110. Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic: When the Joke's Not Funny

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Time of Death

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Welcome to Time of Death, where true crime and medical intrigue meet through the eyes of two RNs AND sisters. Join Dee and Ris as they explore cases involving medical professionals or mysteries where medical details are essential to its understanding. Each episode blends nursing expertise with deep dives into crimes that collide with healthcare. Whether it’s a case with a medical pro or one where medical insights are key, we offer a unique perspective. Tune in for an engaging look at the dark side of medicine and crime, with the added insight, banter, and connection only siblings can provide.

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110. Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic: When the Joke's Not Funny

Time of Death

17 minutes 33 seconds

3 weeks ago

110. Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic: When the Joke's Not Funny

Join us as we discuss the case of Mass Psychogenic Illness that caused 1,000 young people to be infected with uncontrollable, hysterical laughter in Tanganyika (modern day Tanzania). Dee and Ris discuss the medical and psychiatric perspectives behind this case, based upon their experiences as nurses.

Sources

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/249929567_The_laughter_of_the_1962_Tanganyika_'laughter_epidemic'

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanganyika_laughter_epidemic

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC543940/