for our species. Human bodies and all other multi-cellular organisms also host diverse arrays of micro-organisms that our essential to health. Morbidity and …

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48. Crisis Standards of Care and How Front Line Healthcare Workers Have Lost Complete Control of Healthcare 47:03

3y ago47:03

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Summary Idaho entered a state wide crisis mode on Sept 16, 2021. Alaska has since followed. Many other state are also being hit hard. In this podcast, I discuss crisis care, leadership, and how front line healthcare workers have lost complete control of the healthcare industry. Morbidity and Mortality In September of 2021, approximately 700,000 peo…

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47. Genetic Diversity and the Extinction of the Human Microbiome, Part 1 27:38

3y ago27:38

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Summary Diversity in ecology and genetics appears to be a very good thing. The human species has a genetic pool (all the genes variants from all the humans alive) that is diverse and protective for our species. Human bodies and all other multi-cellular organisms host diverse arrays of micro-organisms that our essential to health. Morbidity and Mort…

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46. Autophagy 36:23

3y ago36:23

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Summary We have been taught to not skip meals, make carbohydrates the most abundant macronutrient we consume, and to snack throughout the day. Sadly, this all appears to be wrong. Fasting exists in many forms and growing evidence suggests it is essential to health. We are all spending way too much time fed and not enough time fasting. Want to stimu…

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Part 3, Human Destruction of Earth and Its Effect on Our Health 38:23

3y ago38:23

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Summary Planet earth is being destabilized as a result of human activity. Over half of the habitable land on earth is now used for human agriculture, 40% of our forests have been cut down, and humans now move more rock and sediment than any natural process. If we do not act quickly, it is likely that our planet will become unable to support human c…

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Human Destruction of Earth and Its Effect on Our Health, Part 2 44:33

3y ago44:33

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Summary Planet earth is being destabilized as a result of human activity. Over half of the habitable land on earth is now used for human agriculture, 40% of our forests have been cut down, and humans now move more rock and sediment than any natural process. If we do not act quickly, it is likely that our planet will become unable to support human c…

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43. Human Destruction of Earth and Its Effect on Our Health, Part 1 31:11

3y ago31:11

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Summary Planet earth is being destabilized as a result of human activity. Over half of the habitable land on earth is now used for human agriculture, 40% of our forests have been cut down, and humans now move more rock and sediment than any natural process. If we do not change our behavior quickly, it is likely that our planet will become unable to…

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Heat Stroke 49:22

3y ago49:22

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Summary Exposure to warm environments can cause a number of heat-related illnesses including muscle cramps, heat rash, edema, syncope, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. All of these issues are preventable. Early recognition of heat stroke is paramount for improving survival. Cool patients with cold water immersion. Morbidity and Mortality Approxima…

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Radon 43:13

3y ago43:13

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Summary Radon is a radioactive element that accumulates in homes and buildings. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer worldwide. All homes should be tested for radon, and if above actions levels (US - 4 pCi/L), a radon mitigations strategy (getting rid of the radon) should be utilized. Morbidity and Mortality Radon is often the largest cont…

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Yellow Fever, Part 2 28:50

3y ago28:50

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Summary Yellow Fever is a viral tropical disease. It is most prevalent in equatorial Africa (90%) and South America (10%). No specific treatments exist but it can be prevented with a highly affective vaccine. The disease is spread via mosquito vectors (arbovirus). Yellow refers to the jaundice that occurs in severe infection from liver damage. Blee…

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Yellow Fever, Part 1 26:14

3y ago26:14

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Summary Yellow Fever is a viral tropical disease. It is most prevalent in equatorial Africa (90%) and South America (10%). No specific treatments exist but it can be prevented with a highly affective vaccine. The disease is spread via mosquito vectors (arbovirus). Yellow refers to the jaundice that occurs in severe infection from liver damage. Blee…

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Direct Primary Care 35:50

3y ago35:50

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This episode discusses my OPINIONS regarding Direct Primary Care. It is not intended to provide medical knowledge. Just an interesting discussion! Summary Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a new movement in primary care designed to improve the provider patient relationship, accessibility of providers to their patients, and transparency of pricing. At it…

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United States Healthcare Offers the Worst Value of Any Developed Country 33:04

3y ago33:04

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Background United States healthcare costs the most of any country in the world. Unfortunately, the health of our population and quality of care provided does not support the cost. We offer the worst healthcare value in the entire world (Value = Cost/Quality)! This has to change for the sake of ourselves and our children. The changes needed are simp…

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Space Medicine 101, Part 2 42:22

3+ y ago42:22

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Summary Space is a hostile environment. Microgravity, radiation, temperature extremes, vacuums, isolation, and forces related to takeoff and landing are just a few of the hazards faced by astronauts and other space voyagers. Humans have been capable of leaving planet earth for just 60 years. Since that time, we have learned a lot about how to keep …

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Space Medicine 101, Part 1 27:13

3+ y ago27:13

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Summary Space is a hostile environment. Microgravity, radiation, temperature extremes, vacuums, isolation, and forces related to takeoff and landing are just a few of the hazards faced by astronauts and other space voyagers. Humans have been capable of leaving planet earth for just 60 years. Since that time, we have learned a lot about how to keep …

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34. Drowning (Submersion Injury) 35:09

3+ y ago35:09

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Summary Drowning is defined as respiratory impairment caused by submersion in a liquid media. There are 3 outcomes; death, death with long term morbidity, and death without long term morbidity. Children are at particularly high risk. Over half of adult drowning involve alcohol. Most drownings are preventable. Morbidity and Mortality Drowning victim…

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33. Hallucinogenic Psilocybin Mushrooms 42:25

3+ y ago42:25

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Summary For thousands of years indigenous Americans have used hallucinogenic mushrooms in religious ceremonies as entheogens. These mushrooms are now known to contain psilocybin, a small molecule with profound mind-altering properties. While many cultures have understood the therapeutic potential of psilocybin for thousands of years, most modern co…

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32. G Force Tolerance 31:03

3+ y ago31:03

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Summary G Force is a measure of acceleration, or a change in velocity and/or direction. All of us experience 1Gz, while standing on earth. However, military fighter pilots may have to perform under 9Gz. Such large G Forces can lead to loss of consciousness (G LOC) and even death. G Force Tolerance is a measure of how many Gs a person can withstand …

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31. Mercury Poisoning 36:27

3+ y ago36:27

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Summary Mercury is a heavy metal and the 67th most common element in the earth’s crust. Its unique chemical properties have led to its use in a number of industries including laboratory equipment (thermometers), medical equipment (blood pressure cuffs and preservatives), dental amalgams, fluorescent lights, chlorine production, and gold and silver …

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30. Lead Poisoning (plumbism) 36:04

3+ y ago36:04

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Summary Lead is a dense elemental metal utilized by humans for possibly over 8,500 years. This toxic material has no known biological function in human physiology. It is particularly harmful to the brain, peripheral nervous system, blood, gastrointestinal tract, reproductive organs, mental health, and essentially every other major organ system. Mor…

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29. Lessons Learned, 2020 28:06

3+ y ago28:06

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Lecture Summary 2020 was a crazy year. I learned so much and hope that every single public official has as well. This episode will be the final post of season 1. Episode 29 represents the authors opinion and will provide no medical knowledge. Join me on this more controversial than normal episode! Key Points COVID19 Pandemic Lessons - Society must …

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28. COVID19 mRNA vaccines 39:48

3+ y ago39:48

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Lecture Summary mRNA, or messenger RNA, tells biological cells how to construct proteins from the code (genes) contained in our DNA. Using synthetic mRNA, multiple organizations have created vaccines that are very effective against COVID19 infection and very safe. The pace of progress has been extraordinary. Join me in learning about this new incre…

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27. Vaccines 101 59:13

3+ y ago59:13

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Lecture Summary Vaccines are biological tools used to educate our acquired immune system. They have allowed for the prevention of numerous infectious diseases within populations throughout the world. Additionally, they have made it possible to eradicate diseases on a global scale. I believe that vaccines are the greatest clinical medicine advanceme…

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26. Eradicated and Emerging Infectious Diseases 30:29

3+ y ago30:29

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Lecture Summary The goal of the medical community is the eradication of communicable infectious diseases. Vaccines have given us the tools necessary to create such a disease-free future. Following complete eradication, vaccinations actually become unnecessary, as with smallpox. However new human diseases are a constant threat. In fact, this threat …

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25. Basic Reproduction Number 35:53

3+ y ago35:53

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Lecture Summary The basic reproduction number, R0 (R zero or R naught) is a measurement used in epidemiology focused on the infectivity of a given pathogen. It attempts to predict how many people will become infected by one infected person in the absence of any immunity within a given population. It is not a biological constant and can be affected …

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23. Pneumoconiosis Part 2: Silica, Coal, and Asbestos 33:44

3+ y ago33:44

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Lecture Summary Pneumoconioses are fibrotic interstitial lung diseases caused by the inhalation of inorganic mineral dusts. Occupational exposure to asbestos, silica, and coal over many years are the most common causes. Sadly, this preventable disease is on the rise world-wide and no targeted treatments exist. Key Points - Lung diseases are very co…

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22. Pneumoconiosis Part 1: The Basics 29:06

3+ y ago29:06

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Lecture Summary Pneumoconioses are fibrotic interstitial lung diseases caused by the inhalation of inorganic mineral dusts. Occupational exposure to asbestos, silica, and coal over many years are the most common causes. Sadly, this preventable disease is on the rise world-wide and no targeted treatments exist. Key Points - Lung diseases are very co…

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