Aims to propel change by supporting the WHO's cervical cancer elimination targets of vaccination, screening and treatment. Imagine a world without cancer. Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide. Cervical cancer alone kills over 300,000 women each year. But these deaths are preventable. Cervical cancer - the fourth most common in women - is on the brink of being the first to be eliminated. And the implications of this on conquering cancer more broadly are profound. This program looks at the quest to eliminate cervical cancer. Professor Ian Frazer describes the implications as "rivalling the end of polio in terms of shear impact on humankind.
A 'fly on the wall' documentary following the the surgeons, staff and patients at the Children's Surgical Hospital, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, during their daily routines. They are dealing with neglected diseases and injuries.
How far would you go to sustain the life of someone you love, or your own? When the moment comes, and you're confronted with the prospect of "pulling the plug," do you know how you'll respond?
The story of Karen Skinner, a patient taking part in the first ever xenotransplant, or animal to human transplant trial. Scientist take living cells from pigs to implant into her body to hopefully help combat diabetes.
Follows Richard Moirs, diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, through the tense months leading up to an acute operation to improve his condition, even if he has to be awake throughout the five hour ordeal.
The first segment from this TVNZ 'Foreign Correspondent' episode, sourced from ABC's '20/20' show. The results of drinking alcohol during pregnancy with "foetal alcohol syndrome". Features Michael Dorris who wrote the book The Broken Cord, his wife Louise Erdrich, and a couple whose adopted son, Charles Gaston, is now serving life without parole and who has since been diagnosed with FAS. An ABC 20/20 production.
Features exclusive access to an American camp for transgender adolescents and their parents. As well as summer fun, they must face huge dilemmas including whether or not to begin hormone blockers to halt male puberty.
Follows three young transgender Brits fulfilling their dreams of becoming men. The film features unprecedented access to surgical procedures and also meets the increasingly confident online community of young transgender men baring everything on social media.
Follow two ordinary British families as they attempt to navigate the extraordinary challenges of having a 7 year old child who was born the wrong gender. The parents are faced with decisions few others could comprehend, from changing pronouns to whether to let their kids go transition at school.
Examines the knee and its related structures. Covers assessment of quadriceps atrophy, assessment of knee swelling, patellar apprehension sign, McMurray test, Apley compression and distraction test, ligament stability assessment, and posterior cruciate ligament.
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Gives a thorough examination of the hip including many tests and measurements. Covers many examination techniques including gait abnormalities, Trendelenburg test, Thomas test, leg length determination, and Ober test.
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Covers the Schober test, assessment of sacroiliac joint, tests for nerve root tension, sensory examination, motor examination, reflexes, tests to detect meningeal irritation, and tests to assess patient cooperation.
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Covers many topics related to the cervical spine including distraction and compression tests, Adson test, sensory examination, motor examination, and reflex examination.
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Part one covers inspection, palpation, and range of motion of the hand and wrist. Part two covers neurological examination, Allen test, Tinel sign, Phalen test, Finklestein test, isolation tests, extrinsic extensor tightness, and intrinsic muscle lightness.
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The University of Auckland Medical School annual Med Revue, 1985. Entirely produced by Auckland University medical students, the Revue includes songs, skits, dances parodies and more with tongue in cheek comedy, ridiculous skits or Broadway theatre.
The University of Auckland Medical School annual Med Revue, 1986. Entirely produced by Auckland University medical students, the Revue includes songs, skits, dances parodies and more with tongue in cheek comedy, ridiculous skits or Broadway theatre.
Examines the shoulder and elbow and covers the the following topics: impingement tests, biceps tendinitis and instability test, tests for rotator cuff tear, frozen shoulder syndrome, tests for shoulder instability, tests for elbow instability, lateral and medial epicondylitis, and elbow deformities.
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The University of Auckland Medical School annual Med Revue, 1983. Entirely produced by Auckland University medical students, the Revue includes songs, skits, dances parodies and more with tongue in cheek comedy, ridiculous skits or Broadway theatre.
The University of Auckland Medical School annual Med Revue, 1988. Entirely produced by Auckland University medical students, the Revue includes songs, skits, dances parodies and more with tongue in cheek comedy, ridiculous skits or Broadway theatre.
The University of Auckland Medical School annual Med Revue, 1990. Entirely produced by Auckland University medical students, the Revue includes songs, skits, dances parodies and more with tongue in cheek comedy, ridiculous skits or Broadway theatre.
The University of Auckland Medical School annual Med Revue, 1989. Entirely produced by Auckland University medical students, the Revue includes songs, skits, dances parodies and more with tongue in cheek comedy, ridiculous skits or Broadway theatre.
Karen Sims interviews five specialists who explain the need for disease modifying therapy and the benefits in improving patients' understanding of the disease. Video sponsored by Fisons (NZ) Ltd.
The University of Auckland Medical School annual Med Revue, 1991. Entirely produced by Auckland University medical students, the Revue includes songs, skits, dances parodies and more with tongue in cheek comedy, ridiculous skits or Broadway theatre.