Next Animation Studio
U.S. COVID cases double due to delta variant and issues with vaccine rollout
The number of new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. has more than doubled in the last two weeks, with the delta variant proving difficult to contain and a divide forming between those who are vaccinated and those who are not.
Professor Dave Explains
Gonorrhea Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Gonorrhea is the second-most common sexually transmitted infection, or STI, in the world. What is the pathogen responsible for this infection, how was it discovered, and precisely what does it do in the body? Let's answer these questions...
Healthcare Triage
Tapeworms! Finally, a Parasite that's Gross, AND Harmful!
Tapeworms! Finally, a Parasite that's Gross, AND Harmful!
Healthcare Triage
Doctors, Quality of Care, and Pay for Performance
"Pay for performance" is one of those slogans that seem to upset no one. But as with so many things in health care, it's much more complicated than it appears at first glance. Watch and learn!
SWPictures
KILL OR CURE - The Race for an AIDS Vaccine
This is the glittering prize of drug R&D. In 1992 the US Government promised a vaccine within two years. Despite 25 years of research no one has found it. But in the slums of Nairobi in Kenya they may have made a breakthrough which they...
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Virology and Viral Classification
There are two main types of pathogens we will be focusing on in this series. The first was bacteria, and we just wrapped up a good amount of information on those. The next is viruses. These little things are much tinier than bacteria,...
Next Animation Studio
South Korean COVID-19 infections linked to secretive religious cult
Coronavirus infection cases have surged in South Korea, with more than half linked to a religious cult whose secretive nature is said to have helped the virus spread undetected.
JJ Medicine
Acute Interstitial Nephritis (AIN) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Acute Interstitial Nephritis (AIN) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Acute Interstitial Nephritis (AIN) is a renal condition involving inflammation of the kidney (nephron) often due to immunological responses to a...
JJ Medicine
Sickle Cell Disease | Pathophysiology, Symptoms and Treatment
Lesson on sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease is a group of heritable blood disorders with characteristic sickle-cell shaped red blood cells. Sickle cell disease leads to chronic, compensated hemolytic anemia with vaso-occlusion...
TLDR News
UK Extends Coronavirus Lockdown for At Least 3 Weeks - TLDR News
Yesterday evening the UK Government announced that the Coronavirus lockdown would be continuing for another 3 weeks. This isn't all that surprising but in today's video we discuss the extension and find out why the UK will continue to be...
Curated Video
Understanding the Chain of Infection: How Germs Spread and Infect
In this video, the concept of the chain of infection is explained, highlighting how germs spread from various sources to infect new hosts. It explores the different modes of transmission, including person-to-person contact, indirect...
JJ Medicine
Rotavirus | Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Rotavirus | Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Rotavirus is a double-stranded RNA virus that is the most common cause of severe gastroenteritis in children. There are several risk factors for getting rotavirus...
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Understanding Breakthrough Infections
In this video, we explore the concept of breakthrough infections in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss how vaccines work to strengthen the immune system's response to the virus, the effectiveness of COVID vaccines in...
Curated Video
Pathogens and Common Infections: Types, Transmission, and Prevention
This video provides an overview of pathogens, which are disease-causing organisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protists. It explains how these pathogens are transmitted from person to person through water, oral transmission,...
Learning Mole
The Amazing Immune System
This human body video lesson is all about our immune system and how it keeps us healthy. Students will love this engaging and interactive video.This video serves as a great introduction or review video for your learners.
Professor Dave Explains
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1 and HSV-2)
We are probably familiar with herpes as a sexually transmitted disease, but we want to know as much as we can about this virus and the things it can do. What is the difference between HSV-1 and HSV-2? How does viral transmission work?...
TLDR News
COVID Second Wave: Why Everyone Wants To Stop It - TLDR News.
As countries begin to get to grips with COVID, there's one thing that no-one wants, a second wave of infections. In this video, we explain what a coronavirus second wave, how it can be avoided and why the UK government seems to believe...
JJ Medicine
Carbapenems | Bacterial Targets, Mechanism of Action, Side Effects
Lesson on Carbapenem Antibiotics. Carbapenem antibiotics all have the suffix -penem. Carbapenems are always used parenterally and have a very broad spectrum of activity, especially with gram negative bacteria. Carbapenems have a similar...
Science360
Home sensors enable seniors to live independently - Science Nation
People are living longer and they desire to live as independently as possible in their senior years. But, independent lifestyles come with risks, such as debilitating falls and deteriorating health resulting from inadequate care. To...
Curated Video
Understanding and Preventing the Spread of Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV
The video is a lecture presentation on sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The speaker defines what STIs are, including common examples like gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. The speaker explains how HIV is spread from person to person...
Mediacorp
Flattening the COVID-19 Curve in Singapore
This video explains the concept of the SED curve, also known as an epidemic curve, and why it is important to flatten it. The video also mentions the impact of COVID-19 on Singapore's economy and the cautious approach being taken in...
JJ Medicine
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | Triggers, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a condition involving debilitating fatigue that is accompanied by a variety of symptoms that become worse after exertion. These symptoms severely disrupt a patient's life. Furthermore, the fatigue...
Healthcare Triage
Rethinking Testing for Covid-19
PCR tests for Covid-19 are pretty accurate. But they're often very slow and they can be hard to get. Results sometimes aren't available in time to be useful. Faster tests can be less accurate. As we try to reopen schools and businesses...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding Chlamydia: Symptoms, Treatment, and Risks
This video discusses the common sexually transmitted infection Chlamydia, including its potential effects on the body, symptoms, testing, and treatment. It also emphasizes the importance of safe sex practices and accurate testing to...