Dive deep into the history of medicine to explore the origins of penicillin and the development of cephalosporins. From the dank corners of Alexander Fleming's lab to the sewers of Sardinia we explore the history and controversy behind some of the most common antibiotics. We will also discuss whether or not penicillin allergy is real and if you can give a penicillin allergic patient a cephalosporin and still keep your license to practice medicine.
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Dive deep into the history of medicine to explore the origins of penicillin and the development of cephalosporins. From the dank corners of Alexander Fleming's lab to the sewers of Sardinia we explore the history and controversy behind some of the most common antibiotics. We will also discuss whether or not penicillin allergy is real and if you can give a penicillin allergic patient a cephalosporin and still keep your license to practice medicine.
This episode is part 2 in our contrast chronicles and tackles the mythical beast of iodine, shellfish, and contrast allergy. Join us as we explore the evidence behind contrast allergy, contrast mediated anaphylaxis and anaphylactoid reactions. We take a retro look back to the original papers from the 70’s and 80’s all the way through the present day. On this deep dive, we will also explore the efficacy of pretreatment for these reactions and the utility of this strategy in t...
Is That a Thing?
Dive deep into the history of medicine to explore the origins of penicillin and the development of cephalosporins. From the dank corners of Alexander Fleming's lab to the sewers of Sardinia we explore the history and controversy behind some of the most common antibiotics. We will also discuss whether or not penicillin allergy is real and if you can give a penicillin allergic patient a cephalosporin and still keep your license to practice medicine.
