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Emerging Diseases

Emerging Diseases


H1N1: A RESILIENT ENEMY

What did the 2009 swine-origin H1N1 outbreak teach us about how to prepare for future pandemics? This program addresses the issue by traveling to viral hot spots around the world and interviewing high-ranking disease-prevention experts. Viewers learn about the basics of influenza microbiology, the factors that distinguish swine-origin H1N1 from a seasonal virus, its mechanisms for spreading, its possible mutations, and its potential global impact. Tools used to fight it, including proper hygiene, quarantines, vaccines, and antivirals, are also discussed. Experts include Dr. Sylvie Briand of the World Health Organization, Dr. M. L. Gougeon of the Pasteur Institute, and Dr. Jean-Paul Gonzalez of the French-administered Institute for Research Development.

Note: Only available in the US.

Item no.: BH00273758
Format: DVD
Duration: 52 minutes
Copyright: 2009
Price: USD 170.00

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EMERGING DISEASES: PRIONS AND VIRUSES

In an increasingly global society, disease outbreaks are on the rise - and so is the need for epidemiology expertise. This program introduces students to vital information regarding the transmission, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, vectors, prevention, and control of several communicable diseases. Students receive vital information on zoonotic diseases such as SARS, Rift Valley fever, and avian influenza, including steps typically taken to manage and mitigate the spread of these illnesses. Creutzfeld-Jacob disease is also discussed. An experienced virology specialist discusses the science behind each of these diseases and current efforts to combat them.

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Item no.: ZT02303750
Format: DVD
Duration: 29 minutes
Copyright: 2008
Price: USD 130.00

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MALARIA, THE SERIAL KILLER

How does an organism carried by insects become an instrument of mass destruction? Can malaria be defeated or at least neutralized? What political and economic forces influence the battle against the disease? This program investigates social and scientific issues surrounding malaria and shows how the parasite wreaks havoc - especially in Africa, where it causes more deaths than AIDS. Explaining differences between strains of malaria, the program clarifies concepts with computer-generated animation and presents the expertise of Dr. Pierre Druilhe of France's Pasteur Institute, Dr. Nurdan Ozer of the Society for Vector Ecology, and other medical and governmental authorities.

Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

Item no.: BA02453769
Format: DVD
Duration: 52 minutes
Copyright: 2008
Price: USD 170.00

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WAGING WAR ON CANCER: MESOTHELIOMA - THE HIDDEN THREAT

Prolonged exposure to asbestos - or, in some cases, even moderate contact - can lead to a devastating cancer called mesothelioma. This program examines the specific causes of the disease while presenting case studies involving a variety of patient experiences. Viewers learn how mesothelioma occurs when malignant cells form in the protective sac, or mesothelium, covering many internal organs. Dr. Harvey Paas of the NYU Langone Medical Center and Dr. John Costanzi of Lone Star Oncology Consultants explain diagnosis methods and newly developed treatments, while male and female patients describe the hazards that may have caused their cancers and what they are doing to survive and thrive.

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Item no.: BC00273788
Format: DVD
Duration: 27 minutes
Copyright: 2008
Price: USD 130.00

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CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

Sometimes, the normal aches and pains of the aging process can indicate a more serious underlying medical condition. This program focuses on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of one such condition: carpal tunnel syndrome. Host Dr. Kevin Soden discusses how CTS arises and its diagnosis with hand surgeon Ken Means, while physical therapist Steve Moxie explains the various treatment options for patients diagnosed with the disorder. The patient's point of view is provided through two senior citizens who underwent laparoscopic surgery to ease the chronic hand pain caused by the syndrome. Although serious at any age, CTS is highly treatable.

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Item no.: FS02453739
Format: DVD
Duration: 24 minutes
Copyright: 2007
Price: USD 130.00

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CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME

It can turn a hard-driving, energetic person into a walking zombie - exhausted, confused, and unable to work. This program sheds light on the mysterious illness known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which has no known cause or cure. Case studies feature a former congressional worker who eventually found it impossible to perform her duties on Capitol Hill, and a clinical psychologist whose personal experience with CFS has helped others suffering from this life-altering condition. Expert commentary is provided by Dr. Eleanor Hanna, chair of the NIH working group on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Dr. Maria DiGiovanni, a specialist with the Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers.

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Item no.: LY02453742
Format: DVD
Duration: 25 minutes
Copyright: 2007
Price: USD 130.00

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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 vascular depression, treatment -resistant depression, and the depressive aspect of bipolar disorder. Signs and symptoms of depression are spelled out, and multimodal treatment through psychotherapy, medication, support groups, and aerobic exercise is discussed. Commentary is provided by Thomas Insel, director of the National Institute of Mental Health; Susan Blumenthal, of the Georgetown University School of Medicine; and P. Murali Doraiswamy, of Duke University Medical Center.

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Item no.: SC02452618
Format: DVD
Duration: 28 minutes
Copyright: 2007
Price: USD 100.00

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DRUG-RESISTANT PNEUMONIA

When antibiotics first came on the scene, deaths from pneumonia plunged. But the microbes that cause the lung infection are resilient and continue to evolve, creating new strains that don't respond to conventional drugs. This program tours a high -tech medical lab where super -bacteria are identified, illuminates ongoing research into fighting drug -resistant MRSA, and explains why serious pneumonia cases can put doctors in a race against time. Expert guests include Dr. Marin Kollef of Washington University's School of Medicine, Dr. John Gill Bartlett of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and Dr. Michael S. Niederman of Winthrop University Hospital.

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Item no.: VK00272625
Format: DVD
Duration: 27 minutes
Copyright: 2007
Price: USD 100.00

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LIVING AND DYING WITH MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the world's most frequently occurring fatal genetic disease among children - although its victims sometimes live into their teens or early adulthood. This ABC News program features a young man named Darius Weems who decided early on not to become a victim. Paralleling the celebrated documentary Darius Goes West, the program describes a life -affirming cross -country adventure undertaken by the wheelchair -bound hero and his friends. Reporter Martin Bashir explores the painful challenges Darius has overcome and their similarity to struggles Bashir has witnessed before - in the life of his own brother, who succumbed to DMD in 1991.

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Item no.: AC00270347
Format: DVD
Duration: 13 minutes
Copyright: 2007
Price: USD 80.00

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LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE: INSIGHTS INTO ALS

Although doctors don't know exactly what causes ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, the last decade has brought new scientific insight into the disorder. This program follows the quest for better ALS treatments, assesses the possibility of a cure, and illustrates what life is like for ALS patients today. Dartmouth professor Dr. Elijah Stommel discusses the potential use of thalidomide to help prolong and improve lives, while Dr. Bonnie Gerecke of the UMD Medical Center and Dr. Pat Frieberg, former director of the ALS Association, also provide expertise. Case studies include a middle school teacher and a retired arts commissioner, both of whom have grappled with the anxiety and life changes ALS brings on.

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Item no.: WG02300555
Format: DVD
Duration: 25 minutes
Copyright: 2007
Price: USD 100.00

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LYME DISEASE

With wild deer and deer ticks increasingly common in suburban areas, Lyme disease has become a serious public health threat. This program familiarizes viewers with the symptoms of and treatments for Lyme disease, while providing additional information on how to prevent deer tick bites. Case studies feature a woman hospitalized with the illness after sustaining a tick bite hidden in her hair, and two patients who both contracted Lyme disease from deer ticks yet experienced widely varying symptoms and effects. The program includes the expert commentary of two authorities on Lyme disease: Dr Leila Zackrison, a rheumatologist, and Dr. Gary Manko, an internist.

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Item no.: KL02450556
Format: DVD
Duration: 25 minutes
Copyright: 2007
Price: USD 100.00

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MEDICAL CHALLENGES OF THE 21ST CENTURY - DIABETES: SWEET POISON IN THE BLOOD

The global statistics are alarming: diabetes kills one person every 10 seconds, and a limb amputation is carried out as a result of the disease every 30 seconds. What can 21st-century medicine achieve in the face of such ominous data? This film examines the escalation of diabetes cases around the world and looks at examples of concrete progress against the illness. Viewers learn about the basic science behind diabetes; the factors of obesity and poor physical fitness; the roles played by infection and the immune system; the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes; and the use of stem cell research and islet cell transplants in treating and - perhaps one day - curing the disease.

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Item no.: YG02453772
Format: DVD
Duration: 26 minutes
Copyright: 2007
Price: USD 130.00

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MIGRAINES

In terms of lost and reduced productivity, migraines cost U.S. employers more than $10 billion each year. How can these debilitating headaches be prevented? Using case studies, this program discusses the biomechanics of migraine, including postmonitory and postdromal phases; diagnosis of migraine; and treatment of migraine with beta -blockers and neuromodulators as well as with biofeedback and dietary supplements such as coenzyme Q -10 and vitamin B -10. Doctors from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Diamond Headache Clinic, and Nashville Neuroscience Group provide expert commentary.

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Item no.: GR00270718
Format: DVD
Duration: 28 minutes
Copyright: 2007
Price: USD 100.00

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COPD: THE STRUGGLE TO BREATHE

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is an umbrella term used to describe patients with chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, or any combination among those three ailments. This program examines the impairments of COPD, including shortness of breath and mobility so restricted that simple tasks like walking to the car are almost impossible. Several case studies reveal both the clinical and the human dimensions of COPD, while newly developed drug treatments for the disease are also highlighted. Expert commentary comes from John Kirkwood, President and CEO of the American Lung Association; Dr. Frank Rahaghi of the Cleveland Clinic Florida; and Dr. Gene Colice of Washington Hospital Center.

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Item no.: WL00272592
Format: DVD
Duration: 28 minutes
Copyright: 2006
Price: USD 100.00

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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 Alzheimer's patient? This program addresses those questions with the help of expert interviews and compelling case studies. Viewers will learn how the disease alters brain chemistry and leads to brain cell loss, and how it is typically diagnosed with cognitive tests and by studying patterns in a patient's history. Interviewees include Dr. Stephen Aronson of the University of Michigan Medical School and Dr. Marc Agronin of the Miami Jewish Home and Hospital for the Aged.

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Item no.: SC02300549
Format: DVD
Duration: 28 minutes
Copyright: 2006
Price: USD 100.00

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MDS

Often beginning as a seemingly harmless case of fatigue, myelodysplastic syndrome, or MDS, is a disorder of the bone marrow which can lead to leukemia. This program provides an overview of the disease, pointing out that it is virtually unknown to the general public and often not diagnosed by medical caregivers. Whereas little could be done for MDS patients in previous years, the program features several success stories as it details recent research into the disease. Specific procedures, including blood transfusions and bone marrow transplants, are identified. Interview subjects include Dr. Alan List of the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Dr. James Rossetti of the Western Pennsylvania Cancer Institute.

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Item no.: GA02300563
Format: DVD
Duration: 28 minutes
Copyright: 2006
Price: USD 100.00

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DANGER: VIRUS!

Drawing on documentary and archival footage, 3-D and 2-D animations, and high-tech imaging, this program investigates a variety of virological topics: the nature of pandemics as illustrated by the SARS outbreak in China; genetic sequencing of Spanish influenza from exhumed tissue of a century-old corpse; how animal viruses jump the species barrier; the dissection of live viruses in a biosafety level 4 lab; the work of an Ebola research team in Gabon; the discovery of mimivirus; applications of Onyx-015, a genetically engineered adenovirus; and more. Vincent A. Fischetti, of The Rockefeller University; Jeffery Taubenberger, of the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology; Y. Guan, of The University of Hong Kong; Didier Raoult, of the French National Center for Scientific Research; and other leading virus specialists are featured.

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Item no.: VC02303744
Format: DVD
Duration: 53 minutes
Copyright: 2005
Price: USD 170.00

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H5N1: KILLER FLU

Avian influenza A (H5N1) has successfully made the leap from poultry to people. Is a human-to-human pandemic inevitable? Using Southeast Asia as a case study, this Wide Angle report looks at the Vietnamese government's efforts to contain the disease while educating its population. In addition, Bill Moyers speaks with Dr. Anthony Fauci, of the National Institutes of Health, about how this lethal virus mutates and spreads, symptoms of infection, best- and worst-case survival scenarios, the vaccination development process, and whether there will be enough vaccine in the event of a major outbreak.

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Awards
  • 2006 CINE Golden Eagle Award
  • 2006 U.S. International Film and Video Festival Awards, Documentary Category, Second Place, Silver Screen Award

    Item no.: HM02303759
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 57 minutes
    Copyright: 2005
    Price: USD 150.00

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    INFLUENZA

    If influenza were an animal, it would be a chameleon. This program sheds light on the constantly changing virus, exploring medical efforts to track its adaptations, improve flu treatments, and develop a reliable vaccine. Explaining the differences between influenza types A, B, and C, the video describes how the body's immune system reacts to an influenza attack, highlights the importance of T-cell levels, and looks at the particular vulnerability of people over age 65. Detailed commentary from physicians, researchers, and CDC authorities focuses on the historical cycle of epidemics and global pandemics and the push to develop an H5N1 avian influenza vaccine.

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    Item no.: EP02453763
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 28 minutes
    Copyright: 2005
    Price: USD 150.00

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    LIVING WITH ARTHRITIS

    One out of three American adults suffers from arthritis or related joint pain. This program examines the widespread affliction and the treatment protocols for it. Explaining the difference between arthritis pain and the natural stiffness of aging, the program describes the early warning signs of the disease, demonstrates its impact when left untreated, and details treatment options. Expert medical commentary is provided by Dr. John Klimkiewicz of Georgetown Medical Center, Dr. John Bruno of the Tennessee Orthopedic Alliance, and Dr. Wayne Goldstein of the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute - the creator of sophisticated joint implants that have given arthritis sufferers unprecedented mobility.

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    Item no.: RR02453766
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 28 minutes
    Copyright: 2005
    Price: USD 150.00

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    UNSEEN ENEMIES: A CLOSE-UP LOOK AT THE WORLD'S DEADLIEST DISEASES - MEASLES

    After nearly disappearing from much of the world, the measles virus is on the rise. This program journeys to Tajikistan, where the collapse of the health care system established under Soviet rule led to a hiatus in disease vaccination. With measles now threatening children across the country, the Tajik government has launched a new vaccination campaign in partnership with UNICEF. The video follows mobile teams as they prepare for and perform large-scale injection operations in hard-to-reach villages; it also explores new research currently under way in England, led by Dr. David Brown of the Health Protection Agency, that will produce a more efficient, inhalant-based vaccine.

    Note: Only available in the US.

    Item no.: JW00273779
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 25 minutes
    Copyright: 2005
    Price: USD 150.00

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    GLAUCOMA

    People with glaucoma now have a reasonable chance of saving their eyesight - if the disease is detected early enough. This program focuses on information critical to fighting glaucoma, emphasizing the need for regular eye exams and medical support in the management of the degenerative ailment. Exploring the risk factors for glaucoma, including its disproportionate rate among African Americans and its relationship to diabetes and hypertension, the video covers various treatment strategies, including both surgery and the optic application of medicine. Viewers will find the program's detailed graphics helpful in understanding how glaucoma progresses and how it can be stopped.

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    Item no.: DL02303756
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 28 minutes
    Copyright: 2004
    Price: USD 150.00

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    NEW FEARS FOR FOOD: EMERGING DISEASES

    An outbreak of mad cow disease shut down Britain's cattle industry, resulting in the slaughter of hundreds of thousands of animals and costing the nation billions of dollars. What is mad cow disease, scientifically known as bovine spongiform encephalopathy? Could an outbreak happen in the U.S.? What other types of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies are out there? What precautions is the USDA taking to reduce the likelihood of occurrence and stem the spread of these degenerative neurological diseases among animals and people? And what might happen if those precautions fail? This program answers those and other questions as it sheds light on this emerging group of food -borne diseases. Chronic wasting disease, Norwalk virus, and bovine tuberculosis are also addressed.

    Note: Not available in Australia/New Zealand

    Item no.: WB00270133
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 17 minutes
    Copyright: 2004
    Price: USD 100.00

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    ALS: LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE

    This program from The Doctor Is In studies the cases of three patients with Lou Gehrig's disease. Expert medical commentary is provided by Lucie Bruijn, Ph.D., science director of the ALS Association, and Jeffery Cohen, M.D., a neurologist at Dartmouth -Hitchcock Medical Center. In addition, a family care provider talks about the challenges one faces in that role. Although there is currently no cure for ALS, it is only a matter of time before one is found as researchers continue to advance the frontiers of knowledge of neurological diseases.

    Awards
  • 2004 Bronze Telly Award
  • 2004 National Health Information Award, Merit

    Item no.: ZM02450396
    Format: DVD (Color)
    Duration: 29 minutes
    Copyright: 2003
    Price: USD 150.00

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    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 movement, memory, and vision can be impaired; and examines recently developed medicines that can slow the advance of the disease. Identifying areas of study that may yield important MS clues - including gender differences, genetic factors, and environmental triggers such as viral or bacterial infection - the program incorporates expert commentary from Dr. Richard Rudick of Cleveland Clinic and Dr. Patricia O'Looney, director of biomedical research at the National MS Society.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: CC00273734
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 28 minutes
    Copyright: 2003
    Price: USD 150.00

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    CATARACTS: SURGICAL SOLUTIONS

    Over time the synergy of technology and skillful surgeons has made cataracts all but disappear - so much so that Dr. Richard Mackool, director of the Mackool Eye Institute and Laser Center at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary in New York City, says cataract surgery is "the most successful operation in the history of mankind." Along with Mackool, Dr. Kerry Solomon, director of the Magill Laser Center at the Medical University of South Carolina's Storm Eye Institute, assesses the risks associated with the procedure, examines the lens replacement options, and gives his thoughts on the future of lens and eye development.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: RG00273740
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 28 minutes
    Copyright: 2003
    Price: USD 130.00

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    DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS

    Affecting about 2 million Americans every year, deep vein thrombosis is a severe form of blood clot that has been linked with some cancers. This program examines how DVT develops, including the genetic and acquired risk factors that make an occurrence likely. It also examines the life-threatening problem of pulmonary embolisms, or blood clots in the lungs, which can result from DVT. Along with medical procedures used for early detection and treatment of DVT, the video includes case studies, personal experiences of patients, and descriptions of simple strategies for preventing and coping with blood clots.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: RC02453745
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 28 minutes
    Copyright: 2003
    Price: USD 150.00

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    EATEN ALIVE: PARASITES AND THEIR HUMAN HOSTS - MICRO-PARASITES: INVISIBLE DEATH

    Stronger and more mobile than ever, humankind's oldest enemies - lethal micro-parasites - may very well be threatening the survival of the human race. Some were believed to have been eradicated from the industrialized world, only to reappear in drug-resistant strains. Others, previously known only to remote regions of the planet, are turning up anywhere an infected traveler can fly to. This program examines recent outbreaks of parasitic or parasite-borne illnesses, including SARS, West Nile virus, Ebola, tuberculosis, and bubonic plague. Viewer discretion is advised.

    Note: Only available in the US.

    Item no.: FP02453502
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 50 minutes
    Copyright: 2003
    Price: USD 150.00

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    RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: 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 the effects of the disease. Helpful animation sequences shed light on how rheumatoid arthritis attacks a joint's synovial membrane, while Dr. Salahuddin Kazi of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Dr. Kathryn Hobbs of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center explain the RA diagnostic process - including anti-CCP blood testing - and the importance of "biologics" that battle tumor necrosis factor.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: PN02453775
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 28 minutes
    Copyright: 2003
    Price: USD 130.00

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    RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS: LIVING WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

    Rheumatoid arthritis can ravage the human body if not treated in time, but there is good news. This program explores medical innovations that are improving the quality of life for patients with advanced RA. Case studies profile patients who have resumed active lives after struggling with pain and fatigue for years. Renowned RA experts - including Dr. Steven Paget of Cornell University's Weill School of Medicine and Dr. Alvin Wells, director of the Rheumatology and Immunotherapy Center in Oak Creek, Wisconsin - explain the use of TNF alpha inhibitors and groundbreaking MRI and ultrasound applications that are helping to fight the battle against RA.

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    Item no.: LH00273776
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 28 minutes
    Copyright: 2003
    Price: USD 130.00

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    LIVING WITH CROHN'S DISEASE

    Of the more than 400,000 Americans living with Crohn's disease, as many as 20 percent were diagnosed as children or teens. Several case studies of young female patients provide a forum for medical experts from the Mayo Clinic and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to share their knowledge of risk factors, symptoms, screening methods, complications, and treatment options, including anti-inflammatory medications, steroid treatments, immunosuppression, injected proteins, and surgical interventions. Cycles of remission and relapse, genetic and pharmaceutical research, diet and nutrition, pregnancy, and support groups are also covered.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: RC00273767
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 24 minutes
    Copyright: 2002
    Price: USD 170.00

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    AUTISM: DIAGNOSIS, CAUSES, AND TREATMENTS

    What is it like for people with autism, living among others yet always, in a sense, living alone? And how do their parents cope, as they care for them? Built around several case studies, this program distinguishes between high- and low-functioning autism; illustrates structural and functional differences between autistic and non-autistic brains; considers genetics, neurological diseases, and immune system anomalies as possible contributory factors; and discusses associated conditions, such as mental retardation, epilepsy, and echolalia. Applied behavior analysis, the TEACCH system, multisensory stimulation, and dietary interventions are also touched upon.

    Note: Only available in the US.

    Item no.: HZ00273737
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 53 minutes
    Copyright: 2001
    Price: USD 170.00

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    BODY WARS: DISEASE AND THE HYGIENE HYPOTHESIS

    Despite the highest sanitary and medical standards, diseases once extremely rare in developed nations are now on the rise. Has ultra-hygienic living unwittingly made us the enemies of our oldest allies? This program examines compelling evidence for the "hygiene hypothesis," which suggests that indiscriminate war on all microscopic organisms may be bad for our health. Immunologists, epidemiologists, microbiologists, gastroenterologists, and environmental health experts comment on dramatic increases in allergies, auto-immune diseases, and inflammatory bowel diseases. Case studies of asthma, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, and eczema illustrate radically new approaches to treatments.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: KR02303738
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 51 minutes
    Copyright: 2001
    Price: USD 170.00

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    FINDING THE WORDS: CASE STUDIES IN AUTISM TREATMENT - AUTISM AND APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS

    Research has shown that some children with autism who are enrolled in a curriculum of applied behavioral analysis at a young enough age can be mainstreamed right into the public school system. This ABC News program profiles two children with autism who receive this intensive form of therapy and discusses the mixed results of it. Although the degree of improvement attributable to ABA varies from child to child, any gains, large or small, are of immense value to the children - and to those who love them.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: WD02453597
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 22 minutes
    Copyright: 2001
    Price: USD 100.00

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    GENITAL HERPES

    The shock and stigma that often follow a genital herpes diagnosis are difficult to overcome. This program deals with the physical side of the disease - explaining how it is contracted, how it manifests itself, and how it can be treated - as well as its social and emotional impact. Interviews with distinguished medical professionals shed light on specific developments in the fight against genital herpes, including the advent of powerful antiviral drugs, the special needs of pregnant women, and the relationship between herpes and HIV. Additional commentary from a psychologist who counsels herpes sufferers reinforces one patient's insistence that "there is life after herpes."

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: JT00273755
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 23 minutes
    Copyright: 2001
    Price: USD 130.00

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    LEARNING ABOUT MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

    This program introduces the subject of multiple sclerosis, covering onset, short- and long-term physiological effects, and treatment. A pair of patients with relapsing-remitting MS describe their experiences while the late Lawrence Jacobs, a pioneer in MS research and treatment, and other MS experts emphasize the benefits of early identification and intervention in managing this autoimmune disease. Diagnostics involving MRI scans, pharmaceutical treatment with the "ABC drugs" and Rebif, and physical therapy are also discussed, rounding out this comprehensive overview.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: MA02303765
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 24 minutes
    Copyright: 2001
    Price: USD 150.00

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    AT THE GATES OF AUTISM: EMERGING INTO LIFE

    As a child, Dr. Temple Grandin was diagnosed as brain-damaged; doctors today would call her autistic. But her condition did not deter her and, with the help of her mother and therapists, she went on to become an expert in animal behavior, designing livestock handling facilities and teaching as an assistant professor at Colorado State University. Much of her expertise with animals comes through lessons learned from her own condition. This program provides the rare opportunity to hear an autistic person discuss her condition and how she deals with life. Dr. Grandin offers many insights into the motivations behind autistic behavior and how parents, teachers, and therapists can better work with autistic children.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: PG02453736
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 59 minutes
    Copyright: 2000
    Price: USD 170.00

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    CURE FROM THE CRYPT: FIGHTING TUBERCULOSIS, AGAIN

    When a crypt containing 200 extraordinarily preserved bodies was discovered in 1994 in the Hungarian town of Vac, it caught the interest of a scientist fighting tuberculosis on the other side of the globe. This program presents the fascinating story of Professor Mark Spigelman, an Australian surgeon turned archaeologist who is using ancient DNA to contend with the biggest bacterial killer in the world today. In what many call the post-antibiotic era, Spigelman's unique genetic research has yielded encouraging results: all the tubercular mummies were missing a TB-resistant gene in their genome; those mummies without TB had the gene.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: YN00273743
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 27 minutes
    Copyright: 2000
    Price: USD 100.00

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    GUM DISEASE: BEYOND TOOTH LOSS

    Mounting evidence indicates that there is a definite correlation between unhealthy gums and risk factors impacting overall bodily health. In fact, the bacteria that cause gingivitis and periodontitis also multiply the chance of heart attack, stroke, pneumonia, and, for mothers-to-be, premature birth. In this program, dental professionals address these and other related life-threatening conditions; spell out the symptoms, stages, and treatment of periodontal disease; and explain the simple steps to maintaining good oral hygiene.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: MK02453757
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 24 minutes
    Copyright: 2000
    Price: USD 150.00

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    HOPKINS 24/7: INSIDE AMERICA'S BEST HOSPITAL SYSTEM - FIGHTING FOR BREATH: CYSTIC FIBROSIS

    An inherited disorder primarily affecting the lungs and digestive system, cystic fibrosis currently has no cure and generally proves fatal. Even patients fortunate enough to receive a lung transplant have only a 50/50 five-year survival rate. This program follows four patients at different stages of the disease, including a 39-year-old in urgent need of a transplant. The efforts of doctors and scientists of Johns Hopkins Medicine to fight CF with promising applications of gene therapy are also presented.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: WC02453517
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 51 minutes
    Copyright: 2000
    Price: USD 170.00

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    IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

    Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a medical mystery, even though it affects approximately ten percent of adults. Using case studies and cutting-edge medical research, this program seeks to understand chronic overreaction of the bowels - a condition that has its roots in the complex interaction between the brain and the intestinal tract. Symptoms; exacerbators, including stress, hormonal fluctuations, and a history of childhood abuse; and psychosocial factors such as the stigma of bowel-related disorders are considered.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: YN00273764
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 24 minutes
    Copyright: 2000
    Price: USD 150.00

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    DISEASES OF THE BLOOD: ISSUES AND ANSWERS

    Multiple myeloma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia are two blood cancers that are known to devastate the human immune system. In this program, Bart Barlogie of the Arkansas Cancer Research Center, Michael Keating of the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and other medical experts explore how breakthroughs in chemotherapy and other treatments including stem cell transplants can aid remission of multiple myeloma and CLL. The efforts of educational foundations to increase awareness, provide vital information and support to patients, and fund new research are also spotlighted.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: JA02453748
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 23 minutes
    Copyright: 1999
    Price: USD 150.00

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    EPIDEMIC! A FRED FRIENDLY SEMINAR

    Quick to spread and develop resistance to medical intervention, new strains of microbes pose a growing threat to global health. How does overuse of antibiotics actually encourage more lethal strains of diseases believed to be conquered? How can the media successfully inform the public without causing panic? And should personal rights be curtailed during epidemics? This Fred Friendly Seminar, moderated by Harvard Law School's Arthur Miller, examines the biological, ecological, and cultural factors influencing the causes, spread, and control of infectious diseases. Panelists include Nobel Laureate Joshua Lederberg; David Kessler, former chairman of the FDA; Robert Moellering, Jr., of Harvard Medical School; C. J. Peters, of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and others.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Review
  • "It is disturbing, provocative, exhilarating, enlightening, and uplifting." - The Lancet

    Item no.: GC00273752
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 57 minutes
    Copyright: 1999
    Price: USD 150.00

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    COPING WITH ILLNESS: LIVING WITH TODAY'S MALADIES

    Despite steady advances in medical science, there is still no end to the long list of illnesses in need of treatment. This program examines symptoms and risk factors associated with a wide variety of maladies, including those that derive from the stresses of modern living. Respiratory disorders, such as allergies and chronic bronchitis; neurological problems, including headaches, seizure disorders, and MS; gender -specific diseases; digestive disorders; musculoskeletal problems; and contemporary afflictions, such as chronic fatigue syndrome and repetitive stress injuries, are featured. Strategies for prevention and intervention are also explored.

    Item no.: SH00271480
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 29 minutes
    Copyright: 1998
    Price: USD 150.00

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    DIAGNOSING AND TREATING CYSTIC FIBROSIS

    Divided into four segments, this program examines the presentation, diagnostic testing, treatment, and biochemistry of cystic fibrosis. Topics explored include chronic health problems associated with CF, the analysis of mutated genes through DNA sampling, the combined use of medication and physiotherapy to reduce damage, and the vital role of transmembrane regulators in passing chloride ions and water across cell membranes in the lungs. Computer graphics and endoscopic imagery enhance this informative educational resource.

    Note: Only available in the US, Asia and Canada

    Item no.: KL02451146
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 21 minutes
    Copyright: 1998
    Price: USD 150.00

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    DIAGNOSING AND TREATING DIABETES

    This program, divided into four sections, explores the presentation, diagnostic testing, treatment, and biochemistry of diabetes mellitus. Topics examined include the etiology of both insulin -dependent and non -insulin -dependent diabetes; the possible long -term effects of poorly regulated blood glucose levels; urine testing to determine glucose, protein, and ketone levels; blood testing for glycated hemoglobin using the A1c test; the importance of diet and weight control; self -monitoring of blood glucose levels and self -administration of insulin; the mechanics of glucose transport; and the role of insulin in exocytosis and endocytosis.

    Note: Only available in the US, Asia and Canada

    Review
  • Recommended by MC Journal: The Journal of Academic Media Librarianship.

    Item no.: CN00271148
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 22 minutes
    Copyright: 1998
    Price: USD 170.00

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    HEPATITIS C: UNKNOWN EPIDEMIC

    For every American with AIDS, there are four who have Hepatitis C. Is this disease always fatal? How does it spread? And why has so little been said about it until recently? In this program, ABC News anchor Forrest Sawyer investigates this virus with Dr. Miriam Alter, epidemiologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Dr. Jerome Groopman, professor at Harvard Medical School; and Andi Thomas, founder of the advocacy group Hep-C ALERT. Together they examine topics including risk factors associated with the disease, improvements in blood screening, the results of targeted look-backs at past blood recipients, and the need for additional funding to increase research.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: YG02453760
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 22 minutes
    Copyright: 1998
    Price: USD 100.00

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    HPV: ISSUES AND ANSWERS

    According to The American Journal of Medicine, over 70% of Americans have been infected with a genital human papillomavirus, yet few are aware that they have it - or even know what HPV is. This eye -opening program delivers the facts that high school and college students - the primary victims - need to raise their awareness about an incurable sexually transmitted disease. Doctors, professors, peer educators, and others provide concise information on topics including HPV's link to genital warts and cervical cancer, the vital importance of pap smears, current treatments, and research being done to eliminate HPV once and for all.

    Item no.: RL00271372
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 24 minutes
    Copyright: 1998
    Price: USD 100.00

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    HYPERTENSION: THE FACTS

    This clinical program thoroughly addresses all aspects of hypertension, including risk factors, impact on the vascular system and organs, diagnosis, and treatment through lifestyle modification and pharmaceutical means. Special attention is given to the proper technique for taking blood pressure. In addition, the therapeutic values and side effects of hypertension medicines such as thiazide diuretics, beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, and angiotensin II receptor antagonists are described.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: NB02303762
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 29 minutes
    Copyright: 1998
    Price: USD 150.00

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    INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE: COPING WITH CROHN'S AND COLITIS

    Inflammatory Bowel Disease accounts for 250,000 doctor visits, 20,000 hospitalizations, and the loss of more than 1 million workdays every year. This program examines the two predominant types of IBD: Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Health professionals and patients discuss various medications being used; surgical options, including the ileal pouch anal anastomosis and strictureplasty; and the importance of nutrition, education, and support groups in improving the quality of day -to -day life for patients and their families. Diagrams, X - rays, and endoscopic imaging enhance this documentary.

    Item no.: MR02451392
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 23 minutes
    Copyright: 1998
    Price: USD 150.00

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    E. COLI: CASE OF THE MYSTERIOUS MICROBE

    In this factual case study, revelers at a Burns Day celebration in Scotland become ill. When E. coli is suspected, health officials conduct a medical manhunt to discover its source. They and researchers move cautiously from one possible cause to the next - the food served, the water drunk, improper food handling. When none of the investigations prove conclusive, suspicions mount that the microbe was probably passed on by someone sitting at the table where people became ill. During the program, researchers working on the case trace the evolution of the deadly 0157 E. coli strain from animals to ancient humans, and make connections between E. coli and diseases including flu and tuberculosis.

    Note: Only available in the US, Asia and Canada

    Item no.: HY02451187
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 26 minutes
    Copyright: 1997
    Price: USD 150.00

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    LIVING IN SLOW MOTION: TREATING PARKINSON'S DISEASE

    Until a cure is found for Parkinson's, surgical interventions are being developed to improve the quality of life for those bold enough to undergo them. In this compelling glimpse of a debilitating disease, John Kempers chooses a stereotactic pallidotomy - performed on - screen - while Joan Sanders opts for deep brain stimulation. If successfully completed, the operations can provide a lessening of dyskinesia and other symptoms - but failure can mean permanent blindness or paralysis, and the pressure rests on both the doctors and the courageous patients to pinpoint the correct location in the brain to be operated on.

    Note: Only available in the US and Asia

    Review
  • "Provides an excellent summary of the current surgical options available ... provides a complete picture of the major functional disturbances ... The video is well written, easy to follow, and lends itself to self -study." - Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy

    Item no.: JM02302900
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 52 minutes
    Copyright: 1997
    Price: USD 170.00

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    EBOLA: DIARY OF A KILLER

    Ebola, one of the most deadly viruses known to humankind, struck a town in Zaire in January 1995, ultimately causing the agonizing death of 80 percent of its victims - many of them health-care workers. This riveting documentary traces the progress of this outbreak and reports on its aftermath. Doctors at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discuss current research, the virus's possible reemergence, and what the international medical community is doing to prepare itself. We visit a ready-response medical unit where health-care workers are being trained to deal with future outbreaks.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Review
  • Recommended by the American Society for Microbiology.

    Item no.: RM00273749
    Format: DVD (With English Subtitles)
    Duration: 61 minutes
    Copyright: 1996
    Price: USD 170.00

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    CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

    This program looks at the causes, contributing factors, early signs and symptoms, treatments, and ways to prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). A diagram of the wrist is used to explain the nature of the problem, occurrences of which have dramatically increased in the last few years. The difference between open surgical and scope techniques is explained, as well as the risks of surgery. But prevention is the key, and the program talks about tools that have been redesigned to make tasks more comfortable and easier on wrists and hands.

    Item no.: FL02300983
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 19 minutes
    Copyright: 1995
    Price: USD 170.00

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    CAUSES OF HEARING LOSS

    This program focuses on the millions of Americans who suffer from hearing loss and examines two important causes: exposure to loud noises and ear infections. Loud noise exposure is a troubling current trend because so many teenagers and young adults frequent rock concerts or listen to music at high volume levels. Such loud noise can destroy the thousands of irreplaceable hearing cells in the inner ear. The only remedy once these cells have been destroyed is a hearing aid. Ear infections are another cause of hearing loss. The program examines how ear infections can develop and the variety of treatments available, from antibiotics to the surgical implantation of tubes.

    Review
  • Recommended by Palaestra.

    Item no.: KS02450057
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 18 minutes
    Copyright: 1995
    Price: USD 100.00

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    EPILEPSY: THE STORM WITHIN

    Epilepsy is the second most common neurological disorder in the U.S. This program examines its causes, what happens in the brain during a seizure, and what should and should not be done to help someone having a seizure. The diagnosis and treatment of the condition are discussed by physicians who present up-to-date information to help families, friends, and coworkers recognize the needs and capabilities of epileptics. Patients describe what it's like living with the condition.

    Note: Only available in the US.

    Item no.: YL02303753
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 28 minutes
    Copyright: 1995
    Price: USD 150.00

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    EYE ON GLAUCOMA

    Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, robbing people of their sight slowly and painlessly. Because there are usually no symptoms or pain, people are often not aware they have a problem and don't get diagnosed until it's too late. This program profiles several victims of the disease, explaining their symptoms and treatment, and why people may sometimes be afraid to be examined for the disease. An ophthalmologist explains the two major types of glaucoma, how they are diagnosed and treated, and the risk factors for developing the disease. The program stresses the need for people to get thorough eye exams because blindness from glaucoma is preventable with the proper treatment.

    Item no.: HG00271240
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 19 minutes
    Copyright: 1995
    Price: USD 100.00

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    CATARACTS AND VISION PROBLEMS

    This program explains what cataracts are and how cataract surgery can improve vision in over 95% of cases. The small -incision approach to cataract surgery, using ultrasound vibrations, is explained. We meet several patients who have had the surgery, and learn about how their vision problems affected their everyday life and what results they've achieved as a result of their surgeries. The program also covers other eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. The program concludes by stressing the importance of regular eye exams, which are the only way to catch a vision problem before it worsens.

    Item no.: CY02450984
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 18 minutes
    Copyright: 1994
    Price: USD 80.00

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    HYPERTENSION: THE SILENT KILLER

    This program looks at hypertension, identifying some of its causes and explaining why it is known as the "silent killer." Profiling two brothers who both need to control their high blood pressure, the program shows how different patients respond to different ways of reducing blood pressure: diet, exercise, not smoking, and medication. The program explains that doctors can't always identify the cause for hypertension, but must be content to treat it, knowing that treating hypertension greatly reduces the risks of the disease.

    Item no.: GH00271378
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 18 minutes
    Copyright: 1994
    Price: USD 100.00

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    DIGESTIVE DISORDERS AND IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME

    This program focuses on inflammatory bowel disease, explaining the difference between ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, listing the common symptoms, theorizing about causes and links to genetics, diet, and stress, and discussing treatments and the outlook for long-term improvement.

    Item no.: ZV02303747
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 18 minutes
    Copyright: 1993
    Price: USD 100.00

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    DETECTING DIABETES

    This program distinguishes between insulin-requiring and insulin-dependent diabetics, and explains who is at risk, and the symptoms that warrant screening; it also covers the fine-tuning of insulin/blood sugar levels to avoid the complications of diabetes, explains the belief that exercise helps the body use insulin more efficiently, and discusses some of the problems, from arteriosclerosis to diabetic retinopathy, that can occur when diabetics ignore their disease. Profiling an 11-year-old Type I diabetic, the program discusses the genetic component, the belief that a virus may be the trigger for an autoimmune reaction that kills islet cells, and the symptoms and management of the disease.

    Item no.: TU00273746
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 19 minutes
    Copyright: 1992
    Price: USD 100.00

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    GENETICS AND DISEASE PREVENTION

    This program explores the field of genetic testing and genetically inherited diseases. The patient profiled, who has familial polyposis, underwent a bowel resection to reduce his risk of colon cancer; the program explains that the damaged genes that cause polyposis and other colon cancers have been identified, and discusses the role of lifestyle and environment in allowing a damaged gene to express itself. The program uses the example of fatal cardiac arrhythmia, specifically QT syndrome, to show that information from genetic testing can be helpful or harmful - to help a predisposed person take preventive measures, or to discriminate against him or her by denying health coverage or employment.

    Item no.: KG02453754
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 19 minutes
    Copyright: 1992
    Price: USD 100.00

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    CEREBRAL PALSY: WHAT EVERY PARENT SHOULD KNOW

    This program covers the causes, symptoms, and range of possible treatments of cerebral palsy, including the relationship between physical and mental handicaps, and the role of medications and physical therapy in treatment. Animation illustrates the area of the brain damaged in patients with cerebral palsy; the medical director of the United Cerebral Palsy Association lists such causes as maternal infections during pregnancy, complications during childbirth, and infant head injuries; and selective posterior rhizotomy surgery is examined as a means of easing spasticity in certain types of patients.

    Item no.: SH00271012
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 19 minutes
    Copyright: 1991
    Price: USD 100.00

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    LYME DISEASE IN OUR OWN BACKYARD

    Lying in wait in our own backyards is a tick-borne ailment called Lyme disease. It is insidious and unpredictable. In this detailed and compelling program, New Jersey health officials trace the background of the disease, its devastating impact, and the efforts to control it. Lyme disease is a public health problem requiring community and individual vigilance. This program offers lessons in controlling the disease for all who live in high-risk areas.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Review
  • "Packed with important information...a must for public libraries as a tool to educate about Lyme disease." - Video Rating Guide for Libraries

    Item no.: JZ02303768
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 56 minutes
    Copyright: 1991
    Price: USD 100.00

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    CYSTIC FIBROSIS

    Cystic fibrosis is the most common genetic killer. In the past, most children with the disease died by the age of 20; today a variety of antibiotics are helping some to live into their 40s. Progress is also being made on creating a genetic test for parents that would detect the defective gene before a child is born. This program from The Doctor Is In looks at how families cope with the uncertainties accompanying the disease and the daily therapies it requires. The camera follows a two -year -old, twenty -year -old, and forty -year -old around at their homes. It also interviews pediatrician William Boyle of the Dartmouth -Hitchcock Medical Center; Joan Milsaps, CF Coordinator for the State of New Hampshire; and Dr. Walter Nolls, a researcher in genetic testing at the Dartmouth -Hitchcock Medical Center.

    Item no.: PC02301121
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 26 minutes
    Copyright: 1990
    Price: USD 100.00

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    ENVIRONMENTAL ILLNESS: BAD CHEMISTRY

    Perfumes, aerosols, plastic on television sets - for some people, these everyday chemicals may create health problems ranging from headaches, to breathing difficulties, to loss of consciousness. This program examines the medical and political dimensions of Environmental Illness (EI) - the controversial and mysterious condition whose victims cannot tolerate common chemicals of modern life. Clinical ecologists, a new breed of doctors specializing in EI, believe the condition may result from damage to the immune system caused by exposure to the chemicals that saturate our environment and by overuse of antibiotics. But other physicians do not recognize EI as a medical condition and condemn those who treat it as "cult practitioners." The dispute has given rise to political action, involving government agencies at the city, state, and federal level, and heated in-fighting in the medical profession. EI sufferers are caught in the middle.

    Item no.: HM02453751
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Copyright: 1990
    Price: USD 100.00

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    KIDNEY DISEASE

    This program from The Doctor Is In deals with end -state renal disease - progressive kidney failure which, up until a generation ago, was routinely fatal but which can now be treated by means of hemodialysis and organ transplantation. Neither of these is simple, painless, or inexpensive; but both represent realistic alternatives to debilitating disease and may restore the patient to a full and normal life. The program covers the symptoms and some of the causes of kidney failure, explains how dialysis works, and covers the advantages and difficulties of kidney transplantation, including finding donor organs, tissue matching, and rejection.

    Item no.: GH00271441
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 26 minutes
    Copyright: 1990
    Price: USD 100.00

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    HOW INFECTION STRIKES

    This program covers the various ways in which infection is transmitted and how the likelihood of contracting disease can be minimized by taking certain precautions: hand washing to avoid transmitting skin-carried bacteria; precautions against salmonella, staphylococcus, and clostridium; refrigeration and cooking; keeping cooking and eating utensils clean; washing hands after using the bathroom; covering the nose and mouth when sneezing and coughing; cleaning and disinfecting lesions. The program also covers the role of immunization and vaccination in preventing infection, and explains both how unborn babies can pick up infections across the placenta from their mothers and how they can take up antibodies from their mothers while breast-feeding. It makes a particular point of the dangers of infection to intravenous drug abusers, who are more than likely to inject themselves with a host of pathogens as well.

    Note: Only available in the US and Canada.

    Item no.: RZ00273761
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 20 minutes
    Copyright: 1988
    Price: USD 100.00

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    CHOLERA

    Poverty is the breeding ground for a whole range of killer diseases, and for the have -nots of the world, chronic ill health is a constant and unwelcome companion. One of the most terrifying epidemic diseases is cholera - which causes extremely severe diarrhea and can kill within three hours. Up until recently, cholera epidemics were confined to Africa and Asia, but since 1991 the disease has spread rapidly through South America, where it had not been seen in over 100 years. This program examines why the disease has returned and the medical, economic, and political factors that are involved. The program explains how the disease can be eliminated and what the obstacles are to doing so.

    Note: Only available in the US, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia and Japan

    Item no.: LN02302796
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 29 minutes
    Copyright:
    Price: USD 100.00

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    CHOLESTEROL EXPLAINED

    This program begins with an introduction of the Framingham study of heart disease factors: it lists the factors, explains which factors have been studied, and describes the differences between those in the study who have and those who have not had heart attacks. It explains how cholesterol is made and used within the body, and explains the difference between HDL and LDL. The program goes on to examine the broader problem of the buildup of fatty deposits in the body and shows the effects of deposit buildup in various body parts and the effects of the resultant blockages, from blindness and heart attack to stroke and peripheral artery disease. Prevention is put forward as the best policy: quit smoking, cut fat intake, and exercise regularly.

    Item no.: CD02303741
    Format: DVD
    Duration: 19 minutes
    Copyright:
    Price: USD 170.00

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