Lesson on Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) deficiency (Scurvy) signs and symptoms, the pathophysiology of vitamin C deficiency, why symptoms occurs, who gets these symptoms, and an in-depth overview of the condition known as scurvy. Vitamin C...

Being sick enough to go to the hospital is not a great experience. You know what's worse? Staying overnight in the hospital. There's a very good chance you're going to get your sleep interrupted frequently, and that's not going to speed...

In this video, the teacher discusses two common myths about the human body: whether swallowed chewing gum stays in the body for seven years and whether it is healthier to sleep on the left side. The teacher provides detailed explanations...

Meditation is a practice that focuses concentration and brings awareness to the present moment. Meditation has been practiced for centuries and is known to provide stress relief, relaxation, and even therapeutic benefits for the mind and...

There's been a lot of discussion about differing Covid experiences and symptoms among people with different blood types. Does your blood type determine how ill you become if you develop Covid-19? We're looking at some preprint studies to...

In this video, we discuss the Wells Criteria for Pulmonary Embolisms [PEs].

New York City is getting a floating hospital to deal with the coronavirus, reports CNN.
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According to Fox 5 New York, the US Navy will deploy two hospital ships to the country’s east and west coasts over the coming weeks....

Each week, Dr. Susan Partovi helps the homeless on Skid Row, just a few blocks from wealthy downtown Los Angeles.

Yesterday there were three major speeches from the government, outlining the current status of COVID in England and what they planned to do about it. In today's video we outline what was discussed, why it's a concern and discuss if the...

This video explores the fascinating topic of how the brain recognizes and processes disgust. Researchers have discovered that a specific area in the brain called the insula plays a crucial role in recognizing disgust in other people's...

Pax Chingawale pedals his bicycle over 20 km a day, visiting his neighbours from house to house. His travels take him to twenty villages, in Zomba District, southern Malawi, Africa. The Bicycle chronicles Pax's journeys as he battles...

New technologies-from robotics to VR to projection mapping-are changing hospital facilities, and with it, patient care.

Lung cancer is the deadliest of cancers. Screening could save thousands of lives, so why is it not the norm?

In this video, we explore gait patterns used in the neurological population that can be done with bilateral assistive devices including axillary crutches, straight canes, forearm and Lofstrand crutches (axillary crutches on demonstration...

Clinical Depression (aka Major Depressive Disorder) Signs & Symptoms (& How It's Diagnosed)



Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a psychological condition involving low/depressed mood (& other symptoms )that causes significant...

What is alternative medicine? Does alternative medicine work? The University of Toronto recently stirred up a bit of controversy by uncritically offering a class on "Alternative Medicine." When people looked at the coursework, which...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) & Diet | Mediterranean vs. Ketogenic vs. Low-AGE vs. Vegetarian



Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a very common endocrinological disorder that causes signs and symptoms of hyperandrogenism...

Apple is pushing the medical benefits of the Apple Watch pretty hard, but we have questions about just how useful the watch's electrocardiogram feature really is. Aaron digs into the research on just how much the device is doing.

The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is expected to last until mid-2019.

This video explores five fun facts about Florence Nightingale.

I'm sure you've heard this when you're sitting in the dentist's chair: "Would you like bitewing X-rays?" They likely recommend them every year. They're painless, they don't take much time, and, they won't cost you penny if you're covered...

Lesson on Pheochromocytoma: Symptoms and Treatment. Pheochromocytoma is a medical condition caused by a catecholamine-secreting tumor formed by chromaffin cells within the adrenal medulla. This tumor secretes excessive amounts of...

Lesson on the Macrolide antibiotics including erythromycin, azithromycin and clarithromycin. Macrolides are antibiotics that end in the suffix -thromycin. Macrolides have good activity against gram positive and gram negative aerobes and...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Signs & Symptoms | & Why They Occur



Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinological disorder in reproductive-age women, affecting a significant portion of this population...