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Horizon, Living With ADHD
directed by Milla Harrison-Hansley, fl. 2001-2015 and Alicky Sussman, fl. 2002; produced by Alicky Sussman, fl. 2002 and Milla Harrison-Hansley, fl. 2001-2015, in Horizon (London, England - Westminster: BBC Worldwide, 2005), 49 mins
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder kids are often bright and able, but for some reason unable to concentrate. The repercussions, for all involved, can be devastating. The current, controversial treatment, Ritalin, is a powerful amphetamine. This sensitive, uplifting documentary shows what it is really like t...
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directed by Milla Harrison-Hansley, fl. 2001-2015 and Alicky Sussman, fl. 2002; produced by Alicky Sussman, fl. 2002 and Milla Harrison-Hansley, fl. 2001-2015, in Horizon (London, England - Westminster: BBC Worldwide, 2005), 49 mins
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder kids are often bright and able, but for some reason unable to concentrate. The repercussions, for all involved, can be devastating. The current, controversial treatment, Ritalin, is a powerful amphetamine. This sensitive, uplifting documentary shows what it is really like to live with ADHD, and investigates the new science that is giving hope to its victims.
Field of Study
Psychology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Alicky Sussman, fl. 2002, Milla Harrison-Hansley, fl. 2001-2015, Juliet Stevenson, 1956-
Author / Creator
Milla Harrison-Hansley, fl. 2001-2015, Alicky Sussman, fl. 2002
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Horizon
Speaker / Narrator
Juliet Stevenson, 1956-
Topic / Theme
Biology and Human Behavior, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
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Horizon, Coronavirus Special - Part Two
produced by Rob Liddell, fl. 2007, in Horizon (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2020), 58 mins
In 2020, the world was stopped in its tracks by a new and deadly virus. Horizon explores some of the big questions about Covid-19 and the pandemic it created.The response to this new coronavirus put science centre stage. But science can often be confusing. Early predictions were wide of the mark. Wonder drugs fail...
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produced by Rob Liddell, fl. 2007, in Horizon (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2020), 58 mins
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In 2020, the world was stopped in its tracks by a new and deadly virus. Horizon explores some of the big questions about Covid-19 and the pandemic it created.The response to this new coronavirus put science centre stage. But science can often be confusing. Early predictions were wide of the mark. Wonder drugs failed to deliver. Horizon looks at what we know now. Will we ever become immune? And what have we learned about how this virus is attack...
In 2020, the world was stopped in its tracks by a new and deadly virus. Horizon explores some of the big questions about Covid-19 and the pandemic it created.The response to this new coronavirus put science centre stage. But science can often be confusing. Early predictions were wide of the mark. Wonder drugs failed to deliver. Horizon looks at what we know now. Will we ever become immune? And what have we learned about how this virus is attacking us?
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Field of Study
Health Policy
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Rob Liddell, fl. 2007
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Horizon
Speaker / Narrator
Michael Mosley, 1957-, Chris van Tulleken, 1978-, Hannah Fry, 1984-
Person Discussed
Michael Mosley, 1957-, Chris van Tulleken, 1978-, Hannah Fry, 1984-
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Horizon, Addicted to Painkillers? - The Opioid Crisis
in Horizon (BBC Worldwide), 55 mins
We've all heard about the US opioid epidemic and its deadly impact on America. But could the prescription painkiller catastrophe be coming to the UK?Dr Michael Mosley is on the case, exploring how Britain became Europe's number one user of opioids, and meeting the people who claim they were only taking the pills t...
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We've all heard about the US opioid epidemic and its deadly impact on America. But could the prescription painkiller catastrophe be coming to the UK?Dr Michael Mosley is on the case, exploring how Britain became Europe's number one user of opioids, and meeting the people who claim they were only taking the pills their doctor prescribed. Few of these chronic pain sufferers seemed aware of the risks. Now they are trying to come off the drug and fin...
We've all heard about the US opioid epidemic and its deadly impact on America. But could the prescription painkiller catastrophe be coming to the UK?Dr Michael Mosley is on the case, exploring how Britain became Europe's number one user of opioids, and meeting the people who claim they were only taking the pills their doctor prescribed. Few of these chronic pain sufferers seemed aware of the risks. Now they are trying to come off the drug and find new ways to manage their pain. Dr Mosley investigates what's behind the escalation and reveals the shocking truth about the efficacy of prescribed painkillers.
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Field of Study
Health Policy
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BBC Worldwide
Series
Horizon
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Horizon, Breath of Life
in Horizon (BBC Worldwide), 54 mins
In 1999, Damian and Josephine Loughran each donated a fifth of their lungs to their sister Sheila, a cystic fibrosis sufferer. The controversial 3-way operation carried a potential mortality rate of 300%, left the healthy lungs of Damian and Josephine permanently impaired and at best gave Sheila an extra five year...
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In 1999, Damian and Josephine Loughran each donated a fifth of their lungs to their sister Sheila, a cystic fibrosis sufferer. The controversial 3-way operation carried a potential mortality rate of 300%, left the healthy lungs of Damian and Josephine permanently impaired and at best gave Sheila an extra five years to live. What are the ethics - and the outcome - of such risky operations? Is the donation of a live organ the ultimate gift of love?
Field of Study
Health Policy
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Horizon
Copyright Message
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Horizon, Cannabis - Miracle Medicine Or Dangerous Drug
in Horizon (BBC Worldwide), 53 mins
Medicinal cannabis is shrouded in controversy. How does it affect the body? Is it helpful or harmful? A&E doctor Javid Abdelmoneim looks for answers as he investigates the latest research. He meets the epilepsy patient responsible for changing the law around medicinal cannabis in the UK, witnessing the remarkable...
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Medicinal cannabis is shrouded in controversy. How does it affect the body? Is it helpful or harmful? A&E doctor Javid Abdelmoneim looks for answers as he investigates the latest research. He meets the epilepsy patient responsible for changing the law around medicinal cannabis in the UK, witnessing the remarkable effects it has on his condition. He visits Israel to learn why they have used cannabis as a medicine for over 20 years. At King's Colle...
Medicinal cannabis is shrouded in controversy. How does it affect the body? Is it helpful or harmful? A&E doctor Javid Abdelmoneim looks for answers as he investigates the latest research. He meets the epilepsy patient responsible for changing the law around medicinal cannabis in the UK, witnessing the remarkable effects it has on his condition. He visits Israel to learn why they have used cannabis as a medicine for over 20 years. At King's College London he finds a new study linking cannabis to mental health problems. And he takes part in a groundbreaking trial showing the effects of cannabis on the brain.
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BBC Worldwide
Series
Horizon
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Horizon, Complete Obsession - Body Dismorphia
in Horizon (BBC Worldwide), 53 mins
Since the late-19th Century medical literature has recorded cases of men and women who actually want to become amputees in order to feel 'whole'. Should the treatment be psychiatric or surgical? Against a background of heated medical and legal controversy, this extraordinary film explores the disease and the dilem...
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in Horizon (BBC Worldwide), 53 mins
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Since the late-19th Century medical literature has recorded cases of men and women who actually want to become amputees in order to feel 'whole'. Should the treatment be psychiatric or surgical? Against a background of heated medical and legal controversy, this extraordinary film explores the disease and the dilemma.
Field of Study
Health Policy
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Horizon
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Horizon, Doctors to Be (1986)
in Horizon (BBC Worldwide), 54 mins
In a unique project horizon will follow a group of medical students into the next century. From this group will come the surgeons, cardiologists and general practitioners of the future.
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In a unique project horizon will follow a group of medical students into the next century. From this group will come the surgeons, cardiologists and general practitioners of the future.
Field of Study
Health Policy
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Horizon
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1986 BBC Worldwide
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Horizon, Hunt for the Legion Killer
in Horizon (BBC Worldwide), 53 mins
An investigation into the mysterious Legionnaires Disease, and the startling new evidence uncovered in a British hospital.
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An investigation into the mysterious Legionnaires Disease, and the startling new evidence uncovered in a British hospital.
Field of Study
Health Policy
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Horizon
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Copyright © 1981 BBC Worldwide
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Horizon, Sir Walter's Journey - A Genetic Map of Britain
in Horizon (BBC Worldwide), 50 mins
A geneticist presents a radical new way of looking at our past as he sets out to trace the history we all have in our blood. On a journey through the British Isles, he follows the flow of genes back in time, with some astonishing results.
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A geneticist presents a radical new way of looking at our past as he sets out to trace the history we all have in our blood. On a journey through the British Isles, he follows the flow of genes back in time, with some astonishing results.
Field of Study
Health Policy
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Horizon
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1994 BBC Worldwide
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Horizon, The Professor of Surgery
in Horizon (BBC Worldwide), 51 mins
Profile of the working life of Professor Ian McColl of Guy's Hospital, showing him relating to patients, operating and teaching both at Guy's and at Edenbridge War Memorial Hospital, where he is a visiting consultant.
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in Horizon (BBC Worldwide), 51 mins
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Profile of the working life of Professor Ian McColl of Guy's Hospital, showing him relating to patients, operating and teaching both at Guy's and at Edenbridge War Memorial Hospital, where he is a visiting consultant.
Field of Study
Health Policy
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Series
Horizon
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1982 BBC Worldwide
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