Healthcare Triage
Fraud, Abuse, and Malfeasance in the American Health System AWARDS
The 2023 Shkreli Awards from the Lown Institute have been released! Dysfunction in healthcare is one of the foundational pillars here at Healthcare Triage, and these awards highlight some of the worst examples.
Healthcare Triage
Do Oreos Lower Cholesterol? No.
According to a recent study, “Oreo Cookie Treatment” is better at lowering LDL cholesterol (the “bad” cholesterol) than high-intensity therapy with cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins. ARE OREOS A HEALTH FOOD NOW?!
Healthcare Triage
Ten Years Later: The HPV Vaccine is Still Incredible & Lifesaving
We love some good vaccine data, and we were pretty excited to see a new, long-term study published this month on cervical cancer outcomes after the HPV vaccine.
Healthcare Triage
Painful Truths the U.S. Can Learn from Global Healthcare
The American healthcare debate is often a pendulum swinging between two extremes: maintaining the status quo and adopting a single-payer system. But what if we're asking the wrong questions? What if the answers lie not in the extremes...
Healthcare Triage
Why Is Measles Making a Comeback?
Measles is really contagious and can easily spread in pockets of unvaccinated people. In February 2024 a health advisory was issued by the Florida Department of Health in Broward County to warn the public about several confirmed cases of...
Healthcare Triage
A Drug to Treat Food Allergy Reactions
If you or someone you love has a life-threatening food allergy, you have to remain constantly vigilant for even the slightest exposure to that food, making even an outing to a restaurant an impossibility for some people. It can be...
Healthcare Triage
New Obesity Drugs May Impact Mental Health
In mid to late 2023 there was a flurry of news reports about patients taking new weight loss drugs reporting associated mental health concerns, including suicidal thoughts. There's still a lot of research to be done to fully understand...
Healthcare Triage
Does Intermittent Fasting Increase Heart Attack Risk 91%?
Sigh. Nutrition research is often bad, and how we talk about it is even worse. If you believe the hype from the past several years, intermittent fasting doesn’t only help you lose weight, it may go so far as to prolong your life. So what...
Healthcare Triage
What Kind of Exercise Is Best for Depression?
We already know exercise is good for us, including our mental health, but we still have some questions. Like, what kind of exercise is best? And at what intensity?
Healthcare Triage
The Drug Shortage Putting Newborns at Risk
For some women, a simple shot during pregnancy and then right after labor can prevent a huge amount of suffering for both parents and future children. So what happens when there’s a shortage that prevents that shot from happening?
Curated Video
Do You Lie To Your Doctor?
Alok and Sheena take to the streets to ask people why they lie to their doctor. What are they really afraid of? We’ll reveal the most common lies and why they’re so dangerous. Our goal: to help you have a more candid and healthy...
Curated Video
Kids and the COVID Vaccine: Everything You Need to Know
Now that children are back in school, they could be bringing home COVID-19 along with their homework. A vaccine could change that. Alok and Sheena explain the vaccine development process and address key issues and questions that are...
Curated Video
Types of Burns - Thermal, Chemical, Electrical, Radiation and Cold Burns
Explore the world of burns in this comprehensive video, breaking down the different types: thermal, chemical, electrical, radiation, and cold. Delve into the intricacies of thermal burns, distinguishing between dry and wet forms, and...
Curated Video
Thermal Burns - Cooling, Treating and Seeking Medical Care
Dive into the essential guidelines for managing thermal burns in this informative video. Learn why applying ice directly to a burn is a critical mistake, as it can lead to tissue ischemia. Discover the recommended method of cooling...
Curated Video
Assessing Burns - The Types and Severity of Burns (First, Second and Third Degree Burns)
In this video, you will learn about the severity and different degrees of burns through visually impactful animation. Gain a deeper understanding of the skin's three layers – the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous fat. Understand how...
Curated Video
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - The Accumulation of Fatty Plaque in the Arteries
Explore the intricacies of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) with this visually captivating animation. Using a creative storytelling approach and the metaphor of a distribution chain, you'll discover how the arteries face restricted blood...
Curated Video
Peripheral Artery Disease - Prevention through Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Told through the narration of a fitness instructor, named Calvin, you will learn how the ex-stock broker turned his life around after a health scare involving a Peripheral Artery Disease diagnosis. The video covers through creative...
Curated Video
Hypoglycemia - Treating Low Blood Glucose Levels in Diabetics
This video provides essential first-aid guidance on managing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) in diabetics, a condition with symptoms like confusion, altered behavior, diaphoresis, and tremulousness. The video covers through...
Curated Video
Dental Avulsion - First Aid Response for a Knocked-out Tooth
Discover the critical steps to take when faced with dental avulsion, commonly known as a knocked-out tooth. This visually striking, animated video delves into the traumatic nature of this dental injury caused by external impacts like...
Curated Video
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - The Narrowing of the Arteries from the Heart to the Legs
Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) through this visually striking animation. This video covers the definition, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, risks, testing methods and treatment approaches. All aspects of the disease are covered...
Curated Video
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - The Narrowing of the Arteries from the Heart to the Legs
Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) through this visually striking animation. This video covers the definition, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, risks, testing methods and treatment approaches. All aspects of the disease are covered...
Curated Video
NASA: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, aka NASA, has been at the forefront of science, technology, and space exploration since 1958. Its work remains an inspiration to millions of people around the world.
PBS
Why Are Prescription Drugs SO Expensive?
Why are prescription drugs so expensive in the United States? Why does the same medication cost significantly less in other countries around the world? Today Danielle examines the history of pharmaceutical regulation in America and how...
PBS
Health Disparities in the Black Community: Past & Present
You're probably aware that the United States healthcare system is letting down many Black Americans. Today, Danielle looks at the historic reasons for distrust of medical establishment in the Black community as well as why these huge...