Epidemiology

A short presentation looking at the epidemiology, pathology and treatment of back pain.  

British Medical Podcasts’ second podcast in the series.  Created by Doctors for Doctors.  We aim to give a comprehensive overview of each topic including need to know information.  Content includes Definition, Aetiology, Epidemiology, Anatomy if relevant, Pathology, Clinical Presentation and Features, Treatment and Prognosis.  

First in a series of Medical Podcasts created by two Doctors for Doctors.  We aim to give a comprehensive overview of each topic.  Content includes Definition, Aetiology, Epidemiology, Anatomy if relevant, Pathology, Clinical Presentation and Features, Treatment and Prognosis.  

Note summaries of the basics of epidemiology  

1. Introductory lecture in genetic epidemiology for second year (pre-clinical) medical students. 2. Computer-aided learning exercises on genetics of common disease and their place in clinical practice  

ABC of Breast Diseases Breast cancer—epidemiology, risk factors, and genetics K McPherson, C M Steel, J M Dixon With 1 million new cases in the world each year…  

SImple, to-the-point 10 minute powerpoint overview of gout. Discusses the epidemiology, pathophysiology, investigations, diagnosis, differentials and management.  

This is a video tutorial on atrial fibrillation for medical students produced by Podmedics. This overview highlights the epidemiology, pathophysiology, aetiology, diagnosis and basic principles of management.  

Some easy methods to remember: - the definition of 'Epidemiology' and 'Public Health'. - what are Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary disease prevention. - the Bradford-Hill criteria for disease causation.  

A communication health poster  

A informative document about psoriasis including the histology, epidemiology, triggers, types and treatment of the condition.  

Slideshow covering the some of the key conditions in gastroenterology.  

A short, 16-slide presentation on the topic of immunologically-mediated food allergies, both IgE and call mediated types. Covers the epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology, presentation, history/investigations and management.  

slide presentation of bronchiolitis in paediatrics, covering about epidemiology, pathology, presentation, investigation and management and prognosis.  

slide presentation of childhood asthma, covering about epidemiology, pathology, presentation, investigation and management and prognosis.  

Slide presentation of heart failure, covering about the epidemiology, pathophysiology, aetiology, clinical presentation, investigation, management and prognostic factors.  

A brief introduction to medical statistics for any student thinking of contributing to audit/research  

Odds ratio can mislead if a "Common Event" is studied, since it can exaggerate effects. Relative risk is appropriate for randomized control studies and cohort studies.  

Tutorial teaching sensitivity vs. specificity, including SPIN and SNOUT mnemonics. Learn the difference between sensitive and specific tests, for medical health science students. Please SUBSCRIBE: More cool stuff coming as we get more HippoHelpers! Further tutorials and flashcards at http://www.helphippo.com Our epidemiology playlist at: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIPkjUW-piR24nWuDMiXPB0DcUl-1qUzr http://www.helphippo.com - for more video tutorials organized by topic/year.