Healthcare Triage
You Should Get a Flu Shot
One of the arguments you hear most often by people who don't want to get immunized against influenza is that the flu just isn't a big deal; it's just a bad cold. It's not. There are lots of other things people often get wrong about flu...
Healthcare Triage
Tapeworms! Finally, a Parasite that's Gross, AND Harmful!
Tapeworms! Finally, a Parasite that's Gross, AND Harmful!
The Wall Street Journal
Deep Dive: Tracking and Detecting an Epidemic
How can technology help in tracking the spread of the new coronavirus and what were the early warning signs and findings from epicenters like China and South Korea that can serve as a lesson for the U.S.?
Catalyst University
👂 Vestibular Neuritis | Presentation, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis & Treatment
In this video, we explore vestibular neuritis: its prevalence, pathophysiology, and treatment. We also learn how to differentiate it from other vestibular conditions associated with dizziness.
Barcroft Media
The Girl Who Doctors Can't Diagnose | BORN DIFFERENT
FLORIDA, UNITED STATES - UNDATED: NINE-YEAR-OLD Katie Renfroe suffers with a condition so rare that it doesn't even have a name. Katie was diagnosed with megalencephaly at birth, a growth development disorder characterised by the...
JJ Medicine
Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO) Signs & Symptoms, & Why They Occur
Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO) Signs & Symptoms, & Why They Occur Small bowel obstructions (SBO) are mechanical blockages or occlusions of the small intestine. They can occur due to the small intestine twisting or “kinking” due to an...
JJ Medicine
Sleep Apnea Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur) | Central, Obstructive & Mixed Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur) | Central, Obstructive & Mixed Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is a term for several conditions involving decreased airflow during sleep. There are 3 main types of sleep apnea including central...
Healthcare Triage
An Anti-viral Pill to Treat Covid?
Molnupiravir is a broad-spectrum antiviral that has been in development for quite some time - it was first tested as an Ebola drug and is now showing promise against Covid-19. In this episode we take a look at what we know so far and...
Catalyst University
Neck Pain with Mobility Deficits | Presentation + Treatments
In this video, we introduce the neck pain classification system and discuss class 1: neck pain with mobility deficits. Specifically, we explore major symptom presentation and some evidence-based treatments.
Catalyst University
👀 Gaze Shifting [VORx1 Regression] | Theory & Demonstration
In this video, we explore a regression of the VORx1, gaze shifting, which is an adaptation exercise used to retrain gaze stabilization.
Next Animation Studio
Possible ‘Havana Syndrome’ attack delays V.P. Harris’ flight
Havana Syndrome is a mysterious illness that many experts believe could only be caused by directed energy weapons that pulse invisible microwaves at targets.
Catalyst University
Cauda Equina Syndrome | Presentation, Risk Factors, & Signs/Symptoms
In this video, we explore the mechanism, risk factors, and patient presentation (signs/symptoms) for cauda equina syndrome.
Catalyst University
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) | Presentation, Risk Factors, & Signs/Symptoms
In this video, we explore the risk factors, presentation, and signs/symptoms of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and how it can progress to a dissection.
FuseSchool
Covid-19 Myths
With so much information on the new Coronavirus, what should you believe? Fuseschool is here to bust some myths about Covid-19. Only older people can get the new coronavirus. People of all ages can get Covid-19. Although older people and...
JJ Medicine
Reactive Arthritis & Reiter’s Syndrome | Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Reactive Arthritis & Reiter’s Syndrome | Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Reactive arthritis is a seronegative spondyloarthropathy that occurs after a bacterial infection. It is an immune-mediated condition involving...
JJ Medicine
Whipple Disease | Causes, Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Whipple Disease | Causes, Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Whipple disease is a very rare systemic infection caused by the gram positive bacteria Tropheryma whipplei. Illness is caused by issues in host...
Healthcare Triage
Can You Get Reinfected with Covid?
Reports have surfaced of individuals being re-infected with Covid-19, raising questions about immunity via natural infection as well as questions about the utility of vaccines. Here we take a look at the data to see how common...
Catalyst University
Femoral Nerve Tension Test | Rationale & Interpretation
In this video, we explore the femoral tension test, a special test used in the diagnosis of condition such as lumbar radiculopathy and adverse neurodynamics. We also touch on its psychometrics including sensitivity and specificity.
Catalyst University
Slump Test | Rationale & Interpretation
In this video, we explore the slump test, a special test used in the diagnosis of condition such as lumbar radiculopathy. We also touch on its psychometrics including sensitivity and specificity.
Catalyst University
Cyriax Release Test | Rationale & Interpretation
In this video, I explain and demonstrate the Cyriax release test, a special test used in the assessment of thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS).
Curated Video
Toxoplasmosis: Can Your Cat Make You Go Crazy?
Toxoplasma gondii, is a unicellular parasite that changes the behavior of its host! A 2002 study showed that people who had toxoplasmosis got into more car accidents than uninfected people. Later research, in rats (another host) and...
JJ Medicine
Legionnaires’ Disease | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Legionnaires’ Disease | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Legionnaires’ Disease is an atypical pneumonia caused by a gram negative bacterial infection. The bacteria that cause Legionnaires’ Disease is infamous for...
Next Animation Studio
Asymptomatic people also responsible for virus spread
New research by health specialists from Singapore shows evidence that asymptomatic individuals infected with SARS-CoV-2 can inadvertently spread the virus.