TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why haven't we cured arthritis? | Kaitlyn Sadtler and Heather J. Faust
The bad backs, elbow pain, and creaky knees so common in older people often aren't just "old age." In fact, the source of this stiffness plagues many young people as well. The culprit is arthritis: a condition that affects over 90...
JJ Medicine
Lupus Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur) | Skin, Joints, Organ Systems
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE; which we call simply Lupus) is a chronic autoimmune condition involving multisystem inflammation. The etiology of lupus is unknown; however, the pathophysiology of lupus involves production of...
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Gout Signs and Symptoms (& Why They Occur)
Gout Signs and Symptoms (& Why They Occur) Gout is an inflammatory monoarticular arthropathy (inflammatory joint condition) that is caused by deposition of monosodium urate (uric acid) crystals into joints, ultimately due to...
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...
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Signs of Low Thyroid Level (Hypothyroidism), & Why Symptoms Occur
Hypothyroidism Signs & Symptoms | & Why Symptoms Occur Hypothyroidism is a condition involving a low thyroid functioning (decreased thyroid hormone levels). Thyroid hormones (thyroxine and triiodothyronine) are important for metabolism,...
Catalyst University
Adrenal Pathologies | Addison's & Cushing's Diseases
In this video, we explore two conditions that result in abnormal levels of the hormone, cortisol: Addison’s disease & Cushing’s disease.
HealthSketch
What is Osteoarthritis? (HealthSketch)
A simple explainer video about the common joint condition, osteoarthritis. We explain how it occurs, who is at risk, the main symptoms, and how it can be managed.We hope this video will be helpful to you and those you care about.
FuseSchool
Protein in the diet
What we put in to our bodies is important to keep it working! We need to eat a balanced diet, to make sure our body gets everything it needs to carry out its activities. Our diet should include; fatty acids or lipids, carbohydrates,...
Press Association
Katie Tinkler, lupus patient, receives 'groundbreaking' treatment
Interview with Katie Tinkler, one of three patients receiving a ”groundbreaking” treatment for lupus on the NHS, which experts hope could eradicate the need for lifelong drugs. In the new NHS trial, led by University College London...