Episodes

  • No, Cardiac Arrest is Not a Cause of Death
    Sep 29 2024

    Dr. Wolfe explains how the term “cardiac arrest” has different definitions depending on who is using it, and how this affects the certification of death.

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    25 mins
  • Seizures, SUDEP, and Autopsy Findings
    Jul 19 2024

    Dr. Wolfe speaks for ~30 minutes on what is found at the time of #autopsy when a person is suspected to have died of a #seizure or SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy).

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    33 mins
  • The Miller Case: Medical Examiner’s POV (Part 1?)
    May 23 2024

    Dr. Wolfe discusses what is known about the #micamiller case from the perspective of the #medicalexaminer. This podcast contains information that is publicly available through media reports as of 05-22-24. This information is translated for public understanding. If and when additional information becomes available from the forensic investigation, a new podcast will be made for a part 2.

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    48 mins
  • Was O.J. Simpson’s Brain Examined?
    Apr 18 2024

    Dr. Wolfe discusses some aspects of the death of OJ Simpson and addresses rumors (of CTE) that immediately followed.

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    29 mins
  • We Need to Talk About Drowning
    Apr 5 2024

    Dr. Wolfe does a brief overview of why drowning is not as easy to diagnose as it might seem. Many circumstantial, anatomical, physiological, and pathological elements must come together for this diagnosis, which is sometimes a diagnosis of exclusion for which there are no pathognomonic (specific, diagnostic) findings.

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    29 mins
  • The Speculative Nature of Social Media and Princess Kate
    Mar 23 2024

    Dr. Wolfe briefly discusses the speculation surrounding Princess Kate’s recent announcement and provides opinion on guidelines for discussing such public cases. Dr. Wolfe speaks from his experience as a surgical pathologist and creator in medical social media. As experts, we must balance the temptation to make guesses about what could be happening with the health of public figures while also keeping the public informed.

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    23 mins
  • Accidents That Look Like Murders
    Mar 14 2024

    Dr. Wolfe examines the complex phenomenon encountered by death investigators in which an accident may appear like foul play at the scene of death. Emphasis must be placed on the context of such deaths, and not immediately equating a bloody and/or traumatic death scene with homicide.

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    30 mins
  • Why Examine the Brain of a Mass Shooter?
    Mar 11 2024

    A re-upload of an episode from 3-9-2024. I had to re-upload in MP3 format.

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    23 mins