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Principle of Immunisation
It explains the basic principle of immunisation and explains vaccines. It lists a few diseases against which vaccines are available.
Next Animation Studio
3D-printed steak made from plant-based ‘fat, blood and muscle’
An Israeli company claims to have invented the world’s first realistic, 3D-printed steak made from non-meat products.
Weird History
What Was Hygiene Like on Pirate Ships
Pirate ships were dirty - there's no way around it. The life of a pirate was fraught with danger and disease, but the pirates themselves did find ways to clean themselves and their surroundings - at times.
Amor Sciendi
Battle of San Romano: Big Fluffy Hats
We discuss Uccello's 1453 Battle of San Romano, one of the earliest examples of Renaissance perspective, and attempt to gauge the volume of a huge hat.
Catalyst University
What is Mean Arterial Pressure? | MAP Explanation & Calculations
In this video, I explain what is mean arterial pressure [MAP]. I then do three example calculations and explain the clinical significance.
Catalyst University
Liver Enzymes EXPLAINED
In this video, we explore the meaning of elevated liver and biliary enzymes.
msvgo
Atmospheric pollution
This nugget explains pollution of the layers surrounding the earth, air pollutants, global warming and green house effect, acid rain, ozone hole, photochemical smog.
ZooMoo
Animal Alphabet: M is for Mosquito
Who’s that over there? Flash has just spotted another cool creature he can add to his Animal Alphabet! Our intrepid traveller Flash explores land, sea and air spotting different species of wildlife in their natural habitats and...
Healthcare Triage
That Low Salt Diet Probably Won't Prevent Heart Failure
There have been lots of recommendations over the years to eat a low-sodium diet. We've talked about the evidence on this before. Well, get ready to taste salt again. Research points to the conclusion that low sodium diets don't do much...
JJ Medicine
Acute Gastritis (Stomach Inflammation) | Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Acute Gastritis (Stomach Inflammation) | Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Acute gastritis is a condition involving inflammation of the gastric (stomach) mucosa. A wide variety of factors can cause acute gastritis including...
Healthcare Triage
Weed, Intoxication, DWI, and Breathalyzers
How do breathalyzers work? And will there ever be a breathalyzer for marijuana? As pot has become legal in several states, law enforcement has sought a method to detect marijuana use in drivers. This is complicated, though. Breathalyzers...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding Period Cramps: Exploring the Female Reproductive System
This video explains the science behind period cramps by examining the female reproductive system. The uterus grows a thick inner lining called the endometrium every month in preparation for pregnancy, and if pregnancy doesn't occur, the...
AllTime 10s
10 Terrible Historical Health Tips
We haven't always been right in regards to medical treatments. . . Unfortunately
Catalyst University
Deep Vein Thromboses [DVTs] & Pulmonary Embolisms [PEs] EXPLAINED
In this video, we explore the basics of deep vein thromboses [DVTs] and pulmonary embolisms [PEs].
Catalyst University
The Mechanism of Insulin Release by Pancreatic β-cells
This video dissects the mechanism by which the Pancreatic β-cells sense blood glucose levels and secrete a proportional amount of insulin through negative feedback.
JJ Medicine
Colon Cancer (CRC) Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur)
Colon Cancer (Colorectal Carcinoma) is a cancer of the large intestine and/or rectum. This cancer can cause a variety of signs and symptoms, which we will discuss in this lesson.
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Flexible Chips Do the NIST Twist
Electronic memory chips may soon gain the ability to bend and twist as a result of work by engineers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Brave Wilderness
CRAZY ANT BITE!
On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote gets brutally chomped by a GIANT Leafcutter Ant! Predominately found in South and Central America, the Leafcutter Ant is truly an amazing creature. The complexity of teamwork and organization...
Catalyst University
What is the Frank-Starling Mechanism in Cardiophysiology?
What is the Frank-Starling Mechanism? We will discuss this by talking about the effects of preload, left ventricular stretch and elastic recoil, and changes in stroke volume.
JJ Medicine
Heme Catabolism and Degradation Pathway - Biochemistry Lesson
Video lesson on catabolism and degradation of heme from hemoglobin during red blood cell (erythrocyte) hemolysis in a powerpoint, university-styled lecture! Hey guys! In this video I (attempt to) simplify and explain the heme catabolism...
Catalyst University
Glycogen Storage Diseases | Pathophysiology & Presentation
In this video, we explore glycogen storage diseases including their pathophysiology, enzyme deficiencies, and common signs and symptoms.
Next Animation Studio
Australian James Harrison's rare blood saves more than 2 million babies
Australian man James Harrison is known as 'The Man with the Golden Arm' after his blood was used to develop an injection that has since saved the lives of an estimated two million babies from rhesus disease.