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Blood Sugar Rising
directed by David Alvarado, fl. 2012; produced by Jason Sussberg, fl. 2006 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2020), 1 hour 55 mins
Diabetes is an epidemic that affects over 100 million people in the US. Blood Sugar Rising puts human faces to the statistics, showcasing the struggles of living with the disease and revealing new hopes for better management and prevention.
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directed by David Alvarado, fl. 2012; produced by Jason Sussberg, fl. 2006 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2020), 1 hour 55 mins
Description
Diabetes is an epidemic that affects over 100 million people in the US. Blood Sugar Rising puts human faces to the statistics, showcasing the struggles of living with the disease and revealing new hopes for better management and prevention. General Audience
Field of Study
Health Policy
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jason Sussberg, fl. 2006, S. Epatha Merkerson, 1952-
Author / Creator
David Alvarado, fl. 2012
Date Published / Released
2020-04
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Speaker / Narrator
S. Epatha Merkerson, 1952-
Topic / Theme
Diabetes, Medications
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2019 WGBH Educational Foundation
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Oli Otya? Life and Loss in Rural Uganda
directed by Lucy Bruell, fl. 2004 (L.A. Bruell, 2020), 1 hour 17 mins
Oli Otya? Life and Loss in Rural Uganda is the story of a team of nurses from a small hospital and volunteer doctors from the U.S. who care for villagers with life -threatening illnesses. Naggalama is less than 25 miles from Kampala, yet it is a world away. Families depend on the harvest; children fill cans of wat...
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directed by Lucy Bruell, fl. 2004 (L.A. Bruell, 2020), 1 hour 17 mins
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Oli Otya? Life and Loss in Rural Uganda is the story of a team of nurses from a small hospital and volunteer doctors from the U.S. who care for villagers with life -threatening illnesses. Naggalama is less than 25 miles from Kampala, yet it is a world away. Families depend on the harvest; children fill cans of water at the pump; and food simmers on open fires. With little access to healthcare, people who are seriously ill often turn to traditiona...
Oli Otya? Life and Loss in Rural Uganda is the story of a team of nurses from a small hospital and volunteer doctors from the U.S. who care for villagers with life -threatening illnesses. Naggalama is less than 25 miles from Kampala, yet it is a world away. Families depend on the harvest; children fill cans of water at the pump; and food simmers on open fires. With little access to healthcare, people who are seriously ill often turn to traditional healers hoping to ease their suffering. The film follows the palliative care team as they travel to the villages to bring medical supplies, pain medicine, compassion, and spiritual support to patients in their homes. The intimacy of medical care is a window into the lives of the villagers and the challenges of integrating Western medical practices with traditional beliefs. Oli Otya? is a journey into the heart of medicine.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Author / Creator
Lucy Bruell, fl. 2004
Date Published / Released
2020-02-23
Publisher
L.A. Bruell
Topic / Theme
Health, Alternative medicine, Traditional medicine
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2020 L.A. Bruell, Inc.
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Do Something: The Jeffrey Modell Story
directed by Lisa Binns, fl. 1992; produced by Melissa Panzer, fl. 2007, Matthew Waters, fl. 2019 and Lisa Binns, fl. 1992, Scéal Films (New York, NY: Giant Pictures, 2019), 1 hour 16 mins
After a rare disease takes the life of their young son, a couple’s enduring love for each other gives them the strength to fulfill their promise to him and ‘do something’ by fighting for answers to what took his life.
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directed by Lisa Binns, fl. 1992; produced by Melissa Panzer, fl. 2007, Matthew Waters, fl. 2019 and Lisa Binns, fl. 1992, Scéal Films (New York, NY: Giant Pictures, 2019), 1 hour 16 mins
Description
After a rare disease takes the life of their young son, a couple’s enduring love for each other gives them the strength to fulfill their promise to him and ‘do something’ by fighting for answers to what took his life.
Field of Study
Health Policy
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Melissa Panzer, fl. 2007, Matthew Waters, fl. 2019, Lisa Binns, fl. 1992, Scéal Films
Author / Creator
Lisa Binns, fl. 1992
Date Published / Released
2019
Publisher
Giant Pictures
Speaker / Narrator
Lisa Binns, fl. 1992
Topic / Theme
Charitable associations
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2019 Jeffrey Modell Foundation
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How a volunteer surgical team in Rwanda chooses which patients to save
(Arlington, VA: NewsHour Productions, 2019), 7 mins
Rheumatic heart disease develops when strep throat goes untreated. It causes an estimated 275,000 premature deaths per year, mostly youth in developing countries like Rwanda, where antibiotics are rarely available. Surgery is the only treatment option for advanced cases. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro re...
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(Arlington, VA: NewsHour Productions, 2019), 7 mins
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Rheumatic heart disease develops when strep throat goes untreated. It causes an estimated 275,000 premature deaths per year, mostly youth in developing countries like Rwanda, where antibiotics are rarely available. Surgery is the only treatment option for advanced cases. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on a medical team making the wrenching decision of which young lives to save.
Field of Study
Health Policy
Content Type
News story
Author / Creator
Fred de Sam Lazaro, fl. 1985
Date Published / Released
2019
Publisher
NewsHour Productions
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2019 NewsHour Productions LLC
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How Drones Are Delivering Lifesaving Medical Supplies In Rwanda
produced by NewsHour Productions (Arlington, VA: NewsHour Productions, 2019), 5 mins
Getting medical supplies to where they are needed fast can mean the difference between life and death outcomes, but moving them efficiently across long distances to remote and rural areas can be difficult for traditional transportation. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from Rwanda on how one innova...
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produced by NewsHour Productions (Arlington, VA: NewsHour Productions, 2019), 5 mins
Description
Getting medical supplies to where they are needed fast can mean the difference between life and death outcomes, but moving them efficiently across long distances to remote and rural areas can be difficult for traditional transportation. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports from Rwanda on how one innovative company is leveraging new technology to accelerate these critical deliveries.
Field of Study
Health Policy
Content Type
News story
Contributor
NewsHour Productions
Author / Creator
Fred de Sam Lazaro, fl. 1985
Date Published / Released
2019
Publisher
NewsHour Productions
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2019 NewsHour Productions LLC
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The Living Maya: The Sequels, Sequel 2, Margarita: 1976-2018
directed by Hubert Smith, 1938-; presented by Hubert Smith, 1938-; produced by Hubert Smith, 1938-, in The Living Maya: The Sequels, Sequel 2 (Privately Published, 2019), 25 mins
The original series documented difficulties facing the community and a single family. A young woman was enmeshed in a series of mysterious ailments, causing her family to spend scarce resources on a variety of cures. How did her story end?
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directed by Hubert Smith, 1938-; presented by Hubert Smith, 1938-; produced by Hubert Smith, 1938-, in The Living Maya: The Sequels, Sequel 2 (Privately Published, 2019), 25 mins
Description
The original series documented difficulties facing the community and a single family. A young woman was enmeshed in a series of mysterious ailments, causing her family to spend scarce resources on a variety of cures. How did her story end?
Field of Study
Health Policy
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Hubert Smith, 1938-
Author / Creator
Hubert Smith, 1938-
Date Published / Released
2019
Publisher
Privately Published
Series
The Living Maya: The Sequels
Topic / Theme
Yucatan Maya
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2019 Hubert Smith
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PBS NewsHour, Aug 7, 2019, How The Cayman Islands Could Become A New Health Care Destination
produced by NewsHour Productions, in PBS NewsHour, Aug 7, 2019 (Arlington, VA: NewsHour Productions, 2019), 7 mins
As health care costs continue to rise, practitioners in India are working
to lower prices -- and bring their innovations closer to American shores.
Health City Cayman Islands is a new frontier for India’s largest for-profit
hospital chain. Focused on efficient health care delivery, its services are
now drawi...
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produced by NewsHour Productions, in PBS NewsHour, Aug 7, 2019 (Arlington, VA: NewsHour Productions, 2019), 7 mins
Description
As health care costs continue to rise, practitioners in India are working
to lower prices -- and bring their innovations closer to American shores.
Health City Cayman Islands is a new frontier for India’s largest for-profit
hospital chain. Focused on efficient health care delivery, its services are
now drawing Americans to the Cayman Islands. Special correspondent Fred de
Sam Lazaro reports.
Field of Study
Health Policy
Content Type
News story
Contributor
NewsHour Productions
Author / Creator
Fred de Sam Lazaro, fl. 1985
Date Published / Released
2019
Publisher
NewsHour Productions
Series
PBS NewsHour
Person Discussed
Ravi Ramamurti, 1952-, Devi Shetty, 1953-
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2019 NewsHour Productions LLC
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Daily Watch, Ireland: Divided By Abortion
produced by The Economist, in Daily Watch (London, England: The Economist, 2018), 7 mins
Abortion is banned in Ireland in almost all circumstances, including rape and incest. On May 25th voters will have their say in a referendum that could repeal the ban.
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produced by The Economist, in Daily Watch (London, England: The Economist, 2018), 7 mins
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Abortion is banned in Ireland in almost all circumstances, including rape and incest. On May 25th voters will have their say in a referendum that could repeal the ban.
Field of Study
Health Policy
Content Type
News story
Contributor
The Economist
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
The Economist
Series
Daily Watch
Speaker / Narrator
Niamh Uí Bhriain, 1970-, Ailbhe Smyth
Person Discussed
Niamh Uí Bhriain, 1970-, Ailbhe Smyth
Topic / Theme
Abortions
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2020 The Economist
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Health Innovations, Affordable Medicines Facility
presented by Dr. Ayan Panja, 1973-; produced by SW Pictures, in Health Innovations (London, England: SW Pictures, 2018), 3 mins
The newest and most effective anti-malaria drugs are now available to more people in Ghana, thanks to a subsidy. The price of Artemisinin Combination Therapy drugs (ACTs) have been cut by 80%, which means that 3 times more people in the country can now afford these drugs. But this is only a pilot scheme by the Glo...
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presented by Dr. Ayan Panja, 1973-; produced by SW Pictures, in Health Innovations (London, England: SW Pictures, 2018), 3 mins
Description
The newest and most effective anti-malaria drugs are now available to more people in Ghana, thanks to a subsidy. The price of Artemisinin Combination Therapy drugs (ACTs) have been cut by 80%, which means that 3 times more people in the country can now afford these drugs. But this is only a pilot scheme by the Global Fund and runs out soon if more funds are not forthcoming.
Field of Study
Health Policy
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
SW Pictures
Author / Creator
Dr. Ayan Panja, 1973-
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
SW Pictures
Series
Health Innovations
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2018 SW Pictures
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Health Innovations, Cervical Cancer Screening
produced by SW Pictures, in Health Innovations (London, England: SW Pictures, 2018), 3 mins
Cervical cancer is the leading cause of death among women in Rwanda. There are not enough qualified health workers or the right equipment to properly screen the disease, therefore thousands of women never receive a diagnosis. By the time they seek treatment it is often far too late. A team of American medical volu...
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produced by SW Pictures, in Health Innovations (London, England: SW Pictures, 2018), 3 mins
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Cervical cancer is the leading cause of death among women in Rwanda. There are not enough qualified health workers or the right equipment to properly screen the disease, therefore thousands of women never receive a diagnosis. By the time they seek treatment it is often far too late. A team of American medical volunteers is working closely with the Ministry of Health to provide a low cost alternative. The programme, called See and Treat, uses a te...
Cervical cancer is the leading cause of death among women in Rwanda. There are not enough qualified health workers or the right equipment to properly screen the disease, therefore thousands of women never receive a diagnosis. By the time they seek treatment it is often far too late. A team of American medical volunteers is working closely with the Ministry of Health to provide a low cost alternative. The programme, called See and Treat, uses a technique called Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid – more commonly known as vinegar.
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Field of Study
Health Policy
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
SW Pictures
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
SW Pictures
Series
Health Innovations
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2018 SW Pictures
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