March 12, 2025

Medical Oddities: Herpes Up the Nose, Trouble for the Brain

Herpes entering through the nose smells like trouble for the brain. Mangos may have a seat at the metabolic table. And humans don't understand their dogs as much as they think they do. We dive into these studies and more.

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March 06, 2025

Medical Oddities: Bad Surgery Days, Risky Ink & Cancer-Fighting Tea

Maybe skip the Friday surgery slot to avoid risks. Study suggests we should think before getting ink. Tiny water bears see a big cancer treatment win, and more this week!

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November 01, 2024

My Corneal Save: How I Managed a Case of Advanced Peripheral Corneal Thinning

My Corneal Save was an exciting one that came to me with a unique history: An elderly woman was referred to me following a history of corneal dehiscence following a peribulbar block!

Corneal Physician

December 06, 2024

Remembrance for UnitedHealthcare CEO Met with Laughing Emojis

Social media reactions to UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's shooting highlight public frustration with the health insurance industry.

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December 27, 2024

11 Medical Breakthroughs This Year

Explore medical breakthroughs from 2024, including advancements in Parkinson’s therapy, ulcerative colitis treatments, and gene therapy for hereditary deafness.

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December 20, 2024

Introducing the Quirky Clinic

Each week we’ll dive into the strangest and most surprising medical stories, from cutting-edge science to unbelievable true tales.

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December 11, 2024

Back Pain Clues in UnitedHealth Murder

The case of a prominent murder suspect and CEO targeting unveils potential links to back pain, social media clues, and a history of spinal surgery.

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January 07, 2025

Quirky Clinic: Regrowing Tonsils, Plastic-Infused Tea, & More

Can tonsils grow back? Are we drinking billions of nanoplastics in the name of wellness? Is fungi in the nose the culprit to sniffles? We explore these questions and more.

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September 05, 2024

Surgeon Fatally Removes Liver Instead of Spleen

This incident follows a previous wrong-site surgery by the physician.

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