The Life Apotheque
Latest Episodes
Episode 10: Blocking Stage Fright
Why stage fright happens, what your body thinks is actually happening, and how we stop it from ruining your day. Music: Circle Game Musicians: The Lost Vikings Poem: Nature Morte by Sandra Lim Sources: The Wilderness by Sandra Lim,
Episode 9: Willow Bark to Fix the Heart (but not influenza)
How aspirin came to be and what it does for us even after 300 years of use. Except in influenza.
Episode 8: Acetaminophen Poisoning and Fairy Dust
How & why acetaminophen poisoning kills you, plus the wonderful drug we use to treat overdose. Music: Lovefool by The Cardigans Musicians: Ellen Birath Band Poem: The Painter Rearranges the Mirrors (1415) by Cole Swensen Sources: Caveau de la Huchette,...
Episode 7: Ebola and Health Systems
How Ebola is transmitted and why it’s causing such a huge problem in West Africa. Not much with drugs in this one, but some things are more important than chemistry. Music: 16 Tons by Merle Travis Musicians: Tracy on guitar/vocals,
Episode 6: Hepatitis C Part 2 – The Future Looks Good
New developments in the management of hepatitis C and the huge impact this will have on patients. Music: Snake River Prophets by Michel Musicians: Michel of WereBadger Poem: American Smooth by Rita Dove Sources: Kowdley KV et al.
Episode 5: Hepatitis C Part 1 – The Problem and Not Much of a Solution
The consequences of hepatitis C and the only drugs we had to manage it for 20 years. Music: Picture in a Frame by Tom Waits Musicians: MONA of Father You See Queen Poem: El Florida Room by Richard Blanco Sources: Ribavirin Package Insert,
Episode 4: Altitude
How altitude sickness happens and acetazolamide’s use in treating it. Music: Rock This House by B.B. King and Tin Whistle Musicians: The Swillbillies, Brian of Mason’s Tender Poem: Aylmer by Kirstin Sources: Zafren, K.
Episode 3: Vaccines for Cancer
A brief explanation of multiple myeloma, how measles functions, and why the measles vaccine could be used to cure cancer. Music: Stroll Through the Sky by Joe Hisaishi Musicians: Kirstin on piano Poem: The Beach at Sunset by Eloise Klein Healy Sources:...
Episode 2: Reversal
An introduction to receptors and the basics of drug function, how opioids were developed and why they take away pain, and how naloxone works. Music: The Old Home Place by The Dillards Musicians: Tracy on vocals/guitar, Brian on banjo-uke,
Episode 1: Transitions
A brief introduction to the podcast, including a description on what pharmacy residencies are and some musings on moving from training to an actual job.