Accepting his 2005 TED Prize, inventor Robert Fischell makes three wishes: redesigning a portable device that treats migraines, finding new cures for clinical depression and reforming the medical malpractice system.

You probably know the common symptoms of a heart attack: chest and arm pain, shortness of breath and fatigue. But there's another kind that's just as deadly and harder to detect because the symptoms are silent. In this quick talk,...

Every doctor makes mistakes. But, says physician Brian Goldman, medicine's culture of denial (and shame) keeps doctors from ever talking about those mistakes, or using them to learn and improve. Telling stories from his own long...

Imagine a substance so powerful that it could blow you to bits or save your life depending on how you used it. Well imagine no more: such a substance exists and you've probably heard of it.

In this lecture, we will look at a decision tree, how it works, its logic, and how to construct a decision tree.

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Some studies have found that supercomputers can diagnose illnesses more accurately than human doctors - from heart disease to cancer to asthma to early detection of sepsis (infection spreading through the blood). The use of AI is...

There’s a bidirectional relationship between gastrointestinal disorders and anxiety. This relationship is thought to be controlled by a gut-brain connection. Research studies have concluded that there is signaling between...

Stents are a popular treatment for angina pectoris, or chest pain usually resulting from narrowed arteries. Getting a stent is a serious procedure, with no small risk associated with it. And recent studies indicate that stents don't do...

This video shows a dissection of a heart and explains the importance of the pericardium, the sac that surrounds the heart. They discuss the two layers of the pericardium and how they protect and anchor the heart, as well as the potential...

Pericarditis (Pericardial Inflammation) Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur)



Pericarditis is a cardiac condition involving inflammation of the pericardium (the sac that surrounds the heart). There are many different causes of...

Esophagitis (Esophagus Inflammation) Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur)



Esophagitis is a condition involving inflammation of the esophagus. There are 5 types of esophagitis, each of which has a different cause,...

Anemia of Chronic Disease | Causes, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Anemia of Chronic Disease is a hematological condition involving low levels of hemoglobin (red blood cells) due to chronic...

Myocarditis (Heart Inflammation) Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur)



Myocarditis is a condition involving inflammation of the myocardium (major heart muscle). Myocarditis can be caused by a variety of factors, including viral...

Overview of a clinical case on long ectopic left main coronary artery.

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...

Costochondritis (Rib Cage Inflammation) | Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Costochondritis (Rib Cage Inflammation) is a condition involving inflammation of the costal (rib) cartilage. It is a common cause of chest pain and can...

Decades of medical wisdom are being called into question after a new study suggests some people with heart disease might be undergoing surgery they don't need.

If you don't know these 5 signs of a heart attack they might kill you

Doctors and nurses inside one Vancouver hospital are struggling to keep people from dying from fentanyl overdoses

"Managing heart disease effectively is vital to ensuring a better quality of life and reducing the risk of further complications. With the right approach to treatment and lifestyle adjustments, individuals can take charge of their heart...

Heart disease in women often presents differently than in men, making recognition crucial. Symptoms may include chest pain, pressure, or discomfort, but women may also experience atypical signs like shortness of breath, nausea, fatigue,...