Curated Video
What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Do I have BPD?
In today’s interesting medical case, I start with a hypothetical presentation of a “friend” with Borderline Personality Disorder. After discussing the symptoms, we’ll explore what causes BPD and the available treatments. Please don’t...
Curated Video
Detecting and Identifying Plant Diseases
This is a lecture video on detecting plant diseases. The presenter explains four different methods for identifying plant disease: observing visible symptoms, eliminating environmental causes, distribution analysis, and diagnostic...
Professor Dave Explains
Paracelsus and Medicine During the Renaissance
We just learned about medicine in the Middle Ages, and the time period that follows is called the Renaissance. What advancements were made during this time? The most important figure in this period of medicine went by the name of...
Professor Dave Explains
Rabies (Genus Lyssavirus)
Most people have heard of rabies, a word that instantly conjures up imagery of a rabid dog. This is an appropriate connotation, as the rabies virus is commonly transmitted through the saliva of an animal. Rabies is as ancient as it is...
JJ Medicine
Beriberi (Thiamine Deficiency): Wet vs Dry Beriberi, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Beriberi (Thiamine Deficiency): Wet vs Dry Beriberi, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Beriberi is a set of two conditions (Wet beriberi and Dry beriberi) that are caused by a deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamine). Wet and...
Professor Dave Explains
Psychiatric Disorders Schizophrenia, Depression, Mania, and Anxiety
There are lots of ways that things can go wrong in the brain, and some of these things lead to psychiatric disorders. Some of the more common ones include schizophrenia, depression, mania, and anxiety. How are these diagnosed? What are...
Healthcare Triage
Systematic Review and Evidence-Based Medicine
You've probably heard of "evidence-based medicine". It's the idea that we practice based on research and data. There's another way of practicing called "eminence-based medicine". It's the idea that we listen to the person who's been...
JJ Medicine
“Fungal Skin Infection of Many Colors” (Tinea Versicolor) | Pathogenesis, Symptoms and Treatment
Lesson on the fungal skin infection known as Tinea versicolor ("Variety of colors"). Tinea versicolor is a common skin infection due to the fungus Malassezia furfur. Infection with this fungus leads to characteristic skin changes with “a...
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Now that we've covered some basics regarding drug nomenclature, drug administration, and the ways they move through and interact with the body, it's time to dive into a survey of specific drugs so we can learn about as many as we can....
Neuro Transmissions
Treating ADHD with therapy
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is a common diagnosis in children and is increasingly a diagnosis for adults, too. But other than stimulant medication, how do you treat ADHD? Are there other options? As it so happens, therapy is...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding Migraines: Phases, Triggers, and Symptoms
In this video, the speaker explains the four phases of migraines and how they affect the body. They also discuss potential triggers for migraines and how understanding the premonitory phase can help with treatment.
JJ Medicine
Pyelonephritis (Kidney Infection) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Acute Pyelonephritis (Kidney Infection) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Acute pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection of the kidney that causes inflammation of the kidney. It is often a complication of a...
JJ Medicine
Autoimmune Hepatitis | Pathogenesis, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Autoimmune Hepatitis | Pathogenesis, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is an condition involving autoimmune attack of the liver, leading to damage, inflammation and subsequent liver failure (cirrhosis)....
Curated Video
All About Vaccines
This dynamic, live-action video will inform students about the vaccines. The program begins with an explanation of the human immune system and how it defends the body from pathogens that cause disease. Viewers will learn the difference...
AllTime 10s
10 Weirdest Medical Anomalies
At some point in our lives, we're bound to have one medical condition or another. Fortunately few of us have to deal with the anomalies in this list.
JJ Medicine
Sporotrichosis (Rose Gardener’s Disease): Causes, Risks, Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Sporotrichosis (Rose Gardener’s Disease): Causes, Risk Factors, Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Sporotrichosis (also known as Rose Gardener’s Disease) is a fungal infection caused by dimorphic fungi of the genus Sporothrix. It...
Neuro Transmissions
The Neuroscience of Tourette Syndrome
Oh sh**, time to find out more about Tourette Syndrome! It's often portrayed in media with lots of swearing, but that's not the whole picture. Today, we're gonna find out a little more about what goes on in the brain. We have In_s Dawson...
Weird History
How 19th Century Diseases Created Vampires
Today, pop culture includes vampires of all shapes and sizes, from the lovelorn teenagers of the Twilight and True Blood franchises to the bloodthirsty antagonists of the Blade series to the militant version of Dracula found in...
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Antirheumatics (DMARDs)
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that primarily attacks the lining of the joints. While we are familiar with NSAIDs for their anti-inflammatory properties, with RA a much more useful class of drugs is DMARDs, or...
JJ Medicine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Causes, Symptoms, Bristol Stool Chart, Types and Treatment
Lesson on Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Pathogenesis and Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, Subtypes, and Treatment. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a very common gastrointestinal disorder that causes recurrent and chronic...
Healthcare Triage
Is it safe to Walk my Dog? Why is the Fatality Rate so High? Coronavirus Q&A 3-18-2020
Aaron Carroll answers your coronavirus questions. 00:33 - What's the deal with NSAIDS? Should we avoid things like ibuprofen now to be safe? 01:47 - Can you do things outside in suburban areas like walk your dog or play basketball? Can...
Healthcare Triage
Knee Surgery Doesn't Improve Outcomes, but We Still Do A LOT of Them
The news tells us that arthroscopic surgery for knee arthritis and meniscal tears isn't worth it. Healthcare Triage told you that a while ago. What's new? This is Healthcare Triage News.
Healthcare Triage
How Can I Grocery Shop Safely? When Is Someone Sick Enough for the ER? Coronavirus Q&A: Apr. 8 2020
Aaron's back answering your submitted questions about things related to the COVID-19. If you'd like to submit a question for a future episode you can do so at healthcaretriage.info 00:22 MYTH: Vitamin D/vitamin C/Echinacea/essential oils...
JJ Medicine
High Magnesium (Hypermagnesemia): Dietary Sources, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Lesson on high magnesium (Hypermagnesemia), purpose of magnesium, dietary sources of magnesium, causes of high magnesium, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Magnesium is an important element acquired from our diet that is required as a...