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Chronic Pancreatitis
Overview Chronic pancreatitis is a progressive fibro-inflammatory disease of the pancreas that causes irreversible structural damage and eventual loss of exocrine and endocrine pancreatic function. It commonly presents with recurrent or persistent upper abdominal pain and may later cause malabsorption, weight loss and pancreatogenic diabetes. Alcohol exposure and smoking are important causes and accelerators, but…
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Pertussis
Author Megan Miner Armando Faigl Overview Pertussis, also known as “whooping cough”, is a contagious, acute respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. In babies, the infection can sometimes lead to pneumonia and occasionally brain damage and can even be life threatening. Older children and adults can get whooping cough and can spread it…
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Parkinson's Disease
Overview Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterised by tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and a wide spectrum of non-motor symptoms including sleep disorders, hyposmia, bladder and bowel dysfunction, fatigue, dementia, and other neuropsychiatric symptom. Although the disease has no cure, available treatments effectively control motor symptoms and improve quality of life. Parkinson disease affects approximately 1…
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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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Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
Overview Systemic sclerosis (SSc), also known as scleroderma, is a rare chronic autoimmune connective tissue disease characterized by f ibrosis, vasculopathy, and autoimmunity. It primarily affects the skin but can also involve the lungs, GI tract, kidneys, and heart. The estimated prevalence is 50–300 per million, with a female-to-male ratio of ~4:1, and peak onset…
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VEXAS Syndrome
Overview VEXAS syndrome is a late-onset, adult autoinflammatory disease caused by acquired somatic mutations in the UBA1 gene, leading to dysregulated innate immunity, systemic inflammation, and overlapping haematologic and rheumatologic manifestations. VEXAS stands for Vacuoles, E1 enzyme, X-linked, Autoinflammatory, Somatic. It predominantly affects older males due to its X-linked nature and typically presents with refractory…
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Selective IgA Deficiency
Overview Selective IgA deficiency is the most common primary immunodeficiency, defined by very low or absent serum IgA levels with normal levels of other immunoglobulins (IgG, IgM). Many patients are asymptomatic, but some develop recurrent mucosal infections, allergic disease, or autoimmune disorders. Prevalence is estimated at 1:300 to 1:700 in Caucasian populations. Diagnosis is often…
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Global Hands – Children in Immigration Detention
Explore the human rights issues surrounding children in immigration detention, focusing on their mental health, legal protections, and global advocacy efforts. This video sheds light on the urgent need for humane policies and child-centered approaches worldwide.
Inflammatory SI Joint Pain (Sacroiliitis) vs Mechanical: Key Clues
Discover how to recognize sacroiliitis, its causes, imaging signs, and key mimics to improve diagnosis and patient care. In this video we define sacroiliitis, explain primary causes like axial spondyloarthritis (including ankylosing spondylitis), psoriatic arthritis, IBD-related spondyloarthritis, and reactive arthritis, and show how inflammatory back pain presents (insidious onset, night pain, morning stiffness, improves with…
Bladder Cancer – Overview (types, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment)
Explore the key aspects of bladder cancer, including its types, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment options. This video provides a concise overview to help you understand how bladder cancer develops and the current strategies for management.
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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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