In this Layover, Dr's J Santhosh, and Ward conduct their bimonthly internet journal club of recent medical stories trending in social media. Along the way they discuss drug resistant travelers diarrhea, lip synch battles, an update on Ebola, Indian Pharmacies and the omnipresent Dr Patel, Viking recipes for hospital infections, Bette Midlers leechbook, questionable ancient Chinese remedies for sore throats, hipsters and the craft antibiotic movement, using polio to treat cancer, Dr J's inability to do basic math, terrible job puns, and hacking your eyes to see in the dark, hide and seek for science, and a new travel feature, just the tip!
Episode 8: Parasites Lost
In this episode, Dr's J, Santhosh, and guest Dr Susana Samaniego discuss surgeons cutting open their own heads, botflies that snorkel inside you, another use for duct tape, the seven year itch, the parasite keeping a diary inside Anne Frank, lice and their plural, bedbugs and their unique odor, and why you should look for hotels with roaches. So sit back, and learn about all the things that can get under your skin!
Episode 2: Let's Get High...Altitude
In this episode, Dr's J, Ward, and Santhosh talk about losing high altitude soccer matches in Peru, volunteering with the Himalayan Health Exchange, getting lapped by grandmas on Mt Fuji, and acclimatizing to heights of all shapes and sizes. Join us as we learn about altitude medicine and frostbite. Pull up a chair, and let's get high!