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Marfans Syndrome
Overview Marfan's Syndrome is one of the most common inherited disorders of connective tissue. Marfan syndrome is a hereditary disease affecting connective tissues in the body, resulting in symptoms such as aortic dissection and musculoskeletal deformities. However, no family history of Marfan's does not exclude the diagnosis as 30% can occur through gene mutation. Marfan syndrome:…
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Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
Overview Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (formerly Wegener’s granulomatosis) is a rare, chronic, systemic necrotising vasculitis affecting small-to-medium-sized vessels, characterised by granulomatous inflammation, necrotising vasculitis, and tissue destruction, primarily involving the upper and lower respiratory tracts and kidneys. It falls under the ANCA-associated vasculitides (AAV). Peak incidence is in the 5th–6th decade, with slight male predominance and…
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Urinary Tract Infection
Overview Infection of the urinary tract is common and more so in women (due to shorter urethra and hormonal changes). UTIs may be classified as either a lower (Cystitis, urethritis and Prostatitis) or upper UTI (pyelonephritis). The main causative agents are bacteria such as E-coli. A lower UTI can progress to an upper UTI causing systemic symptoms…
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Genital Prolapse
Overview Genital prolapse, or Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP), is the symptomatic anatomical descent of one or more pelvic structures—including the anterior vaginal wall, posterior vaginal wall, uterus, or vaginal vault following a hysterectomy. It occurs due to a progressive loss of structural support provided by the pelvic floor muscles, endopelvic fascia, and associated ligamentous attachments.…
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Addison's Disease
Overview Addison's disease is a disease characterised by adrenal insufficiency. Adrenal insufficiency results in a decrease of the adrenal gland hormones: mineralocorticoids, glucocorticoids and to an extent androgens. There are many causes of addison's disease. The most common cause in the developed world is autoimmune (approximately 70% cases). Signs and symptoms of adrenal sufficiency don't…
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Hyperthyroidism (Thyrotoxicosis)
Overview The most common cause of hyperthyroidism are Graves disease, multinodular goitre, an autonomously functioning thyroid nodule (adenoma) and subacute thyroiditis. Graves Disease is more common in women. Multinodular goitre is more common in the elderly. Graves disease typically manifests in middle aged women. Thyroid diseases are more common in women. Hyperthyroidism: denote conditions in which…
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Pneumonia
Overview Pneumonia is infection in the lower respiratory tract and is characterised by fevers, purulent sputum, leucocytosis, low oxygen levels and new lung infiltrates (consolidation) on radiographic imaging. The infection is identified by the site of consolidation. Consolidation is where the lung tissue is filled with fluid (ie. water, blood, pus, microbes). Types of pneumonia…
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) – signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, investigations, treatment
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease that affects multiple organs with symptoms like fatigue, rash, and joint pain. This video explains its underlying pathophysiology, diagnostic approaches, and current treatment strategies.
How to Bathe a Newborn Baby | Baby Bathing Tips for New Parents
Learn how to safely bathe your newborn baby step by step. This baby bath tutorial covers when to start, how often to bathe your baby, sponge vs tub baths, and tips for keeping baby warm and calm during the bath. Perfect for first-time parents! ✔️ Baby bath basics ✔️ Newborn sponge bath technique ✔️ How…
(Bacterial) Meningitis Pathophysiology
Learn the key mechanisms behind bacterial meningitis, including how pathogens invade the central nervous system and trigger inflammation. This video covers the pathophysiology, clinical implications, and diagnostic relevance of this life-threatening condition.
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Medical science is complex. Understanding it should feel possible.
Armando Hasudungan turns difficult medical science into clear visual explanations and connected learning experiences—so learners can see the whole picture, remember what matters and find a clearer way forward.
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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
Overview Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is an umbrella term encompassing a heterogeneous group of chronic inflammatory arthritides of unknown etiology presenting in children under 16 years of age. It represents the most common chronic pediatric rheumatic disease, with an estimated prevalence of 1 in 1,000 children. To meet the diagnostic criteria, arthritis must persist for…
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Good education does not remove complexity. It makes complexity feel simple.
Visualising Medicine is the team behind Armando Hasudungan. We bring together medicine, illustration, writing and technology to make difficult ideas clearer—and build better ways for learners to use them.