Best Antibiotic Course Podcasts (2025)

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64: Wait… I should NOT finish my antibiotic course!? 32:46

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Ahoj! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") and Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer YOUR travel health questions, including: Best practices for crossing rivers on foot? Should I always finish a course of antibiotics? Should I use an online company to purchase pre-packaged meds before my trip? Is there really dengue fever in Flor…

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66: Will You Play with a Bearded Dragon? 39:20

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Sain baina uu! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") and Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer YOUR travel health questions, including: Did RFK Jr. demand a journal retract a vaccine article? Humira and Mongolia--how to prepare? What's up with chikungunya vaccines this week? Can I get Salmonella infection from a pet bearded dragon…

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Ep 207 Sleep Strategies for Shift Work 1:21:04

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Discover evidence-based sleep strategies for shift workers. Optimize performance, recovery, and health with tips from sleep expert Dr. Michael Mak... If you find this beneficial please consider a donation to support EM Cases: https://emergencymedicinecases.com/donation/By Dr. Anton Helman

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Why do we dislike the sound of our own voices? 22:38

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On Ask! the Naked Scientist this week: What led to the 'leopard spots' found on Mars? What is the purpose of finger and toe nails? How do bone conduction headphones work? Why do non-magnetic metals sometimes interact with magnetic objects? What role did our teeth play in our evolution? What's the cause of my unintended weight loss? Could astronauts…

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65: The Ferrari of Viruses! 29:26

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Halo olgeta! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") and Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer YOUR travel health questions, including: How long should I boil water to make it safe to drink? What is ciguatera poisoning, and where can I get it? What is up with USA stopping mRNA vaccine funding? Can kids still get COVID-19 vaccines? W…

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How can you control your phobias? 13:53

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Is it dangerous to have floaters in your eye? Can you power a lamp with your mouth? Are nations in the global north more innovative than nations in the global south? How can you control your phobias? How do leap years come about? Dr Chris Smith and Relebogile Mabotja have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked …

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Why does sex make you sleepy? 21:59

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Is the flipping of Earth's magnetic field a concern? Why might half-filled ice cube trays freeze faster? Why does sex make you sleepy? Why might you get an 'electric shock' from moving your head? Is nicotine addictive? Why does scratching an itch feel so good? Why do we have different blood groups? What are statins? Could we ever see the dark side …

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EM Quick Hits 67 Tick Borne Illness Update, Pediatric ECG Interpretation, Nailbed Repair, Closed Loop Communication, ESRD, Leaders in EM Dr. Catherine Varner 1:00:21

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On this EM Quick Hits podcast: Tick Borne Illness Update with Dr. Issac Bogoch, Pediatric ECG Interpretation with Dr. Kathleen Stephanos, Nailbed Repair with Dr. Matthew McArther, Closed Loop Communication with Dr. Shawn Segeren, ESRD with Dr. Brit Long, Leaders in EM Dr. Catherine Varner... Please consider donating to EM Cases here: https://emerge…

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63: Donner Party, anyone? Water, Med Kits, & Diamox with Howard Donner, MD 24:49

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Hi there! Today, travel medicine specialist Dr. Chris Sanford ("Worm") sits down with internationally recognized expedition medicine expert Dr. Howard Donner, to ask him the questions we hear over and over, including: How do YOU purify drinking water in the backcountry? What are the advantages and drawbacks of using a water filter? Or a UV Steriliz…

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Are there fragments of insects in chocolate? 21:30

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Dr Chris answers listener questions including: do men and women have an equal chance of getting sports injuries? What health benefits can a sugar free diet bring? Why does my sock shift around my foot at night? How should we navigate testosterone levels in women's sport? How can we treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy? Is 'biowater' a marketing gimmic…

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62: Hot Snot, Hot Shot: ENT travel health with Greg Davis, MD 31:45

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Hoi! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions: What are the most common ENT issues you see among travelers? Why do ears hurt so much when flying--and what to do? What should I do if I have a cold when I need to fly? Dry air makes my nasal passages swell: What can I …

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Why is it so important to finish a course of antibiotics? 21:55

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Dr Chris is back to answer listener questions. Why do cat's eyes reflect bright colours? What are the short, high pitched ringing noises that can sometimes be heard? What causes Bell's palsy? Will botox help keep my eyelid up? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy Dr Chris Smith

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61: Extreme Feet in Extreme Heat: Foot Care with Kyle Allred, PA-C 32:48

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Terve! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") come to you from the National Wilderness Medicine Conference in Snowbird, Utah. They talk with Kyle Allred, PA-C, about your FEET! How to size your shoes and boots? What kind of socks are best to prevent blisters? What to do if a hot spot develops? If yo…

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60: Hot & Cold with Dr. Eric Weiss 31:20

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Greetings everyone! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") come to you from the National Wilderness Medicine Conference in Snowbird, Utah. They talk with Dr. Eric Weiss about heat and cold emergencies, focused on what you can do to stay safe and healthy in extreme environments. Please learn more abo…

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Ep 206 Massive Hemorrhage Protocols 2.0 – Update on the 7 Ts 1:27:13

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In this update to the 7 T’s of Massive Hemorrhage Protocols with Dr. Jeannie Callum and Dr. Andrew Petrosoniak, we explore the most current, evidence-informed strategies for bleeding patients, from polytrauma to obstetrical, drawing on the latest clinical trial data and real-world experience. We answer the questions: What is the evidence based alte…

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Do animals feel fear? 17:30

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Do animals feel fear the same way that we do? Do diet supplements boost your immune systems? Can using phones and headphones change the shape of your body? Why don't birds get electrocuted on pylons? Is the northern hemisphere more 'innovative' than the south? Dr Chris Smith and Relebogile Mabotja have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please h…

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59: Flesh-Eating Disease in Florida 32:48

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Sabaidee! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions: What's up with flesh-eating disease on Florida beaches? What is the role of AI in travel health? I'm 56--should I get the RSV vaccine? What mosquito-borne infections might I have just contracted in Washington State…

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Will our universe keep on growing? 21:55

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Dr Chris takes on more listener questions. Including: is Chinese medicine separate from Western medicine? Why do we sometimes cry in response to feelings of sadness and joy? Why do I have a blotch in my vision after looking directly at a light source? Why do kids cry when they get injured, but adults less so? What happens if I scratch a mosquito bi…

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58: Sharks--Don't Provoke Them! 31:57

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Kuzuzangpo la! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions: Should I worry about shark bites? How can I travel to Honduras if I have no proof of measles immunity? What’s the best way to permethrinize my clothing? Can I get the yellow fever vaccine if I am allergic to e…

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Why do adults take longer to wake up than babies? 18:31

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The questions keep coming for Dr Chris. This week they include: have scientists got their hands on the oldest ice ever studied? Does putting the air conditioning on too high or low make you ill? What factors contribute to chronic mental illness? How do you reduce puffiness under the eyes? Can cold weather make healed operation sites sore again? Lik…

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EM Quick Hits 66 Pediatric Torticollis, Stable Wide Complex Tachydysrhythmias, Post-intubation Neurocritical Care, Hyponatremia Correction Rates, Paronychia Management, Women in EM Leader Series with Judith ... 1:31:24

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On this EM Quick Hits podcast: Pediatric Torticollis with Dr. Deb Shconfeld, Approach to Stable Wide Complex Tachydysrhythmias with Dr. Anand Swaminathan, Post-intubation Neurocritical Care 5 best practices with Dr. Andrew Petrosoniak, Hyponatremia Correction Rates with Dr. Justin Morgenstern, Paronychia Management with Dr. Andrew Tagg, and Women i…

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57: Haunted by Hanta 33:05

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Hola! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions: What's up with hantavirus in Arizona? How do you stay caffeinated when on the road? What's the deal with mpox infections on cruise ships? How do I best listen to my body to ensure I stay healthy when traveling? I'm tol…

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Why do medicines get discontinued? 19:20

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In this episode of Ask! Dr Chris is asked: what is ivermectin? Are sodium ion batteries a rival to lithium? Is the Earth spinning slightly faster? Why do we warn against using phones around petrol stations? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy Dr Chris Smith

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56: Appendix Out Before Sailing? 31:01

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Marhaba! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions: Should I take antibiotics for appendicitis before I sail to Hawaii... or get it removed? Is Bilharzia a concern on the Zambezi? I'm planning a trip to USA for the World Cup... what should I worry about? How can I pr…

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Is leukaemia genetic? 21:21

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Do we have another comet visiting from outside the solar system? What is Oumuamua? Is the Ring of Fire amping up in activity? Is leukaemia genetic? Does exposure to certain chemicals increase your risk of cancer? Why are early health screenings so important? How do you measure the risk of certain health treatments? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford …

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55: Armadillos: Keep Your Hands to Yourself! 31:26

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Shalom! Today, travel medicine specialists Drs. Paul Pottinger ("Germ") & Chris Sanford ("Worm") answer your travel health questions: Traveler's Diarrhea: How to avoid it, and will treatment help prevent complications? Can I catch leprosy from an armadillo? Rabies: Can I tell from an animal’s behavior whether it is rabid? Dengue fever vaccines: is …

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Why does cold water take your breath away? 18:13

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Why does cold water take your breath away? And why is it cold when you leave the cold water? What smells does an ant produce? Is there a psychological aspect to cramp? Are there any new asthma treatments in the pipeline? Are people getting vaccinated against cancer? Dr Chris Smith and Clarence Ford have all the answers... Like this podcast? Please …

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Ep 205 Leading from the Inside Out: Building Teams, Trust and Purpose in Emergency Medicine 1:38:05

3M ago1:38:05

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In this podcast, with Dr. Thom Mayer, Dr. Carolyn Snider and Dr. Howard Ovens, on leading from the inside out, we cover foundational principles, practical habits, and transformative insights that can make any member of an ED team a more effective, compassionate, and adaptive leader. Here, you’ll find tools, philosophy, and stories that just might t…