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16 - Phineas
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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Oct 26, 2016
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Podcast episode
Description
Everyone knows the story of Phineas Gage, the young man who had a tamping iron shot through his brain in a freak accident and miraculously survived, only to have extreme personality changes. But the true story is far more complex -- and more interesting. In Episode 16 of Bedside Rounds, I revisit the primary sources on Gage's injury, delve into modern research into what actually happened, and take a field trip to visit the man himself.
Released:
Oct 26, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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