Healthcare Triage
Many Common Treatments Aren't Helpful
There are a surprising number of treatments that get accepted into mainstream care, and covered by insurance, despite the fact that there is little evidence that they work. There's even evidence that some of these treatments may be...
JJ Medicine
"A Common Genetic Cause of High LDL Cholesterol" (Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia)
Lesson on familial combined hyperlipidemia: genetics, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Familial combined hyperlipidaemia is a relatively common dyslipidaemic condition that results in increased LDL...
Healthcare Triage
Going Hungry is not Great for your Health
About 50 million people in the United States don't have access to enough food to support a healthy lifestyle. The technical term for this is food insecurity, and over 40% of people in the United States will experience it during their...
Science360
CONTACT LENSES THAT CAN TALK TO YOUR PHONE
In episode 74, Jordan and Charlie investigate interscatter communications, a new way of wireless communications developed by researchers at the University of Washington. Interscatter communication lets devices like brain implants,...
Visual Learning Systems
Healthy Nervous and Endocrine Systems: Problems of the Endocrine System
This program explores the essential components and functions of the nervous system while also investigating the endocrine system. The following parts of the nervous system are illustrated through colorful graphics: brain, spinal cord,...
Healthcare Triage
Reducing Obesity Won't Necessarily Reduce Care Costs: Healthcare Triage News
So, obesity is a serious problem. And it does drive up health care costs in the US. But, and we know this seems counterintuitive, weight loss doesn't necessarily bring down health care costs. Aaron Carroll tells you why.
Healthcare Triage
Got a Bad Diagnosis? Talk to Someone Who Has Been Through It
When someone gets a diagnosis, they should get lots of time with their doctors and nurses to talk and learn about the condition. This isn't always possible. Sometimes, it can be useful to talk to patients who have also been through the...
Healthcare Triage
The Stuff We Worry About, and the Stuff That Actually Kills Us
What are we worried about in terms of health? What's really gonna kill us? How different is that from the past? All this and more on this week's Healthcare Triage News.
JJ Medicine
Polyol Pathway & Diabetes | The Role of Polyol Pathway in Diabetes Pathogenesis
Polyol Pathway and Role in Diabetes Pathogenesis lesson. What is the purpose of the Polyol (Sorbitol-Aldose Reductase) Pathway, and what is the role of the polyol pathway in diabetes pathogenesis? Here, I explain what the actual function...
Healthcare Triage
Diabetes Declining? Switzerland Votes on Single Payer: Healthcare Triage News
Diabetes on the decline? Switzerland votes on single payer!
Healthcare Triage
Type 2 Diabetes and Daily Blood Sugar Monitoring
Research is telling us that those with Type 2 diabetes don't need to be testing for blood glucose levels at home and that doing so is a waste of money and a strain on the health care system.
Cerebellum
Space Facts II - Insulin Pump From Space Technology
Space Facts II puts viewers on the forefront of space exploration, examining its role on Earth in fighting forest fires, controlling diseases (such as diabetes), combating air pollution and mapping solar and lunar cycles. This video...
Healthcare Triage
Juice: It's Sugary, It's Caloric, and It's Not Great for You
We know that sugary drinks can contribute to a host of health problems, including obesity and diabetes. So, why do fruit juices, which can have as much or more sugar than soda, get a pass? We serve them to kids as a healthy option, but...
US Department of Agriculture
USDA-ARS Partners to Produce Low Glycemic Sweetener
The USDA's Agricultural Research Service has partnered with private industry to create a low glycemic sweetener that can help diabetics. USDA's Patrick O'Leary has the story from the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research...
Curated Video
Introduction to Hiking
This video promotes the benefits of hiking as a great way to get in shape while enjoying the outdoors. It highlights the numerous health benefits, including cardiovascular exercise, muscle strength, weight loss, and improved mental...
Curated Video
Can a cure for diabetes be found through surgery?
Diabetes is the fastest growing health crisis of our time. Could a common surgical procedure bolster hopes of finding a cure?
The Economist
How to cure diabetes
Diabetes is the fastest growing health crisis of our time. Could a common surgical procedure bolster hopes of finding a cure?
Curated Video
Nutritional Differences between Brown and White Rice
Learn about the nutrient profile of brown and white rice and how they compare. Rice part 2/5
Healthcare Triage
Colorado's Plan for Making Insulin More Affordable
Insulin is still super expensive. Colorado is doing something about it. It’s still likely not enough.
Next Animation Studio
Artificial pancreas: how it works
British researchers are developing an artificial pancreas that would automatically control levels of glucose in the bloodstream, obviating the need for diabetics to constantly monitor and regulate their blood sugar levels during the day...
Mediacorp
Fighting the Health Crisis in Singapore
This video addresses the growing issue of obesity in Singapore. With a personal connection to diabetes in his family, the teacher is on a mission to fight the health crisis by starting with children. Over the course of 5 weeks, he aims...
Catalyst University
A1c EXPLAINED - What is it, and why should I care
In this video, we explore the biochemistry of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and why it matters clinically for diabetes.
Science Buddies
Why Aren't All Medicines Pills?
No one likes shots, so why don't we swallow all our medications? This video will show how you can use a model to explore one challenge behind making medications we can quickly swallow, using insulin (a medication taken by some diabetes...
CuriosaMente
12 preguntas sobre la DIABETES
Hay muchos mitos alrededor de la diabetes: una condición que afecta a millones de personas en el mundo. En esta ocasión te presentamos 12 de las preguntas más frecuentes. En resumen, la diabetes es una afección que afecta a millones de...