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Lyme Disease | Pathophysiology, Signs, and Treatment
Lesson on Lyme Disease: Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment. Lyme disease is caused by an infection with a spirochete bacteria of the Borrelia genus. The clinical presentation of Lyme Disease is separated into 3...
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Amebiasis (Amoebic Dysentery) | Entamoeba histolytica, Pathogenesis, Signs & Symptoms, Treatment
Lesson on amebiasis (entamoeba histolytica), causes, diagnosis, signs and symptoms (amebic dysentery), and treatment. Amebiasis is a gastrointestinal infection caused by a number of different species of Amoeba, specifically the species...
Catalyst University
Parkinson's Disease [Part 1] | The 4 Cardinal Signs
In this video, we explore the major signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease including the 4 cardinal signs.
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Toxoplasmosis: The Parasite That Reduces Brain Functioning (& Where It Comes From)
Toxoplasmosis: The Parasite That Reduces Brain Functioning (Decreased Processing Speed, Working Memory and More) Toxoplasmosis is an infection with the protozoal species Toxoplasma gondii. Infection can be acquired from eating uncooked...
Professor Dave Explains
Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) Mycobacterium tuberculosis
What is tuberculosis? Just like the rest of these diseases, it's caused by a bacterium, specifically Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This one is tricky because there are strains that are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, so...
Professor Dave Explains
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a virus that many people are familiar with, as it is unbelievably prevalent in the human population. But there are many strains that do different things in the body, as they invade different types of...
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Signs & Symptoms | & Why They Occur
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Signs & Symptoms | & Why They Occur Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a cyclic, repetitive condition involving a variety of behavioral, psychological and physical signs and symptoms that occur at a particular...
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Selenium Deficiency | Dietary Sources, Causes, Signs & Symptoms (Infertility), Diagnosis, Treatment
Selenium Deficiency | Dietary Sources, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Selenium is an essential trace mineral required for a variety of processes necessary for human health, including reproductive health in men. In this...
Professor Dave Explains
Bacterial Infections in Humans
Now we know about a wide variety of bacteria, as well as precisely how they can harm us. So how do they get spread around? How do communicable diseases get from host to host? Let's learn all about this process now.
Kenhub
Thyroid gland histology
Take a thorough look at the histological appearance of the thyroid gland.
Curated Video
The Common Cold: Causes, Symptoms, and Remedies
This video provides an informative overview of the common cold, its symptoms, causes, and prevention. It highlights the fact that the common cold is a viral infection that affects the upper respiratory tract and is really common in...
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Costochondritis (Rib Cage Inflammation) | Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Costochondritis (Rib Cage Inflammation) | Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Costochondritis (Rib Cage Inflammation) is a condition involving inflammation of the costal (rib) cartilage. It is a common cause of chest pain and can...
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Endometriosis | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Endometriosis | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Endometriosis is a gynecological condition that involves the abnormal presence of endometrial cells/tissue in areas of the body where it should not be. In this...
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Hereditary Spherocytosis | Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Lesson on Hereditary Spherocytosis (Minkowski-Chauffard Syndrome): Introduction, Pathophysiology, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment. Hereditary spherocytosis is an inherited hemolytic anemia, more common in Northern European...
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Sjogren’s Syndrome ("Dry Eye Syndrome") | Primary vs. Secondary, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Lesson on Sjogren’s Syndrome. Sjogren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of glandular tissue leading to dry eyes (ex. dry eye syndrome) and dry mouth, with other symptoms including...
FuseSchool
What is Diabetes?
What does diabetes mean to you? Something to do with sugar right? Would you be shocked if I told you that every 6 seconds someone dies from diabetes? One in 11 adults worldwide has diabetes, with 1 in 2 not being diagnosed. So it is...
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.
Professor Dave Explains
Whooping Cough Bordetella pertussis
Whooping cough, caused by Bordetella pertussis, is a baby killer. It goes all the way back to the middle ages, so let's get a closer look at this bacterium now.
Visual Learning Systems
Allergies, Autoimmune Diseases, and Immune System Health
This video provides a brief overview of allergies, autoimmune diseases, and the importance of maintaining a healthy immune system. It explains how allergies occur, common causes, and the use of antihistamine medication to reduce...
Professor Dave Explains
Bacterial Pathogenesis How Bacteria Cause Damage
So we know that there are unbelievable numbers of bacteria inside of us, and some of them are good. So what about the bad ones? What do those do? How do they harm us, exactly? What defenses do we have against them? Let's take a look!
Curated Video
How to detect the deadliest form of cancer
Lung cancer is the deadliest of cancers. Screening could save thousands of lives, so why is it not the norm?
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Horrifying Reality of Rabies
In this video, the speaker discusses the terrifying nature of rabies and its effects on the human body. They explore how the virus attacks the nervous system and causes various symptoms, including aggression and paralysis.
CTE Skills
HST-AP Integumentary System Pt. 3
So far in this CTE Skills Anatomy and Physiology series we've covered the main parts and the main functions of the integumentary system. In part 3 we will be going over the diseases of the skin. Acne, Skin Cancer, Athletes Foot,...
Healthcare Triage
Shrooms, LSD, and Legit Uses of Psychedelics in Treatments
With all the recent studies of medical marijuana and its benefits, some researchers have become interested in researching the use of psychedelics like psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA for treating mental illness. It's hard to research though,...