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Cryptic Conditions: Some Diagnoses Are Stranger Than Fiction (Ep. 48)

Cryptic Conditions: Some Diagnoses Are Stranger Than Fiction (Ep. 48)

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This Halloween, The Med Edit Podcast brings you a spine-tingling medical special!

Join Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell as they uncover the eerie side of evidence-based medicine — real-life conditions that inspired some of the world’s most famous myths.

From “vampires” and “werewolves” to “corpses that rise again,” these cases prove that truth can be far stranger (and scarier) than fiction.

In This Episode, We Cover:

Case 1: The Woman Who Couldn’t Step Into the Light

A modern-day “vampire”? Discover the truth behind porphyria, a rare metabolic disorder that once inspired centuries of blood-drinking folklore.

Case 2: The Corpse That Moved

A 91-year-old woman declared dead suddenly woke up in a morgue — all thanks to accidental hypothermia and the body’s shocking ability to survive extreme cold.

Case 3: When the Body Turns Against You

Meet a teenager “allergic” to water. Aquagenic urticaria is so rare that fewer than 50 cases exist worldwide — and every drop feels like fire.

Case 4: The Man of the Woods

The “werewolf” of Renaissance Europe wasn’t a monster — he had hypertrichosis, a rare genetic condition that causes excessive hair growth across the entire body.

AND MORE!

Why You’ll Love This Episode:

  • It’s spooky and smart — medical mysteries that sound like horror stories but are grounded in science.
  • Perfect for Halloween or anyone fascinated by the strange, rare, and unbelievable in medicine.
  • Real lessons in diagnosis, physiology, and how folklore and fear once filled the gaps before modern medicine.

Resources Mentioned:

Key Takeaways:

  • Sometimes, medical conditions create legends.
  • The line between myth and medicine is thinner than you think.
  • Always rewarm before you pronounce — and never underestimate the human body’s resilience.

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Spooky Tales from the Emergency Room (Ep.22)

Spooky Tales from the Emergency Room (Ep.22)

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Tune in for a mix of chills and thrills as Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell share real-life medical emergencies that will surely cause a little fright this spooky season. 🎃

With a dash of humor and a wealth of knowledge, the doctors uncover two cases that are both educational and captivating. Hear about the surprising dangers hidden in a seemingly harmless aquarium coral and a shocking story of bleach ingestion gone wrong.

Resources:

  • Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

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In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and The Med Edit Podcast. Texas Tech University Health Science Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.