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Spondylarthropathy
Overview The spondyloarthropathies are a diverse group of inflammatory arthritides that share certain genetic predisposing factors and clinical features. Their most characteristic feature is inflammatory back pain. Enthesitis, another characteristic feature, involves inflammation at sites where tendons, ligaments, or joint capsules attach to bone. Features of Spondylarthropathy Sacroiliac and spinal (axial involvement) Enthesitis at long attachments…
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Otitis Media
Overview Otitis media is an inflammatory disease of the middle ear cleft, which encompasses the Eustachian tube, tympanic cavity, mastoid antrum, and mastoid air cells. It represents a disease continuum ranging from acute suppurative bacterial infection to sterile fluid effusion and chronic destructive mucosal changes. The underlying pathophysiology is driven by upper respiratory tract infections…
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Cardiac Tamponade
Overview Cardiac tamponade is a life-threatening cardiovascular emergency caused by the accumulation of fluid, blood, pus, or gas within the pericardial sac. This accumulation causes a critical elevation in intrapericardial pressure that exceeds normal cardiac diastolic filling pressures, resulting in compression of the heart chambers, severely impaired diastolic filling, reduced stroke volume, and cardiac output…
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Psoriasis
Overview Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated, inflammatory skin disease with systemic associations, characterized by sharply demarcated erythematous plaques with overlying scale, most commonly plaque psoriasis. [1-4] It affects about 1% to 3% of the global population, although prevalence varies by geography and ethnicity, and plaque psoriasis accounts for about 80% to 90% of cases. [1,2]…
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AC Joint Separation
Overview Acromioclavicular (AC) joint separation is a common shoulder injury, usually sustained from direct trauma such as a fall onto the tip of the shoulder. It involves varying degrees of injury to the stabilising structures of the AC joint — primarily the acromioclavicular and coracoclavicular ligaments. Clinical presentation ranges from localised tenderness and mild pain…
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Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD)
Overview UCTD is a systemic autoimmune disease with features of connective tissue disease (CTD), but does not fulfill classification criteria for any specific CTD such as SLE, Sjögren’s syndrome, systemic sclerosis, or polymyositis. It is a diagnosis of exclusion used for patients with persistent autoimmune features who do not evolve into a defined CTD. Commonly…
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Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)
Overview Transient ischemic attack is defined as transient neurologic symptoms without evidence of acute infarction. It is a common and important risk factor for future stroke. TIAs are produced by temporary ischemia to a vascular territory, usually caused by thrombosis or embolism and less commonly by vasculitis, hematologic disorders such as sickle cell disease or…
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Approach to a Thyroid Nodule – causes, investigation and treatment
Understand the clinical approach to a thyroid nodule, from identifying potential causes to selecting appropriate investigations. This video outlines key diagnostic tools such as ultrasound and fine-needle aspiration, along with treatment strategies based on risk and pathology.
Urinary/Kidney Stones – Overview (signs and symptoms, risk factors, pathophysiology, treatment)
Learn about urinary and kidney stones, including their signs and symptoms, risk factors, and underlying pathophysiology. This video also covers diagnostic approaches and treatment options, from pain management to stone removal procedures.
Human Metabolism Map III – Glycerols (Mono,Di, Tri) and Phosphatidic Acid
Understand the metabolism of Glycerols (Mono-, Di-, Tri-) and Phosphatidic Acid in this video from the Human Metabolism Map series. Learn how these lipid intermediates are synthesized, interconverted, and used in triglyceride and phospholipid formation—crucial for mastering lipid metabolism and exam prep.
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Medical science is complex. Understanding it should feel possible.
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Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)
Overview Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) is an acquired immune-mediated disorder of peripheral nerves and nerve roots, causing demyelination, impaired nerve conduction, weakness, sensory disturbance and reduced or absent reflexes. Typical CIDP causes progressive or relapsing symmetrical proximal and distal weakness with sensory loss developing over at least 8 weeks . This time course helps…
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