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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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Brain Abscess
Overview A brain abscess is a focal, encapsulated suppurative infection originating within the brain parenchyma. It begins as a localized area of unencapsulated parenchymal inflammation (cerebritis) that evolves over days to weeks into a pus-filled core surrounded by a vascularized collagen capsule. Despite significant advances in neuroimaging, stereotactic neurosurgery, and broad-spectrum antimicrobial therapy, a brain…
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Achilles Tendinopathy & Rupture
Overview Achilles tendinopathy & rupture are common causes of posterior ankle pain and disability, particularly in active adults. Tendinopathy presents with chronic pain, stiffness, and impaired function, while rupture is an acute injury characterised by a sudden “pop” and loss of plantarflexion power. Achilles tendon injuries are increasingly prevalent due to sports participation, with rupture…
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Anorexia Nervosa
“ To lose confidence in one’s body is to lose confidence in oneself .” ― Simone de Beauvoir " Every woman knows that, regardless of all her other achievements, she is a failure if she is not beautiful ." – Germaine Greer Overview Eating disorders have traditionally been classified into two well-established categories. They are…
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Acute Exacerbation of COPD
Overview An acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) is an acute worsening of dyspnoea and/or cough and sputum over fewer than 14 days, often associated with increased airway inflammation triggered by infection, pollution or another insult. 1 It represents a clinically important change from the patient’s usual day-to-day variation and may require additional…
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Valvular Heart Disease
Overview Valvular disease can come to clinical attention due to stenosis, insufficiency (regurgitation/incompetence) or both. Stenosis is the failure of a valve to open completely, which impedes forward flow. Insufficiency results from failure of a valve to close completely, thereby allows reversed flow. Doppler echocardiogram is the best technique for assessing patients with valvular heart disease, but…
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Adductor-related Groin Pain
Overview Adductor-related groin pain is a clinical entity characterised by pain localised to the hip-adductor region, with both tenderness of the adductors and recognisable pain reproduced by resisted hip adduction. It commonly affects athletes participating in sports involving kicking, sprinting, rapid acceleration, cutting or change of direction. 1 The term encompasses acute adductor injuries and…
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Pleural Effusion (DETAILED) – (pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, treatment)
This video provides a detailed overview of pleural effusion, covering its pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and treatment strategies. Understand the causes, diagnostic approach, and management of fluid accumulation in the pleural space.
Fructose 6 Phosphate – Fructose 1,6 Bisphosphate Regulation ( By F26BP)
Understand the regulation of Fructose-6-Phosphate to Fructose-1,6-Bisphosphate by Fructose 2,6-Bisphosphate (F2,6BP) in this metabolism video. Learn how this key regulator controls glycolysis and gluconeogenesis through PFK-1 and FBPase-1—essential for mastering metabolic control and acing biochemistry exams.
Shoulder Anatomy for Clinical Practice | Medical Student & Clinicians Review
Explore the clinical anatomy of the shoulder joint, focusing on its bones, muscles, ligaments, and range of motion. This video highlights key structures involved in stability and movement, as well as common injury sites relevant to clinical assessment and treatment.
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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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Aortic Aneurysm
Overview An aortic aneurysm is a pathological dilatation of the aorta caused by weakening of the arterial wall. It may involve the aortic root, ascending aorta, arch, descending thoracic aorta, thoracoabdominal aorta or abdominal aorta. Most aortic aneurysms are asymptomatic and are discovered incidentally or through screening. Progressive enlargement increases the risk of rupture, dissection,…
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