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This Is Only A Test

Halteres Associates•halteresassociates.com
Science
Life Sciences
A video series covering the interesting stories in the history of diagnostics, disease, health technology, medtech charlatans, and more. Hosted by Mickey Urdea, presented by Halteres Associates.
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Ep. 3 :"This Wormy World!"

In the third episode of our "Interesting Stories in the History of Diagnostics" series, Dr. Mickey Urdea expounds on the history of diseases caused by helminths - aka parasitic worms! Helminth diseases still affect more than 1.5 billion people worldwide (24% of the world's population!) today, and properly testing for the presence of worms is a challenge that the diagnostics industry continues to master. From being the subject of Charles Darwin's best-selling book (really!) to being the impetus f...

Feb 26, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Ep. 2: What The Nose Knows!

In this installment of our "Interesting Stories in the History of Diagnostics" series, Dr. Mickey Urdea chronicles the history of the use of smell in diagnostics, from Hippocrates to present day cancer-sniffing dogs (yes, really!).

Feb 26, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Ep. 1: Before Theranos, There Was... The Dynamizer!

In this first installment of our "Interesting Stories in the History of Diagnostics" series, Dr. Mickey Urdea shares the story of the Dynamizer, a diagnostic device from the early 20th century which parallels the rise and fall of a more modern example - Theranos.

Feb 26, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1