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Flattening the Curve | What Does it Really Mean?
This dissects in detail the meaning of the phrase, " Flattening the Curve", with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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What is the Frank-Starling Mechanism in Cardiophysiology?
What is the Frank-Starling Mechanism? We will discuss this by talking about the effects of preload, left ventricular stretch and elastic recoil, and changes in stroke volume.
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The Mechanism of Benzodiazepines | The GABA Receptor and Allosteric Modulation
In this video, we discuss the mechanism of benzodiazepines (e.g., xanax, ativan). In doing so, we also cover the functions of the GABAa receptor and the effects of benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and alcohols on it.
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Low Back Pain Classification System EXPLAINED
In this video, we introduce the Low Back Pain (LBP) Classification System, and briefly discuss clinical presentations and some (but not all) treatments for each category.
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Pathway For Sperm and Egg Cells to Fertilization
In this video, we will examine the precise site of fertilization and then follow the physical path of the secondary oocyte (egg) and sperm cell (spermatozoa) to fertilization.
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Structure and Function of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
In this video, we will discuss the structure and functionality of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
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Prions | Mechanisms of Huntington's Disease & the Huntingtin Prion
Huntington's disease is a neurodegenerative prion disease in which affected individuals suffer destruction of neurons in the basal nuclei (e.g., GABAergic neurons) and rapid, involuntary movements as a result. In this video, I will...
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Motor Learning | Constant & Variable Practice
In this motor learning video, we will explore and differentiate constant and variable practice.
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Penicillin: Mechanism of Inhibition of Transpeptidase
Penicillin: Mechanism of Inhibition of Transpeptidase
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Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) | Signaling & Mechanism
In this video, we will discuss the signaling mechanism and overall effects of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
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Torticollis → Mechanism, Pathophysiology, & Effects in Infants
In this video, we explore congenital muscular torticollis (CMT). More specifically, we cover its three major etiologies, the general mechanism, and common effects of torticollis in infants.
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis [ALS] | Basics & Clinical Presentation
In this video, we explore the basic clinical presentation of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. In the next video, we will take a look at the specific biochemical mechanism that kills neurons in ALS.
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Medical Testing Is Entering a New Era, Todos Medical CEO Says
Gerald Commissiong describes how the company's new Covid-19 antibody test works and says the future of early cancer diagnosis could lie in blood testing.
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NEW! Hexokinase Physiology, Biochemistry, and Mechanism
NEW! Hexokinase Physiology, Biochemistry, and Mechanism
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Urate Oxidase and Urate (Part 3): Why Do Humans and Other Apes Live Longer?
Urate Oxidase and Urate (Part 3): Why Do Humans and Other Apes Live Longer?
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Motor Learning | Augmented Feedback and Feedback Schedules
In this video, we define augmented feedback, discuss the two types, and schedules for augmented feedback.
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MDMA (Ecstasy) | Mechanism of Action & Metabolism
In this video, we explore the mechanism of action and metabolism of the illicit drug, ecstasy, scientifically known as 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA).
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Contraindications & Precautions for E-Stim & Ultrasound
In this video, we discuss the four major classes of diuretic medications, where they act in the nephron, and their major functions and indications for treating high blood pressure.