Share

cover art for Travel Medicine Podcast

Travel Medicine Podcast

Medicine. Comedy. Misadventure.


Latest episode

  • 14. 1214 The Nose Blows

    53:59||Season 12, Ep. 14
    In this episode Dr's J and Santosh pick at the nose and its history in medicine. Along the way they cover evolutionary biology, The Thomson Nose Rule, mouth breathers and the physiological effects, pregnancy rhinitis, the earliest nose blowers, a which came first situation, samurai snotrags, the transition from handkerchiefs to tissues, the surprising origins of kleenex, antiviral tissue technology, the dangers of nose blowing, the doctor recommended way to clear mucus, the benefits of boogers and more! SO sit back and relax as we teach you all about what the nose knows!Further Readinghttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7172764/https://publications.ersnet.org/content/erj/52/4/1800599https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12012947/https://www.rhinologyjournal.com/Abstract.php?id=401https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8585869/#:~:text=The%20pressure%20generated%20during%20nose,by%20pinching%20versus%20no%20pinching.https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/nose-form-was-shaped-climatehttps://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/ajpregu.00148.2023?utm_source=AJPRegu&utm_medium=PressRelease&utm_campaign=1.17.2024chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://umbalk.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/17.PREGNANCY-RHINITIS.pdfSupport Us spiritually, emotionally or financially here! or on ACAST+travelmedicinepodcast.comBlueSky/Mastodon/X/Instagram: @doctorjcomedy @toshyfroTikotok: DrjtoksmedicineGmail: travelmedicinepodcast@gmail.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28uQe3cYGrTLhP6X0zyEhTPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/travelmedicinepodcast

More episodes

View all episodes

  • 13. 1213 Medical Miracles

    51:59||Season 12, Ep. 13
    In this episode Dr's J and Santhosh take a closer look at miracles and how they are declared. Along the way, they cover the dangers of cruise ships, the first saint of 2026, canonization, gods influencer, the process of declaring miracles, the miracle comission, miracle max and hardly curable disease, fees and the miracle appeals process and how to become a miracle reviewer in france! So sit back and relax as we begin 2026 with a little faith in medicine!Further Readinghttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6906214/https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2016/09/23/160923a.htmlhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18084104/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3854941/Support Us spiritually, emotionally or financially here! or on ACAST+travelmedicinepodcast.comBlueSky/Mastodon/X/Instagram: @doctorjcomedy @toshyfroTikotok: DrjtoksmedicineGmail: travelmedicinepodcast@gmail.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28uQe3cYGrTLhP6X0zyEhTPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/travelmedicinepodcast 

  • 12. 1212 Musical Maladies and Medicines

    01:03:12||Season 12, Ep. 12
    In this episode Dr's J and Santhosh explore the medicine behind the music of some well known and lesser known songs. Along the way they cover the rolling stones, mother's little helper Miltown, the first psychiatric drug, the trouble trying to treat the heartbreak of Huey Lewis, the secret history of a spoonful of sugar and sabin sundays, imagine dragons chronic illness song, and a 1930s broadway song about an enthusiastic physician. So sit back and relax as we put a song in your heart of medical knowledge!Further Readinghttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK548721/https://www.cbc.ca/radio/ondrugs/miltown-a-game-changing-drug-you-ve-probably-never-heard-of-1.4237946Support Us spiritually, emotionally or financially here! or on ACAST+travelmedicinepodcast.comBlueSky/Mastodon/X/Instagram: @doctorjcomedy @toshyfroTikotok: DrjtoksmedicineGmail: travelmedicinepodcast@gmail.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28uQe3cYGrTLhP6X0zyEhTPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/travelmedicinepodcast

  • 11. 1211 Influenza Holiday Special

    46:44||Season 12, Ep. 11
    IN this episode, Dr's J and Santhosh cover stories, studies, and general knowledge in their annual influenza special. Along the way they cover the poor decision making of the secretary for health and human services, the confluence of influenza and journal clubs, the original identification and discovery of the flu virus, a sneezy ferret, optimistic media, military vaccine testing, the discovery of seasonal flu changes, the art of flu surveillance, the damage done to surveillance by this administration, alternative vaccine production methods, dosing change recommendations and more! so sit back and catch some knowledge about whats coming to town!Further Readinghttps://utppublishing.com/doi/10.3138/jammi-2025-0025https://www.cdc.gov/fluview/surveillance/2025-week-45.htmlhttps://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2416779?query=featured_homehttps://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)01742-8/abstracthttps://www.ijidonline.com/article/S1201-9712(25)00322-4/fulltextSupport Us spiritually, emotionally or financially here! or on ACAST+travelmedicinepodcast.comBlueSky/Mastodon/X/Instagram: @doctorjcomedy @toshyfroTikotok: DrjtoksmedicineGmail: travelmedicinepodcast@gmail.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28uQe3cYGrTLhP6X0zyEhTPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/travelmedicinepodcast

  • 10. 1210 Off Label

    58:55||Season 12, Ep. 10
    In this episode Dr's J and Santhosh explore the history of off label prescribing of medications. Along the way they cover literature and the rise of food safety, the importance of legal phrasing, false statements versus false advertising, sulfanilamide tragedy of 1937, the creation of prescription and over the counter medications, the thalidomide scandal and the us physician who mostly prevented it, drug repurposing and some famous examples of off label uses for medication. So sit back and relax as we read the fine print on off label medications!Further Readinghttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8508135/#:~:text=Off%2Dlabel%20practice%20is%20a,scope%20of%20the%20marketing%20authorization.chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.fda.gov/files/about%20fda/published/The-Sulfanilamide-Disaster.pdfhttps://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/pharmacys-past-the-soothing-syrup-known-for-causing-death-in-thousands-of-babies-#:~:text=Mrs.,to%20kill%20the%20average%20child.https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.09.08.22279709v1.fullSupport Us spiritually, emotionally or financially here! or on ACAST+travelmedicinepodcast.comBlueSky/Mastodon/X/Instagram: @doctorjcomedy @toshyfroTikotok: DrjtoksmedicineGmail: travelmedicinepodcast@gmail.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28uQe3cYGrTLhP6X0zyEhTPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/travelmedicinepodcast 

  • 9. 1209 Modern Problems, Modern Solutions

    53:32||Season 12, Ep. 9
    In this episode, Dr's J and Santhosh explore some of the creative ways medical issues have been addressed throughout the years. Along the way they cover surprising uses for nun urine, a heart stopping utilization of saran wrap, the rebellious lumberjack who changed cardiology forever and a reason to flood one's anus with hydrogen. SO sit back and relax as we cover some unusal solutions to modern problems!Further Readinghttps://www.nytimes.com/1964/10/01/archives/public-cautioned-on-fertility-drug-distributor-says-pergonal-is-for.htmlhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0096558820314227?ref=pdf_download&fr=RR-2&rr=99c231cd4cd534adhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1430651/Support Us spiritually, emotionally or financially here! or on ACAST+travelmedicinepodcast.comBlueSky/Mastodon/X/Instagram: @doctorjcomedy @toshyfroTikotok: DrjtoksmedicineGmail: travelmedicinepodcast@gmail.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28uQe3cYGrTLhP6X0zyEhTPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/travelmedicinepodcast

  • 8. 1208 Public Health Wins

    51:20||Season 12, Ep. 8
    In this episode, Dr Santhosh takes the lead and educates Dr J on some great moments in public health. Along the way they cover medical tongue twisters, staphylococcus, toxic shock syndrome, menstruation, superantigens, deadly tampons, disease surveillance, product testing group b strep and more! So sit back and relax as Dr Santhosh takes us on a journey of public health!Further Readinghttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140673678922742https://academic.oup.com/jid/article/145/4/458/862059https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJM198012183032501https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/facts-tampons-and-how-use-them-safelyhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8540901/https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5910a1.htmhttps://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2020/02/prevention-of-group-b-streptococcal-early-onset-disease-in-newbornsSupport Us spiritually, emotionally or financially here! or on ACAST+travelmedicinepodcast.comBlueSky/Mastodon/X/Instagram: @doctorjcomedy @toshyfroTikotok: DrjtoksmedicineGmail: travelmedicinepodcast@gmail.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28uQe3cYGrTLhP6X0zyEhTPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/travelmedicinepodcastSupport Us spiritually, emotionally or financially here! or on ACAST+travelmedicinepodcast.comBlueSky/Mastodon/X/Instagram: @doctorjcomedy @toshyfroTikotok: DrjtoksmedicineGmail: travelmedicinepodcast@gmail.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28uQe3cYGrTLhP6X0zyEhTPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/travelmedicinepodcast