Healthcare Triage
Ketamine as a Treatment for Depression?
Ketamine is a controlled substance approved by the FDA for use as an anesthetic. It is also used recreationally to create a dissociative state. But what about ketamine for depression? The FDA has approved Spravato (esketamine) for...
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: How Does that Work?
May is Mental Awareness Month, and today we're talking about Transcrainial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). We'll look at how this treatment is administered, dive into the research on how effective this treatment is, compare the results to...
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Can Weighted Blankets Help Insomnia?
Insomnia is terrible, and it can be more prevalent among individuals with other psychiatric disorders. Treatment is available, but there can be a lot of barriers,. Medication is generally only a short term solution. There are proponents...
Healthcare Triage
Some Good News in Alzheimer's Treatments
The surprising approval of the extremely expensive and maybe not that effective drug Aduhelm has been dominating the conversation around Alzheimer's treatments in recent memory. Today, we're getting positive and talking about a very...
Healthcare Triage
Psilocybin, Depression, and Instagram Medical Advice
Recently, a big Instagram account posted some info about psilocybin mushrooms and depression, and we don't think they represented the limited evidence very accurately. And generally, don't make medical decisions based on Instagram posts.
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Studies Show New Weight Loss Medications are the Real Deal
Back in 2021 we did an episode on Semaglutide, the then-recently-approved drug for weight loss that was originally approved for Type 2 diabetes. Since that episode another paper has come out on what happens to weight when the drug is...
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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...
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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?
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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
Understanding Medication Interactions and Side Effects
Learn why it is crucial to read the leaflet that comes with your medication. Discover how certain foods can interact with medications, the importance of completing antibiotic courses, and the impact of common drugs like cough syrup on...
Curated Video
When Antibiotics Fail, What's Next?
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...
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What is "Baby Botox" and Why Are Younger People Doing It?
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...
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Why Don't We Have an HIV Vaccine?
After 40 years of trying, why don’t we have an HIV vaccine? Did you know that even without a vaccine, we have antiviral medication that is 99 percent effective at preventing HIV? So why isn’t that good enough? The U.S. and the world have...
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Pros and Cons of Traveling Abroad for Surgery
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...
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A Blood Test That Can Diagnose Depression?
Did you know there’s a blood test that can detect your risk of depression? why aren’t we using it? Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders, with 1 in every 6 adults experiencing it at some point in their lives. And...
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Can Psilocybin or MDMA Treat Depression and Anxiety?
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...
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What is Atrial Fibrillation?
A simple explainer video about Atrial Fibrillation (also known as A-Fib or AF) We explain what this common heart condition is, its symptoms, its complications, and how can be diagnosed and managed. We hope this video will be helpful to...
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Advancements in HIV/AIDS Treatment: Hope for the Future
This video explores the advancements in medical research and technology that have allowed us to push the boundaries of life itself. It specifically focuses on the progress made in the treatment of HIV and AIDS, highlighting the...
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Exploring the Evolution and Impact of Genetic Engineering in Medicine
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,...
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Navigating the Complex Treatment of Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis
While many drugs are available to treat bipolar disorder and psychotic symptoms, finding the right medication often involves trial and error, with treatments primarily managing symptoms rather than curing the condition. Lithium remains a...
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Exploring the Intersection of Cosmetic Surgery and Heart Therapy
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...
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Revolutionizing Waste Disposal at Sea: Innovative Technologies for Naval Ships
This video highlights the innovative waste disposal technologies being developed by Kinetic in partnership with the British Defence Logistics Organization for naval ships at sea. These technologies aim to efficiently and safely manage...
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Revolutionary Stem Cell Therapy Offers Hope to Heart Disease Patients
This video highlights a groundbreaking stem cell therapy for heart disease developed by Peravite in Thailand. The treatment involves injecting adult stem cells from the patient's own blood into the heart, leading to the growth of new...
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Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment: The Comet Test for Predicting Radiotherapy Response
The Leicester University scientists have developed a groundbreaking Comet test that can predict a tumor's response to radiotherapy by examining the damage to irradiated cancer cells. This test offers a quick and accurate way for doctors...