Cancer prevention is a major goal in health research, and one major milestone was the HPV vaccine, which targets a virus that is responsible for different types of cancer, mainly cervical cancer. Now we’ve got some recent excitement in...

Misinformation. A recent and major problem facing us all, and one that is pervasive in many realms including medicine and healthcare, which are, of course, favorite realms around here. But is all this stuff recent? Is misinformation a...

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.

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...

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...

We will explore the first kind of chatbot operating in the medical domain. We will look at the benefits, including the ability to schedule appointments, check patient symptoms, provide support, help with coverage and insurance claims,...

Let's understand the mechanism of how a chatbot works. It needs a predefined goal or objective to function, draft potential solution flows, validate examples, define the solution flows, and launch the chatbot.
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Studies indicate that 1 in 5 Americans always or often feel lonely or socially isolated. The overall impact of loneliness on mental wellness is still being determined, however researchers suggest the risk effects of loneliness, isolation...

Masks and social distancing made the common cold nearly disappear, but now these viruses are back with a vengeance. RSV is filling up emergency rooms, and flu season is off to a roaring start, too. It’s the worst season of respiratory...

Antibiotic overuse and misuse is driving resistance in bacteria. Without new therapeutic tools, we could by 2050 see 10 million deaths annually from “superbug” infections. Co-hosts Alok and Sheena explore how phage therapy and other...

U.S. abortion bans have had an intense ripple effect for patients, providers, and medicine at large. We talk with OB-GYN @DrJenniferLincoln about everything from emergency care being denied, to medical residents forced to leave their...

Botox is the top non-surgical beauty procedure in the country, and now even being used non-cosmetically. But is it really something to consider in your 20s and 30s? We’re joined by Board-Certified dermatologists Dr. Alexis Stephens and...

It’s not “just cramps”, pregnancy will not cure the disease, and yes (sigh)...even teens can get it. People with endometriosis keep getting gaslit. Why is their pain being dismissed? Alok and Sheena talk about how the healthcare system...

What exactly is medical tourism? How safe is it to travel to another country for a medical procedure? And what about mixing a little vacation with some dental work? As of 2020, approximately 1 in 10 people in the US under the age of 65...

There's even a study using psilocybin (from mushrooms) to help doctors and nurses suffering from burnout! So why the excitement, and what's the downside? We’ll break it down, recap highs and lows from key studies, explain how these drugs...

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...

Delve into the world of Street Medicine, where dedicated healthcare professionals provide essential services to the homeless, right where they live.

This video provides an overview of genetic engineering, tracing its evolution from a concept in science fiction to a reality in modern science. The video discusses the impact of genetic engineering on precision medicine, gene therapy,...

This video provides an overview of the history, challenges, and advancements in the field of organ transplantation. It discusses the origins of organ transplantation, key milestones, and the contributions of pioneering surgeons. The...

This video is a brief overview of the history and advancements of pacemakers, highlighting their importance in revolutionizing medicine and improving the quality of life for patients with cardiac conditions. It discusses the early...

This video showcases innovative technologies revolutionizing healthcare practices in hospitals. From secure wireless networks and handheld computers for seamless communication to robotic technology enabling remote patient visits, these...

The video highlights the rising trend of cosmetic surgery among young Chinese, particularly college students, seeking to enhance their appearance for personal and professional reasons. Beijing's Evercare Hospital has capitalized on this...

The video explores a cosmetic surgery clinic in New York that offers Botox injections in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, with patients even listening to heart therapy music during their treatments. The clinic focuses on making...

This video discusses the significant advancements in medical technology that have revolutionized healthcare, leading to longer and healthier lives. It highlights innovations such as digital imaging techniques, artificial organs, and...