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Epididymitis (Scrotal Pain) Signs & Symptoms | & Why They Occur
Epididymitis (Scrotal Pain) Signs & Symptoms | & Why They Occur Epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis (which is a tubular structure on the posterior testis responsible for maturation and storage of sperm) that can be caused...
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Endometriosis Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur)
Endometriosis Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur) Endometriosis is a gynecological condition that involves the abnormal presence of endometrial cells/tissue in areas of the body where it should not be. In this lesson, we discuss the...
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Infectious Mononucleosis (Mono) Signs & Symptoms
Infectious Mononucleosis (Mono) Signs & Symptoms Infectious Mononucleosis (also known simply as Mono or Mononucleosis) is a condition whereby immune cells (known as monocytes) increase in levels due to an infection (most commonly by...
Curated Video
What Is Hypertension?
In this video, we cover hypertension. We're going to deal with things like Cardiac Output, peripheral resistance, stroke volume and heart rate, and talk about how those values are related to blood pressure. We also deal with the symptoms...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding Growing Pains: What We Know and What We Don't Know
In this video, the speaker explores the mysterious phenomenon of growing pains, discussing where they are felt in the body and possible causes. Despite the lack of a definitive answer, the video provides interesting insights into this...
Next Animation Studio
Scientists develop vaccine to help stop cat allergies
Scientists in Switzerland have developed a vaccine that can help stop people from having allergic reactions to cats.
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Oral Candidiasis (Oral Thrush) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Oral Candidiasis (Oral Thrush) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Oral Candidiasis (Oral Thrush) is an oral infection by fungi (yeast) of the genus Candida (with Candida albicans being the most common...
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Wernicke’s Encephalopathy | Causes, Symptom Triad & Treatment
Lesson on Wernicke’s Encephalopathy: Causes, Signs/Symptoms, Treatment. Wernicke’s encephalopathy is an acute, reversible encephalopathy caused by a vitamin deficiency that we discussed in this lesson. A subset of patients are...
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Serotonin Syndrome vs. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome | Similarities & Differences
Serotonin Syndrome vs. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome | Similarities & Differences Serotonin Syndrome and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome are often two conditions that are compared to each other as each has similar signs and symptoms. In...
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What To Avoid When Taking Sertraline, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Escitalopram (SSRIs)
What To Avoid If You Are Taking SSRI Antidepressants (ex. Sertraline, Fluoxetine) – Foods and Beverages, Herbal Supplements and Prescription Medications that Interact with SSRIs Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) are...
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Dysregulation of Cortisol and Aldosterone | Black Licorice and Associated Health Effects
Black licorice consumption has been linked to hypertension, hypokalemia, heart arrhythmias, edema and lethargy. A recent report by the US FDA has stated that black licorice consumption of more than 56.7 grams per day for 2 weeks can...
National Parks Service
Glacier National Park - Backcountry Winter Camping
This video will aid in planning a successful winter overnight experience in the park. Park visitors not planning on this level of extreme winter recreation will appreciate the challenges highlighted in this short vignette into Glacier's...
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Tinnitus (Ringing of the Ears) Causes, Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Tinnitus (Ringing of the Ears) | Causes & Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Tinnitus (Ringing of the Ears) is an otologic condition involving a patient perceiving sound in the absence of external auditory...
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Vitamin D Toxicity (Hypervitaminosis D) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Vitamin D Toxicity (Hypervitaminosis D) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment ***NOTE: I forgot to mention that in the diagnosis of Hypervitaminosis D, it is important to not only measure calcium (which will be high),...
Healthcare Triage
Stop It! Why It's Tough to get Doctors to Drop Treatments
It takes a lot of ongoing training to get doctors to take up new treatments and techniques in their practice. But it turns out it's REALLY difficult to get docs to stop using treatments when later studies show that treatment to be...
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Causes, Risks and Treatments
Lesson on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), what it is, symptoms of PCOS, causes of PCOS, associated diseases and treatments for PCOS.
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Pseudogout | Pathophysiology, Symptoms and Treatment
Lesson on Pseudogout. In this lesson, you will learn what are some of the causes of pseudogout, including the risk factors and associated conditions. Furthermore, you will also learn about the cause and pathophysiology of pseudogout....
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Hemolytic Anemia
Hemolytic Anemia: Introduction to symptoms, causes, diagnostic markers and pathogenesis. Hey guys! In this video, you will learn about what hemolytic anemia is, what are some of the clinical findings and symptoms of hemolytic anemia, and...
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Chronic Cough | 3 Most Common Causes & Approach to Causes
Chronic Cough | 3 Most Common Causes & Approach to Causes This lesson is on an approach to determining the cause of a chronic cough. In this lesson, we discuss how a chronic cough is defined, an approach to determine the causes of...
HealthSketch
What is IBS? (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
A simple explainer video about 'Irritable Bowel Syndrome' or IBS, a common condition that affects the digestive system. We explain the symptoms, possible triggers, how it is diagnosed, and ways it can be managed. We hope this video will...
Weird History
Afflictions you might catch in Medieval Towns
Life in the Middle Ages was dangerous. Whether living in a communal setting, fighting abroad, or simply tending a field, there were numerous challenges that could bring it all to an end. Life inside a castle or a monastery may have...
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What to Do and Not Do with Enlarged Prostate | Lifestyle Modifications
An enlarged prostate (also known as Benign prostatic hyperplasia) is a relatively common condition that increases in prevalence as men get older. Certain lifestyle and day-to-day activities (including use of certain medications and...
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Constipation | Approach to Causes, Associated Conditions & Symptoms, Treatments
Constipation | Approach to Causes, Associated Conditions & Symptoms, Treatments Constipation is a very common gastrointestinal complaint that involves decreased frequency of bowel movements and/or increased consistency of stool. In this...
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A Common Cause of Palpitations | Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs): Triggers & Symptoms
Lesson on Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs): Physiology, Triggers (caffeine, nicotine, alcohol), Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Premature ventricular contractions (also known as PVCs) are a very common arrhythmia...