February 28, 2022
by
Arjun Nair, Haniyyah Mahmood, Liberty Liu, and Ramsha Mansoor
Demystifying Medicine
This video aims to look at science DIS-information through the lens of Ivermectin, a drug that has not been approved by the Center Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a treatment option for COVID-19 but has been used by some members of the population.
February 14, 2022
by
Brock Hoard, Mitchell Pellarin, Amitha Rozairo, and Hafsa Saleem
Demystifying Medicine
This video explores the history of vaccine hesitancy and mistrust to showcase that this is not a new issue. It discusses where this hesitancy stems from, dating back to the smallpox epidemic in the 1700s when the first formal vaccination was used, all the way to the infamous 1998 paper where a physician claimed that the MMR vaccine could cause autism.
January 5, 2022
by
Karanvir Gill, Manvir Chima and Umama Zafran
Demystifying Medicine
There is a lot of misinformation in medicine; especially around the Coronavirus mRNA vaccine. In this video, we will discuss how misinformation can circulate, the study that sparked further misinformation, as well as potential issues with the study.
December 2, 2021
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Crystal Chen, Amna Usmani, Naya Nour-Eddin, and Haleh Hojjati
Demystifying Medicine
This video explores the current facts and myths surrounding Ivermectin, a well-established antiparasitic drug, and its potential therapeutic use against COVID-19.
November 25, 2021
by
Andrew Tokatly, Ye Bin Shin, Eunkyo (Stella) Choe, Mubariz Maqsood
Demystifying Medicine
This video presents both the good and the bad sides of Ivermectin as well as the mechanism as to how an anti-parasitic agent can be effective against a viral infection.
April 8, 2021
by
Muskaan Mehta, Eshawn Kalia & Sarnti Sornpaisarn
Demystifying Medicine
Everyone is familiar with COVID 19 but only some know about the recovery process that this virus brings. Learn about rehabilitation from COVID 19 alongside our fictional character Michael.
April 2, 2021
by
Hana Nazal, Sébastien Violette and Stephanie Wang
Demystifying Medicine
This video aims to educate, assist, and provide a voice for our elders to help suppress the alarming rates of elder abuse, and create solutions for those who have been affected.
March 29, 2021
by
Arthiga Arumugarasan, Kruti Bhakta and Divya Tamilselvan
Demystifying Medicine
This video outlines the characteristics of a sedentary lifestyle in the context of university students during a lockdown, the associated health risks and suggestions for how to reduce sedentary behaviours.
March 26, 2021
by
Nora Fatayerji, Gary Grewal, and Holly Crandon
Demystifying Medicine
This video aims to help give a better understanding about prone positioning through explaining its history, how it has been used in previous conditions, highlight its application to the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 25, 2021
by
Clare McGall, Eric Lim, Sonya Grewal
Demystifying Medicine
This video discusses the three COVID-19 variants of concern, explaining why they are concerning, what they mean for vaccine success, and the future of this pandemic.
Dr. Naftali Kaminski, Professor at the Yale School of Medicine, has a laboratory where an IPF Cell Atlas has been built that is helping define disease-specific transcriptional profiles and functions in disease pathophysiology.
March 5, 2021
by
Alexandra Marques, Armin Sariaslani, and Emilyanne Stocks
Demystifying Medicine
Dr. Caitlin Mullarkey is interviewed in this video to answer the most frequently asked questions about the coronavirus. Dr. Mullarkey has extensive knowledge and expertise in infectious disease and vaccine development.
March 5, 2021
by
Armaan Sekhon, Kriti Manuja, Sharleen Maduranayagam & Krishna Patel
Demystifying Medicine
This podcast features Dr. John Connolly who sheds light on the unknown and rapidly emerging neurological symptoms associated with post-acute infection of COVID-19.
February 25, 2021
by
Sukhsahij Gill, Katrina Hartmann and Mahima Joshi
Demystifying Medicine
In this video, we continue our exploration of the neurological impacts of COVID-19 by delving into the cellular mechanisms of how the virus infects and causes damage in our brain.
February 15, 2021
by
Jiawen Deng, Jiawei Sun, Simran Saini, Gurratan Gill
Demystifying Medicine
In this video we cover the impact of covid-19 on mental health, who is most at risk, and what you can do to improve your mental wellness during this difficult time.
February 8, 2021
by
Andy Wu, Marut Patel, and Syed Syeddan
Demystifying Medicine
The goal of telemedicine is not to replace traditional medicine however, it aims to enhance the quality of care that is provided while increasing efficiency.
December 17, 2020
by
Amelinda Firdauzy, Michelle Huynh, and Noah Stancati
Demystifying Medicine
This video describes the benefits of wearing masks (e.g. preventing the spread and potential community-level immunity due to reduced viral loads) and what your role is during this pandemic.
December 10, 2020
by
Harleen Sangha, Rose Yazdan-Parast, Ashkan Samienezhad, & Elena Ricci
Demystifying Medicine
This video provides some insight on home safety, transition to online learning, nutrition and exercise, the impact on special needs children, video games, and many more environmental factors that impair a child’s mental health and physical perception of the world around them.
December 3, 2020
by
Ali Al-Humuzi, Faran Chaudhry, and Denver Della-Vedova
Demystifying Medicine
This video helps demonstrate the effectiveness of face mask by answering common questions anti-maskers impose: What are masks? How do they work? Are they even effective?
November 12, 2020
by
Sukhsahij Gill, Katrina Hartmann and Mahima Joshi
Demystifying Medicine
Through the lens of Sarah, our theoretical patient, this video discusses what neurological symptoms of COVID-19 are, and what a typical patient who displays serious symptoms may look like, and what may happen to them once transferred into the healthcare system.
April 22, 2020
by
Nazlim Bilgi, Albert Huynh, Tania Namrud, and Pouriya Sadeghighazichaki
Demystifying Medicine
Looks at what contributes to wait times in emergency departments and how to reduce it along with special notes regarding the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 9, 2020
by
Judjina Thevarajah, Jasmine Patterson, Meghna Siddoji and Prachi Patel
Demystifying Medicine
Looks at common misconceptions and false communications about coronavirus (COVID-19), a new epidemic virus that is currently spreading across the globe.
March 6, 2020
by
Tavishi Weeraratna, Thivya Srikanthan, Nevin Ling, Camilla, Mohammad Khajehei and Camilla Wegrzynowska
Demystifying Medicine
Explains what coronavirus (COVID-19) is and describes its effects, mode of transmission, protection methods and treatment options.
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