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...

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...

Swimmer’s Ear (Otitis Externa) | Risk Factors, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Swimmer’s ear (also known as otitis externa) is a relatively common infection of the external auditory canal (external ear). Many...

Lightning is spectacular, from a distance. It's nature's way of transferring electricity within the sky, or between the sky and the ground. When lightning is nearby, it is a threat to safety. People are struck by lightning, in many cases...

Lesson on Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (Warm, Cold, and Paroxysmal Cold Hemoglobinuria): Clinical features, Laboratory findings, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia is one type of anaemia that is due...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Crime and Punishment in China

Overview of Measles Complications (ex. Immunosuppression, Encephalitis, Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis, Giant cell pneumonia, and even more!), Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention Measles is a very contagious, viral infection that...

A recent study looked into ketamine, noted animal sedative and party depressant, as a short-term treatment for severe, emergency room level depression. While it can help people who are suffering from suicidal ideation, it is a short term...

Eye Floaters (Vitreous Floaters) | Causes, Risk Factors, Associated Conditions, Diagnosis, Treatment



Eye Floaters (also known as Vitreous floaters) are an eye condition involving debris floating in vision. Floaters in the eye...

As the vaccine to protect against Covid-19 continues to roll out to more and more people, interest in side effects is high. This can lead to lots of media coverage when people experience side effects, particularly when serious side...

In this video, we explore glycogen storage diseases including their pathophysiology, enzyme deficiencies, and common signs and symptoms.

Statin Medication Side Effects | Side Effects of Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin, Simvastatin



Statins are medications used to reduce or lower cholesterol and work by inhibiting synthesis of cholesterol. Their use, however, has been...

This video tutorial discusses outbreak prediction using AI and data science, focusing on the current COVID-19 pandemic. The tutorial covers topics such as exponential growth models, the SIR model, and the importance of flattening the...

Globally there are 3.8 million newborn deaths in the first month of life. Over 40% of under-five deaths are newborn deaths. So how can these numbers be reduced? We go to Malawi and Nepal, who share the same statistics on newborn...

The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discusses how the lessons from Covid-19 are informing the agency’s response to the next phase of the pandemic and preparation for future variants and viruses.

In this video, do a couple examples of pulmonary function tests for obstructive and restrictive defects.

Meningitis Signs and Symptoms (& Why They Occur)



Meningitis is a condition involving inflammation of the meninges (the layers that cover the brain and spinal cord) that can be caused by a variety of factors including bacteria,...

In this video, we explore the signs and symptoms of meningitis; and I explain and demonstrate three special tests used in the diagnosis of meningitis along with the rationale and interpretation of results. [1] Nuchal rigidity [2]...

Small Bowel Obstruction (SBO) Signs & Symptoms, & Why They Occur



Small bowel obstructions (SBO) are mechanical blockages or occlusions of the small intestine. They can occur due to the small intestine twisting or “kinking” due...

In this video, we explore a regression of the VORx1, gaze shifting, which is an adaptation exercise used to retrain gaze stabilization.

During the 1990s, Argentina had been the poster child for Neoliberal policies—they adopted virtually the whole of the so-called “Washington Consensus” agenda lock-stock-and-barrel. They even adopted a currency board. And unlike...

MUM-OF-FOUR Rachael Reynolds spends each morning getting her children ready for the day ahead, but her severe skin condition leaves her brimming with anxiety each time she leaves the house to do the school run. Rachael, 41, from...

Gout Signs and Symptoms (& Why They Occur)



Gout is an inflammatory monoarticular arthropathy (inflammatory joint condition) that is caused by deposition of monosodium urate (uric acid) crystals into joints, ultimately due to...

Migraine Headache Signs & Symptoms (Prodrome, Aura, Headache, and Postdrome)



Migraine headaches are a relatively common, debilitating type of headache that involves 4 phases including a possible prodrome, aura, headache, and...