Demystifying Medicine 2016 Videos
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Kidney failure and transplantation
December 8, 2016 by Allan Tran, Kimberly Dias, Waleed Dillon, Agamsharan Patel and Carter McInnisfLooks at the processes involved in end-stage renal disease (ESRD), otherwise known as kidney failure. -
Does an apple a day keep the doctor away?
December 8, 2016 by Allan Tran, Kimberly Dias, Waleed Dillon, Agamsharan Patel and Carter McInnisLooks at the health and nutritional benefits of eating apples. -
Antioxidants and aging: A radical theory
December 8, 2016 by Erika Opingari, Brenton Wong, Coomal Rashid, Healey Schulman and Kavena SivakumarExamines the process of aging and the role of antioxidants and free radicals in the body. -
Hips don't lie: Hip anatomy and hip fractures
December 8, 2016 by Erika Opingari, Brenton Wong, Coomal Rashid, Healey Schulman and Kavena SivakumarDiscusses the anatomy of the hip joint, its importance for mobility and risk factors for hip fractures. -
How does the system of organ transplantation work?
December 6, 2016 by Noor Al-Switi, Owais Mian, Kailey Veitch, Muhammed Aydin and Aneesha GhoshDiscusses the system of organ transplantation following the death of a patient with a focus on liver transplantation. -
Chronic mental disorders
December 5, 2016 by Zubair Banoor, Jaskeerat Kaur, Sina Nastarani, Kritika Seth and Monica PersaudProvides information about three chronic mental illnesses: anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. -
How do MRI, PET and CAT scans work?
December 5, 2016 by Zubair Banoor, Jaskeerat Kaur, Sina Nastarani, Kritika Seth and Monica PersaudCompares the relative advantages of MRI, PET and CAT scans to specific medical situations as well as risks to patients. -
Vaccines and autism: How the myth started
December 3, 2016 by Jilin Zhang, Priya Kannankulathu, Danil Kopylov, Semir Bulle and Kamran BadalovSource of myth that vaccines cause autism and the characteristics of both vaccines and autism -
What is a stroke?
December 3, 2016 by Chantal Gillett, Shalini Namathirtham, Tanya Kakkar, Harris Joseph and Kahiye WarsameDefines stroke by looking at the two main types: ischemic and hemorrhagic. -
Stroke: Controllable and uncontrollable risk factors
December 3, 2016 by Chantal Gillett, Shalini Namathirtham, Tanya Kakkar, Harris Joseph and Kahiye WarsameLooks at risks factors for having a stroke. -
Stroke: Treatments
December 3, 2016 by Chantal Gillett, Shalini Namathirtham, Tanya Kakkar, Harris Joseph and Kahiye WarsameIdentifies the symptoms of stroke and the treatment options. -
To sleep or not to sleep?
December 2, 2016 by Chantal Gillett, Shalini Namathirtham, Tanya Kakkar, Harris Joseph and Kahiye WarsameDiscusses the need for sleep and benefits of sleep including memory consolidation, how sleep affects the body's mechanisms and how sleep affects interactions with other people. -
Basics of organ rejection
December 2, 2016 by Mateen Akhtar, Tamandeep Khangura, Andrew Nashed, Humaira Nakhuda and Vyshnavi MahendranProvides information about how the human immune system protects against foreign bodies through the recognition of antigens. -
Does turmeric prevent Alzheimer's?
December 2, 2016 by Chantal Gillett, Shalini Namathirtham, Tanya Kakkar, Harris Joseph and Kahiye WarsameInvestigates therapeutic potential of curcumin, a substance found in turmeric, to prevent Alzheimer’s disease -
Are you a potential kidney recipient?
November 27, 2016 by Shalini Namathirtham, Tanya Kakkar, Harris Joseph, Chantal Gillett and Kahiye Warsame.Provides insight into the factors and tests that must be considered before matching a kidney recipient with a donor. -
What Is Cystic Fibrosis?
November 24, 2016 by Prabhnoor Ghuman, Julie Fayez, Aditya Sikand and Kopica ThayaparanThe video presents the basic biological principles behind CF, an overview of the disease and available treatment options. -
Cystic fibrosis and lung transplants
November 22, 2016 by Erika Opingari, Brenton Wong, Coomal Rashid, Healey Schulman and Kavena SivakumarThis video overviews cystic fibrosis — a genetic disease that causes trouble breathing and lung infection due to a buildup of mucus. -
Kidney transplants: Urine luck!
November 22, 2016 by Erika Opingari, Brenton Wong, Coomal Rashid, Healey Schulman and Kavena SivakumarLooks at kidney transplants, a procedure performed on patients with chronic kidney disease or kidney failure. -
Transplantation: Process to outcomes
October 26, 2016 by Erika Opingari, Brenton Wong, Coomal Rashid, Healey Schulman and Kavena SivakumarLooks at organ transplantation, the role of the immune system, the reasons behind the rejection and how to prevent it from occurring. -
Plagiarism and how to avoid it
July 27, 2016 by Cecilia DaiProvides information about what plagiarism and how to recognize it. -
Impact of hip fractures
July 7, 2016 by BHSc student Patrick Kim as part of a 4th-year thesis projectLooks at hip fracture care and the research being done to improve it. -
Understanding your asthma — Part 1: Introduction to asthma
June 23, 2016 by Dr. Mark Inman and Chan Mi KimIntroduction to asthma and treatment methods available. -
Understanding your asthma — Part 2: Reliever medication
June 23, 2016 by Dr. Mark Inman and Chan Mi KimReliever medication as treatment for asthma. -
Understanding your asthma — Part 3: Steroid medication
June 23, 2016 by Dr. Mark Inman and Chan Mi KimSteroid medication as treatment for asthma. -
Understanding your asthma — Part 4: Combination medication
June 23, 2016 by Dr. Mark Inman and Chan Mi KimCombination medication as treatment for asthma. -
Understanding your asthma — Part 5: Prednisone
June 23, 2016 by Dr. Mark Inman and Chan Mi KimPrednisone as treatment for asthma. -
Sepsis seminar explained
June 20, 2016 by students for McMaster University's Demystifying MedicineExplains what sepsis is and how it affects the human body, treatment for sepsis, how sepsis develops and new tools for recognizing and predicting outcomes in sepsis. -
Does the flu cause schizophrenia?
June 6, 2016 by Elise Granton, Roshni Patel, Nadine Islam, Omar Shawaf and Erin HarveyInvestigates the correlation between prenatal influenza exposure and adult schizophrenia onset. -
Many shades of skin cancer
June 5, 2016 by Elise Granton, Roshni Patel, Nadine Islam, Omar Shawaf and Erin HarveySpread awareness of skin cancer and educate people regarding its dangers. -
Scleroderma renal crisis
June 5, 2016 by Sarah Gabrial, Hussain Abbas, Renuka Singh, Justin Wu and Aaron EdwardScleroderma renal crisis, a dangerous complication of scleroderma. -
Mindfulness meditation for university students
June 4, 2016 by Anser Daud, Mario Hanna, Khizar Karim, Megan Morris and Aalok ShahTalks about how practicing mindfulness meditation every day provide medical benefits. -
Diagnosing osteoporosis
June 4, 2016 by Anser Daud, Mario Hanna, Khizar Karim, Megan Morris and Aalok ShahLooks at osteoporosis, its causes, outcomes, symptoms and the population at risk. -
Truth about trans fats and saturated fats
June 1, 2016 by Anser Daud, Mario Hanna, Khizar Karim, Megan Morris and Aalok ShahExplains a systematic review and meta-analysis of over 120 nutrition clinical trials, linking the saturated vs. trans fats with different health concerns. -
The health benefits of vitamin D
June 1, 2016 by Anser Daud, Mario Hanna, Khizar Karim, Megan Morris and Aalok ShahExplains the health benefits of vitamin D consumption. -
Making videos and captivating audiences
May 28, 2016 by Helen Kim, Nicole Vandenheuvel, Lyndsay Rayner, Jessica Kun and Fadi HanaDemonstrates how to create a captivating and educational video. -
Probiotics as a treatment option for lactose intolerance
May 27, 2016 by Helen Kim, Jessica Kun, Lyndsay Rayner, Nicole Vandenheuvel and Fadi HanaEvaluates if probiotics improve lactose digestion and alleviate symptoms of lactose intolerance. -
Cancer immunotherapy: harnessing the immune system to fight back
May 27, 2016 by Helen Kim, Jessica Kun, Lyndsay Rayner, Nicole Vandenheuvel and Fadi HanaAdoptive cell transfer utilizes T-cells or cells of your immune system in order to fight back against invading cancer cells -
How is sepsis treated? Sepsis six demystified
May 26, 2016 by Helen Kim, Jessica Kun, Lyndsay Rayner, Nicole Vandenheuvel and Fadi HanaHelps people understand the current treatments in place to treat sepsis. -
Stress and pre-term delivery
May 26, 2016 by Helen Kim, Nicole Vandenheuvel, Lyndsay Rayner, Jessica Kun and Fadi HanaExamines the benefits and risks of providing antenatal corticosteroid treatment to pregnant women who are at high risk of pre-term birth. -
An overview of scleroderma Part 3: Nutrition for patients
May 26, 2016 by Helen Kim, Jessica Kun, Lyndsay Rayner, Nicole Vandenheuvel and Fadi HanaHow scleroderma affects the digestive system and nutritional changes that can reduce associated symptoms and improve quality of life. -
Life after sepsis: Health consequences among survivors of severe sepsis
May 21, 2016 by Aaron Edward, Hussain Abbas, Sarah Gabrial, Renuka Singh and Justin WuDefines sepsis, outlines the current evidence for long-term impairment and discusses the implications of these findings. -
Can tattoo pigments transfer to lymph nodes?
May 17, 2016 by Marija Radenovic, Talia Rahif, Shaera Rahim and Simren RaiHow do tattoo pigments affect the lymph nodes? -
The mechanism of innate immunity
May 13, 2016 by Maria Sheikh, Shiza Sheikh, Gurteg Singh, Jelena Poleksic and Kaushik SripadaHarleen Kaur Padwal, Myfannwy Pope, Britney Baiden and Rajat BhargavaFunctions and processes of the innate immune system and the differences between adaptive and innate immunity -
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: Lung transplantations
May 13, 2016 by Maria Sheikh, Shiza Sheikh, Gurteg Singh, Jelena Poleksic and Kaushik SripadaLooks at the types of lung transplants for patients with IPF and clinical trials that evaluate the effectiveness of transplants. -
Understanding the sepsis six
May 13, 2016 by Maria Sheikh, Shiza Sheikh, Gurteg Singh, Jelena Poleksic and Kaushik SripadaIntroduces sepsis six, the clinical guidelines for treating sepsis that include three diagnostic and three therapeutic components. -
The role of antibiotics
May 13, 2016 by Maria Sheikh, Shiza Sheikh, Gurteg Singh, Jelena Poleksic and Kaushik SripadaBasis of bacterial infection, the role of antibiotics in treating infectious diseases, antibiotic misuse and overuse that has been inked to antibiotic resistance -
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: Pirfenidone
May 13, 2016 by Maria Sheikh, Shiza Sheikh, Gurteg Singh, Jelena Poleksic and Kaushik SripadaThe effects, mechanism of action and clinical trials for pirfenidone as a treatment for IPF. -
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: Nintedanib
May 13, 2016 by Maria Sheikh, Shiza Sheikh, Gurteg Singh, Jelena Poleksic and Kaushik SripadaThe effects, mechanism of action and clinical trials for nintedanib as a treatment for IPF. -
Is pulmonary fibrosis the same as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?
May 6, 2016 by Tristan Richardson and Anuj PatelProvides answers for patients on topics including oxygen content, treatments and symptoms.. -
Unmasking the causes of scleroderma
May 6, 2016 by Tristan Richardson and Anuj PatelEnvironment, lifestyle and genetics are factors for patients who have been diagnopsed with scleroderma.. -
What is the relationship between scleroderma and pulmonary fibrosis?
May 6, 2016 by Tristan Richardson and Anuj PatelHow pulmonary disease including fibrosis is associated with scleroderma -
Tour of drug therapies for scleroderma
May 6, 2016 by Tristan Richardson and Anuj PatelDrug therapies currently used for scleroderma -
Exploring Raynaud's Phenomenon
May 6, 2016 by Tristan Richardson and Anuj PatelWhat is Raynaud’s Phenomenon and what are its symptoms? -
What do you think makes a good video?
May 3, 2016 by Patrick Kim, Manu Sharma, Jaspreet Nannar, Vyshnavi Mahendran and Tiger LiuBreaks down the techniques used to make the an effective video. -
Antibiotics and livestock
April 26, 2016 by Akshay Venkatesh, Cindy Li, Archita Srinath, Haider Abed and Kyra PosterskiEffects and implications of consuming antibiotics in meat and on antibiotic resistance -
Developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD)
April 26, 2016 by Akshay Venkatesh, Cindy Li, Archita Srinath, Haider Abed and Kyra PosterskiDiscusses the role of long-lasting epigenetic effects related to poor nutrient environment for the fetus. -
Herpes simplex virus and Alzheimer's disease
April 26, 2016 by Archita Srinath, Haider Abed, Akshay Venkatesh, Kyra Posterski and Cindy LiIs there any evidence that herpes simplex virus may cause Alzheimer's disease? -
Demystifying the myths surrounding artificial sweeteners
April 26, 2016 by Archita Srinath, Haider Abed, Akshay Venkatesh, Kyra Posterski and Cindy LiLooks at the health effects of artificial sweeteners used in sweetened beverages. -
Aspirin and cancer
April 26, 2016 by Akshay Venkatesh, Cindy Li, Archita Srinath, Haider Abed and Kyra PosterskiDiscusses recent oncological research involving the effects of aspirin in immunological responses towards cancer cells. -
What is rabies?
April 26, 2016 by Archita Srinath, Haider Abed, Akshay Venkatesh, Kyra Posterski, and Cindy LiWhat makes rabies a serious infection? How does it affect the body? What countermeasures can be used to fight it? -
Peanut allergies in infancy: To be or not to be peanut-free?
April 21, 2016 by B. Kirat, C. Breagh, D. Mankeeran and P. AnjaliExposure to peanuts during infancy key to preventing sensitization through a mechanism known as oral tolerance. -
The super sepsis six
April 20, 2016 by Kirat Boparai, Breagh Cheng, Mankeeran Dhanoa and Anjali PeriyalwarDiscusses the diagnostic and treatment to be conducted within the first hour when a patient comes into a hospital with sepsis. -
A girl’s best friend: Diamonds or probiotics?
April 20, 2016 by B. Kirat, C. Breagh, D. Mankeeran and P. AnjaliEvaluates the positive effects that probiotic supplements may have on female health and estrogen balance. -
A conversation with Barbara: What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?
April 19, 2016 by Breagh Cheng, Anjali Periyalwar, Kirat Boparai and Mankeeran DhanoaJourney since diagnosis and common questions IPF patients may have about living with IPF -
My story with sepsis: Madelynn Fairman
April 15, 2016 by Zion Lee, Karam Kaur, Brianna Cheng, Lisa Feng and Melisha PereraPresents a patient’s experience with sepsis and what it means for clinical practitioners, family members and the patient. -
How to improve post-natal growth of preterm babies: Research
April 10, 2016 by Clara Tam, Phoebe Zheng, Michael Wadie, Prashanth Rajasekar and Rafaella ShammasPart 1: Looks at current research regarding improvement of growth outcomes for pre-term babies. -
How to improve post-natal growth of preterm babies: Nutrition
April 10, 2016 by Clara Tam, Phoebe Zheng, Michael Wadie, Prashanth Rajasekar and Rafaella ShammasPart 2: Explores how nutrition affects post-natal growth of preterm babies. -
How to improve post-natal growth of preterm babies: Interview with Dr Christoph Fusch
April 10, 2016 by students for McMaster University's Demystifying MedicinePresents an interview with Dr Christoph Fusch about post-natal growth of preterm babies. -
Antibiotics and the environment: The quiet crisis
April 6, 2016 by B. Kirat, C. Breagh, D. Mankeeran and P. AnjaliImpact that antibiotics pose on the environment due to improper disposal and agricultural runoff. -
Motor rehabilitation after stroke
April 6, 2016 by Jenin El-Sayes, Jonathan Ho, Dil Prabaharan, Arun Ravikumar and Shan TandonLooks at motor rehabilitation in stroke survivors and the benefits of an aerobic exercise intervention protocol. -
Bacteria and the brain
April 2, 2016 by students for McMaster University's Demystifying Medicine Seminar SeriesWhat are bacteria, what relationship they have with the brain and how to study that relationship. -
Osteoporosis and resistance exercise
March 26, 2016 by Muhammad Mateen, Karam Noel, Meena Al Saigh and Michael RomaniukExplains what osteoporosis is, its prevalence and treatment options including resistance exercise. -
An overview of antibiotics: Part 1 — Cooking
March 26, 2016 by Helen Kim, Jessica Kun, Lyndsay Rayner, Nicole Vandenheuvel and Fadi HanaBasics of antibiotics, how they are made and why antibiotic resistance is an epidemic -
THC Stays in Your System for 30 Days!
March 26, 2016 by Helen Kim, Jessica Kun, Lyndsay Rayner, Nicole Vandenheuvel and Fadi HanaProvides research-based information regarding how long THC affects the human body. -
An overview of antibiotics: Part 2 — Consuming
March 26, 2016 by Helen Kim, Jessica Kun, Lyndsay Rayner, Nicole Vandenheuvel and Fadi HanaAntibiotics in the agricultural industry and what labels on food mean -
Cerebral palsy explained
March 16, 2016 by by students for McMaster Demystifying Medicine Seminar SeriesWhat is cerebral palsy, how it is caused and what are the different types associated with this disorder. -
Holobionts and hologenomes
March 8, 2016 by Dr. Paul Forsythe, an associate professor of respirology and medicine at McMaster UniversityDr. Paul Forsythe speaks about holobionts and hologenomes. -
Taking on superbugs: A new broom sweeps clean — Faculty research presentation
February 8, 2016 by Eric BrownBacterial infection, antibiotic drug resistance, antibacterial drug discovery and the future of antibiotic therapies. -
Taking on superbugs: A new broom sweeps clean — Student presentation
February 8, 2016 by Anser Daud, Mario Hanna, Khizar Karim, Megan Morris and Aalok ShahBacterial infection, antibiotic drug resistance, antibacterial drug discovery and the future of antibiotic therapies. -
Scleroderma — Basic research
January 26, 2016 by Dr. Mark Larché, a professor of clinical immunology and allergyBasic immunological research in search of new treatment options for scleroderma -
Scleroderma — It's not just cold feet
January 26, 2016 by Dr. Maggie Larché, an associate professor of medicine and pediatricsFeatures of scleroderma (systemic sclerosis), roles of various treatments and a patient's perspective on this multisystem disease. -
What is MRI technology and what happens when you get one?
January 16, 2016 by Ahmed Elsharawi, Jano Muralitharan, Jonathan Ho, Nerissa D’Mello and Reda SiddiquExplains what an MRI is and how the process of getting an MRI works.
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