
Dissecting Medical History
A bi-monthly mental vacation from life's worries by providing information formatted on medical related historical topics, events, and biographies in a fun and critically thinking way with a nurse and sometimes other history enthusiasts.
Episodes
72 episodes
True Medical Crime - The Megalomaniac Imposter
We are visiting the Bronx before it was the Bronx for this episode. We will talk about a murdering megalomaniac that gets caught.
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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24:12

Water Allergy **Micro Dose**
In this week's microdosing, I will tell you about a rare allergy, an allergy to water. Did you know that was a thing or even possible?
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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10:14

**Micro Dose** Walking Corpse Syndrome
Happy Halloween! There are a rare few among us that actually feeling like they are zombies. Can't get much scarier than that! Enjoy!
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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14:36

Parenting Gone Way Wrong - Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
In this week's episode we talk about Munchausen and Munchausen by Proxy. A rare syndrome that did not really have a name until this past century. Followed next week with some True medical crime based in the syndrome. Enjoy!
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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30:54

**Micro Dose** Sleeping Beauty Syndrome
First episode in the Microdosing segment, Sleeping Beauty Syndrome! A rare sleeping disorder that leaves you looking fabulous. Just Kidding, I make no promises.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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10:40

True Medical Crime - Canadian Serial Killer
This episode we reveal a serial killing nurse using a an everyday medication to kill her victims. Her upbringing may or may not have anything to do with her reasonings.
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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32:44

The Laughing Death - Kuru
In this episode we go into a disease that was limited to one remote area of the world. A slow death that causes random outbursts of laughter. How did this happen? What did the people do to try and stop it? And what are t...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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53:18

Exploring more Carnival Acts
Step right up, step right up folks! Today we will share the medical disorders of two women that held The Ugliest Woman title and one of the carnival's giants.Enjoy!
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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24:30

True Medical Crime - Dr. Incompetent
We discuss fairly recent history out of Texas. An incompetent neurosurgeon that got through the system that should be protecting the public, not just once, but multiple times. We all discuss how to be safe from incompetent doctors.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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43:04

The Elephant Man and The Bearded Lady
It could be the start of a great joke, a bearded lady and an elephant walk into a bar...But it is the true story of some circus acts from the Victorian age! You may have heard of them but did you know their stories?Find out in...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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29:58

True Medical Crime - From Hero to Zero its the Paralyzer!
Today's episode covers a killer New York nurse that went from Hero to Zero. Enjoy!
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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19:08

Conjoined Twins Part 2
This episode we found out what happens after the Hilton Sisters acquire their freedom and then discuss what happens when one conjoined twin dies. Enjoy!
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:01:15

Famous Conjoined Twins - The Hilton Sisters
Today's episode we talk about how conjoined comes to be and how they got the name Siamese twins. Then we tell a fascinating bio of the Hilton Sisters whose lives are like something out of a movie!This is a two part episode to start of...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:17:53

True Medical Crime - Dr. Bluebeard
Another UK serial killer. This one born in Northern Ireland. Ever heard of the Bluebeard fairytale? This story has its roots reaching back to an old fairytale! Don't let curiosity get the better of you!
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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34:58

True Medical Crime - The Jigsaw Murders
This week we tell a story of a hot headed doctor from the UK. Enjoy!
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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35:51

Last of the Fevers
Very final fever episode. This week we talk about Lassa Fever, Metal Fume Fever, and Familial Fever among others.
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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44:24

Velveteen Rabbit and other Fever topics
Tired of fever yet? I hope not because we have even more fever topics for you including a very emotional childhood favorite from the Velveteen Rabbit. Also a surprise announcement about where tangents go to die, I mean get s...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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32:59

True Medical Crime - Dr. Ecoli
Join us for some comedic relief as we make a whole lot of fun of Dr. Ecoli, aka the unhygienicdoctor that has traveled the world hurting people. We are joined by Joe from the podcast Consistently Eccentric.Enjoy!
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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34:02

Parkinson's featuring Robin Williams relation to it
Rarkinson's Disease is still around but it its disease that has long roots. We talk about the disease and about Lewy Bodies dementia and what it must have been like for Robin Williams in the end. Hope you learn something new.
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:16:24

True Medical Crime - Dr. House Call
This is a Russian tale. A serial killer doctor who actually does vitals! And he is still behind bars today! Enjoy!
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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16:48

Got the Fever for More Fever
Did you know there were soooo many different fevers a person can get? I sure didn't. Join us to learn about a few more fevers.
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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40:40

Dr. Mixologist - True Medical Crime
This story is about a politically driven serial killer from Iraq. Join me as I tell the tale to two guests, one of which is Joe from the podcast Consistently Eccentric. Enjoy!
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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26:16

Zoonosis Fevers
This week we continue with the Fever series with Fevers that can cross over from the animal world! Hope you enjoy!
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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52:07
