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On Medical GroundsOMG Medical History - History of InfluenzaWelcome to OMG Medical History, a short podcast from On Medical Grounds where we talk about interesting topics and events in medical history. Today's episode covers the dreaded flu, also known as influenza, Plu, the Cough of Pernithus, and a pestilential catarrh, among other names over the centuries. We will discuss the earliest possible mentions of the flu all the way through the great 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic and beyond. Join us to learn about how the flu was seen throughout history and how it was first discovered to be a contagious virus.Voice/Host:Hyda-James Hill2023-11-0109 minOn Medical GroundsMedical Mystery Cases - A Bird's Eye ViewJoe Sutter, an 82 year old widower, cancer survivor, and avid bird watcher, collapses at home. His daughter and son-in-law find him on the floor, mumbling, with changes to his vision. Using lab results and patient presentation, can you figure out what is wrong with Joe before the doctor does? A word of warning... it may not be as simple as you think.This Medical Mystery Case is accredited for one hour of FREE continuing education credit for physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and laboratory professionals. To receive credit for this program, please visit the link below, review the...2023-11-0110 minOn Medical GroundsMedical Mystery Cases - A Rocky StartLittle Kemena was born early at 32 weeks via emergency C-section. At first it seemed Paul’s newborn would be okay—then the respiratory therapist asked him to move aside... Using lab values and patient presentation as clues, can you figure out what is wrong before the neonatologist does?This Medical Mystery Case is accredited for one hour of FREE continuing education credit for physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and laboratory professionals. To recieve credit for this program, please visit the link below, review the additional material, and then click CME/CE to fill out an evaluation and get your...2023-10-1213 min