Medical Stuff (Medical Stuff)

In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mark and Chris talk about one of the most lethal cancers to women. Get in the fight to stop breast cancer! SCHEDULE A SCREENING TODAY: https://ww5.komen.org/breastcancer/earlydetectionampscreening.html #breastcancer #unacceptable #komen #susangkomen #wearpink #breastcancerawarenessmonth #savesecondbase

This week Chris and Mark talk about transgender identity. We talk about the reality of the statistics transgender people face. We all need support and love and for cross sections of the population this is even more important. So please support your loved ones.

https://transequality.org/sites/default/files/docs/usts/USTS-Full-Report-Dec17.pdf

https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/AFSP-Williams-Suicide-Report-Final.pdf

This week Mark gets his dander up and is all stressed out about High Blood Pressure. So sit back and chant your mantra, go to your happy place and relax. High Blood Pressure is a silent and deadly mistress to court.

Join us this week as we talk about dementia! Mark and Chris explore Alzheimer's Disease, vascualar dementia and other dementia causing ailments. https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementia https://www.caregiver.org/emotional-support-spousespartners-individuals-dementia

Chris and Mark discuss harvesting the dead! Becoming an organ donor saves lives and today we go over the how's and why's. Also, Chris tries to open the show... and fails.

Mark and Chris (Chris and Mark?) talk about various eating disorders in today's listener suggested topic! Bulimia, Anorexia and a few surprises are thrown into the mix.

Mark and Chris dive into all manners of respiratory ailments, how they present, and their treatments. Mark attempts to quell Chris's narcissism while both hosts battle colds.

In this episode, Mark and Chris talk about the OG of abused substances: opioids! From its presence in ancient culture to the scientificially enhanced opioids of today. They also weigh in on publicly available Narcan, a potent short term treatment for opioid overdose. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/prescription-drug-abuse/in-depth/how-opioid-addiction-occurs/art-20360372 https://www.hhs.gov/opioids/about-the-epidemic/index.html https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/06/us/naloxone-narcan-opioid-overdose.html

While riding a sugar high that is bound to end up in Diabetes, Chris and Mark discuss what goes on when you are diagnosed. From the highs and lows of Capillary Blood Glusose (CBG) to the treatments. So pour a tall glass of sugar water and listen to why you should leave it alone. http://www.diabetes.org/ https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/default.htm https://www.thediabetescouncil.com/join-diabetes-support-group/

Chris and Mark discuss the long term effects of traumatic brain injuries and what's being done. The impact of such injuries are not always immediately visible and the consequences can be severe and long lasting. http://www.tbinrc.com/

Mark and Chris talk about erections or lack of and, oddly, the parlor game tiddlywinks. https://www.dailystrength.org/group/impotence-erectile-dysfunction

Mark and Chris talk about the very important history of Pride Month in this weeks episode! Learn about the importance of the Stone Wall Inn riots in bringing recognition to the LGBTQ+ community!

Too hot! What happens when your body just can't handle the heat? Chris and Mark talk temperature in today's episode.

Nope, we're not discussing the latest super hero movie; This Monday it's all about what happens when bugs become resistant to medications we use to treat them.

Trench collapses and industrial accidents are discussed this week by Chris and Mark!!

This week, Mark decides to freelance with Spencer while Chris isn't looking!! Spencer and Mark clear there airways and talk about what we can use to help someone breathe. This was recorded at a non-disclosed location somewhere in the western hemisphere. So I apologize for the sound quality as trying this is a rookie effort. Please direct all complaints on audio to me. And as always, I shall endeavor to do better next time!!

Chris rolls solo and talks about the recent Oregon Measles outbreak. From the disease itself to the anti-vaccination movement is covered in Pfingsten's first ever lone run.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/leukemia/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20374378

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sickle-cell-anemia/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355882
https://www.medicinenet.com/11_signs_and_symptoms_of_stroke/article.htm

This week Chris and Mark try to stomache having Chris' dad on the show!! But Doug is able to fight back the rising bile, settle things down and bring a touch of class to the show. So keep your convience bag close and your friends closer for this weeks stomache turning episiode!! https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/digestive-health

Chris and Mark this week talk about when sick is too sick and how the perception of sepsis has changed. When an illness become systemic then you become septic. The definiton of being septic has changes recently and with that so has the awareness of the medical community.
https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/basic/index.html https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sepsis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351214

Chicken kissing, chicken snuggling, eating dinner with live chickens....Unfortunately, of all the things the CDC has had to put out a press release to address a problem, making out with poultry is one of them. Why? Hint 1: you'll get a disease. Hint 2: it's salmonella.

https://www-m.cnn.com/2019/09/14/health/cdc-salmonella-outbreak-kissing-chickens-trnd/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fhealth

https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2015/07/16/423204177/chicken-owners-brood-over-cdc-advice-not-to-kiss-cuddle-birds

Today we talk about a serious condition known as Rhabdomyolysis. This can happen for a number of reason, from being crushed by a building to partaking in extreme workouts.

This week Mark talks about the Death with Dignity Act and Doctor assisted dying. This is a more solemn subject and I try to treat it as such.

Mark and Chris talk about what happens when you fly to close to the sun... or at least get too drunk to know when to come inside. All about burns in this weeks episode!

Mark and Chris talk about what happens as you approach the afterlife. Living Will's, POLST forms and end of life care are dissected in this episode, with Chris making sure to thank Al Gore for the internet. NOTE: Al Gore isn't dead.

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To celebrate reaching 20000 downloads, we present a bonus mini episode where Chris and Mark answer a few questions. Thank you for the questions and please email us any further questions you may have. But most of all thank you for spending some of your time with us!! medsidestuff@yahoo.com

Mark and Chris discuss heroin, crystal meth, lean, and the oh-so-nasty Krokodil. Mark explores his street credibility while Chris suggests that fuels be consumed by cars instead of people. Part 1 of a multi-part series!

Come with us on a Fantastic Voyage and travel with Chris and Mark through the blood stream. From the system to the break down of the blood. Second artery to the right and straight ahead til morning!! http://www.hematology.org/Patients/Basics/

Chris and Mark put their heads together to talk about craniums! Learn about the basic structure, why head booboos are bad, and what can be done to fix them.

In this episode Mark and Chris not only doubt their own sanity but talk about some common psych disorders. Such as Bi-polarism, Schizophrenia, multiple personality disorder and the treatments. Please remember that these are 24/7 diseases and the people affflicted need a good support group around them. http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/find-support-group

Chris and Mark talk about strokes! They cover everything from bleeds to blockage and how to fix it all. An important message about how to recognize a stroke is also delivered. Chris annoyingly flaunts finally being right about something, while our listeners pointed out that we were both wrong about two things:

1. Mark meant to say Billy Squire instead of Billy Idol. 2) Mark mistakenly stated Kussmauls instead of Cheyne-Stokes respiration with Cushings Triad. Chris then celebrated Mark's usage of big words.

Mark and Chris discuss ancient healing rituals... that sucked, but still managed to gain widespread usage, some of which still impact us today.

What happens when the ticker stops ticking? Mark and Chris talk about what stops your heart and what can be done to get it going again! Don't know CPR? Find a CPR course near you today: https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/cpr/cpr-training/cpr-classes

On this weeks episode, Chris and Mark discuss the signs and dangers of postpartum depression, a condition that can occur after child birth.

This week Chris and Mark crack their skulls trying to figure out which bones connect to the hip bone!! The skeleton does more that keep us upright and provide a scary decoration at Halloween. http://www.abos.org

So what happens when you don't have blood in all the right places? You go into shock! Mark and Chris talk about what makes blood go round and round what doesn't! https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-shock/basics/art-20056620

Chris and Mark share stories from their careers and express alarm over just how many stories involve odd objects in odd places. _*_NOTE: Details of the stories have been changed to protect the privacy of those involved.

Let's talk about pee baby, let's talk about you and me, let's talk about all the good things and the bad things that make good wee, let's talk abooouutt pee. This week Mark and Chris have a piss poor conversation about the renal system.

Mark, Chris, and returning guest Doug Pfingsten talk about the little things in life... and how they can cause a big problem! These sometimes helpful, sometimes harmful little buggers are put under the microscope as we talk about bacterial infections!

Mark and Chris cobble together a grab bag of popular and common equipment used in EMS. Cardiac Monitors, Back Boards, IV's and common medications that we use in the field. We top it off by talking about the controversy surrounding Narcan, a potent medication used to reverse the effects of an opiate overdose.

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