Interview with Dennis Strenk, Milwaukee Pathologists' Assistant

Dr Travis Brown

** Thanks for downloading this episode. If you'd like to stay in touch with our continuing story, Season 2 continues at This Medical Life, in which Dr Travis Brown continues his exploration of diseases and our approaches to treatment from history to the modern day. Have a look in your podcast app now for This Medical Life, and hit subscribe so you never miss an episode **

Lead has been used for thousands of years. 

And why not? This is a metal that is abundant, pliable, has a low melting point, and does not easily corrode. However, even our ancestors knew that those who worked closely with it often became sick.

Called Saturnism by the Ancient Romans, lead poisoning was known to cause a pale appearance, intestinal problems, paralysis, delirium, and even death.

We have not escaped the perils of lead in our modern times.

Petrol, paint, construction, ammunition, cosmetics, toys, etc. have at all included lead at some point in time. Recent regulations have reduced the exposure of the general population. However, we are not immune from contamination and outbreaks as recent history has shown.

GUEST INTERVIEW

This episode includes an interview with special guest, Dennis Strenk, Milwaukee Pathologists' Assistant, CFO and Board of Trustees member of the AAPA and People of Pathology Podcast host [peopleofpathology.podbean.com]

** Thanks for downloading this episode. If you'd like to stay in touch with our continuing story, Season 2 continues at <a href="https://thismedicallife.com.au/">This Medical Life</a>, in which Dr Travis Brown continues his exploration of diseases and our approaches to treatment from history to the modern day. Have a look in your podcast app now for This Medical Life, and hit subscribe so you never miss an episode **
Lead has been used for thousands of years. 
And why not? This is a metal that is abundant, pliable, has a low melting point, and does not easily corrode. However, even our ancestors knew that those who worked closely with it often became sick.
Called Saturnism by the Ancient Romans, lead poisoning was known to cause a pale appearance, intestinal problems, paralysis, delirium, and even death.
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We have not escaped the perils of lead in our modern times.
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Petrol, paint, construction, ammunition, cosmetics, toys, etc. have at all included lead at some point in time. Recent regulations have reduced the exposure of the general population. However, we are not immune from contamination and outbreaks as recent history has shown.
GUEST INTERVIEW
This episode includes an interview with special guest, Dennis Strenk, Milwaukee Pathologists' Assistant, CFO and Board of Trustees member of the AAPA and People of Pathology Podcast host [<a href="https://peopleofpathology.podbean.com/">peopleofpathology.podbean.com</a>]

This Pathological Life Podcast

Every disease has its own story to tell - Dr Travis Brown

The podcast series “This Pathological Life” brings to life the spectrum of general pathology topics by delving into each through the lens of historical aspects of disease, community impact of chronic illness, study or research threads, and topical areas of interest. 

Podcast host Steve Davis is joined by our resident Pathologist Dr Travis Brown. Dr Travis Brown is a General Pathologist who enjoys working in the fields of Biochemistry, Microbiology, Anatomical Pathology, and Haematology.

Our podcast host Steve Davis, is a seasoned radio interviewer and podcaster. Aside from running his own marketing company, he is a public speaker, stand-up comedian and journalist.

We share episodes such as ‘A pox on both your houses.’, ‘A pathological addiction’, 'De Slag om Gluten (Dutch)', 'A smear in time (saves lives)' and quite simply, 'What is pathology anyway?'

This Pathological Life Podcast
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Every disease has its own story to tell - Dr Travis Brown
</blockquote>
The podcast series &ldquo;This Pathological Life&rdquo; brings to life the spectrum of general pathology topics by delving into each through the lens of historical aspects of disease, community impact of chronic illness, study or research threads, and topical areas of interest.&nbsp;
Podcast host Steve Davis is joined by our resident Pathologist Dr Travis Brown. Dr Travis Brown is a General Pathologist who enjoys working in the fields of Biochemistry, Microbiology, Anatomical Pathology, and Haematology.
Our podcast host Steve Davis, is a seasoned radio interviewer and podcaster. Aside from running his own marketing company, he is a public speaker, stand-up comedian and journalist.
We share episodes such as &lsquo;A pox on both your houses.&rsquo;, &lsquo;A pathological addiction&rsquo;, 'De Slag om Gluten (Dutch)', 'A smear in time (saves lives)' and quite simply, 'What is pathology anyway?'

Every disease has its own story to tell - Dr Travis Brown

This Pathological Life Podcast

Every disease has a story to tell - Dr Travis Brown

This Pathological Life podcast is an inspired collaboration between General Pathologist Dr Travis Brown and seasoned radio interviewer and podcaster, Steve Davis. 

By using a storytelling format, they share the history behind diseases and put health challenges into context to deepen your library of anecdotes and explanations. 

In Season One, the podcast brought to life a spectrum of general pathology topics by delving into each through the lens of historical aspects of disease, community impact of chronic illness, study or research threads, and topical areas of interest. We shared episodes such as ‘A pox on both your houses.’ – about small pox; ‘A pathological addiction to making sandwiches’ – Typhoid Mary and quite simply, "What is Pathology?".

In Season Two, we kick off with indigenous health chats with Dan Tyson Chief Executive Officer at Desert Knowledge Australia. We have lined up discussions about medical ethics with President AMASA Dr Chris Moy and social media health data with Mayo Clinic's Lee Aase Communications Director, Social and Digital Innovation, as well as immunology and allergy testing with Dr Daman Langguth Head of Immunology Department, Chair of SNP Partners, Member of Executive Advisory Committee, Chair of the Data Request Committee.

We consider "What is genius?" with Sonic Genetics Professor Graeme Suthers

We encourage you to request topics, stories and tales that would be of interest.

Enjoy the listen.

PS Dr Travis Brown is a General Pathologist who enjoys working in the fields of Biochemistry, Microbiology, Anatomical Pathology, and Haematology.

<blockquote>
Every disease has a story to tell - Dr Travis Brown
</blockquote>
This Pathological Life podcast is an inspired collaboration between General Pathologist Dr Travis Brown and seasoned radio interviewer and podcaster, Steve Davis.&nbsp;
By using a storytelling format, they share the history behind diseases and put health challenges into context to deepen your library of anecdotes and explanations.&nbsp;
In Season One, the podcast brought to life a spectrum of general pathology topics by delving into each through the lens of historical aspects of disease, community impact of chronic illness, study or research threads, and topical areas of interest. We shared episodes such as &lsquo;A pox on both your houses.&rsquo; &ndash; about small pox; &lsquo;A pathological addiction to making sandwiches&rsquo; &ndash; Typhoid Mary and quite simply, "What is Pathology?".
In Season Two, we kick off with indigenous health chats with <a href="https://www.dka.com.au/">Dan Tyson</a> Chief Executive Officer at Desert Knowledge Australia. We have lined up discussions about medical ethics with President AMASA <a href="https://www.ausdoc.com.au/author/dr-chris-moy">Dr Chris Moy</a> and social media health data with Mayo Clinic's Lee Aase Communications Director, Social and Digital Innovation, as well as immunology and allergy testing with <a href="https://www.snp.com.au/about-us/our-pathologists/a-z/dr-daman-langguth">Dr Daman Langguth</a> Head of Immunology Department, Chair of SNP Partners, Member of Executive Advisory Committee, Chair of the Data Request Committee.
We consider "What is genius?" with Sonic Genetics <a href="https://www.clinpath.com.au/about-us/clinpath-leadership/our-pathologists/professor-graeme-suthers">Professor Graeme Suthers</a>
We encourage you to request topics, stories and tales that would be of interest.
Enjoy the listen.
PS Dr Travis Brown is a General Pathologist who enjoys working in the fields of Biochemistry, Microbiology, Anatomical Pathology, and Haematology.

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