Plague the System

Informative episode on stools delivered to you in a light and airy fashion, easy and enjoyable. Listen in to know more about what your poop can tell you!

This week we discuss fringe science, specifically the focal infection theory.

This week we start our mini-series called Theory Schmeory, which will feature about once a month. Our first episode of this mini-series is called Phrenology Schrenology, where Mags tells us all about phrenology in 20 minutes.

This week we talk about trepanation- an ancient surgical method we still use today to relieve intracranial pressure by making a hole in the skull. Remember that the opinions given in the episode are not intended to offend anyone. Also, we do not offer medical advice.

On this episode we discuss the history of lobotomies.

This episode, we talk about Germ Theory, Dr. Ignaz Semmelweiss and Typhoid Mary.

This episode may be described as a rant about some things pop culture gets wrong about the medical world.

Welcome to our VERY FIRST podcast! In this episode, we cover the beginnings of surgical history.