Topic: Liver Cancer

2 chapters across the catalog

Dead Feathered
Episode 1795 35:26 - 39:43

1795: Dead Feathered

Hepatitis B Birth Dose, CDC Scientific Diplomacy

The discussion shifts to the potential removal of the Hepatitis B vaccine birth dose from the standard schedule. Dr. Daskalakis argued that this dose is critical for children of mothers who did not receive prenatal care to prevent future liver scarring and cancer. The hosts question the necessity of administering this vaccine to newborns and critique the doctor's emotional delivery during his resignation interview.

The Palmist
Episode 1298 1:45:29 - 1:50:36

1298: The Palmist

Australian Banking Hurdles, Health Karma for Pneumonia

An anonymous Australian producer described the extreme difficulty of sending a check in American dollars, arguing that such friction is why Bitcoin is winning. Another listener, Sir Brian Tobias, requested emergency health karma for his mother-in-law, who is battling pneumonia and liver cancer in a "red zone" county where COVID-19 testing delays are hindering her treatment.