Catalyst University
Pharmacology of Alzheimer's Disease
In this video, we explore the basic pharmacology of Alzheimer's disease.
JJ Medicine
Medications to Avoid with Enlarged Prostate | Reduce Symptoms and Risk of Prostate Enlargement
An enlarged prostate (also known as Benign prostatic hyperplasia) is a relatively common condition that increases in prevalence as men get older. Certain medications (including common over the counter medications) can influence the...
JJ Medicine
Statin Side Effects | Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin, Simvastatin Side Effects & Why They Occur
Statin Medication Side Effects | Side Effects of Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin, Simvastatin Statins are medications used to reduce or lower cholesterol and work by inhibiting synthesis of cholesterol. Their use, however, has been...
Healthcare Triage
You Should Get a Flu Shot
One of the arguments you hear most often by people who don't want to get immunized against influenza is that the flu just isn't a big deal; it's just a bad cold. It's not. There are lots of other things people often get wrong about flu...
Healthcare Triage
Unnecessary Supplement Use is Rising, Even Among the Elderly
There are a few topics here at Healthcare Triage that just won't seem to go away. Vaccines and autism. Diet and exercise. Survival rates. But the one that trumps them all is supplements. Americans seem obsessed with them.
The Wall Street Journal
Anne Wojcicki on Covid-19 and Genetics: Discovering Clues in Big Data
23andme CEO Anne Wojcicki discusses the potential for crowdsourced data to help provide new insights into the coronavirus at WSJ Tech Live.
Catalyst University
Pulmonary Pharmacology [Part 1] | Bronchoconstriction & Bronchodilation Mechanisms
In this video, explore the biochemical mechanisms that promote bronchoconstriction and bronchodilation.
Healthcare Triage
Deprescribing: Sometimes Taking Fewer Medication is Better
Prescription drugs are pretty awesome. They improve lives all the time. But it is possible to take too many. Over time, as patients are prescribed more an more ongoing medications, it's a good idea to sometimes step back, evaluate, and...
JJ Medicine
ACE Inhibitor Side Effects: Lisinopril, Ramipril, Captopril, Perindopril | Causes and Why They Occur
ACE Inhibitor Side Effects | Ramipril, Enalapril, Captopril, Perindopril | Causes and Why They Occur ACE inhibitors (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors) are medications that are used for high blood pressure (hypertension), kidney...
JJ Medicine
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) is a very rare but potentially life-threatening condition that is caused by excessive dopamine (D2 receptor)...
Healthcare Triage
Sleeping in a Hospital is Just Awful
Being sick enough to go to the hospital is not a great experience. You know what's worse? Staying overnight in the hospital. There's a very good chance you're going to get your sleep interrupted frequently, and that's not going to speed...
Next Animation Studio
Britney Spears’ bodyguard: She was given powerful drugs and not allowed to leave house alone
Britney Spears’ former bodyguard has made a series of allegations about her mistreatment.
JJ Medicine
What to Avoid When Taking Statin Medications | How to Reduce Risk of Statin Side Effects
What to Avoid When Taking Statin Medications | Foods, Beverages and Medications that Increase Side Effects Statin medications (ex. atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin) are used to lower/reduce cholesterol levels. However, statin...
JJ Medicine
Chloroquine & Hydroxychloroquine | Mechanism of Action, Targets (Malaria), Adverse Effects
Chloroquine & Hydroxychloroquine | Mechanism of Action, Targets (Malaria), Adverse Effects In this lesson, we discuss the medications known as chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, including how they are administered, metabolized and...
JJ Medicine
Amlodipine Side Effects (Why They Occur & How To Reduce Risk)
Amlodipine Side Effects (Why They Occur & How To Reduce Risk) Amlodipine (also known as Norvasc) is a calcium channel blocker used to lower blood pressure and treat chest pain. In this lesson, we discuss the side effects of amlodipine.
JJ Medicine
Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome | Medications, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome | Medications, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome (ADS) is a condition caused by the abrupt cessation or reduction of an antidepressant medication....
JJ Medicine
What To Avoid When Taking Amlodipine | Foods, Medications, Natural Supplements
What To Avoid When Taking Amlodipine | Foods, Medications, Natural Supplements Amlodipine (also known as Norvasc) is a calcium channel blocker used to reduce blood pressure and used to treat anginal chest pain. Amlodipine is metabolized...
JJ Medicine
What To Avoid When Taking Sertraline, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Escitalopram (SSRIs)
What To Avoid If You Are Taking SSRI Antidepressants (ex. Sertraline, Fluoxetine) – Foods and Beverages, Herbal Supplements and Prescription Medications that Interact with SSRIs Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) are...
JJ Medicine
Serotonin Syndrome vs. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome | Similarities & Differences
Serotonin Syndrome vs. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome | Similarities & Differences Serotonin Syndrome and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome are often two conditions that are compared to each other as each has similar signs and symptoms. In...
Healthcare Triage
Empowering Pharmacists to Address Excess Medications
For a lot of patients, prescriptions build up over time, and older people end up taking A LOT of different drugs. Doctors don't always have the time or will to assess these mounting prescriptions. Empowering pharmacists to recommend...
JJ Medicine
Chronic Cough | 3 Most Common Causes & Approach to Causes
Chronic Cough | 3 Most Common Causes & Approach to Causes This lesson is on an approach to determining the cause of a chronic cough. In this lesson, we discuss how a chronic cough is defined, an approach to determine the causes of...
HealthSketch
What is IBS? (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
A simple explainer video about 'Irritable Bowel Syndrome' or IBS, a common condition that affects the digestive system. We explain the symptoms, possible triggers, how it is diagnosed, and ways it can be managed. We hope this video will...
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.