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Medical robotics: MiroSurge

MiroSurge is a robotic system for minimally invasive surgery. The surgeon operates three robots. Two robots carry minimally invasive instruments. The third robot is equipped with a stereo HD endoscope. A preoperative planning optimizes the robotic setup with a focus on efficiency and safety. This p

Birth chairs as obstetrical devices

Birth chairs were used in childbirth until the 18th century. It wasn't until aspiring doctors, at that time only men, also learned obstetrics that the birth chair was replaced by the bed. Author: ZDF/Terra X/ Story House Productions/ Jochen Ruderer Jens Afflerbach/ Jürgen Rehberg, Arsenij Gusev/ F

HOW TO GET WORK EXPERIENCE FOR MEDICINE IN THE UK

Gaining relevant job experience, especially in the medical field, will help you stand out in your university Medicine application and throughout the interview process. However, gaining relevant job experience is a lengthy process. Richard Evans, founder of the Profs, shares his top tips based on hi

The Placebo Effect

A placebo is a treatment that has no therapeutic effect, but still heals, as if by magic. Common placebos include sugar pills, saline injections, other treatments, and surgeries that are completely played. Placebos are particularly effective in treating pain, chronic stress-related diseases such as

Dark Medicine – Semmelweis

Today, medicine is seen as an authority and a sacred institution. But like any institution, it has a dark past. The story of Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis shows how medicine was terribly wrong and how the poor judgment of the doctors cost many women their lives. In 19th-century Vienna, the young doctor was r

HIV and AIDS – explained in a simple way

Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/mysimpleshow HIV is a sexually transmitted viral infection and may cause AIDS. Since its discovery in 1981, this immunodeficiency disease has killed millions of people worldwide. But why are HIV and AIDS that dangerous? We explain it to you in this

Side Effects of Drugs

Every effective medicine can also have side effects. That's why doctors check the risks and benefits for each individual patient. This animated film provides more information. Learn more: https://www.patients.bayer.com/en/index/ Visit our channel for more interesting science videos: https://www.yout

The Real Problem of Mental Health

Unlike a broken leg, your mental health – or lack thereof – has very complex origins. Schizophrenia, for example, often runs in families and could be mainly genetic. Anxiety disorders can be the result of genetic traits, prenatal stress, childhood trauma, and random events. Become a "Change Maker"

Hacking washing machines

Almost everyone has a household appliance at home, whether it's a washing machine, dishwasher, or dryer. Despite their ubiquity, little is publicly documented about how these devices actually work or how their internal components communicate. This talk takes a closer look at proprietary bus systems,