Demystifying Medicine 2015 Videos
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Five misconceptions about nutrition
December 20, 2015 by Patrick Kim, Manu Sharma, Jaspreet Nannar, Vyshnavi Mahendran and Tiger LiuExamines five common misconceptions about food, nutrition and healthy living. -
Causes of erectile dysfunction
December 11, 2015 by D. Pooja, Y. Tamana, H. Anisa, L. Lily and S. SabaLooks at both the psychological and physiological causes of erectile dysfunction. -
Students try daily mindfulness meditation
December 10, 2015 by Eshan Shah, Zion Lee, Annelise Kohler, Fangyi (Fanny) Liu and Rafaella ShamansExplores the benefits of mindfulness meditation practices and how they can easily be incorporated into our daily lives. -
Breaking down carpal tunnel syndrome
December 9, 2015 by Tosin Tomiwa, Helen Kim, Kosalan Akilan, Nabeelah Khan and Justin LuLooks at the treatment options for carpal tunnel syndrome. -
What is a urinary tract infection?
December 8, 2015 by students for McMaster University's Demystifying MedicineAn overview of the causes of and treatment for urinary tract infections. -
Stress during pregnancy: does stress affect fetal and child health?
December 7, 2015 by Rafaella Shammas (Arts and Science & Biochemistry), Fanny Lynch (Biochemistry), Eshan Shan (Life Science), Annelise Koehler (Health Science) and Zion Lee (Biochemistry)Looks at how stress during pregnancy affects fetal and child health. -
An overview of scleroderma Part 1: Breaking it down (English version)
December 7, 2015 by Nabeelah Khan, Andrew Nguyen, Helen Kim, Tosin Tomiwa, Kosalan Akilan and Justin LuDifferent forms of scleroderma and the problems associated with each form -
An overview of scleroderma Part 1: Breaking it down (Mandarin version)
December 7, 2015 by Nabeelah Khan, Andrew Nguyen, Helen Kim, Tosin Tomiwa, Kosalan Akilan and Justin LuDifferent forms of scleroderma and the problems associated with each form -
An overview of scleroderma Part 2: Treatment and management
December 7, 2015 by Andrew Nguyen, Nabeelah Khan, Thilini Delungahawatta, Mark Hwang, Sinthu Pathmanapan and Wayne YeungTreatment and management of scleroderma and various resources available that can help people who are diagnosed with the disease. -
Vitamin D: What is it and are you getting enough?
December 6, 2015 by Jiayu (Tiger) Liu, Jaspreet Nannar, Manu Sharma, Vyshnavi Mahendran and Patrick KimExplains what vitamin D is, why people need to have it and are people getting enough. -
Medical marijuana: Harmful or helpful?
December 6, 2015 by Vyshnavi Mahendran, Jaspreet Nannar, Tiger Liu, Manu Sharma and Patrick KimExplains what medical marijuana is, the difference between THC and CBD), the ability of the body to create cannabinoids and risks and side effects. -
Internet safety: How do you trust information found online?
December 4, 2015 by Justin Lu, Kosalan Akilan, Helen Kim, Tosin Tomiwa and Nabeelah KhanPromotes the importance of questioning facts and figures found on the internet and suggests questions to ask before trusting online information. -
Erectile dysfunction: The elephant in the room
December 4, 2015 by Wayne Yeung, Sinthu Pathmanapan, Andrew Nguyen, Thilini Delungahawatta and Mark HwangAn overview of erectile dysfunction, its implications, prevention methods and treatment options. -
Truth about concussions
December 3, 2015 by Jaspreet Nannar, Tiger Liu, Manu Sharma, Vyshnavi Mahendran and Patrick KimProvides information about types of concussions, symptoms and recovery. -
Carpal tunnel syndrome: A tingling sensation
November 29, 2015 by Mark Hwang, Thilini Delungahawatta, Sinthu Pathmanapan, Andrew Nguyen and Wayne YeungLooks at the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome and how to check for symptoms -
Creatine: Does it actually work?
November 27, 2015 by Zion Lee, Annelise Kohler, Fangyi (Fanny) Liu, Eshan Shah and Rafaella ShamansInvestigates the risks and benefits to athletes using creatine during high intensity exercises. -
Exercise and the brain
November 26, 2015 by Thilini Delungahawatta, Mark Hwang, Sinthu Pathmanapan, Andrew Nguyen and Wayne YoungHow exercise impacts not only outward appearance but also the network of neurons within the brain. -
A glimpse of Alzheimer's disease
November 26, 2015 by Kosalan Akilan, Justin Lu, Helen Kim, Tosin Tomiwa and Nabeelah KhanMechanisms, treatment and preventative measures of the Alzheimer's disease -
Caffeine dependence
November 23, 2015 by Sinthu Pathmanapan, Andrew Nguyen, Wayne Yeung, Thilini Delungahawatta and Mark HwangWhat is caffeine, how does it effect the human body, what is its molecular mechanism and what research findings regarding it. -
Type 2 diabetes: A global pandemic
November 23, 2015 by Manu Sharma, Jaspreet Nannar, Patrick Kim, Vyshnavi Mahendran and Tiger LiuWhat happens during diabetes? How to treat diabetes? How to risk of becoming diabetic? -
Your brain on social anxiety disorder
November 22, 2015 by Annelise Kohler, Fangyi (Fanny) Liu, Zion Lee, Eshan Shah and Rafaella ShamansExplores the brain structures associated with this social anxiety disorder and what they do. -
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
November 14, 2015 by Fangyi (Fanny) Liu, Annelise Kohler, Zion Lee, Eshan Shah and Rafaella ShamansCOPD affects quality of life, increases healthcare costs and is mostly irreversible. -
Psoriasis: More than just a rash
November 11, 2015 by Justin Lu, Kosalan Akilan, Helen Kim, Tosin Tomiwa and Nabeelah KhanDescribes psoriasis, its symptoms and treatment options. -
What's new in atherosclerosis from pediatrics to biologics: Clinical presentation
October 5, 2015 by Dr. Katherine MorrisonLooks at the development of atherosclerosis across the life course and the role of pediatricians in atherosclerotic heart disease. -
What's new in atherosclerosis from pediatrics to biologics: Research presentation
October 5, 2015 by Dr. Rick AustinLooks at the development of atherosclerosis across the life course and the role of pediatricians in atherosclerotic heart disease. -
How diabetes and hypertension can lead to chronic kidney disease
September 29, 2015 by Lily S. M. Liu, Sara Levine, Zainab Naimpoor and Brittany MarinelliLooks at how hypertension and diabetes may cause irreversible damage to the kidneys and lead to chronic kidney disease. -
How diabetes and hypertension can lead to chronic kidney disease
September 29, 2015 by Lily S. M. Liu, Sara Levine, Zainab Naimpoor and Brittany MarinelliExplores how diabetes and hypertension cause irreversible damage to the kidneys, leading to chronic kidney disease. -
Mechanisms behind allergic asthma
September 22, 2015 by Karun Tandon, Julian Yabut, Tiffany Tian, Eshan Shah and Kim NguyenExplains the mechanism of airway hyperresponsiveness that leads to allergic asthma. -
Robert Davidson speaks about his experience with IPF
July 6, 2015 by Philipp Kolb and Simranpal DhanjuDiagnosis and experience living with IPF along with advice for newly diagnosed patients -
What are vaccines and how do they work?
May 28, 2015 by Matthew Miller, PhD, McMaster Immunology Research Center, Department of Biochemistry and Biomedicine (Immunology)Most common types of vaccines and how they work to achieve immunity -
Vaccination and community protection
May 28, 2015 by Dr. Mark LoebHow sufficient uptake of vaccination provides both direct and indirect protection -
Talking with vaccine-hesitant parents: A pediatrician’s perspective
May 28, 2015 by Dr. Mark LoebCognitive, communication and factual errors can result in people choosing to withhold immunization from those that they care about. -
Whom should I trust when it comes to vaccines?
May 28, 2015 by Dr. Julie EmiliProcess by which vaccines are approved for use in Canada, how recommendations for who should be vaccinated are made and how safety is monitored -
Why is anyone anti-vaccine? A history of vaccination and anti-vaccination
May 28, 2015 by Ellen Amster- McMaster Education Research, Innovation and Theory
Social meanings of vaccine and shows that anti-vaccination movements are an old and recurrent social issue -
Good science and bad science: Dr. Gordon Guyatt
May 28, 2015 by Dr. Gordon GuyattHow science supports or does not support claims of risks regarding medical interventions such as vaccinations -
Vaccination and anti-vaccination: A presentation with Dr. Gordon Guyatt
May 28, 2015 by Dr. Gordon Guyatt, distinguished professor of clinical epidemiology and biostatistics and of medicine, member of CLARITY programTalks about claims, counter-claims, benefits and risks regarding medical interventions such as vaccinations and if they are supported by good science or not. -
Everything you want to know about asthma
May 10, 2015 by Karun Tandon, Julian Yabut, Tiffany Tian, Eshan Shah and Kim NguyenDescribes the mechanism of asthma and how it can be treated. -
Day of your pulmonary function procedure
May 1, 2015 by Karun Tandon, Julian Yabut, Tiffany Tian, Eshan Shah and Kim NguyenShows the pulmonary function test that measures how lungs take in and release air. -
Myasthenia gravis
April 17, 2015 by Radwa ElsharawiProvides information about myasthenia gravis (MG), a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles. -
Disney parody: Journey to an induced pluripotent stem cell (Part 1)
April 16, 2015 by Jaipaul Dhaliwal, Kristeen Eshak, Rubaid Dhillon, Sejal Doshi and Wahaj AlamProvides an introduction to stem cells. -
Disney parody: Journey to an induced pluripotent stem cell (Part 2)
April 16, 2015 by Jaipaul Dhaliwal, Kristeen Eshak, Rubaid Dhillon, Sejal Doshi and Wahaj AlamProvides an introduction to stem cells. -
An introduction to McMaster University's demystifying medicine course
April 14, 2015 by Khatija AnjumFocuses on using knowledge translation of medical topics as a means to develop students' soft skills. -
Wellness and mental health services at McMaster University
April 12, 2015 by students for McMaster's Demystifying MedicinePresents information about mental health and academic support services at McMaster University to help students cope with and overcome stress and anxiety. -
A day in the life of the Ask Lab
April 7, 2015 by Mawleshan Pathmajarah, Hassan Alsaleh, Dana Abu-Jazar, Aunima Bhuiya and Hina AbdullaThe Ask Lab explores protein misfolding events, which have contributed to the development of various diseases such as cystic fibrosis, diabetes, and cancer. -
Hypothermia: A cold case
April 6, 2015 by Quinn Demik, Sheena Guglani, Ana Kovacevic, Mathew Luen and Hemisha PatelExplores the physiological changes that occur during hypothermia and treatments for hypothermia. -
Role of endoplasmic reticulum stress in atherosclerosis
March 30, 2015 by Babak Nouhi, Jim Zhou, Pavan Patel, Thinesan Thevarajah and Warren ViegasExplores the role of endoplasmic reticulum in atherosclerosis and simplifies the biological process. -
Allergic asthma in children
March 19, 2015 by Parvathy Krishna Pillai, George Radovanovic, Stephanie Phan, Jason Pathaky and Rammdeep SainiProvides information for parents whose children have allergic asthma including causes, risks, symptoms and treatment options. -
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: The Simple Facts
March 16, 2015 by Adrienne Lee, Kim Rod, Patrick Rudak, Ria Oommen and Shylendra MahendranThis video looks at the facts regarding symptoms, causes and risks with IPF. -
Type 2 diabetes: How it works
March 7, 2015 by students for McMaster University's Demystifying Medicine Seminar SeriesExplains what happens when insulin, a hormone produced by the body, ceases to carry out its function. -
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Type 2 diabetes: How can high glucose levels harm your body?
March 7, 2015 by students for McMaster University's Demystifying Medicine Seminar SeriesIllustrates what can go wrong when blood sugar levels are too high. -
Understanding the link between obesity and type 2 diabetes
March 7, 2015 by students for McMaster University's Demystifying Medicine Seminar SeriesHow obesity can increase a person's risk of getting type 2 diabetes by inducing insulin resistance. -
Crohn's disease and the role of bacteria in the inflammation process
February 23, 2015 by Dr. David Armstrong, professor, Department of MedicineCrohn's disease as a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that is responsive to immune suppressive therapy -
Crohn's disease and the role of microbes
February 23, 2015 by Dr. Brian Coombes, associate professor and associate chair, Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences; Canada Research Chair in Infectious Disease PathogenesisRole of microbes in Crohn's pathogenesis and how microbes may work in concert with other known risk factors for Crohn's disease -
Treating allergies: Production of a peptide vaccine
February 22, 2015 by Quinn Demik, Sheena Guglani, Ana Kovacevic, Mathew Luen and Hemisha PatelBiological basis of allergies and treatment called synthetic peptide immune-regulatory epitopes (SPIREs)
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