Curated Video
Comparing Treatments Using Resampling: Determining the Effectiveness of New Salt Substitute and Fertilizer
In this video, the teacher explains how researchers can determine if there is a difference between two treatments using a resampling strategy. They use examples of comparing salt substitutes and fertilizers to demonstrate the process. By...
ShortCutsTv
Insomnia Causes and Treatments
It can be as debilitating a physical injury', says one of the insomniacs interviewed in this film. First, we look at the causes of insomnia and how it can develop into a cycle of sleeplessness. Second, Professor Kevin Morgan explains...
Professor Dave Explains
Methotrexate (Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug)
In the previous tutorial we introduced antirheumatic drugs called DMARDs. Now let's discuss in greater detail a particular small molecule DMARD called methotrexate. This was originally designed to be an anti-cancer drug, but it was...
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Antirheumatics (DMARDs)
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that primarily attacks the lining of the joints. While we are familiar with NSAIDs for their anti-inflammatory properties, with RA a much more useful class of drugs is DMARDs, or...
Healthcare Triage
Does Wegovy Help You Lose Weight?
Today we're talking about Wegovy, which is a new prescription drug approved to treat obesity. It's also called semaglutide, and it was initially approved to treat diabetes, but studies have indicated it is effective for weight loss....
Nature League
Can Cannabis Help Mental Illness? - De-Natured
In this De-Natured segment of Nature League, Brit breaks down a recent scientific journal article about the effect of cannabidiol on brain regions associated with psychosis. Article citation: Bhattacharyya S, Wilson R, Appiah-Kusi E, et...
Healthcare Triage
We're Probably Screening for Breast Cancer Too Much: Healthcare Triage News
How often should you get a mammogram? After writing for years about how research shows we may be too aggressive in screening for breast cancer, it's only fair that I acknowledge the newer - and more conservative - recommendations from...
Curated Video
Civil War Hospitals
The medical hospitals established during the American Civil War helped save thousands of lives – and change how the US military cares for troops to this day.
Healthcare Triage
Critical Care, How to Talk About Death, and What Kind of Water You Should Be Drinking
We've got Dr. Tyson Neumann on the program today, talking about his work in critical care. Tyson tells us all about his work treating critical health situations, and helping patients and their families decide the best course of action....
Healthcare Triage
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Have a Plan for Covid-19
The federal response to the Covid-19 pandemic has been criticized as somewhat...disorganized. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have outlined a plan for how their administration would approach the pandemic, should they be elected to the White...
HealthSketch
What are Migraines?
A simple explainer video about Migraines, a very common type of headache. We explain what migraines are, the range of symptoms and stages, the causes and triggers of migraines, and how they can be managed. We hope this video will be...
SWPictures
Revolutionary Ultrasound Treatment for Cancer: A Clinical Trial Success Story
The video discusses a clinical trial being conducted at Churchill Hospital in Oxford, where doctors are using high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to treat kidney and liver cancer. The video features David Atwell, a tennis player who...
SWPictures
HIV Counselors in Kenya: Fighting Mother-to-Baby Transmission
The video follows HIV counselor as she works to prevent mother to baby transmission of HIV in the SU-2, which has the 3rd highest HIV prevalence in the world. Her job involves following up on those suspected of defaulting on treatment or...
Barcroft Media
Father Finds Happiness After Suicide Attempt
A MAN who tried to take his own life has finally found recovery after battling depression for years without a diagnosis, beginning his own mental health charity in the process. For Pat Lawson, growing up with depression wasn’t something...
Healthcare Triage
Cost Effectiveness in Medicine is not a Dirty Word
Last week, we discussed how to measure the utility value of different health states. These can be used as a proxy for quality in measuring how effective therapies are. How? That's the topic of this week's Healthcare triage.
Institute of Art and Ideas
Is our biological account of mental illness failing us?
From schizophrenia to depression we assume our psychiatric diagnoses are real. But as the mental health epidemic turns global, the categories now seem like the cause. Is it time to abandon our biological account of mental illness? Or is...
Catalyst University
Iontophoresis EXPLAINED Theory, Use, & Example with Calculations
In this video, we explore the theory, use, and parameters with drug delivery via iontophoresis.
The Wall Street Journal
High Drug Prices: What's the Solution?
High U.S. prices for prescription drugs have triggered a backlash from patients, health insurers and politicians. How can the health industry fund R&D while also delivering drugs that patients-and the health-care system-can afford?
SWPictures
Subsidized Malaria Treatment in Africa: Making Effective Drugs Affordable
The video discusses the issue of affordability for malaria treatment in Africa and how a subsidized combination therapy has made it more accessible for those who need it. The success of this pilot scheme depends on its effectiveness and...
Catalyst University
Lever Test | Rationale & Interpretation
In this video, I explain and demonstrate the lever test, a special test used in the assessment of ACL injuries. More specifically, we cover the test procedure, interpretation of results, and psychometrics.
Healthcare Triage
That Pricey New Alzheimer's Drug? Still Not Great
We really need good treatments for Alzheimer's. But Biogen's very expensive and maybe not that effective drug Aduhelm is not the treatment we're looking for. Today we look at the saga of Adulhelm's approval and it's road to acceptance...
Healthcare Triage
It Turns Out, Medicare IS Socialized Medicine.
Florida Governor Rick Scott tries to scare voters by claiming that Democrats are going to undertake socialist experiments with Medicare, which is in itself a socialized medicine program. Also, a surprising entrant into the opioid...
SWPictures
The Deadly Combination: The New TB Epidemic
The Deadly Combination part 4/5: This video highlights the emergence of XDR TB in South Africa and the challenges faced by healthcare workers in treating patients with drug-resistant strains. It also showcases the controversial approach...
Catalyst University
Diabetes Insipidus | Mechanism & Signs/Symptoms
In this video, we explore the mechanism and signs/symptoms of the condition, diabetes insipidus, which results in diminished levels of the hormone, ADH.