The adrenal glands sitting above the kidneys are richly supplied with blood and with sypathetic nerve endings. Block sections show the blood supply and cellular arrangement of the adrenals. Two different regions are distinguishable--the cortex, controlled by the pituitary hormone ACTH, produces hormones which maintain body chemistry, and the medulla, which secretes adrenaline and noradrenaline to increase body activity. [www.5min.com | videoclinical]
Ovarian torsion is the twisting of the ovary due to the influence of another condition or disease. This results in extreme lower abdominal pain. Stephen Dolgin MD Pediatric Surgeon Schneider Children's Hospital DrMDK.com [www.5min.com | drmdk]
American Society for Surgery of the Hand presents the story of a world famous concert pianist, Misha Dichter, who lost the ability to play with his right hand and regained it after surgery. Misha, like his father, developed Dupuytren's disease in his hand. [www.5min.com | kwillis]
In this medical video learn about an innovative new treatment being used to fight acid reflux disease and heartburn. [www.5min.com | healthcentral]
In this dental video learn all there is to know to keep your pearly whites in tip top shape. [www.5min.com | WatchMojo]
Author Atul Gawande discusses why he is so open about his medical errors, as context for why he wrote his second book, Better: A Surgeon's Notes on Performance. [www.5min.com | healthcentral]
This health video will focus on Bionic body parts. They were once the stuff of science fiction. Now they're science fact and they're helping the disabled in amazing ways. [www.5min.com | healthcentral]
Click here to watch a video describing the possible symptoms of nighttime GERD and its possible effect on your health. [www.5min.com | healthcentral]
In this health video learn about a new kind of surgery for acid reflux, with quicker recovery and not one single incision. [www.5min.com | healthcentral]
This health video will focus on a dietary supplement that's been around for years, that doctors now believe it could hold great promise for the people with liver disease. [www.5min.com | healthcentral]
Dr. Atul Gawande explains how, with imperfect and incomplete information, a patient can "draw the line" and make an informed decision about the right hospital and doctor. Gawande shares his thoughts during a public reading of his new book Better: A Surgeo [www.5min.com | healthcentral]
Watch this video to learn about the range of treatment available to provide relief for people who suffer with GERD (Gastro esophageal reflux disease) [www.5min.com | healthcentral]
Learn how to avoid teeth stains in this dental health video series. [www.5min.com | MonkeySee.com - Health]
This health video will focus on the wide array of traditional options to treat an enlarged prostate or BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia). [www.5min.com | healthcentral]
This medical advancement video looks into how substitute blood is helping to save lives. [www.5min.com | healthcentral]
This medical video looks into treatment to make your lips appear youthful without having to inject them with Botox. [www.5min.com | healthcentral]
Discover how a tiny metal implant relieves worn-out knees without the need for knee replacement surgery. [www.5min.com | healthcentral]
In this medical video learn how engineers and surgeons are teaming up to make robotic surgery in space a reality. We'll show you their amazing first attempts at long-distance medicine. [www.5min.com | healthcentral]
This health video looks into the advancements of inner ear correction and repair. [www.5min.com | healthcentral]
This medical video will look into the different aspects of pain relief for pancreatitis. [www.5min.com | healthcentral]
In this medical health video Mary Wallace describes how she found solace in seeking therapy for herself and forming a care giving support group of others who were going through similar experiences. [www.5min.com | healthcentral]
This medical video looks into how those creepy crawlies which many of us are afraid of can actually help save our lives. [www.5min.com | healthcentral]
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