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...
JJ Medicine
Ringworm (Tinea Corporis) | Causes, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Ringworm (Tinea Corporis) is a fungal skin infection cause by fungi known as dermatophytes. In this lesson, we discuss these dermatophytes, along with risk factors for infection, signs and symptoms, a variation of clinical presentations...
JJ Medicine
“A Disease from Farm Animals” (Q Fever) | Transmission, Symptoms, Treatment and Complications
Lesson on the infectious condition known as Q fever. Q Fever is an interesting and rare infectious disease due to infection by the bacteria known as Coxiella Burnetii, which is a bacteria that infects farm animals such as cows, sheep,...
TLDR News
How do Coronavirus Tests Work? (Genetic & Antibody) - TLDR News
Countries across the globe are currently scrambling to get their hands on all important Coronavirus testing kits. The problem is that due to the high demand, stock levels re incredibly low. So in this video, we explain how these tests...
Next Animation Studio
Viral outbreak’s confirmed cases soar as China confirms human transmission
Cases of novel coronavirus infection in China have tripled over the weekend, sparking global concerns about an outbreak.
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding Gonorrhea: Symptoms, Transmission, and Treatment
This video discusses gonorrhea, the second most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in the United States. It covers how the infection can be contracted, the symptoms, and potential complications. The video also discusses concerns...
JJ Medicine
Encephalitis (Brain Inflammation) | Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Encephalitis (Brain Inflammation) | Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Encephalitis (Brain Inflammation) is a condition involving inflammation of the brain parenchyma (tissue). Encephalitis can be caused by a variety of factors, and...
Curated Video
Plant Defense Responses: Physical, Chemical, and Mechanical Adaptations
The video explains the different defense mechanisms that plants use to protect themselves from various threats, including pathogens and herbivores. The mechanisms include physical barriers like cell walls and waxy cuticles, chemical...
JJ Medicine
Onychomycosis | Nail Infection | Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Lesson on onychomycosis. Onychomycosis is an infection of a nail by fungi known as dermatophytes. These fungi invade and consume the nail, leading to characteristic nail symptoms. Treatment involves either topical antifungals or oral...
Healthcare Triage
Covid-19 is NOT the Flu
One argument we continue to hear about the reaction to Covid-19 is that “it’s just another flu”, and that we can move forward with life as usual, much like we move forward with life during flu season. While we wish that were true, it...
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Does The Immune System React When I Am Unwell?
This video is answering the question of how does the immune system react when I am unwell.
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...
Catalyst University
What is Herd Immunity? Does it Relate to COVID-19?
n this video, we will discuss the basic idea of herd immunity and what it means. Then, we will discuss the basic idea of a pathogen's basic reproduction number (R0) and how to predict the number of individuals who require immunization to...
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...
msvgo
Common Viral Diseases in Humans
This nugget describes common viral diseases in detail with respect to their causative agents, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and methods of prevention.
Let's Tute
Introduction to Microbes: Understanding the Broad Categories and Their Impact on Human Health
This video discusses the five major groups of microbes, including bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae, and viruses. It provides examples of diseases caused by each group and emphasizes the importance of prevention and treatment measures....
JJ Medicine
Onychogryphosis (Thickened, Yellow Nails) | Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Onychogryphosis (Thickened, Yellow Nails) | Causes, Associated Conditions, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Onychogryphosis is a relatively common nail disorder involving abnormally thickened growth, curvature, elongation and...
Curated Video
Rubber Gloves: The Simple Invention That Revolutionised Medicine
This is a love story behind one of the most important medical inventions ever made - the rubber gloves.
Healthcare Triage
Do Any Common Cold Remedies Work? Probably Not.
There's a flu shot for the flu. But what about colds? Does anything work? Let's find out. .
Next Animation Studio
Explainer: A complete picture of how coronavirus infects and damages the human body
The COVID-19 coronavirus, or SARS-CoV-2, targets human cells with ACE2 receptors, which are found in the respiratory system. The immune response can trigger potentially deadly inflammations and the virus can spread from the lungs to...
Professor Dave Explains
Phylum Cnidaria Part 7: Myxozoa and Polypodiozoa
We've covered the five major classes of phylum Cnidaria, but there are actually two more minor ones that deserve a brief investigation. These are Myxozoa, and Polypodiozoa. These classes contain tiny parasitic species that have...
JJ Medicine
Ingrown Toenail (Onychocryptosis) | Causes, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Ingrown Toenail (Onychocryptosis) | Causes, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Ingrown Toenail (Onychocryptosis) is the most common nail issue that presents to the clinic. In this lesson, we discuss the causes & risk...
JJ Medicine
Giardiasis (Beaver Fever) Infection Sources, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Giardiasis (Beaver Fever) | Infection Sources, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Giardiasis (also known as Beaver Fever) is a gastrointestinal condition caused by infection with the protozoal species known as...
JJ Medicine
Toxoplasmosis | Acquired vs Congenital | Signs, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Lesson on Toxoplasmosis: Acquired vs Congenital, signs and symptoms, how to diagnose and what can be used to treat it. Toxoplasmosis is caused by an infection with the protozoa toxoplasma gondii, which resides in hosts including cats and...