Myth vs. Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy

Ever wonder what might be happening when someone passes out in a restaurant? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover: Marfan Syndrome and its complications Porcelain Gallbladder and Gallbladder cancer The reasoning behind prophylactic surgery  How pe...

Curious about how a man can have a positive pregnancy test? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover: Procedures that can improve the quality of life in a paralyzed patient How a rare medical diagnosis can look like a male pregnancy Complications surroundi...

Ever wonder what happens when a limb gets chopped off? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover: Amputations and how to treat them What happens when a pregnant patient endures a trauma How life and death decisions are made Roles and responsibilities during...

Interested in how spiritual beliefs are incorporated into medical care? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover: The role of spirituality in medicine  Unusual circumstances that may lead to an impromptu surgical procedure Alternative pain relief opti...

Ever wonder how a patient can mimic symptoms of a disease they don’t really have? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover: Cystic Fibrosis - with a special guest appearance from Dr. Thomas Sisson, MD! A behavioral disorder where patients manifest symptoms...

Ever wonder what happens when doctors have family members being treated in the hospital? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover: An interesting condition where blushing can be problematic How an extrauterine pregnancy is treated The ups and downs of Alzh...

Curious about what would happen if you swallowed a foreign object? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover: Objects that can cause bowel obstructions How trauma cases are assigned priority Conflicting patient stories and what they could signify The busine...

Interested in learning about complications of twin pregnancies? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover: What can happen when twins have shared blood vessels How you can kill a patient and bring them back to life for surgery Ways in which doctor’s persona...

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a real life surgical intern? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover: Exclusive interview with a real surgical intern, Abby Chmiel Rare causes of liver disease Complications of sexually transmitted diseases Ethics of docto...

Curious about how heart valves are replaced? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover: Infections of the heart and valvular disease Causes of sudden paralysis How seizures might manifest as psychic visions How religious values play a role in medical care G...

Want to learn how it’s possible to have half of your brain removed? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover: Complications surrounding out-of-country surgical procedures A rare brain disease and options for treatment Reporting a fellow physician for conce...

Ever wonder what it’s like to have brain surgery while wide awake? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover: Movement disorders and their treatments How an intern takes charge during an emergency Reasons patients may not be able/want to seek healthcare Why...

Ever wonder how opioid drugs are managed in the hospital? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover: What happens when there are surgical errors How pain is treated in the hospital How doctors balance their personal and professional lives How some open hear...

Want to learn more about brain tumors and how you might treat them? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover: Pancreatic cancer and its outcomes Brain tumors and their sequelae How personal lives can affect medical decision making Male and female interpers...

Interested in learning more about organ donation? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover: How organ donation occurs What it means to be “brain dead” Nature of doctor-patient relationships Ethics of "VIP Patients", AMA discharge, resuscitation, & more...

Ever wonder what the first day of being a doctor is like? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover diagnosis and management of seizures, post-operative fever, ethics of patient confidentiality, and all of the ups and owns of an intern's first 48 hour shift...

Ever wonder what happens when a patient first comes into the emergency room? Join hosts Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan as they unpack another eventful episode in this week's Myth vs Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy podcast show. In this episode, we will cover an overview of emergency/trauma care, reasons a newborn baby may turn blue, social boundaries in the hospital, and the many intricacies of...

Welcome to Myth vs. Medicine: Debunking Grey's Anatomy! We're your hosts, Anna Zarov and Olivia Horrigan. Join us as we dissect the medicine, culture, and dynamics in one of the most popular medical dramas of our time. Myth vs. Medicine is coming to all podcast streaming platforms on January 1st, 2024. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com...