Doctor Fact-Checks ‘The Simpsons’ Medical Scenes
[embedded content] In this video, Mikhail Varshavski, DO — who goes by “Dr. Mike” on social media — reacts to medical procedures seen on “The Simpsons.” Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): Homer’s doctor: Mr. Simpson, let me outline the gastric bypass surgery procedure for you, okay? We […]
A Medical Look at What Killed Every President
[embedded content] In this video, Mikhail Varshavski, DO — who goes by “Dr. Mike” on social media — takes a trip through history to look at what caused each U.S. president’s death. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): Varshavski: There have been 45 presidents in the history of […]
Doctors React to Shocking Sex Stories
[embedded content] In this video, Mikhail Varshavski, DO — who goes by “Dr. Mike” on social media — and Rena Malik, MD, react to “Sex Sent Me to the ER,” a show where actors portray real life/true medical scenarios. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): Varshavski: Sex sent […]
Doctor Reacts to Destructive TikToks
[embedded content] In this video, Mikhail Varshavski, DO — who goes by “Dr. Mike” on social media — reacts to dangerous stunt videos. Following is a partial transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): Varshavski: Sometimes incredible videos on TikTok go well. Oh, he did it! And sometimes they go horribly wrong. Someone […]
Doctor Reacts to Hysterical Medical Memes
[embedded content] In this video, Mikhail Varshavski, DO — who goes by “Dr. Mike” on social media — reviews medical-themed memes. Following is a transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): Varshavski: “If a UTI [urinary tract infection] was an outfit.” I would say it’s more like heartburn, but it could be a […]
Divalproex Sodium: Bipolar Uses, Warnings, Side Effects, Dosage
Migraine vs. Headache: Differences and Similarities Headaches are the most common reason why a person goes to the doctor or other healthcare professional for treatment. There are different types of headaches, for example, migraine, tension, and cluster headaches. The most common type of headache is tension headache. Migraine is much less common. There are few […]
New miniature heart could help speed heart disease cures
There’s no safe way to get a close-up view of the human heart as it goes about its work: you can’t just pop it out, take a look, then slot it back in. Scientists have tried different ways to get around this fundamental problem: they’ve hooked up cadaver hearts to machines to make them pump […]
Doctor Assesses Surprisingly Accurate Medical Memes
[embedded content] In this video, Mikhail Varshavski, DO — who goes by “Doctor Mike” on social media — reacts to surprisingly accurate medical memes. Following is a partial transcript (note that errors are possible): Varshavski: It’s kind of a chilly day outside, so I’m just checking out some cool memes. “When a pregnant woman goes […]
Antibody with engineered peptide targets bone metastasis: Enhanced breast cancer drug could halt spread
A moderate amount of a peptide-enhanced, biological cancer drug goes a long way in treating breast cancers that metastasize to the bone. A study by scientists at Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine demonstrated the effective treatment of such cancers in rodent models, bringing hope for new therapies to treat bone metastases. The open-access […]
Can Strep Throat Go Away on Its Own? (Without Antibiotics)
Strep throat generally goes away on its own in three to five days; however, antibiotics are still typically prescribed to help reduce the spread of the virus. Yes, strep throat generally goes away on its own in three to five days. Nonetheless, antibiotics are generally recommended based on certain lab tests. Many who do not […]