Hosted by two newly qualified doctors, we explore the history of medicine and its significance through different lenses. Episodes will include interviews with later generations of doctors, scientists and anthropologists looking at the most notable advancements across the ages. We also have our shorter 'microdose' episodes bringing you audio essays on a variety of topics, such as the origins of medicines, notable figures in medicine and famous medical cases.
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In our fourth microdose, Isobel explores an Ancient species of tree in the UK and its place not only in history and literature but also in the discovery of a now widely used chemotherapy agent.
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3 Jun 2023
Microdose #2: Treating the disease of Kings
In this Microdose Anush will be exploring the history of the anti-inflammatory drug Colchicine, its uses through history and the plant it is isolated from.
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29 May 2023
Microdose #3: Sweet Clover and Rat Poison
In this Microdose Isobel explores the history of a therapeutic drug originally utilised as a rat poison, which was poisoning cattle across the United States in the early twentieth century.
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12 May 2023
Introduction to A Dose of History
An introduction to our podcast, A Dose of History. We are two medical doctors who have a curiosity for the origins of our medical practice. Exploration of historical events in the context of medicine and associated fields will be the basis of the podcast, with interview and 'microdose' formats. We hope this podcast will be ideal for the morning commute for our listeners, and that the content will be accessible to those in fields both within and outside of medicine.
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12 May 2023
Microdose #1: A famous Pharmacist and a curious case of poisoning
In this Microdose Isobel will explore one of the most influential pharmacists of all time and one of her many curious tales of poisoning.
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