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Esophageal Cancer Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur)
Esophageal Cancer Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur) Esophageal cancer (esophageal carcinoma) is a cancer of the esophagus. There are 2 main types of esophageal cancer, each of which has different pathophysiological mechanisms and risk...
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Ankylosing Spondylitis | Mechanism, Risk Factors, & Signs/Symptoms
In this video, we explore the mechanism and signs/symptoms of the inflammatory, vertebrae-fusing condition, ankylosing spondylitis.
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Cauda Equina Syndrome | Presentation, Risk Factors, & Signs/Symptoms
In this video, we explore the mechanism, risk factors, and patient presentation (signs/symptoms) for cauda equina syndrome.
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) | Presentation, Risk Factors, & Signs/Symptoms
In this video, we explore the risk factors, presentation, and signs/symptoms of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) and how it can progress to a dissection.
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Legionnaires’ Disease | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Legionnaires’ Disease | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Legionnaires’ Disease is an atypical pneumonia caused by a gram negative bacterial infection. The bacteria that cause Legionnaires’ Disease is infamous for...
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Tularemia (Rabbit Fever) | Causes, Pathogenesis, Forms, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Tularemia (Rabbit Fever) | Causes, Pathogenesis, Forms, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment In this lesson, we discuss the infectious disease condition known as tularemia (also known as Rabbit fever, deer-fly fever, and many other names as...
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Rotavirus | Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Rotavirus | Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Rotavirus is a double-stranded RNA virus that is the most common cause of severe gastroenteritis in children. There are several risk factors for getting rotavirus...
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Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) Overview | Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) Overview | Causes, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Urinary tract infections (UTI) are most commonly bacterial infections of portions of the urinary tract, including the bladder...
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Gastroparesis (Stomach Paralysis) | Causes and Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Gastroparesis (Stomach Paralysis) | Causes and Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Gastroparesis literally means “stomach paralysis” or “stomach weakness”, and involves delayed gastric emptying. There are many causes...
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Ringworm (Tinea Corporis) | Causes, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Ringworm (Tinea Corporis) is a fungal skin infection cause by fungi known as dermatophytes. In this lesson, we discuss these dermatophytes, along with risk factors for infection, signs and symptoms, a variation of clinical presentations...
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“A Disease from Farm Animals” (Q Fever) | Transmission, Symptoms, Treatment and Complications
Lesson on the infectious condition known as Q fever. Q Fever is an interesting and rare infectious disease due to infection by the bacteria known as Coxiella Burnetii, which is a bacteria that infects farm animals such as cows, sheep,...
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Endometrial Cancer Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur)
Endometrial Cancer Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur) Endometrial Cancer (also known as Endometrial carcinoma or Corpus cancer) is a cancer of the inner lining of the uterus known as the endometrium. Female patients (and patients with a...
Institute of Human Anatomy
Understanding Diabetes: Types, Causes, and Prevention
In this video, the speaker discusses diabetes, its types (type 1 and type 2), and the role of the pancreas and insulin in regulating blood sugar levels. They also explore risk factors for developing diabetes and the importance of diet,...
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Brittle Nail Syndrome | Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Supplements
Brittle Nail Syndrome | Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Supplements Brittle Nail Syndrome is a relatively common condition that causes weakened structure and health of nails. Brittle Nail Syndrome can be either primary,...
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Gout | Causes, Pathophysiology, Risk Factors (ex. Diet), Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Gout | Causes, Pathophysiology, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Gout is a crystal inflammatory monoarthropathy caused by deposition of monosodium urate crystals into joints and other areas of the body. In this lesson, we...
Bill Carmody
Understanding the Extent of International Business
In this video, Bill Carmody discusses the extent of international business, highlighting the diverse challenges and opportunities that arise when conducting business across national boundaries. He emphasizes the importance of...
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Neck Pain | Introduction, Risk Factors, & Prognoses
In this video, we introduce neck pain and several important risk factors for developing neck pain along with how to conceptually think about the prognosis for a patient with neck pain.
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Mastoiditis (& Acute Otitis Media) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Mastoiditis (& Acute Otitis Media) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Mastoiditis is a condition involving infection and inflammation of the mastoid air cells of the temporal bone. Mastoiditis is often a...
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Hepatic Encephalopathy | Pathophysiology, Triggers, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Hepatic Encephalopathy | Pathophysiology, Triggers, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment End-stage (or advanced) liver disease can cause a variety of complications, and signs and symptoms. One complication is the syndrome known as...
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Weird Symptoms of Diverticulitis | Atypical Clinical Features of Diverticulitis
Weird Symptoms of Diverticulitis | Atypical Clinical Features of Diverticulitis Diverticulitis is a gastrointestinal condition involving inflammation of diverticula, which are bulges in the large intestinal wall due to weakness of the...
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Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Tennis Elbow (which is also known as Lateral Epicondylitis) is a condition involving lateral elbow pain that is caused by and triggered by...
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Cervical Cancer Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur)
Cervical Cancer Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur) Cervical Cancer (cancer of the cervix) is the 3rd or 4th most common gynecological cancer worldwide with an estimated age of onset of 52 years old. Cervical Cancer is caused by human...
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Tinnitus (Ringing of the Ears) Causes, Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Tinnitus (Ringing of the Ears) | Causes & Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Tinnitus (Ringing of the Ears) is an otologic condition involving a patient perceiving sound in the absence of external auditory...
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome | Causes, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CPRS) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is a neuropathic pain condition involving long-lasting pain that is out-of-proportion to the...