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 infertilit…

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…

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 …

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 …

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…

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…

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 kno…

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 disor…

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 …

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 gr…

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 pe…

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 t…

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! …

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, Sti…

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@g…

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.com Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @malpracticepodcast If you want to help us grow, subs…

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 …

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 …

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 …

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…

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, subscrib…

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 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 vam…

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…

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 …

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 …

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: malpractice…

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 futur…

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 exp…

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…

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…

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 nur…

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 rhin…

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 …

*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 accom…

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 mu…

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, par…

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 m…

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@gma…

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 th…

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: malpra…

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: mal…

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…

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 ca…

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 …

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 t…

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,…

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…

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…

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 & Jess Malpractice Podcast Support the Show.By Jessica Oswald & Sydnee Spruiell Eldridge