Drugs and Medications Videos
- A Shift in Positivity and Perspective
Domonique Cooper and Tiffany Vinson form a friendship over stories with MS. They’ve had to slow down some, but it’s made them more present and intentional.
- Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes
Be on the lookout for these signs of insulin deficiency.
- Do You Have Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
Does your partner complain that you loudly snore at night? Wake up still feeling tired? Maybe you’re a good candidate for a sleep test.
- Screening for Type 1 Diabetes
What numbers do doctors consider diabetic when testing blood sugar levels?
- Life of a Flu Virus
The flu virus can travel 100 miles per hour and clone itself 10,000 times! How does it work its way past the body’s natural defenses and make you sick?
- Stopping the Spread of Cold and Flu Germs
You don’t want others to feel as lousy as you did, so stop the spread of germs by sanitizing the things on this list.
- Disparities in Genetic Testing
Not everyone has equal access to tests that pinpoint genetic conditions. Why the inequality? And what’s being done to bridge the gap?
- Real Life With Type 1: Parts People Don’t See
“All this planning that you have to do to maintain a baseline that other people take for granted blows my mind,” Kerri Sparling says.
- Don’t Gloss Over the Mental Toll
Those with type 1 diabetes are prone to depression. They’re burdened with constantly having to monitor their condition. So what can lower their stress?
- Better Blood Sugar Control
“The future’s already here,” says Mihail “Misha” Zilbermint, MD, with things like continuous glucose monitors and the first immunotherapy drug.
- ‘You Need Sugar, Sugar’
Using an app, Treina Owen regularly checks her children’s blood sugar, as well as her own. She doesn’t want them to experience complications like she did.
- Speak Up, Sound Off
Advancements have been made because people with type 1 demanded better care, says Aaron Turner-Phifer with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
- Can’t Afford Your Insulin?
A recent study found as many as 1 in 5 Americans are rationing their insulin to save money. What’s being done to make this vital drug more affordable?
- Protection Against Progression
With today’s advances, there are treatments available to slow down or even prevent the progression of geographic atrophy.
- Vision Loss Driven by Genetics
Geographic atrophy is an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration. Learn more about the different stages, symptoms, and tests for diagnosis.
- What Can Your Stool Say About Your Health?
Discover how an AI-powered app analyzes your stool to reveal hidden health insights.
- Vivir bien con diabetes tipo 2
¿Cuáles son los tres factores más importantes para controlaral controlar el nivel de azúcar en la sangre?
- A Vision to Educate Others
Diagnosed at age 39 with macular degeneration, Chip Goehring was disappointed with the little information available. He set out to change that.
- The Silence Surrounding Sickle Cell
Growing up, Nilda Navedo had invisible pain that she kept hidden. That was the Hispanic way, she says, even though it’s an inherited blood disorder.
- Addressing the Disparity
Minorities are far more affected by sickle cell disease, but have less access to care, treatments, and research funding. Why the inequality?
- Strides in Staying Healthy
Ten years ago, there was only one treatment available for sickle cell disease, advocate Ashley Valentine says. Today, there are more drugs and resources.
- A Smooth Transition From Pediatric to Adult Care
Adults with sickle cell face challenges like disease progression and less resources, advocate Derek Robertson says.
- Transfusions and Transplants
A stroke in Elodie Ontala’s right eye changed the course of her sickle cell treatments. It was no longer just about managing the pain.
- Managing a Pain Crisis
People tend to avoid going to the emergency room with sickle cell crises, but the intense pain often calls for IV opioids, advocate Derek Robertson says.
- ‘I’ll Be Your Eyes’
Since 1958, Carol Gable Hare has walked alongside her husband, Russ. Now she walks a few steps ahead to point out steps and help him with his vision loss.
- New Blood Tests May Detect Cancer Earlier
Could liquid biopsies detect cancer sooner? Sanjay Juneja, MD, discusses how they differ from at-home genetic tests like 23andMe.
- Not All Topicals Are the Same
To treat plaque psoriasis, topicals either soothe inflammation or slow the growth of cells. Maybe you can even consider a combo approach.
- What Makes Diagnosis Tricky on Skin of Color?
Psoriasis may not be obvious on skin of color, and it is often mistaken for conditions like eczema, so dermatologists need to look for other signs.
- What They Don’t Tell You About Psoriatic Disease
Allie and Ryan changed their diets and exercise routines to take it easy on their stiff, swollen joints and irritated skin.
- Finding Calm in Chaos
When she’s feeling stuck in a downward spiral, Jenna Kanell turns to a number of things to lift her spirits. “There isn’t one magical cure to depression.”
- Treating a Spectrum of Skin Colors
The same treatments can have different outcomes, so dermatologists will tailor a treatment program based on how your psoriasis looks.
- Treating This Rare Blood Cancer
Myelofibrosis patients may have different symptoms of the disease, requiring a tailored approach. Learn more about what treatment options are available.
- Spot the Symptoms
Myelofibrosis can have a number of symptoms, says Anthony Hunter, MD, a hematologist. “I usually consider breaking symptoms up into a couple of different categories.”
- Finding the Right One to Put on Your Skin
Choosing a psoriasis treatment may require some trial and error. There are several categories, and then there’s the choice of a cream, ointment, foam, etc.
- Strength in Small Numbers
Most doctors don't encounter myasthenia gravis patients, Alexis Rodriguez says. So he started a support group with education in mind.
- Hanging by Threads
Aerialist Shadow Duffy just knew it was weak muscles, but doctors blamed her MG on everything from strokes to a tumor. “My face stopped working,” she says.
- Home on the Road
Shadow Duffy outfitted an old bus into her home on wheels. With a disability like MG, she wanted to be less stressed about bills and more self-sufficient.
- Day-to-Day Wins
For Shawna Barnes, MG affects her daily life, but her husband says she’s an example “of what’s possible if you have the right attitude and support.”
- How Topicals Work to Beat Plaque Psoriasis
How do medicated creams soothe your itchy, scaly skin?
- Smart Necklace May Help You Stop Smoking
Dr. John Whyte interviews Dr. Nabil Alshurafa about a smart necklace that uses AI to monitor smoking habits in order to help people quit smoking.
- Embracing the Change
From yoga to teas, Pippi Ardennia found some natural ways to handle menopause. And fanning herself singing under hot stage lights became her signature!
- Examining Moral Injury in Medicine
Wendy Dean, MD, talks about her recent book "If I Betray These Words," an honest look at keeping the Hippocratic Oath in a capitalistic health-care system.
- An Inside Look at Chronic Sinusitis
What causes sinuses to become inflamed and infected? And what helps you breathe better?
- Fanning the Frustration
At age 45, author Jancee Dunn wasn’t expecting change-of-life signs like a racing heart and dry skin. So how did she soothe the symptoms of perimenopause?