The Economist
Covid-19: your questions about coronavirus answered (part 2)
What has the world learned about the novel coronavirus and its knock-on effects on the global economy? Ed Carr, The Economist's deputy editor, and Alok Jha, our science correspondent, answer more of your questions about the virus.
Next Animation Studio
Brain-infecting virus spread by mosquitoes in Michigan
A farmer from Michigan has passed away from complications related to the Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus on Saturday, November 16, according to local news station WNDU.
Next Animation Studio
Romaine lettuce linked to E. Coli outbreak, says CDC
Health officials are warning U.S. consumers not to eat any romaine lettuce as it could be contaminated with a strain of E.Coli.
The Wall Street Journal
Fauci on the Effectiveness of a Well Administered Vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases discusses how Covid-19 could be removed as a public-health threat with a widely administered vaccine plan and strong public-health measures.
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...
Debunked
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Catalyst University
The Kirby-Bauer Method for Antibiotic Susceptibility (with examples)
In this video, we discuss the theory of the Kirby-Bauer Method for for qualifying antibiotic susceptibility. We also work through some examples.
Next Animation Studio
Scientists link coronavirus infectivity to cold weather: study
Cold temperatures and low humidity may make COVID-19 more infectious, according to new research.
JJ Medicine
Rotavirus | Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
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60 Second Histories
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TLDR News
Is The Coronavirus Getting Stronger? - TLDR Explains
Over the past few days the scale of the coronavirus seems to be escalating at a worrying rate, with increasing fatalities across the globe. In this video, we discuss what the coronavirus actually is, how it spreads and if you should...
Weird History
What Was Civil War Hygiene Like
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Curated Video
Antibiotics and Painkillers: What You Need to Know
This video provides a basic understanding of antibiotics and painkillers, explaining how they work, what they are used for, and their limitations. The video discusses the difference between bacterial and viral diseases and emphasizes the...
Professor Dave Explains
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1 and HSV-2)
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JJ Medicine
Overview of Fungal Skin Infections | Tinea Infections
Overview of Fungal Skin Infections including Tinea Pedis (Athlete's Foot), Tinea Corporis (Ringworm), Tinea Cruris (Jock Itch), Tinea Capitis and Tinea Unguium. Lesson on Tinea (Fungal) Skin Infections.
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Infectious Mononucleosis (Mono) | Epstein-Barr Virus, Transmission, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
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Dengue Fever | Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Dengue Fever & What You Need to Know, including Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment. Dengue fever is a viral infection with potentially fatal consequences. In this lesson, we discuss how people are infected with Dengue...
Next Animation Studio
Wuhan virus origins still in question
A report by a group of Chinese researchers states that the earliest patient that contracted the virus had not visited the seafood market.
Healthcare Triage
Can We Use Antibodies to Treat Covid-19?
Potential vaccines for the coronavirus are all over the news right now, and we all hope that a safe an effective vaccine is developed soon. But vaccines aren't the only tool in the pipeline. Right now there's a lot of research happening...
Healthcare Triage
The HPV Vaccine, and Why Your Kids Should Get It: Healthcare Triage #4
Human Papillomaviruses (HPV) are the cause of genital warts, and believed to lead to a number of cancers. But there's a vaccine for HPV that can prevent you from getting infected. This week, Rosianna sends in some questions about the...
Healthcare Triage
When Can We Get Back to Normal?
How do we know when to stop social distancing and reopen the world? It's complicated, but there are four major goalposts we should meet before we start getting back to normal.
Mediacorp
The Importance of Surface Hygiene: Unseen Dangers and Effective Solutions
The COVID-19 pandemic caused people to think more about how germs spread across surfaces and how we clean those surfaces. Let's investigate which areas carry the most germs and some creative methods of sanitizing. Pandemic Changes part 3/6
Next Animation Studio
Wuhan coronavirus symptoms clarified in new study
A study published in The Lancet examined 99 of the earliest cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus, which first emerged in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Importance of Gut Microbiota and Fecal Transplants
This video explores the gut microbiota, the ecosystem of microbes living inside the human gut, and how it is impacted by factors such as sleep habits, stress levels, diet, and antibiotic usage. The video discusses the importance of...