Catalyst University
Delta-Aminolevulinate Synthase (ALA Synthase): Physiology, Biochemistry, and Organic Mechanism
Delta-Aminolevulinate Synthase (ALA Synthase): Physiology, Biochemistry, and Organic Mechanism
JJ Medicine
Anemia | Microcytic vs. Normocytic vs. Macrocytic
Lesson on Anemia: Diagnosis and Causes. Anemia is defined as a decrease in RBC mass, with reduced hemoglobin and/or hematocrit. There are a many various causes of Anemia, and looking at the mean corpuscular volume (MCV) is helpful in...
Catalyst University
A1c EXPLAINED - What is it, and why should I care
In this video, we explore the biochemistry of hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and why it matters clinically for diabetes.
JJ Medicine
Anemia of Chronic Disease | Causes, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Anemia of Chronic Disease | Causes, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Anemia of Chronic Disease is a hematological condition involving low levels of hemoglobin (red blood cells) due to chronic inflammation from a...
Curated Video
The Health Benefits of Sorghum
Learn about the unique nutrient profile of sorghum and why it's beneficial for our bodies. Sorghum part 2/4
Catalyst University
Why is Poop Brown? 💩 | Heme b Metabolism & Elimination
In this video, we explore the pathway for red blood cell destruction including the full degradation of heme b from the liver and spleen to renal and gastrointestinal elimination.
Catalyst University
Hemoglobin Function Bohr Effect (Macroscopic Interpretation)
Hemoglobin Function Bohr Effect (Macroscopic Interpretation)
JJ Medicine
Sickle Cell Disease | Pathophysiology, Symptoms and Treatment
Lesson on sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease is a group of heritable blood disorders with characteristic sickle-cell shaped red blood cells. Sickle cell disease leads to chronic, compensated hemolytic anemia with vaso-occlusion...
Bizarre Beasts
The Bizarre Beast with Clear Blood
The crocodile icefish has clear blood, a genetic mutation that should have meant GAME OVER, but it didn't. It just happened in the right place at the right time.
Healthcare Triage
The Effectiveness of Screening and Treating Diabetes
Screening for diabetes, and then preventing it, is a no brainer right? I wish. This is Healthcare Triage news.
JJ Medicine
High Red Blood Cells (Erythrocytosis) | Causes, Signs and Symptoms, and Treatment
Lesson on Erythrocytosis: Causes, Signs and Symptoms and Treatments. Erythrocytosis is a condition of increased red blood cell mass indicated by increases in hemoglobin and hematocrit. Erythrocytosis is either relative or absolute....
FuseSchool
Electron Exchange In Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
Learn the basics about Electron exchange in oxidation-reduction reactions. What is an electron exchange? What are oxidation and reductions reactions? Find out more in this video!
Curated Video
Understanding the Components and Functions of Blood
The video is about the components of blood and their functions. It starts by introducing blood as a fluid that transports substances to and from body cells. The video then describes the different components of blood, including plasma,...
Catalyst University
Mechanisms of Oxygen Dissociation from Hemoglobin
In this video, we discuss 4 mechanisms by which oxygen's affinity for hemoglobin decreases, facilitating increased oxygen delivery to tissues. [1] Heat [2] Bohr Effect [3] Haldane Effect [4] 2,3-BPG
msvgo
Respiratory System of Earthworm, Cockroach and Frog
This nugget describes the respiratory organs and the different modes of respiration seen in an earthworm, cockroach and a frog.
JJ Medicine
Weird Symptoms of Iron Deficiency | Nails, Tongue, Skin, Hair & Others
Weird Symptoms of Iron Deficiency | Nails, Tongue, Skin, Hair & Others Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world. Iron deficiency can lead to several important clinical outcomes, including iron deficiency...
FuseSchool
Iron Deficiency
This video can be used in a flipped classroom model or as a revision aid.
JJ Medicine
Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency | Symptoms, Pathophysiology, and Treatment
Lesson on Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency Disorder: Symptoms, Pathophysiology and Treatment. Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency is the most common red blood cell (RBC) enzyme defect that leads to hemolytic anemia. Decreased levels and activity of the...
Science360
A COLOR-BASED, DISPOSABLE ANEMIA TEST
Two billion people worldwide have iron deficiency anemia, a condition in which blood lacks adequate healthy red blood cells needed to carry oxygen to tissues. Left untreated, anemia can lead to severe health problems. To help people...