Curated Video
The Havasupai Project Explained
When the Havasupai tribe became the subject of a medical trial in the 1990s, their DNA was covertly used for scientific testing that participants had not consented to. Thirteen years later the secret was discovered and the tribe filed a...
SWPictures
Medical Detection Dogs: How Dogs Can Save Lives of Diabetic Patients
This video showcases the amazing abilities of medical detection dogs like Billy, who has been trained to alert his owner Beth when her blood sugar is at a dangerous level due to her diabetes. The use of these dogs could significantly...
Science360
This Breathalyzer Reveals Signs Of Disease
This invention could give new meaning to the term ""bad breath!"" It's the Single Breath Disease Diagnostics Breathalyzer, and when you blow into it, you get tested for a biomarker--a sign of disease. For as amazing as that sounds, the...
Healthcare Triage
Sleep Apnea, CPAP, and Barriers to Care in the US
Sleep apnea is a condition that can cause a lot of problems. It is also easily treatable. But there can be barriers to care for a number of reasons. This week, Aaron tells the story of his own diagnosis with sleep apnea, and the hurdles...
A Capella Science
Banting's Imparted Years (Stan Rogers Parody)
The discovery of insulin by Canadian researchers Banting and Best, set to Canadian balladeer Stan Rogers' classic sea shanty "Barrett's Privateers"
Healthcare Triage
The Effectiveness of Screening and Treating Diabetes
Screening for diabetes, and then preventing it, is a no brainer right? I wish. This is Healthcare Triage news.
CuriosaMente
¡Huevos! 8 datos curiosos
¿Es verdad que los huevos son malos para el corazón? Ese y 8 datos curiosos sobre los huevos de gallina. Comer huevos no aumenta significativamente el colesterol en la sangre. El color del cascarón no afecta el sabor o el color de la...
Curated Video
Bells Palsy: Facial Nerve Weakness
Bell's Palsy occurs due to facial nerve weakness. It is a result of facial nerve compression at the “Facial canal”. I cover the following information about bells palsy in this animation. 1) Symptoms of bells palsy 2) Pathophysiology of...
JJ Medicine
Gastroparesis (Stomach Paralysis) | Causes and Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Gastroparesis (Stomach Paralysis) | Causes and Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Gastroparesis literally means “stomach paralysis” or “stomach weakness”, and involves delayed gastric emptying. There are many causes...
Science360
Diabetes & Dogs! NSF Science Now 60
In this week’s episode of NSF Science Now, we examine an engineering breakthrough in Type 1 diabetes that could help dogs and humans alike; targeted reading programs that re-wire the brains reading circuitry, and finally, we explore...
The March of Time
Research, medicines, doctor with boy and mother
MOT 1938: BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH: Doctors in labratory. Vaccines antitoxin serums on shelves. Doctor w/ hands in glass enclosed box. MEDICINES: Medicines in bottles. Insulin. DRAMATIZATION: Young Dr. Gibson talking w/ mother & boy about...
Healthcare Triage
Number Needed to Harm: Treatments Can Hurt You
Last week, we discussed the NNT, or number needed to treat. I'm sure it made a lot of you upset to realize that many therapies you've been sold as "awesome" were, in fact, somewhat incremental with respect to benefits. But another...
Curated Video
Complete SAS Programming Guide - Learn SAS and Become a Data Ninja - Case Study (HealthCare Case Study) - Part 2
This is the second of the two-part video that talks about a case study on healthcare. This clip is from the chapter "Case Studies" of the series "Complete SAS Programming Guide - Learn SAS and Become a Data Ninja".This section focuses on...
Professor Dave Explains
Diabetes and Insulin: A Triumph for Recombinant DNA Technology
Having talked a lot about diseases caused by pathogens, and the breakthroughs with antibiotics and vaccines to address them, it's time to check out some other maladies that are more directly related to human physiology. Let's start with...
Food Farmer Earth
The $200 Hamburger - Raj Patel
Though this interview with Raj Patel originally published in February of 2010, it’s surprisingly as relevant today as 9 years ago. Perhaps, it may be more difficult today to find a $4 hamburger but what Patel is talking about economists...
Mr. Beat
Graham v. Connor
Dethorne Graham, who has diabetes, is about to have an insulin reaction. He has his friend, William Berry, drive him to a nearby convenience store to get some orange juice to counteract the reaction. Once he gets inside, he sees a really...
Curated Video
The Evolution of Cardio Activity
This video highlights the importance of running, walking, and hiking for overall fitness and well-being. It emphasizes how these activities are deeply rooted in our genes and have played a crucial role in human survival and development....
Curated Video
The Role of Insulin and Glycogen in Blood Glucose Control and Diabetes
The video discusses the regulation of blood glucose concentration by the pancreas and the roles of insulin and glycogen in maintaining normal levels. The video also talks about the two types of diabetes and their treatment options,...
Catalyst University
Pharmacology of Diabetes Mellitus | Mechanisms of Action
In this video, we explore the mechanisms of action of the major drugs that are used to control diabetes mellitus. Insulin therapy will be discussed in a separate video, so this video includes all other major medications.
Let's Tute
Understanding the Link Between Disease and Human Health
The video discusses the link between disease and human health, defining and classifying diseases into categories based on onset, transmission, and duration. It also highlights the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle to prevent...
Catalyst University
Type I vs Type II Diabetes EXPLAINED
In this video, we will explore the differences between type I and type II diabetes mellitus after reviewing the normal physiology.
Ancient Lights Media
Utilizing Restriction Enzymes
Restriction Enzyme Set: 3. This clip shows how restriction enzymes are used to produce recombinant DNA.
The Viral Fever
Diabetes Uncovered
In this video, we explore the causes and misconceptions of diabetes, a disease that affects millions worldwide. We discuss the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, the impact of genetics and lifestyle on the development of the...