Medicine Made Simple
Medicine Made Simple
Dr. Maanas Samant
Simple, 5 Minute explanations of medical news and concepts.
HIPAA 25th Anniversary
HIPAA was passed into law 25 years ago (August 1996) and recently there has been talks of COVID-19 Vaccination status being a secret protected by HIPAA.  Brief overview of the HIPAA.
Aug 31, 2021
5 min
The Role of Steroids in COVID-19
Many patients continue to be prescribed corticosteroids (Dexamethasone) for mild disease and this episode explains simply the science and actual function behind the use of steroids in COVID patients.
Jun 16, 2021
5 min
Aduhelm & Alzheimer's Made Simple
The FDA has just approved a new drug, Aduhelm, for Alzheimer's disease treatment.  In this episode we explore the impact of Alzheimer's Disease as well as the possible benefit this new drug may have.
Jun 8, 2021
5 min
COVID Variants Made Simple
COVID Variants are all over the news! What is a Variant?  How does this affect vaccines?  Should we be huddled in the corner afraid of mutated COVID knocking down our doors???  
Jun 3, 2021
5 min
"Essential" Oils Explained
Quick exploration of the $20 Billion industry of Essential Oils and the clever marketing wordplay that sustains the industry.
May 25, 2021
4 min
The Relationship between CRP and COVID-19
A lot of people have been sharing their lab tests showing elevated CRP levels while being COVID positive.  In this episode you will find a simple explanation of the relationship between CRP and COVID and some insight into why Doctors are ordering this test and monitoring it in COVID patients.
May 23, 2021
5 min