1217 Before They Were Famous
Sat Feb 07 2026
In This episode, Dr's J and Santhosh explore the surprising medical origin stories of common everyday objects. Along the way they cover the Grammys, Disney knees, Presidential injuries, medical metal detectors, chainsaws and obstetrics, patio furniture and tuberculosis and more! So sit back and relax as we show you some medical devices before they were famous!
Further Reading
https://sci-hub.se/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16033617/#:~:text=Metal%20detectors%20have%20been%20used%20in%20medicine,objects%20can%20help%20with%20diagnosis%20or%20treatmen
https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/fun-fact-unfortunately-chainsaws-were-invented-for-childbirth#:~:text=likely%20to%20occur.-,2,OB/GYNs%20on%20expectant%20mothers.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/how-adirondack-chair-became-feel-good-recliner-cures-what-ails-you-180978322/
https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/14/4/356
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In This episode, Dr's J and Santhosh explore the surprising medical origin stories of common everyday objects. Along the way they cover the Grammys, Disney knees, Presidential injuries, medical metal detectors, chainsaws and obstetrics, patio furniture and tuberculosis and more! So sit back and relax as we show you some medical devices before they were famous! Further Reading https://sci-hub.se/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16033617/#:~:text=Metal%20detectors%20have%20been%20used%20in%20medicine,objects%20can%20help%20with%20diagnosis%20or%20treatmen https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/fun-fact-unfortunately-chainsaws-were-invented-for-childbirth#:~:text=likely%20to%20occur.-,2,OB/GYNs%20on%20expectant%20mothers. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/how-adirondack-chair-became-feel-good-recliner-cures-what-ails-you-180978322/ https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/14/4/356 Support Us spiritually, emotionally or financially here! or on ACAST+ travelmedicinepodcast.com BlueSky/Mastodon/X/Instagram: @doctorjcomedy @toshyfro Tikotok: Drjtoksmedicine Gmail: travelmedicinepodcast@gmail.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/28uQe3cYGrTLhP6X0zyEhT Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/travelmedicinepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.