Planet PE
Gcse Pe Paper 2 revision- Performance enhancing drugs
In this video we look at the reasons why performers use peds and show a confession from a drug cheat. The drugs studied in this video are: EPO Blood doping Anabolic Agents Beta blockers Diuretics
Catalyst University
Diuretics | 4 Major Classes + Mechanisms of Action
In this video, we explore the four major classes of diuretics that are used in the treatment of hypertension including their mechanisms of action.
Professor Dave Explains
The Common Cold (Rhinovirus)
It's time to start going through a variety of common viruses, so let's start with the most common one of them all, the one that most often causes the common cold. It's called Rhinovirus, and it is a member of the picornavirus family....
TLDR News
Will Johnson Sell The NHS To Trump? - TLDR Explains
Corbyn has spent a lot of time talking about Johnson's plans to sell the NHS to the US. However, Trump and Johnson have both denied this. So in this video, we look at the 'incriminating' documents that Corbyn has presented and discuss...
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Antihistamines
Everybody knows what allergies are, but what causes them? What drugs do we have available to address them? As we learned in the immunology series, allergies are symptoms of an immune response to a perceived threat. Histamine is a...
Healthcare Triage
Opioid Addiction and Treatment
Thanks, in part, to the generous support of the NIHCM, this month we are releasing four special episodes on Opioids. We hope you enjoy them. This week's episode:
Catalyst University
Pharmacology of Diabetes Mellitus | Mechanisms of Action
In this video, we explore the mechanisms of action of the major drugs that are used to control diabetes mellitus. Insulin therapy will be discussed in a separate video, so this video includes all other major medications.
Curated Video
Marie van Brittan Brown: Creating CCTV in Queens
How did a hardworking nurse from New York City invent the world's first home security system? When a burglar tried to break into her apartment in the 1960s, this kickass crimefighter went where no-one had gone before.
Curated Video
Managing Anxiety
This video discusses panic attacks and anxiety, explaining their symptoms and potential causes. It also provides tips for managing and relieving stress, including natural remedies and techniques such as exercise, relaxation, and...
Mr. Beat
10 Surprising Things About Adolf Hitler
Did you know Adolf Hitler farted a lot? Yes, it's true. Here are 10 other facts about the former German dictator that you likely didn't know.
Healthcare Triage
What Are Nootropics? Are They Going to Make You Smarter?
I don't know why, but you all keep asking for an episode on nootropics. For those of you who aren't in the know, those are drugs which are supposed to enhance cognitive function. Nootropics are the topic of this week's Healthcare Triage.
Healthcare Triage
Marijuana Intoxication and Driving
How much does weed affect your driving? Why is it on the news so much? This is Healthcare triage News.
AllTime 10s
10 Shocking Cases Of Identity Theft
You've probably know a bit about stolen identities, but it goes way beyond stolen credit cards. Just imagine what it's like to find out your child is an imposter! This is 10 Sickening Cases of Identity Theft!
Science360
Leaf Cutter Ants
Leaf cutter ants could be called the overachievers of the insect world. They are farmers, medicine makers, and green energy producers. With support from the National Science Foundation, bacteriologist Cameron Currie studies the complex...
Curated Video
The Role of Plants in the Development of Modern Medicine
This video discusses how certain plants have been used for thousands of years to treat certain ailments and how, through modern technology, these active ingredients have been extracted to create drugs. It highlights various examples such...
Catalyst University
Pharmacology of the Clotting (Coagulation) Cascade
In this video, we explore the mechanisms of action of drugs affecting some aspect of the clotting cascade including factor Xa, thrombin, and plasmin.
Healthcare Triage
The History of Opioids
The History of Opioids - We will give a historical overview of people and opioids. We will look at when people first started using opioids, how they've changed over the years, and ways that they've been both amazingly positive as really...
Professor Dave Explains
Microorganisms and Humans Commensal and Pathogenic Flora
Did you know that there are more microbes inside of you than there are cells that belong to your own body? There are tons of those critters all over the place! But don't freak out, most of them are actually helping you. They protect you...
Neuro Transmissions
How does marijuana affect your brain?
Marijuana is getting more and more popular every year. Public sentiment is shifting and states across the U.S. have begun legalizing pot for medical and recreational use. But what does marijuana do to your brain? How does weed work in...
Professor Dave Explains
Celecoxib (Celebrex) and other COX-2 Selective Inhibitors
We know that NSAIDs can inhibit both COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes. But these enzymes perform slightly different functions, and it seems that inhibition of COX-2 leads to the beneficial affects of NSAIDs while inhibition of COX-1 leads to the...
Healthcare Triage
COCAINE. It's a Serious Problem Drug, Too
The opioid epidemic is certainly terrible. Even as we're plumbing the depths of it, we should remember that there are other terrible drugs out there killing people and making lives worse. Cocaine is a big problem as well, and it kills a...
Healthcare Triage
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?
Who names drugs? Why all the funny names? A number of months ago, we did an episode on how a drug comes to market with the help of out HCT intern, pharmD student Rachel Hoffman. She also helped us out with our episode on Flibanserin.
Global Ethics Solutions
Working Sober! Signs and Symptoms of Substance Abuse
This course covers the signs and symptoms of substance abuse. Topics include the cost of substance abuse, signs of drug and alcohol abuse, impact of abuse, and how to understand addiction. This is one part of a four-part basic drug &...