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Unlocking the Secrets of Bear Hibernation: Potential Insights for Heart Disease Treatments
Researchers at Washington State University's Grizzly Research Center are studying the hibernation patterns of grizzly bears to uncover the secrets behind their ability to prevent heart damage and muscle loss. By training the bears from...
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Blood Typing and Transfusions: Saving Lives Through Medical Breakthroughs
This video provides a brief history and development of blood typing and transfusions, highlighting how this medical advancement has saved countless lives. It explores the ancient understanding of blood, the discovery of blood...
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Sleepy, Grumpy, Gasping for Air? 7 Sleep Apnea Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
This video explores the often-overlooked connection between sleep apnea and psychiatric problems. Discover seven common signs of sleep apnea, its physical consequences, and its potential impact on mental health. Learn how sleep apnea can...
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New Hope for IPF Patients: Breakthrough Treatment Discovered
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have developed a promising new treatment for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a fatal lung disease that currently has no cure. By identifying the gene responsible for the disease and using the cancer...
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Revolutionary Blood Test for Monitoring Cancer Treatment Response
Janet Reed, a dedicated teacher and breast cancer survivor, has not let her diagnosis stop her from pursuing her passion. Despite the cancer spreading to her lymph nodes, liver, and brain, Janet continues to teach and inspire her...
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Only In Indonesia 5 - Bee Therapy for Medical Conditions
Bee Therapy for Medical Conditions:Some patients believe in the therapeutic benefits of bee venom, using it to cope with conditions like multiple sclerosis and arthritis, as well as to reduce inflammation.
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Revolutionizing the Treatment of Varicose Veins: Laser Technology
Varicose veins, a common condition characterized by dilated veins and pooling of blood in the lower extremities, can be unsightly and painful. In the past, treatment involved major surgery and weeks of recovery. However, with the...
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Risk Management for Cyber Security Managers - Risk Identification
We will look at the first step in cyber risk management: cyber risk identification.
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These Diseases Love a Warmer World But Which Should We Worry
As our world gets warmer and our climate gets more extreme, the weather isn’t the only thing that’s changing and becoming more dangerous. Disease vectors are also spreading and becoming riskier to humans. In this episode of Weathered, we...
Science ABC
What Happens When You Marry Someone Without Knowing Their Blood Group?
There are many things to keep in mind when choosing your life partner. One such thing is the blood group. We don’t think of this at first, but differences in blood groups can lead to complications. More specifically, these problems can...
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Control
A vital reference in a scientific experiment, to which the system under test can be compared. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
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Neutralisation
The chemical process by which a base neutralises an acid, producing a salt and water. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
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Blood Transfusion: Falklands
Lessons from the frontline: why the experiences of soldiers in the Falklands War made doctors rethink how they treat severe trauma wounds. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. During the Falklands conflict, wounded soldiers in the...
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Factpack: Power of Plants
Plants can offer amazing medical cures - even the poisonous ones. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the start of a learning...
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Blood Transfusion: Vietnam
Lessons from the frontline: why the experiences of soldiers in the Vietnam War made doctors rethink how they treat severe trauma wounds. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. During the Vietnam War, emergency blood transfusions given...
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The Lobotomist
Ice-pick lobotomy was once believed to be a successful treatment for mental illness. Why did people suppose it worked, and what has it taught us about brain function? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Dr Walter Freeman introduced...
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Stem Cells: Unlocking The Potential to Regenerate Tissues
Revealing the amazing and unique properties of stem cells, and how they can be used to regenerate tissues. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. There are three different types of stem cell: embryonic, foetal and adult. Stem cells...
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Smoking: The Damage
Find out more about the range of toxins in cigarettes and the serious damage they can cause to smoker's lungs. Biology - Human Body - Learning Points. Cigarette smoke damages the lungs. The chemicals in cigarettes irritate the lung...
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Tumours: The Kill or Cure Virus
The story of a pioneering treatment that is attempting to use a simple virus to combat the growth - and devastating effects - of brain tumours. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Some tumours are inoperable and cannot be treated...
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Dolly the Sheep
In 1997, Scottish scientists announced the first successful cloning of an adult animal - Dolly the Sheep. But her birth was mired in controversy. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Dolly the sheep was the world's first clone....
Wonderscape
Challenges of the American Dream for Black Men in the U.S.
Examine the disparities faced by Black men in America in pursuit of the American Dream. Learn about the impact of public policies, particularly within the criminal justice system, and how these have contributed to inequalities. Explore...
Great Big Story
Jake Olson, blind ambition on the football field
Discover Jake Olson's inspiring journey as a blind long snapper for USC, overcoming challenges and redefining possibilities in football.
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Unlocking the Power of Hypnosis: Beyond Entertainment to Therapeutic Use
Dive into the fascinating world of hypnosis, where its application extends beyond stage performances to potent therapeutic uses in medical settings. Explore how hypnosis is effectively utilized to treat various conditions like stress,...
Healthcare Triage
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Mental Health Awareness Month 2022
May is mental health awareness month and in honor of that, we’re dedicating the next four episodes to different treatments for depression, a major mental health issue across the globe. We’ll cover medications – approved and unapproved –...