Hank goes over some of the more interesting ways that doctors can use to tell what might be wrong with you.

As we forge ahead into the new year, let’s take some time to thank the intrepid researchers, volunteers, and even the occasional dog who came before us, made sure our food and drugs are free from poison, and built the devices that make...

Hank talks about the scary new drug that's led to some recent incidences of goat stabbing, as well as other tragedies - bath salts. We learn how it works and ask the important question: why?

For nearly half a century, scientists have been trying to create a process for transplanting animal organs into humans, a theoretical dream that could help the hundreds of thousands of people in need of a lifesaving transplant. But the...

Which of the following is risky behavior: a person taking cholesterol medicine with grapefruit juice? Or a person taking Acetaminophen before going out for drinks? Or a person on blood thinners who takes an aspirin? Turns out, all of...

Pope Francis remains in ‘critical condition’ with ‘early kidney failure’Source: Various

This video covers:<br/>
- What happens when the kidneys stop working (kidn<br/>ey failure)
- How we can<br/> treat kidney failure
- What dialysis<br/> is, and how it cleans the blood
- How a kidneys transplant works

Maintaining Water and Hydrogen Balance

Aaron is talking to Dr. Rafat Abonour about multiple myleoma. Multiple myeloma is a cancer that forms in white blood cells, and Dr. Abonour tells Aaron about how the disease affects patients, and the cutting edge of research into...

The video explores the growing problem of kidney disease in Africa, particularly in Nigeria. The lack of resources and facilities to treat the disease, coupled with a shortage of medical experts, means that many people are left untreated...

This animation is about a Real Leptospirosis case I encountered during my training at Medical ICU. I talk about Microbiology, The initial symptoms, Complications & treatments for the disease. The causative bacteria are Leptospira, a...

It’s known as The Silent Killer – blood pressure is one of the world’s growing killers – especially in countries like China where Western diets and a growing lack of exercise are beginning to take their toll. We travel to Beijing to join...

This video discusses the importance of kidneys in the human body and explores two methods of treating kidney failure: kidney dialysis and kidney transplant. The process of dialysis, along with its advantages and disadvantages, are...

Kidney (Renal) Disease Signs & Symptoms (ex. Peripheral Edema, Fatigue, Itchiness)







Lesson on the Clinical Signs & Symptoms of Kidney (Renal) Disease, including nephrotic syndrome, chronic kidney disease, etc. The...

Meet the Kidneys - those fist-sized organs that are shaped like beans. They are kind and hardworking organs located in your upper abdominal area, attached to the back of the abdominal cavity on either side of the vertebral column. Your...