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Episode 88 - The History of the Parathyroid Gland
Episode 88 - The History of the Parathyroid Gland
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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Feb 26, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, we will trace the history of the parathyroid gland, from its identification, to the determination of its function, the understanding of hyperparathyroidism, and of course, the surgical removal of abnormal glands! Along the way we'll meet a Swedish medical student, a rhinoceros, a sea captain, and of course, a number of legends of surgery. In the suture tales section, we'll cover the assassination of a famous political figure in the US, and the botched attempts to save his life. Lots of fun and interesting stuff in this episode!
Released:
Feb 26, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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