Travel Medicine Podcast

In this episode, Dr’s J and Santhosh dive into the influences the medical industry has had on the fashion world and vice versa! Along the way, they cover the dumpster fire that is 2020, codpieces, surprise noble fashion trends, braguettes, rabbit syphilis, jockstraps, ROY G BIV and the discovery of purple dye, textile dyes as medicines, the trouble with arsenic, prodrugs, how tuberculosis gave us...

In this episode, Dr’s J and Santhosh once again perform their bimonthly roundup of medical news, this time with some non-pandemic stories! Along the way, they cover the protests and #blacklivesmatter, cyborgs, synthetic red blood cells, spidey sense, new antibiotics, scientist naming problems, irresistin, brute force science, a new theory about the varied COVID symptoms, superantigens, fitbit vent...

In this episode Dr’s J, Santhosh, and Ward take a historical journey through medical discoveries and methods during the Victorian era. Along the way, they cover resurrectionists, inside out gender anatomy models, zero sum energies, leeches and plasma exchange, Lister and Pasteur, ether obstetrics, the first local pharmacies, the everlasting pill, the worst family heirloom, the donkey engine, the s...

Dr J got a brand new puppy this week and so he requests that you please enjoy this classic episode while he works on training. New episode next week! In this episode, Dr's J and Praz cover Tactical Medicine with special guest Raffale Digiorgio. Along the way, they discuss what tactical medicine actually is, active shooter scenarios, combat casualty acronyms, how to make gear tactical, the path to...

In this episode, Dr’s J and Santhosh once again round up the latest in medical news focusing on the worldwide pandemic this time with a focus on the (mostly) postivie. Along the way, they cover coronavirus mascots, 60 days in quarantine, the best layperson personal protective equipement (ppe), viral sniffing dogs, the return of polio, a pediatric post covid syndrome, kawasaki disease, social dista...

In this episode, Dr’s J and Santhosh dive into a plague of a different sort, the Bubonic Plague and compare it to the pandemic of today. Along the way, they cover the 3 great waves of plague, the great mortality, the first italian quarantine, vector transmission, viral induced human evolution, , bubonic and pneumoic plague, flea puke, Nostradamus public health prophecies, history of the bird beake...

In this episode, Dr’s J and Santhosh cover your biggest organ of all, with help from dermatologist Dr Ritika. Along the way, they cover ancient Egypt beauty tips, French pre revolution tindr, face dandruff, 8 types of skin disease, human fumigation cabinets, abc’s of cancer diagnosis, where the sun dont shine, cosmetic v medical dermatology, dermatopathologists, tattoos, the speed of skin, sunscre...

In this episode, Dr’s J and Santhosh, joined by Pharmacist Eleanor O’Rangers, once again perform their bimonthly roundup of whats new in the world of the COVID19 Pandemic. Along the way, they cover ventilator bubble helmets, the different phenotypes of COVID, creating treatment plans in real time, an update on hydroxycholoroquine effectiveness, viral shedding timelines, transmission through farts,...

In this episode, Dr’s J, Santhosh, and Ward take some time to reflect on the history and introduction of the worlds latest must have accessory, protective masks! Along the way, they cover the new reality of hospital admission, COVID nicknames, 80’s chewing gum commercials, how your hosts are handling the crisis, modes of infectious transmission, the creation of the surgical mask, mask and respirat...

Kalo Pascha and Happy Pesach travelers! In this episode, Dr's J and Santhosh tackle biblical medicine. Along the way, they discuss Holi, the Easter Bunny, Universal Precautions, possible medical rationals of biblical passages, Halal choices, hyssop oil and antiseptics, the scientific method, the timing of circumcision, bleeding statues, cursed polenta, bacterial farts, operation SeaSpray, cannabal...

In this episode, Dr J accompanied by Dr’s Praz, Ward, Jean, and pharmacist Eleanor discuss the latest news and updates about the international covid pandemic. Along the way, they cover the first doctor to promote hand washing in hospitals, how long covid survives on different items, droplets versus aerosols, the use of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment, the molecular biology of COVID19, when to ex...

In this episode, Dr's J and Santhosh learn about the treatment and handling of highly infectious agents with special guest Dr Hewlett, medical director of the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit. Along the way, they cover what is biocontainment, designing a containment room, Level 4 laboratories, worst case scenarios, surprise toilet dangers, patient bonding and combatting boredom in isolation, unique ch...

In this episode, Dr’s J and Santhosh provide some updates about the current pandemic sensation sweeping the nation, with the assistance of cohosts Dr Ward and Dr Jeanne to give you a multifaceted approach to understanding COVID19. Along the way they cover life on the ground in South Korea, the rationale behind proper mask use, historical response rates, Frasier, RNA viruses, how flattening the cur...

In this episode, Dr’s J and Santhosh discuss healthcare unique to immigrants, then and now. Along the way, they cover coronavirus, shipboard screenings, early staffing issues, the Ellis island stress test, six second physicals, chalk mark diagnosis, the buttonhook men, executive ordered hand-washing, chlamydia trachoma, loathsome disease, jazz age deportations, health census maps, panel physicians...

In this episode, Dr’s J and Santhosh once again perform their bimonthly roundup of medical news, this time with an emphasis on treating infections without antibiotics. ALong the way, they cover infection fighting soup, supermarket science, phone use in bathrooms, the werewolf resident, copper beds, machine learning antibiotic creation, the acme corporation, distracting your immune system with nani...

In this episode, Dr’s J and Santhosh continue their tale of the cast of characters who created modern residencies. Along the way, they cover drug addiction, William Osler, facial hair, medical pranks, penis captivus, alliterative teaching, harry potter houses, house officers, the creation of chief residents, ICD9 codes, the diagnostic elevator pitch, the hidden role of women in medical school and...

In this episode, Dr’s J and Santhosh once again perform their bimonthly roundup of medical news, this time with a focus on surprising discoveries. Along the way they cover a glimpse backstage, an update on Zika babies, mimivirus and viral crispr, gallstone dna webs, spiderman, herman the german, new uses for CAR-T therapy, heart disease, and more! So sit back, relax and learn whats new in the worl...

In this episode, Dr’s J and Santhosh, joined by Sex Therapist Dr Holly Richmond talk about human sexual health, technology and kinks. Along the way, they cover tele-dildonics, hysteria, Victorian era vibrators, CES Femtech, Terminators and artificial intelligence, sex positivity, sex therapy, educational pornography, surrogate partners, trending fetishes, bdsm and power exchange, kink resources an...

In this episode, Dr’s J and Santhosh once again perform their bimonthly roundup of medical news to give you a taste of the latest health discoveries on the horizon. Along the way they cover Dr J’s penchant for old timey things, disease fighting magnets, neoclassical lab techniques, magneto and malaria, Demolition Man and scifi franchises, suspended animation in trauma surgery, ultrasound for alzhe...

While Dr J is both literally and figuratively under the weather this week, please enjoy this winter season classic episode. We’ll be back next week! In this seasonally appropriate episode, Dr's J, Santhosh, and Ward talk about the dangers of frostbite. Along the way, they discuss Game of Thrones memes, French military campaigns, lumberjacking, #firstcoldproblems, treating wounds like fish sticks,...

Happy New Year listeners! This week, Dr’s J and Santhosh offer up another mini stocking stuffer, this time on one of the oldest modern diagnostic texts, the gram stain. Along the way, they cover baby yoda, frozen ii. the invention of the gram stain, the steps involved, the importance of timing, job stealing robots, when doctors wore lab coats, phasing out of lab tests and more! So sit back, enjoy...

In this mini holiday special, Dr’s J and Santhosh discuss the famous sled dog run to Nome. ALong the way they cover 1920’s Alaska, old timey planes, real world effects of diptheria, public health interest stories and the best dogs ever. Happy Holidays! Contact Us! Twitter: @doctorjcomedy @toshyfro Instagram: @travelmedicinepodcast Facebook: facebook.com/travelmedicinepodcast Squarespace: travelmed...

Happy Holidays! As a stocking stuffer treat for you this xmas, we are releasing a dramatic reading of the poem from our episode, the spider and the gout. New episode this weekend, enjoy whichever holiday you celebrate with your loved ones! Contact Us! Twitter: @doctorjcomedy @toshyfro Instagram: @travelmedicinepodcast Facebook: facebook.com/travelmedicinepodcast Squarespace: travelmedicinepodcast....

In this episode, Dr’s J and Santhosh once again perform their bi monthly roundup of medical news from around the world, this time with an emphasis on recent medical innovations. Along the way they cover silly names for important journals, deconstructing diseases, molecular pathology, cucumber strong terminator limbs, memory metals, ghost x rays, a new tuberculosis vaccine and more! So Sit back and...

In this episode, Dr’s J and Santhosh discuss the founding of residency programs and the cast of characters behind it. Along the way, they cover early victorian medical training, the original hippocratic oath, medical division of labor, barber demotions, medical hogwarts houses, the inventor of the hospital chart, operating on family, cocaine and surgery, the first resident, work hour restrictions,...