In this video, we explore the mechanism and signs/symptoms of the inflammatory, vertebrae-fusing condition, ankylosing spondylitis.

In this video, we explore the mechanism, risk factors, and patient presentation (signs/symptoms) for cauda equina syndrome.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Lesson on Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs): Physiology, Triggers (caffeine, nicotine, alcohol), Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Premature ventricular contractions (also known as PVCs) are a very common arrhythmia...