Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis: What are they? What are the symptoms, and how do they differ? In this episode, we will explore the historical background, our current understanding of these conditions, and their treatments. Tune in to learn more. Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/ Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation (US): https:…

Allergies: What are they, what are the symptoms, and how do we treat them? In this episode, we delve into the causes of allergies, their history, and diagnosis methods. Tune in to find out more. Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/ Rubin_Allergy: https://www.instagram.com/rubin_allergy?igsh=eHhsaDhsempkZjh5 Movies featuring allergie…

Epilepsy: What is it, what are the symptoms, and how do we diagnose it? In this episode, we will delve into the cause of epilepsy, its history, and how we treat it. Tune in to find out more. Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/ Epilepsy Foundation (US): https://www.epilepsy.com/ Epilepsy Foundation (AUS): https://epilepsyfoundation.…

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): What is it, what are the symptoms, and how do we treat it? In this episode, we discuss the two main conditions involved in COPD, who is at risk for it, and the history of the condition. Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/ COPD Foundation (US): https://www.copdfoundation.org/ Asthma and …

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: What is it, what are the symptoms, and how do we treat it? This episode will cover the history, genetics, and testing for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/ Muscular Dystrophy Association: https://www.mda.org/ Duchenne UK: https://www.duchenneuk.org/ Duchenne Australia: htt…

Graves' Disease: What is it? What are the symptoms? In this episode, we will delve into the history of Graves' Disease, diagnosis methods, treatment options, and its underlying causes. Tune in to find out more. Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/ British Thyroid Foundation: https://www.btf-thyroid.org/ Graves Disease And Thyroid Fo…

Sickle cell anaemia: What is it? What are its symptoms and genetics? In this episode, we will explore the history, treatment, and the reasons behind the existence of this condition. The episode will also explain the potential complications associated with sickle cell anaemia. Tune in to find out more. Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness…

Addison's disease, what are the symptoms, and how do we test for it? In this episode, we go over the history that led to the discovery of Addison's disease, its causes, how we treat it, and some of the famous cases. A massive thanks to @leo_adrenal_insufficiency on Instagram for helping with this episode! Check out our website https://anatomyofilln…

Breast cancer: What are the symptoms, and how common is it? This episode covers its history, risk factors, diagnostic tests, and much more. Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/ Susan G Komen Foundation screening tools page: https://www.komen.org/breast-cancer/risk-factor/understanding-risks/gail-method/ American Breast Cancer Founda…

Achondroplasia, what actually is it and how is it inherited? In this episode we go over achondroplasia throughout the times, including the belief of it being associated with an ancient wine cult, the genetics and diagnosis, as well as potential treatment options that are offered today. Check out our website: https://www.anatomyofillness.com/ If you…

Scurvy, you hear its name and you think of pirates and old sea voyages. So why did pirates get scurvy? Is it an issue we still face today? If so how do we treat scurvy? To find out more about the history of scurvy and where we are with it today, tune into this week's episode! Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/ References: https://…

What is coeliac disease, and how long has it existed? In this episode we discuss the condition in the mouths of many talk show hosts and painted incorrectly in the show “Do Revenge”. Tune in to learn the truth behind this autoimmune condition, and why it is not just a trend. Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/ If you're interested …

Scoliosis, what is it? An age old question that we have been trying to solve for centuries. Because of this, we have centuries of scoliosis medical devices, such as bracing or old exercise devices, with good intent but not always good results. Tune into this week's episode to find out about what we currently know about Scoliosis and how we currentl…

Have you ever wondered what Kawasaki Disease is? What are the symptoms and why is it so dangerous? Tune in to this week's episode to find out about the history, symptoms and treatment of Kawasaki Disease as well as some interesting little tidbits. Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/ If you're interested in Kawasaki Disease Foundati…

Pheochromocytoma, you may have heard this term thrown around in your favourite medical show, but how much do you know about it. What are the symptoms of pheochromocytoma, how do we diagnose it, how do we treat it, and how long have known about its existence? Which US president had it? Tune into this week's episode to find out. Check out our website…

Have you wondered what are the symptoms of preeclampsia? How long have we known about preeclampsia and how did we used to treat it? How do we treat it now, and what do we really know about it? Tune into this week's episode to find out. Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/ Preeclampsia Foundation: https://www.preeclampsia.org/ Austra…

Have you wondered what ulcers and old trade routes have in common? How can vasculitis present? Tune in to find out about the history, genetics and the complicated presentation of this lesser known condition. Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/ The American Behçet’s Disease Association: https://www.behcets.com/ Behçet’s UK: https://…

Have you ever wondered what Huntington’s disease has to do with witchcraft? Or how the Eugenics movements around World War II affected people with hereditary illnesses? Or why do we call it Huntington’s disease? This episode highlights the different approaches to medicine over the history of the condition and how our understanding of Huntington’s d…

Takotsubo syndrome - the first in the recurring episode theme called what’s my differential? where we discuss commonly misdiagnosed conditions. Have you ever wondered if you could actually die from a broken heart? Have you been curious about what illness is closely associated with natural disasters? Tune in to find out. Check out our website: https…

You may have seen Cystic fibrosis on your favourite medical show, but what exactly is it? Which organ systems does it affect and why? How long has it been known? Tune in to find out. Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/ If you're interested in visiting the Claire's Place Foundation website: https://clairesplacefoundation.org/ Refere…

Have you ever wondered why so many football players and boxers suffer from depression and dementia when they retire? Why do so many struggle after years of concussions and head injuries? Tune in to find out what a lifetime of head injuries can do to you. Check out our website: https://anatomyofillness.com/ References: https://www.sciencedirect.com/…