"Uses of Nuclear Radiation What have the Hulk and Spiderman got in common? They both gained their super powers because of radiation. Well, in films and comics at least. In real life, radiation has never given anyone super powers. But...

In this video, I explain and demonstrate several special tests used in the diagnosis of posteroinferior labral tears of the shoulder joint. More specifically, we cover the rationale, interpretation of results, and psychometric properties...

In this video, we explore the clinical anatomy of high ankle sprains in addition to the diagnosis using special tests, the clinical presentation, and basics of treatment.

This video discusses three major conditions that come under Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and their treatments. The first condition discussed is Coronary Heart Disease, which is caused when fatty material builds up inside coronary...

The video provides an introduction to waste, its sources, and classification. It highlights the health hazards associated with improper waste management and emphasizes the need to manage waste properly to reduce pollution and protect the...

Substance abuse and addiction are terrible for addicts health, and they're really tough on family and friends. Addiction also drives up the violent crime rate, and the rate of property crime. This week on Healthcare Triage, Aaron Carroll...

Opioid Abuse - Opioid drugs can be powerfully effective treatments for those in pain, but they can also be extremely dangerous. This episode explores how opioids can lead to dependence and addiction, and the effects that abuse have had...

In this video, we explore two conditions that result in abnormal levels of the hormone, cortisol: Addison’s disease & Cushing’s disease.

CORONA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 28, 2017: A FOUR-YEAR-OLD girl with cerebral palsy has become an Instagram Star. Finley Smallwood may only be four-years-old but she already has over 100,000 followers on social media. At a glance, you'd think...

In this video, I explain the plantar reflex. More specifically, we discuss the reflex arc and how to determine whether or not the reflex is present/normal or abnormal in both adults and in infants.

Once known as a party drug, ketamine may help treat chronic depression. Hear from a top researcher how the drug can repair brain circuits and t he perils and promises of a new medicine.

In this video, I explain the corneal reflex. More specifically, we discuss the reflex arc and how to determine whether or not the reflex is present/normal or abnormal.

Scientists have developed a therapeutic vaccine for HIV which has the potential to create a functional cure for the disease. Here's how it works

With all the recent studies of medical marijuana and its benefits, some researchers have become interested in researching the use of psychedelics like psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA for treating mental illness. It's hard to research though,...

Most babies are conceived by a sperm fertilising an egg, and the foetus growing inside the mother’s uterus. But sometimes this is not possible; one or both parents might have fertility problems For lots of different reasons, some parents...

This video explains infertility and the various treatments available for it. The video discusses two types of treatments - fertility drugs and in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Both treatments have advantages and disadvantages, and the video...

What have the Hulk and Spiderman got in common? They both gained their super powers because of radiation. Well, in films and comics at least. In real life, radiation has never given anyone super powers. But when used carefully radiation...

Biodiversity is the variety of life. It can be studied on many levels, from looking at all of the 8.7 million species on our planet to a specific ecosystem like a patch of woodland. In this video we are going to look at the importance of...

This video provides an overview of massage therapy as an alternative therapy for relaxation and muscle relief. It discusses the history of massage, its techniques, and its popularity as a beneficial health treatment....

The video discusses the topic of infertility and ways to treat and overcome it. It explains how fertility problems can affect both male and female partners and introduces Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) as a solution. The process...

A drug is a substance that, when introduced to the body, produces some non-nutritional physiological effect. This includes medicinal drugs as well as recreational drugs, and they take many forms. Focusing predominately on medicinal...

The aim of sewage treatment should be to return nutrients back to the soil, but without any harmful pathogens. Composting toilets do this, making use of aerobic bactweria to achieve a pathogen free fertiliser. However, most toilets are...

Women weren’t just spectators of the American Civil War – they played a vital role in the home, the workplace, the battlefield and beyond.

In this video, I explain the Canadian C-spine rules, a guide to determining whether or not radiography is necessary prior to initiating physical therapy treatment.