Demystifying Medicine 2014 Videos
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DNA extraction experiment
December 29, 2014 by Mihnea Alb, Deline Anthonypillai, Clarence Chan, Melissa Ling and Nikunj PatelDescribes how to extract DNA from a banana and make it visible under a microscope. -
Refugee health care crisis: Part 1
December 20, 2014 by Nawabzada Wahaj Alam, David Hanna, Shavaiz Malik, Susie Son and Matthew Wong-PackDiscusses controversies surrounding Canadian refugee health care. -
Refugee health care crisis: Part 2
December 20, 2014 by Nawabzada Wahaj Alam, David Hanna, Shavaiz Malik, Susie Son and Matthew Wong-PackDiscusses refugee health care policies and problems with refugee health care in Canada. -
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
November 30, 2014 by Christopher Chiang, Alon Coret, Yalda Karimi, Babak Nouhi and Warren ViegasProvides overview of causes, symptoms, prevalence, diagnosis and therapeutic treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). -
What are the health benefits of practicing yoga?
November 30, 2014 by Vaibhav Manohar, Simranpal Dhanju, Sharnpreet Kooner, Radwa Elsharawi and Philipp KolbExplores the health benefits that are derived from practicing yoga. -
Developments in understanding of cardiopulmonary anatomy
November 27, 2014 by y Christopher Chiang, Alon Coret, Yalda Karimi, Babak Nouhi and Warren ViegasExplores the history and development of respiratory medicine, focusing on the discoveries that shaped our understanding of the anatomy and physiology of breathing. -
Breathing at depth
November 27, 2014 by Alon Coret, Babak Nouhi, Christopher Chiang, Warren Viegas and Yalda KarimiExplores the science behind the ability and limitations of human physiology underwater. -
Diving devices for safe underwater adventures
November 27, 2014 by Christopher Chiang, Alon Coret, Yalda Karimi, Babak Nouhi and Warren ViegasIntroduction to the world of deep water diving at the turn of the 19th century and the problems with deep water diving and the associated physiological ramifications. -
Project Earth breathes: The Greek philosophers
November 25, 2014 by Christopher Chiang, Alon Coret, Yalda Karimi, Babak Nouhi and Warren ViegasExplores the evolution of the theory of breathing. -
The ABCD’s of vitamins
November 24, 2014 by Soheil El-azzouni, Stanley Chen, Sara Halawa, Yuxin (Tiffany) Tian and Kimberly YoungExplains the functions of vitamins A, B, C and D in the human body, where they are found in a healthy diet and the health outcomes when there are deficiencies. -
Action of breathing — Part 1: Mechanisms
November 23, 2014 by Soheil El-azzouni, Stanley Chen, Sara Halawa, Yuxin (Tiffany) Tian and Kimberly YoungOverview of the muscles involved in breathing and their associated mechanisms. -
Action of breathing — Part 2: Volume
November 23, 2014 by Soheil El-azzouni, Stanley Chen, Sara Halawa, Yuxin (Tiffany) Tian and Kimberly YoungDescribes how the volume of air that enters and exits our lungs can be monitored by a spirometer. -
Ebola virus: Public perception and misconceptions
November 22, 2014Deconstructs misconceptions around Ebola and highlight important facts to increase knowledge and understanding -
Hemoglobin
November 22, 2014 by Elizabeth Chan, Hannah Cho, Zainab Naimpoor, Rubaid Dhillon and Pavan MatharuDescribes the structure and function of hemoglobin and the role of hemoglobin in breathing. -
Oxygen and carbon dioxide dissociation curve
November 22, 2014 by Elizabeth Chan, Hannah Cho, Zainab Naimpoor, Rubaid Dhillon and Pavan MatharuHow to read and interpret oxygen and carbon dioxide dissociation curves. -
Critical evaluation of scientific articles
November 22, 2014 by Elizabeth Chan, Hannah Cho, Zainab Naimpoor, Rubaid Dhillon and Pavan MatharuAn overview of the structure of a scientific paper and what kind of information each section should contain. -
Debunking diet myths
November 22, 2014 by Elizabeth Chan, Hannah Cho, Zainab Naimpoor, Rubaid Dhillon and Pavan MatharuDebunks diet myths using scientific evidence. -
Respiratory distress syndrome
November 22, 2014 by Elizabeth Chan, Hannah Cho, Zainab Naimpoor, Rubaid Dhillon and Pavan MatharuDiscusses risks, symptoms and treatment options for patients with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). -
Discovery of surfactant
November 22, 2014 by Elizabeth Chan, Hannah Cho, Zainab Naimpoor, Rubaid Dhillon and Pavan MatharuExplores the role key scientists played in the initiation of surfactant discovery, which has led to an increased understanding of lung-pressure regulation. -
Alcohol and its effects on the body
November 21, 2014 by Branson Chen, Jaipaul Dhaliwal, Pavithra Parthasarathy, Rod Rodjanapiches and Mark TennLooks at means by which alcoholism affects the body -
Life cycle of HIV
November 18, 2014 by Alisa Murli, Ria Oommen, Veronica Nguyen, Jeanie Fei and Ben SuHow HIV targets human immune cells and uses immune cell machinery to make copies of itself -
Do learning styles really exist?
November 18, 2014 by Dana Abu-Jazar, Ana Kovacevic, Amber Kayed, Jasleen Khaira, Babak Nouhi, Simranpal Dhanju, Ria Oommen, Hemisha Patel and Nisha GajariaDefines learning styles theory, talks about pedagogical research and explains why there is no basis behind the idea of learning styles. -
The basics of cholesterol
November 17, 2014 by Soheil El-azzouni, Stanley Chen, Sara Halawa, Yuxin (Tiffany) Tian and Kimberly YoungCompares the two types of cholesterol: LDL (Low-density lipoprotein) and HDL (High-density lipoproteins). -
All about snoring: A modern family parody
November 16, 2014 by Soheil El-azzouni, Stanley Chen, Sara Halawa, Yuxin (Tiffany) Tian and Kimberly YoungHow snoring affects relationships, mechanism behind snoring, risk factors and treatment options. -
Sleep apnea
November 14, 2014 by Soheil El-azzouni, Stanley Chen, Sara Halawa, Yuxin (Tiffany) Tian and Kimberly YoungDescribes sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder where breathing patterns are intermittently obstructed at night during rest. -
Effect of high altitudes on breathing
November 10, 2014 by Mihnea Alb, Deline Anthonypillai, Clarence Chan, Melissa Ling and Nikunj PatelLooks at what happens to your body when you climb to high altitudes from hyperventilation to metabolic compensation. -
Dirty air we breathe — Part 1: Air pollution
November 9, 2014 by Nawabzada Alam, David Hanna, Shavaiz Malik, Susie Son and Matthew Wong-PackExplores the impact of occupational lung disorders and asbestos. -
Dirty air we breathe — Part 2: Air quality legislation
November 9, 2014 by Nawabzada Alam, David Hanna, Shavaiz Malik, Susie Son and Matthew Wong-PackLooks at legislative policies for controlling air pollution in various countries including Canada. -
Smoking and its consequences: Part 1 — History of smoking
November 5, 2014 by Branson Chen, Jaipaul Dhaliwal, Pavithra Parthasarathy, Rod Rodjanapiches and Mark TennHistory of smoking cigarettes, lung cancer, composition of cigarette smoke and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) -
Control of breathing — Part 1: Mechanisms and chemoreceptors
November 5, 2014 by Branson Chen, Jaipaul Dhaliwal, Pavithra Parthasarathy, Rod Rodjanapiches and Mark TennDescribes the central and peripheral mechanisms of breathing and the chemoreceptors that mediate respiration. -
Smoking and its consequences: Part 2 — History, causes and symptoms of emphysema and chronic bronchitis
November 5, 2014 by Branson Chen, Jaipaul Dhaliwal, Pavithra Parthasarathy, Rod Rodjanapiches and Mark TennHistory, causes and symptoms of emphysema and chronic bronchitis, examples of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) -
Control of breathing — Part 2: Regulation
November 5, 2014 by Branson Chen, Jaipaul Dhaliwal, Pavithra Parthasarathy, Rod Rodjanapiches and Mark TennLooks at alveolar PCO2, CO2 responsiveness, role of the vagus nerve, the sympathetic nervous system and disorders that affect breathing. -
The development of asthma
October 29, 2014 by Veronica Nguyen, Ria Oommen, Alisa Murli, Jeanie Fei and Ben SuDescribes how asthma is developed, if environment or genes play a role and what relationship does it have with allergies. -
The protégé effect: Learning by teaching!
October 22, 2014 by Babak Nouhi, Simranpal Dhanju, Amber Kayed, Dana Abu-Jazar, Hemisha Patel, Nisha Gajaria, Jasleen Khaira, Ria Oommen and Ana Kovacevic- Ask Lab
Examines the protégé effect — a way where one learns through different aspects of teaching. -
The protégé effect: Does literature support it?
October 22, 2014 by Ria Oommen, Amber Kayed, Babak Nouhi, Simranpal Dhanju, Dana Abu-Jazar, Nisha Gajaria, Jasleen Khaira, and Ana KovacevicInvestigates the applicability of the protege effect in traditional classroom settings, social avenues and within health care. -
Do learning styles really exist?
October 22, 2014 by Dana Abu-Jazar, Ana Kovacevic, Amber Kayed, Jasleen Khaira, Babak Nouhi, Simranpal Dhanju, Ria Oommen, and Nisha GajariaDefines learning styles theory, talks about some previous research in the field of pedagogy and explains why there is no true basis behind the idea of learning styles. -
How the body works: The chemistry of our internal environment
October 7, 2014 by Nawabzada Alam, David Hanna, Shavaiz Malik, Susie Son and Matthew Wong-PackProvides an introduction to the acid-base chemistry that takes place in the body. -
How the body works: Carbon dioxide and its role in the human body
October 7, 2014 by Nawabzada Alam, David Hanna, Shavaiz Malik, Susie Son and Matthew Wong-PackIntroduction to the role of carbon dioxide in the body. -
When to seek help for COPD?
August 9, 2014 by Bushra HabibEducates patients about (COPD) and facilitates dialogue between patients and healthcare providers -
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Perspectives on cancer treatments
August 2, 2014 by Karen Wang, Ian Hanney, Iqra Effendi and Emily LandonDr. Jonathan Bramson provides insights into the immunology of cancer, personalized treatments, and his role in cancer research. -
Lung cancer: Chemotherapy
July 30, 2014 by Bushra HabibEducation module for patients with lung cancer. -
Lung cancer: Interview with a pathologist
July 28, 2014 by Mardin Ali, Rupali Patel, Cory Richman and John SawiresProvides information about pathology of lung cancer. -
Lung cancer: Diagnosis, accuracy and publicity
July 28, 2014 by Mardin Ali, Rupali Patel, Cory Richman and John SawiresDiagnosis, accuracy and publicity of lung cancer. -
Lung cancer: Detection, prevention and stigma
July 23, 2014 by Mardin Ali, Rupali Patel, Cory Richman and John SawiresDetection, prevention and stigma of lung cancer. -
Lung cancer: Treatment
July 22, 2014 by Mardin Ali, Rupali Patel, Cory Richman and John SawiresLooks at common treatments for lung cancer. -
Lung cancer: Staging
July 21, 2014 by Mardin Ali, Rupali Patel, Cory Richman and John SawiresLooks at staging in lung cancer. -
HIV and aging: Interview with Dr. Fiona Smaill
May 5, 2014 by Aditi Trivedi, Golnaz Roshankar, Stephanie Trivedi and Lizzie KimInformation about HIV and aging -
HIV and aging
May 5, 2014 by Aditi Trivedi, Golnaz Roshankar, Stephanie Trivedi and Lizzie KimInformation about HIV and aging -
State of COPD research: An interview with Dr. Martin Stämpfli
April 25, 2014 by Ellen Liang, Maria Daniel, Ketaki Patil and Katie LeonardAn interview with Dr. Martin Stämpfli about the current state of COPD research. -
Lung cancer: Interview with a patient (Part 1)
April 15, 2014 by Nick Parle (interviewer), Netusha Thevaranjan, Rosa Kyuwon Lee and Safaa NaielPart 1 of interview with lung cancer patient. -
Lung cancer: Interview with a patient (Part 2)
April 15, 2014 by Nick Parle (interviewer), Netusha Thevaranjan, Rosa Kyuwon Lee and Safaa NaielPart 2 of interview with lung cancer patient. -
Lung cancer: Risk factors
April 12, 2014 by Mardin Ali, Rupali Patel, Cory Richman and John SawiresOverview of risk factors for lung cancer. -
Smoking: An interview with your "favourite" characters
April 11, 2014 by Sohail Mahmood, Mark Vennare, Vincent Wu and Nick YapSimulated interview about smoking with various characters -
Lung cancer: The role of smoking
April 10, 2014 by Karen Wang, Ian Hanney, Iqra Effendi and Emily LandonHow smoking causes lung cancer. -
Lung cancer: Interview with an anatomist
April 10, 2014 by Mardin Ali, Rupali Patel, Cory Richman and John SawiresProvides information about anatomy of lung cancer. -
Lung cancer: The role of oxidative stress
April 10, 2014 by Karen Wang, Ian Hanney, Iqra Effendi and Emily LandonWhat is oxidative stress in the context of cigarette smoke exposure. -
Lung cancer: Staging presentation
April 8, 2014 by Mardin Ali, Rupali Patel, Cory Richman and John SawiresExplains the different types of lung cancer and how staging is typically performed. -
Lung cancer: Common treatments
April 8, 2014 by Mardin Ali, Rupali Patel, Cory Richman and John SawiresOverview of treatments for lung cancer. -
Can gastric bypass surgery prevent type 2 diabetes in obese children?
March 12, 2014 by Maria Daniel, Judy Gong, Katie Leonard and Ellen LiangExplores the benefits and risks that gastric bypass surgery could present for obese children with Type 2 diabetes. -
West Nile virus: Misconceptions
March 11, 2014 by Maria Daniel, Judy Gong, Katie Leonard and Ellen LiangResearch strategies targeting West Nile virus infections -
Balancing the bones: Blood calcium homeostasis
March 10, 2014 by Daniel Weiss, Janet Zanin, Rebecca Stepita and Olivia CookDiscusses bone remodelling, calcium metabolism, functions of Vitamin D, homeostasis and hormone feedback loops. -
Breaking news on breaking bones: Bone remodelling and type 1 osteoporosis
March 9, 2014 by Daniel Weiss, Janet Zanin, Rebecca Stepita and Olivia CookExplains the concepts of bone remodelling and type 1 osteoporosis. -
Molecular targeted medulloblastoma treatment
March 6, 2014 by students for McMaster University's Demystifying Medicine Seminar SeriesDiscusses medulloblastoma research that supports the development of an effective drug that minimizes side effects. -
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: An Overview
March 4, 2014 by Beerpal Plaha, Sarah Antony, Ceinwen Pope and Claire StewartThis video presents an an interview with Dr. Gerald Cox about idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), its causes, symptoms and prognosis. -
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Management and Treatment
March 4, 2014 by Beerpal Plaha, Sarah Antony, Ceinwen Pope and Claire StewartThis video presents an an interview with Dr. Gerald Cox who answers questions about the management and treatment of IPF. -
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Clinical Trials
March 4, 2014 by Beerpal Plaha, Sarah Antony, Ceinwen Pope and Claire StewartThis video presents an an interview with Dr. Gerald Cox who answers questions about clinical trials of treatments for IPF. -
Role of biomedical science in treatment of cardiovascular disease: Clinical presentation
March 3, 2014 by Dr. Guillaume ParéReviews the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease, the importance of genetics in cardiovascular disease -
Role of biomedical science in treatment of cardiovascular disease: Research presentation
March 3, 2014 by Dr. Rick AustinReviews genetic approaches used to decipher the causes of cardiovascular disease and PCSK9 inhibitors in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. -
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The stigmatization of asthma
February 25, 2014 by students for McMaster University's Demystifying Medicine SeriesExamines the stigma faced by severely asthmatic patients and its impacts on self-management, mental and physiological health. -
Diabetes … or when the neighbour said "no"
February 25, 2014 by Daniel YooLooks at insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes and explores the processes that contribute to the problem. -
Cord Clamping: To delay or not delay? That is the question
February 21, 2014 by Diana Gresku and James MurphyDiscusses the beneficial health outcomes involved with delaying cord clamping. -
Allergen-induced asthma: Research presentation
February 21, 2014 by Jessica Teicher (speaker), Bushra Habib, Mary Tong and Daniel YooPresents an overview of potential causes of asthma and explains the role of the immune system and smooth muscle in asthma attacks. -
Asthma, an eosinophilic tale — Part 1: Clinical presentation
January 30, 2014 by Dr. Paul O'ByrneClinical overview of asthma with a patient interview -
Asthma, an eosinophilic tale — Part 2: Research presentation
January 30, 2014 by Dr. Parameswaran NairResearch overview of asthma, sputum cytometry and the pathophysiology of disease.
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