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Diabetes Mellitus Type II
Overview Diabetes Mellitus type II is a progressive disorder defined by deficits in insulin secretion and action (insulin resistance). 1 in 12 people have diabetes (50% do not know they have it). Diabetes type II accounts for over 90% of all diabetes cases. The remaining 10% include type I diabetes. People with type II diabetes…
View topic ↗Cushing's Disease
Overview Cushing's disease is a ACTH dependent syndrome characterised by excess corticosteroid production from the adrenal glands. It is ACTH dependent because it is triggered by an ACTH-secreting pituitary tumour. Cushing's syndrome is an over arching term to describe hypercortisolaemia dependent of independent of ACTH. Adrenal Cushing's syndrome is different because it is hypercortisolaemia independent…
View topic ↗Personality Disorders
Quotes “I'm so good at beginnings, but in the end I always seem to destroy everything, including myself.” ― Kiera Van Gelder “I need them to be aware and present with me in the midst of the storm, not just tell me what to do.” ― Kiera Van Gelder Overview The term ‘personality disorder’ is frequently…
View topic ↗Fibromyalgia
Overview Fibromyalgia is a chronic, nociplastic pain condition characterised by widespread pain with prominent fatigue, sleep disturbance, and cognitive symptoms, reflecting altered central pain processing rather than tissue injury. Global prevalence is ~2–4%, higher in women, ages 20–60, and in those with mood/sleep disorders, obesity, low socioeconomic status, and comorbid rheumatic disease. Major complications include…
View topic ↗Melanoma
Overview Melanoma accounts for 4 percent of all dermatological cancer. Melanoma has the highest mortality rate of all dermatological cancers, only 14 percent of patients with metastatic melanoma survive for five years. Melanoma is one of the most common cancers in young adults. Melanoma Overview Anatomy and Physiology The skin consist of three layers, from superficial…
View topic ↗Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Overview Inflammatory bowel disease is a common condition. It is divided into two types: Crohn disease and Ulcerative colitis. Both these condition differ in pathology, progression and complication, but they do share a lot similar characteristics as well. Colitis: Inflammation of the colon, which may be due to infectious, autoimmune, ischemic, or idiopathic causes. Inflammatory…
View topic ↗Paediatric Orthopaedics Overview
Osteochondroses Osteochondroses is a condition that affects the epiphysis of bones. Pathology consists of localised area of ischaemic bone necrosis and oedema of adjacent soft tissue. Osteochondroses result in avascular necrosis of the epiphyseal bone, similar to Perthes disease, but less common. In general osteochondroses is more troublesome than serious. Age effects usually 10-15 +/-…
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Immunology – NOD like receptors and the Inflammasome
Viral Replication Enveloped vs Non-Enveloped Viruses
Enveloped vs non-enveloped viruses: learn how the lipid envelope changes viral entry, release, stability, tropism, and replication strategies. This video breaks down the seven stages of viral replication—attachment, entry, uncoating, gene expression, genome replication, assembly, and release—highlighting key differences between enveloped viruses (influenza, HIV, herpes, coronaviruses) and non-enveloped viruses (adenovirus, HPV, rotavirus). You’ll learn how…
Salivary glands – Anatomy and Physiology
Learn the anatomy and physiology of the major salivary glands, including the parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands. This video covers their structure, secretion pathways, and role in digestion and oral health.
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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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When the topic stops being a blur.
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Medical Student, Charles Sturt University
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Student, Neelain University
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Cerebral Aneurysm
Overview Cerebral (Intracranial) aneurysm is a focal dilation of an intracranial artery due to weakness of the arterial wall. It occurs in roughly 1-5% of adults and can lead to permanent disability. The most common type is a saccular “berry” aneurysm. Most common location is anterior communicating artery. Cerebral aneurysms are typically asymptomatic until rupture,…
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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.