Opioid Tolerance - A unique visualization depicting the process of receptor down-regulation and its involvement in the development of opioid tolerance This is my Master's Research Project that was completed for my graduate degree (M.Sc.BMC) at the University of Toronto, 2009 Committee members: Supervisor: Linda Wilson-Pauwels, Professor, University of Toronto Content Expert: Louis Gendron, Professor, University of Sherbrooke Voting Member: Nick Woolridge, Associate Professor, University of Toronto Description: This animation describes one particular hypothesis regarding the development of opioid tolerance. The hypothesis supports the idea that a shift in equilibrium between the recycling and degradation of the opioid receptors may result in receptor down-regulation, which consequently results in tolerance. Software: Autodesk Maya 2009, Adobe After Effects CS4, Photoshop CS4, Soundbooth CS4

A short medical education video to guide health professionals how to manage pain issues for patients who are already on regular opioid medication, with expertise from the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.

Symptoms, risk factors and treatments of Pneumoconiosis (Medical Condition) Pneumoconiosis is an occupational lung disease and a restrictive lung disease caused by the inhalation of dust, often in mines This video contains general medical information If in doubt, always seek professional medical advice. The medical information is not advice and should not be treated as such. The medical information is provided without any representations or warranties, express or implied. We do not warrant or represent that the medical information on this websiteis true, accurate, complete, current or non-misleading.

Asbestos can pose health hazards to homeowners renovating their homes. This animation shows how asbestos fibres could damage lung tissue and lead to lung disease.

In this note you will learn about one of the most dangerous of all occupational diseases: pneumoconiosis. You will learn its definition, symptoms, treatments and current expectations of life from the moment the disease is detected. Similarly, you will know how we can prevent this dangerous disease in the future.

The aetiology of pneumoconiosis, morphology and different types including coal workers' pneumoconiosis, silicosis and asbestosis.

Anita Wolfe is a public health analyst and the program coordinator for the Coal Workers’ Health Surveillance Program, located in Morgantown, W.Va. She has worked for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for the past 33 years and has lived in West Virginia all of her life. In response to the rise in black lung disease, she and co-workers started traveling in a mobile clinic to to conduct black lung screenings in the coalfields. Last summer, she traveled to McDowell County and served residents in Iaeger and Northfork. Learn more about Anita and and McDowell County at hollowdocumentary.com.

A group of Chinese factory workers, all suffering from the deadly lung disease pneumoconiosis, are sacked by their boss with no compensation. They appeal to the government for help but are rebuffed. In the end they hire a layer to get their jobs back and also file a criminal lawsuit against their former boss for endangering their health and livelihood. It will be the first lawsuit of its kind in China.

Silicosis - A Preventable Disease program will help you recognize the hazards of working with silica. Silicosis is a form of pneumoconiosis, which means dust in the lungs, in this case, silica dust in the lungs. It will also explain how your lungs and respiratory system are affected by exposure to silica dust and will also describe the different types of silicosis and methods of protection and prevention. 1038HE - Digital 2000 Safety Training - Video Preview Interested in purchasing the entire safety training video? digital-2000.com/silicosis-a-preventable-disease-safety-video.html

According to official figures, more than 20,000 Chinese workers were diagnosed with pneumoconiosis last year. This is double the figure from three years ago, but still only represents the tip of the iceberg. At a conservative estimate, there are more than one million people in China today suffering from this deadly lung disease. The vast majority of the individual tragedies are unknown because the victims themselves have no voice and the authorities are reluctant to help. This is the story about a group of workers, who decided to make their voice heard, and stand up for their rights and the rights of their fellow victims. Shoot by Matt. M on Canon 5D Mark II Edit by Matt. M Music by Wu Fei and Andrew Gerlicher Subtitle by Nathan.H