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Watch until the end for 3 life-saving tips to beat unfair medical bills. What happens when a doctor becomes a patient—and realizes the system isn’t just broken, it’s predatory? In this eye-opening TEDx Talk, Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington shares a shocking story of her hospital roommate, Mia—a young mo

Across the UK, Black and brown infants continue to die at more than twice the rate of white infants - a disparity that has persisted for decades. In this talk, Geeta Sidhu-Robb highlights how medicine built around the “standard” male body continues to fail women and mothers. With a call for structur

Was passiert, wenn ein System, das heilen soll, selbst krank ist? Arzt Dr. med. Mertcan Usluer zeigt, wie Rassismus, Sexismus, Klassismus und andere Formen von Diskriminierung unser Gesundheitssystem prägen – mit tödlichen Folgen. In diesem eindringlichen Talk fordert er ein radikales Umdenken, das

Muito antes da medicina moderna, os povos indígenas já compreendiam o corpo, a natureza e o espírito como partes inseparáveis da vida. Nesta palestra, João Paulo Barreto compartilha a importância da medicina indígena e dos saberes ancestrais como formas legítimas de cuidado, cura e equilíbrio, revel

When Love Distrusts Science is a personal reflection on how the absence of childhood vaccines can shape life-altering health outcomes. Raised in Manila by a grandmother who survived World War II, CJ Urquico grew up deeply loved but unvaccinated, without consistent access to medical care. As a child,

This talk explains tuberculosis as a serious airborne infectious disease shaped not only by medicine but also by social, economic, and lifestyle factors. Tracing its history from scientific discovery to modern treatment, the speaker highlights global and Mongolian trends, challenges in detection, pe

This speech is a personal journey shaped by early loss, compassion, and perseverance, tracing how a childhood tragedy grew into a lifelong dream of building a fair and accessible healthcare system in Mongolia. Through experiences as a medical student, doctor, and researcher—from renovating a hospita

Uma reflexão sobre como os números, quando bem interpretados, revelam verdades ocultas na prática clínica. A palestra mostra como dados, estatísticas e evidências funcionam como lentes capazes de trazer clareza, evitar vieses e aprimorar decisões médicas. Patricia Fucuta é médica e professora de Epi

Esta palestra destaca o papel da pesquisa na formação médica, mostrando como método, rigor e curiosidade moldam profissionais mais críticos e preparados. Uma defesa da importância de aprender a investigar para aprender a cuidar melhor. Tamara Veiga Faria é mãe de Valentina e Antonella, pesquisadora

Uma visão potente do SUS como ambiente formador, mostrando como a vivência nos serviços públicos desenvolve competências essenciais, promove equidade e conecta estudantes às realidades sociais que estruturam o cuidado em saúde no Brasil. Bruno Ribeiro nasceu em 1990, o mesmo ano em que o SUS foi cri

Dr. Uday Govindrao Bodhankar delivered a powerful and thought-provoking talk on “Environment and Child Health Issues – India & Globally.” He began by emphasizing that every child’s first breath should be a promise of life, yet across India and the world, that breath is often polluted. He highlighted

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Wystarczyło sto lat, żeby medycyna zmieniła świat tak, że o pewnych zagrożeniach wiemy już tylko z opowieści. Odkrycia nauki pozwalają nam się czuć bezpieczniej, niż kiedykolwiek. Czy jednak ten sukces jest trwały, a bezpieczeństwo gwarantowane raz na zawsze? Róża Hajkuś łączy pracę w przychodni z e

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Nel suo intervento a TEDxImola 2025, Cristina Tomasi, Medico, porta sul palco una riflessione profonda e consapevole sul significato di “Deriva” applicato alla salute ed allo stile di vita contemporaneo. Attraverso la propria esperienza personale e professionale, racconta come l’allontanamento dai

Dr. Gabriel Lapman. Médico Nefrólogo (UBA-SAN) y Cardiólogo Universitario (UBA). Especialista en Hipertensión Arterial (SAHA), Medicina del Estilo de Vida y Longevidad. Posgrados en lípidos, nutrición vegetariana y vegana (UBA), y clínica médica ambulatoria (Hospital Italiano). Coach Ontológico ICF.

This talk explores how extending life expectancy is no longer enough if those extra years are lived in poor health. The speaker discusses for a shift toward preventive, data-driven medicine that prioritizes quality of life, emphasizing innovation and early intervention to maximize years spent in goo

This talk explores how public health solutions often fail when they ignore the human side—culture, trust, and lived experiences. Real change begins not with answers, but with listening and understanding the people we aim to help. Liv is passionate about the intersection of public health, social beha

Kronolojik yaşımız takvimde yazan sayı; biyolojik yaşımız ise bedenimizin gerçekten kaç yaşında olduğu… Peki biz hangisinin kıyısında duruyoruz? Prof. Dr. Murat Aksoy bu konuşmada, sağlığımızla ilgili en büyük uçurumlarımızı ele alıyor: genetik mirasımız ile yaşam tarzımız arasındaki farkı, “uzun ya