15 Minute Medicine

26/04/2022

Non-communicable diseases such as Diabetes are no longer a disease solely of the affluent. Globally, 422 million people suffer from Diabetes, the majority of whom are from Low-Middle Income countries, such as South Africa.

Take some time to learn more about Diabetes and watch our latest 15 Minute Medicine Patient Education video.
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14/03/2022

Do you or your loved ones suffer from asthma? Would you like to have a better understanding of what is actually happening when you have an asthma attack? Have a look at our most recent 15 Minute Medicine Patient Education video!

25/11/2021

We are back for another episode! Here the boys delve into a case of abdominal gun shot wound/ penetrating abdominal injury. The case is given by Dr Philip Yao, a general surgeon from Singapore, after he spent some time at Baradise (Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital) many moons ago. Link in bio.

18/10/2021

In this episode, Farai and Efosa discuss a case of necrotizing fasciitis seen by Farai during his time as an intern. A diagnosis that you never want to miss, so make sure you give this a good listen.

08/10/2021

07/10/2021

The 15 Minute Medicine team has been quiet for some time but take a moment to watch our new Patient Education video on 'Gout'.

Many people suffer from gout but do not have any idea what it really is.

Let us know what you think and which topics you'd like to hear more about!

31/07/2021

The 15 Minute Medicine: Patient Education team has just released a new video on “Hypertension”, more commonly known as “high blood pressure”.

We hope you enjoy it and learn something new about the ‘silent killer’.

Let us know what you think and what other medical topics you’d like to know more about.

22/07/2021

In our latest episode Farai and Efosa discuss a case presented by Professor Ronnie Baticulon a paediatric neurosurgeon from Manila in the Philippines. We hope this episode can pack as many punches as the "Thrilla in Manila" although in an academic sense. 😅😅🙌🏾Enjoy!

07/07/2021

We follow up our last episode with a clinical case from Ms Khundkar. We discuss a clinical case of burns in a child and the treatment challenges this common problem presents. Link in bio.

25/06/2021

As the South African government makes its announcement for the start of registrations of 50 - 59 year olds for their COVID-19 Vaccinations, perhaps you'd like to find out exactly how vaccines work?

Educate yourself and spend a few minutes watching our new video that aims to simplify and explain all things vaccine!

15 Minute Medicine: Patient Education

23/06/2021

In this episode Krithi has a discussion with Ms Roba Khundkar . A consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon as well as senior lecture in global surgery at Oxford. They discuss the revolving dynamics and ethics within global surgery and how the current pandemic has highlighted this.

22/06/2021

We at 15 Minute Medicine have been working on a new project - 15 Minute Medicine: Patient Education. It is our aim to create short and informative medical videos aimed at the patient, in order to decentralize medical information.

Have a look at our videos and let us know what you think!