December 30, 2021
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Karanvir Gill, Manvir Chima and Umama Zafran
Demystifying Medicine
In this video, we discuss the exciting new development of Extracellular Vesicles and how they are an exciting treatment that have the possibility of replacing chemotherapy in Lung Cancer therapy.
December 22, 2021
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Simran Saggu, Hadia Saleem, and Amirreza Taghabadi
Demystifying Medicine
This video will walk viewers through the basics of the current stent technology that has been used, it will introduce Biodegradable Polymer Drug Eluting Stents (BPDES), their mechanism, and how they compare to previous stents.
December 20, 2021
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Hamza Bagha, Edward Shen, Rachel Dombrower, Devena Mahabir
Demystifying Medicine
The goal of the video is to present a comprehensive summary of recent published scientific data on retinol, one of the most popular skincare ingredients of our day, so that claims made by popular skincare youtubers and other brand promoters can be checked and balanced.
This podcast explores the topic of surgical robots in healthcare, specifically the Da Vinci Surgical system, with Dr. Yasufuku who is Professor of Surgery at the University of Toronto, Staff Thoracic Surgeon at the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Toronto General Hospital.
December 6, 2021
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Zayni-Dean Al-Azawi, Michael Celejewski, and Eunice Tunggal
Demystifying Medicine
In this video, we’ll expand on what you’ve been told by your science teachers and discuss fertilization, embryonic development, gastrulation, organogenesis and much more.
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.
December 1, 2021
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Naya Nour-Eddin, Crystal Chen, Haleh Hojjati, and Amna Usmani
Demystifying Medicine
This video delves into the process of how smell is capable of eliciting vivid and emotional memories, also known as odor evoked autobiographical memory.
November 29, 2021
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Lovejot Mangat, Madison Hunter, Samuel Park, and Areesha Saeed
Demystifying Medicine
The lack of racial diversity in North American medical research. This video will focus on a few news articles regarding research performed using racially diverse samples.
November 25, 2021
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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.
November 17, 2021
by
Edward Shen, Rachel Dombrower, Devena Mahabir and Hamza Be
Demystifying Medicine
This video identifies public hesitancy regarding Mad Cow Disease and Nuclear Power. Specifically, the aspects regarding public concern include the lack of scientific consensus as well as the lack of public trust for scientific claims.
September 13, 2021
by
Armaan Sekhon, Kriti Manuja, Krishna Patel & Sharleen Maduranayagam
Demystifying Medicine
This video considers the stress relieving effects of cannabis as it interacts with our body’s stress reaction system: the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis (HPA-axis).
August 30, 2021
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Sarnti Sornpaisarn, Eshawn Kalia, Muskaan Mehta
Demystifying Medicine
This video demonstrates a POV of alien hand syndrome, a rare neurological condition involving involuntary limb movement as well as a loss of limb ownership.
August 9, 2021
by
Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
Demystifying Medicine
In this video, we aim to educate people of colour on the dangers of skin cancer, as well as address the systemic racism that is within the field of dermatology. There is an obvious lack of representation of darker skin tones (types IV-VI) in medical textbooks and this video aims to address these issues.
August 2, 2021
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Paniz Poursharif, Danial Aminaei, and Niki Sadat Afjeh
Demystifying Medicine
The content in this video aims to bridge the knowledge gaps that may exist in videos presenting the complex applications of bioinformatic tools and serves as a starting point for those interested in the field of bioinformatics.
This video brings awareness to pulmonary ossification and highlights what is currently known. To learn more about other interstitial lung diseases, check out the Rare Lung Diseases Series.
July 26, 2021
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Paniz Poursharif, Danial Aminaei, and Niki Sadat Afjeh
Demystifying Medicine
This video explains concurrent disorders and 5 different groups that they divides into. Furthermore, it explores different types of treatment and the importance of assessing co-occurring substance use.
Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a rare disorder that is characterized by the abnormal accumulation of Langerhans cells which form tumours called granulomas.
The resources in this series aim to educate patients, families, healthcare providers, students and the general public who is interested in rare lung diseases.
July 19, 2021
by
Priyanka Lamba, Makenzie Lamb, and Purviben Mahida
Demystifying Medicine
In this video we dive into the facts and myths about marijuana use during pregnancy. Research to date does not support the use of marijuana during pregnancy, despite its effectiveness in providing relief for pregnancy symptoms.
May 17, 2021
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Aniqa Chaudhry, Simran Saini, and Aimen Shahzad
Demystifying Medicine
In this video we will discuss Sense of Coherence and mindfulness as a method of relieving some of the stress brought on by the pandemic. Together let’s overcome the stigma, educate ourselves, and help ourselves through a difficult time.
Previously on Demystifying Medicine, Diane Shader Smith gave a talk on her daughter, Mallory Smith's memoir: Salt in My Soul. This video is a discussion by her father, Mark Smith, on the potential of Phage Therapy in treating difficult bacterial infections, such as those found in patients with Cystic Fibrosis.
This video describes: how to make informed oral health decisions, when to see your dentist, and some key management strategies that individuals can use to maintain their oral health at home.
Ex-Vivo Lung Perfusion (EVLP) is a medical procedure that could potentially reduce lung transplant surgery wait times by modifying a donor’s lungs to improve the post-operation outcomes and overall survival rate.
April 19, 2021
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Alvina Hussain, Kourosh Hariri and Nahal Emami Fard
Demystifying Medicine
In this video, we've broken down the basic fundamentals of how your skin functions and how it ages. We dive into three popular anti-aging ingredients and examine clinical trials and other research behind their anti-aging mechanisms.
April 14, 2021
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Sébastien Violette, Hana Nazal, and Stephanie Wang
Demystifying Medicine
Maternal mental health not only affects their overall health and functioning in both the short- and long-term, but it also affects the physical, cognitive, and psychological development of their child.
April 13, 2021
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Noah Stancati and Gursharan Mann
Demystifying Medicine
The IMPACT initiative at McMaster University is a pristine example of a University-based organization, which strives to provide assistance to those living with disabilities, in hopes to improve their quality of life.
April 12, 2021
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Danial Aminaei, Seyedeh Niki Sadat Afjeh, and Paniz Poursharif
Demystifying Medicine
This video explores the effects of physical activity on older adults and investigates how exercise impacts physical and mental health in the elderly population.
April 8, 2021
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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
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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.
April 1, 2021
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Hana Nazal, Sébastien Violette, Stephanie Wang
Demystifying Medicine
New uses of technology known as Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound provide hope for Alzheimer’s treatment, breaking the blood-barrier to allow drugs to pass through into the affected regions of the brain.
March 31, 2021
by
Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
Demystifying Medicine
The video then dives deeper into the role of the endocrine system, as well as a specific example of endocrine signalling within our bodies demonstrated by the insulin signalling pathway.
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
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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.
March 23, 2021
by
Muntaha Ahmed, Stephanie Amoah, William Douglas, Youssef El-Sayes
Demystifying Medicine
Therefore, this video is meant to provide general information on a Parkinson's Treatment, NTRC3531-0, and it does not act as a substitute for medical advice.
March 22, 2021
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Bilal Muhajireen, Kian O'Neil & Nana-Afia Agyeipah
Demystifying Medicine
The purpose of this video is to inform those who are not familiar with aortic valve stenosis and to provide general information for those affected by the disease.
March 18, 2021
by
Fatima Ahmad, Madison Barrett, Mackenzie Thorpe
Demystifying Medicine
This video follows Reese, who has also been diagnosed with severe asthma. It will explain what asthma is, what some common triggers are, how your body is responding with the help of your immune cells and some advice on how to manage your disease.
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 11, 2021
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Gurjit Singh Gill, Prabhdeep Gill, Zarin Hossain, Kiarash Forootan
Demystifying Medicine
In this video, we provide an introduction to tooth decay (cavities), through an explanation of its symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnoses, treatments, and prevention methods.
March 10, 2021
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Nevena Savija, Ishmanjeet Singh, Tarin Moni, and Ali Mohmed-Mousaei
Demystifying Medicine
We dove into the history of the existing salt recommendations, illuminating that there is a lack of evidence to support the claims that high sodium intake leads to hypertension, and in fact, effects of low sodium intakes are underestimated.
March 5, 2021
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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
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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.
March 4, 2021
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Armaan Sekhon, Kriti Manuja, Sharleen Maduranayagam and Krishna Patel
Demystifying Medicine
This video will present additional background information on Tourette’s, highlight the different presentations of motor and vocal tics, and outline steps individuals with Tourette’s can take in order to suppress sudden outbursts in their movement or speech.
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 24, 2021
by
Mark Bertone, Jasmine Leung, Teja Koi and Maha Arif
Demystifying Medicine
In this video, we will discuss what Bipolar Disorder is, the symptoms of manic, hypomanic, and depressive episodes, and comparing the difference between Bipolar Disorder Type 1 and Type 2.
February 22, 2021
by
Priyanka Lamba, Makenzie Lamb, and Purviben Mahida
Demystifying Medicine
Targeted internal radiation therapy uses radioactive molecules that can target and bind to the surface of cancer cells, destroying their DNA and killing them.
February 18, 2021
by
Anisa Rana, Barjot Gill, Julie Cho, Saad Ahmed, Vivek Parmar
Demystifying Medicine
In part two, we will be taking a look at who qualifies for treatment with ketamine, treatment predictors, and other disorders that ketamine may be used to treat.
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 12, 2021
by
Sakshi Sinha and Paniz Poursharif
Demystifying Medicine
This video explores bipolar disorder, a mental disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood and energy, specifically presenting what bipolar disorder is and the symptoms, types, causes, diagnosis, and treatments associated with the disorder.
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.
February 2, 2021
by
Niki Sadat Afjeh, Shefali Verma, and Shilpa Tandon
Demystifying Medicine
In this video, we provide information on prostate cancer cells and causes of prostate cancer, diagnosis, symptoms, stage progression as well as treatment options.
January 29, 2021
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Sukhsahij Gill, Katrina Hartmann and Mahima Joshi
Demystifying Medicine
In this video we discuss two mental health struggles that uniquely impact athletes, performance anxiety and loss of identity, and the factors that contribute to these struggles.
January 25, 2021
by
Vanessa D’Ambrosio, Jia Hui Du, and Jennifer Dang
Demystifying Medicine
We explain the difference between CBD derived from hemp versus marijuana, how effective the hemp-derived variant treats anxiety, and how you can incorporate CBD into your wellness routine.
January 22, 2021
by
Simran Matharu, Mahek Minhas and Micaela McNulty
Demystifying Medicine
In this video we will define Parkinson’s disease and cannabis, explain how cannabis can help with PD, and physician perspectives on prescribing cannabis.
January 20, 2021
by
Navroop Gosal, Jiayi Mo, Xiuyuan Song and Sara Warsi
Demystifying Medicine
In the following video we discuss the prevalence, causes, complications and treatments associated with Pica in order to raise greater awareness for this condition.
January 18, 2021
by
Mark Bertone, Jasmine Leung, Teja Koi and Maha Arif
Demystifying Medicine
In this video, we will discuss what XP is, the DNA mechanism that causes XP, ongoing research to find a cure, as well as diagnosis, symptoms and disease management.
January 5, 2021
by
Kunwar Karim, Sajid Wariach and Kashif Daud
Demystifying Medicine
This video mainly focuses upon the discovery of penicillin and the events leading up it becoming one of the most widely used antibiotics in the history of medicine.
January 1, 2021
by
Piraveenaa Baskaran, Zein Abdul-Rahman, and Agnya Batra
Demystifying Medicine
This video will initially explain the endocannabinoid system such that the viewer can better understand the underlying biochemical mechanisms and pathways that are commonly referenced in the video.
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