In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the surgical procedure known as a total knee arthroplasty, and what a patient can expect during and after it's been performed.

Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) through this visually striking animation. This video covers the definition, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, risks, testing methods and treatment approaches. All aspects of the disease are covered...

Jessi shares that nutrition is one of the most important things for animals in captivity, including common pets. Here's the best diet and nutritional care for guinea pigs.

We’ve learned a lot about COVID’s effects on the brain over the past two years. And frankly, it’s not pretty. Brain fog, “long COVID”, sudden death, all resulting from neurological damage done by this awful virus. Despite quarantines,...

Drinking during pregnancy is roundly frowned upon, for good reason. It's a huge risk factor for lots of post-natal problems. But prevention can be counter intuitive. Strong prohibitions and punitive measures for pregnant women who drink...

A simple animated video about Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), a genetic condition that causes lumps to grow on the nerves. We explain why it occurs, the main signs, the complications to be aware of, and how it is managed. This video will...

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 simple animated video about Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), a genetic condition that causes lumps to grow on the nerves. We explain why it occurs, the main signs, the complications to be aware of, and how it is managed.

In this video, the anatomy and function of the appendix are discussed, as well as the causes, symptoms, and treatment of appendicitis. The video also covers potential complications of appendicitis, such as perforation and abscess formation.

In this video we'll look at the main character's journey into adulthood and all the complications that come with it. We'll also try to identify the source of Kathy's odd behavior that takes her to Room 22 in the first place. Please feel...

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.

So. We have to talk about measles in 2017. Why, you may ask, are kids getting measles? More and more people neglect vaccinating their children, and dangerous diseases like measles make a comeback.

A study of COVID-19 patients in the Chinese city of Wuhan, from where the pandemic originated, found coronavirus could lead to serious neurological complications in perhaps as many as one third of all patients. <br/>

Gonorrhea is the second-most common sexually transmitted infection, or STI, in the world. What is the pathogen responsible for this infection, how was it discovered, and precisely what does it do in the body? Let's answer these questions...

This year's influenza is really bad. Hospitalizations are up, and health departments in 49 states report widespread flu. Apparently, if you don't want the flu, go to Hawaii. Just kidding. You can still get a flu shot, and you don't have...

There are many things to keep in mind when choosing your life partner. One such thing is the blood group. We don’t think of this at first, but differences in blood groups can lead to complications. More specifically, these problems can...

Lesson on sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease is a group of heritable blood disorders with characteristic sickle-cell shaped red blood cells. Sickle cell disease leads to chronic, compensated hemolytic anemia with vaso-occlusion...

The number of smartphone users is increasing every single day, and as more and more of them are looking for new and interesting ways to improve their lives through mobile applications, the need for a language that will deploy on...

Vasa Previa (Obstetrical Condition) | Causes, Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Vasa previa is an obstetrical condition involving unprotected fetal blood vessels that cross over the opening of the cervix,...

One argument we continue to hear about the reaction to Covid-19 is that “it’s just another flu”, and that we can move forward with life as usual, much like we move forward with life during flu season. While we wish that were true, it...

Bacterial Keratitis (Eye Infection From Contact Lenses) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Bacterial Keratitis is a serious eye condition that is caused by a bacterial infection and subsequent...

Placenta Previa (Low Lying Placenta) | Risk Factors, Symptoms & Complications, Diagnosis, Treatment



Placenta Previa is an obstetrical condition involving the implantation of the placenta near or over the internal cervical...

These world travelers might be, well, almost everywhere, but there is a still a lot we don't know about the famous paramecium.

Typhoid fever can be a very serious illness, and we may have already heard of it because of Typhoid Mary, a famous carrier in the beginning of the 20th century. Let's go in for a closer look!