Actually, don't panic. Or maybe do panic. I don't know. The American Heart Association released new blood pressure guidelines late last in 2017. New coverage was breathless, and claimed millions of Americans suddenly had high blood...

Janet Rowley was an American human geneticist and the first scientist to identify a chromosomal translocation as the cause of leukemia and other cancers. She received the National Medal of Science 1998. As a medalist, this year she...

Onychogryphosis (Thickened, Yellow Nails) | Causes, Associated Conditions, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Onychogryphosis is a relatively common nail disorder involving abnormally thickened growth, curvature,...

This video is a short explanation of what regression is about with a focus on linear regression. This is a quick refresher and not meant to be comprehensive coverage of the topic. It is added to give you more confidence and clarity...

Weird Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease | Atypical Clinical Features | Skin, Mouth, Joints, Organ Systems



Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract,...

Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing

We've already discussed drug names, generic and "brand" ones. But are there differences beyond the words? That's the topic of this week's Healthcare Triage.

Lesson on Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and the related non-Hodgkin Lymphoma small lymphocytic Lymphoma (SLL). CLL is the most common adult leukaemia in the western world, and affects older adults most often. CLL is a blood cancer...

Trigeminal Neuralgia (“Severe Facial Pain”) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Trigeminal neuralgia is a relatively rare neurological condition involving compression of the trigeminal nerve. The...

Electronic cigarettes, like Juul, have been in use in the United States for over a decade now, so what’s up with the sudden spike in e-cigarette related illnesses? SPOILER: We wish we knew more.

In 2013, a cure was found for hepatitis C. It could save millions of lives, but its price tag of between $40,000 and $84,000 for 84 pills puts it far out of most patients’ reach. However, in India, a generic version of the drug is...

Bunions (Foot Deformity) | Types (& Bunionettes), Causes & Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Bunions are a very common foot deformity. They can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetic...

Healthcare organizations are one of the most targeted verticals when it comes to cyberattacks. While those organizations must work to secure patients' sensitive data, it can also be helpful to analyze that data to improve patient...

Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome | Medications, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome (ADS) is a condition caused by the abrupt cessation or reduction of an antidepressant...

Ingrown Toenail (Onychocryptosis) | Causes, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Ingrown Toenail (Onychocryptosis) is the most common nail issue that presents to the clinic. In this lesson, we discuss the...

Weird Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Atypical Clinical Features of IBS



Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder involving chronic and recurrent abdominal pain and changes in bowel...

When it comes to giving birth, the first image that comes to mind is a woman lying down on her back, but this wasn't always the case. In fact the origin of the position we now most associate with women giving birth started as a procedure...

Umbilical Hernia (“Belly Button Hernia”)| Causes, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Umbilical Hernia are hernia (bulges) that occur in the abdominal wall at or near the umbilicus (belly button). Umbilical...

Tropical Sprue | Causes, Pathogenesis, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Tropical Sprue is a gastrointestinal condition of unknown etiology (although likely infectious in nature). It involves malabsorption of nutrients...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Signs & Symptoms | Reasons for Why Symptoms Occur



Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a relatively common gastrointestinal condition that affects a wide variety of individuals, often with an onset...

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In this case study, the author will try to integrate some of the concepts you have learned throughout the course and apply these integrated concepts to a real-life situation/example. This is a healthcare-related case study.
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Kidney Infection (Pyelonephritis) Signs & Symptoms | & Why They Occur



Acute pyelonephritis (also known as a kidney infection) is a bacterial infection of the kidney that causes inflammation of the kidney. It is often a...

Epididymitis (Scrotal Pain) Signs & Symptoms | & Why They Occur



Epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis (which is a tubular structure on the posterior testis responsible for maturation and storage of sperm)...