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by Keith Sumey, MD
Exploring the science, history and sociology of the most significant diseases and pandemics throughout human history. Keith Sumey, MD will give insight, through the lens of an ER physician, of how disease impacts humanity.
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PRIMER: Rabies*For free access to the podcast newsletter click here*
In the conclusion of The Black Death series we follow the plague as it surges into northern France, England, Germany and the rest of Europe. We delve into the ruinous social, cultural, and economic landscape of the European continent as a result of The Black Death, including the persecution of the Jews and the rabid fervor of the flagellants and how European society moved forward in the wake of the most devastating pandemic in history. *For free access to the podcast newsletter click here*
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PRIMER: Cyclospora*For free access to the podcast newsletter click here*
Follow the plague as it lands on European shores, marching relentlessly northward, and see how medieval Europe struggled to cope with the devastating consequences of The Black Death.*For free access to the podcast newsletter click here*
PRIMER: Hantavirus*For free access to the podcast newsletter click here*
We begin exploring the genesis of the medieval Bubonic Plague - aka The Black Death. It's migration from the East to European shores. We delve into its biology: its origins, transmission, infection, and destruction of the human body. Setting the stage for its impending depredation of Europe.*For free access to the podcast newsletter click here*
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Exploring the science, history and sociology of the most significant diseases and pandemics throughout human history. Keith Sumey, MD will give insight, through the lens of an ER physician, of how disease impacts humanity.
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