Aspects of MS
While the cause of multiple sclerosis remains unknown, knowledge of how MS attacks the body is improving. This program outlines what happens to the central nervous system and its myelin nerve sheaths when a patient suffers from MS; describes how mov...
Super staph: invincible bacteria?
Antibiotics have saved countless lives from potentially deadly infections - but bacteria keep rebounding in stronger mutations. This program focuses on one of the most lethal pathogens: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA. Outlining...
Living with Alzheimer's
What is the difference between run-of-the-mill memory difficulties and the effects of Alzheimer’s disease? If an older person is experiencing more “senior moments” than usual, should he or she be concerned? What happens inside the brain of an ...
Learning about rheumatoid arthritis
This program provides a detailed look at how rheumatoid arthritis appears, progresses, and responds to treatment. It also features case studies that demonstrate the potential dangers of RA while outlining new therapies that have noticeably reduced t...
Diagnosing Depression
Although the stigma of depression is fading, less than half of those who need help with depression will seek it out. Using several patient histories, this program addresses mild, moderate, and severe depression as well as the specialized cases of va...