Podcasts by Category

Sensationalist Science Podcast

Sensationalist Science Podcast

Gid M-K

Can snorting sugar cure lung diseases? Should you be terrified of IVF? Are people in Japan really having less sex? Join Gid M-K for the sensationalist science podcast, looking at sensationalist media headlines and the science that sits behind them.

33 - Episode 33 - Ivermectin and Covid-19
0:00 / 0:00
1x
  • 33 - Episode 33 - Ivermectin and Covid-19

    This episode, Gid and his special guest Dr. Kyle Sheldrick talk ivermectin, covid-19, and why the evidence-base for the anti-parasitic medication really isn't very good when it comes to the dread disease. Studies cited: Elgazzar - https://www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-100956/v4 Niaee - https://www.apjtm.org/article.asp?issn=1995-7645;year=2021;volume=14;issue=6;spage=266;epage=273;aulast=Shakhsi Samaha - https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/6/989 Bryant (meta-analysis) - https://journals.lww.com/americantherapeutics/fulltext/2021/08000/ivermectin_for_prevention_and_treatment_of.7.aspx

    Wed, 13 Oct 2021 - 1h 28min
  • 32 - Episode 32 - PCR and COVID-19 Testing with Dr Angie Rasmussen

    This week Gid talks to the brilliant Dr. Angie Rasmussen about PCR tests, COVID-19, false positives, and why the idea of a casedemic is, in a word, bullshit

    Mon, 04 Jan 2021 - 34min
  • 31 - Episode 31 - COVID-19 Vaccines with Bill Hanage

    This week Gid chats to Dr. Bill Hanage about COVID-19 vaccines, how we know that they haven't been rushed, whether they are safe, and what the future looks like for us all.

    Wed, 16 Dec 2020 - 39min
  • 30 - Episode 30 - Eggs and Diabetes

    This week Gid takes a look at headlines about eggs and diabetes, and why you don't need to give up your morning scramble just yet.

    Fri, 27 Nov 2020 - 11min
  • 29 - Episode 29 - Epidurals and Autism

    Gid talks autism, epidurals, and why the latest headlines probably aren't a good guide for your childbirth experience with two special guests - Drs Dolores McKeen and Valerie Zaphiratos, both obstetric anaesthesiologists Link to the resources we discuss - https://www.cas.ca/en/home

    Fri, 13 Nov 2020 - 20min
Show More Episodes