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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 ↗Anaphylaxis
Overview Anaphylaxis is a severe, systemic hypersensitivity reaction that is rapid in onset and potentially fatal, most often triggered by foods, medications, or venom; global incidence is ~50–112 per 100,000 person-years with rising emergency presentations in many regions, including Australia [1,2,4] . Mortality is low but non-trivial and is driven by airway obstruction, severe bronchospasm,…
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 ↗Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Overview Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, multisystem autoimmune disease characterized by the production of autoantibodies and the deposition of immune complexes in various tissues. It predominantly affects women of childbearing age, with a female-to-male ratio of approximately 9:1. The disease is more prevalent among individuals of African, Asian, and Hispanic descent, and its…
View topic ↗Bronchiolitis
Overview Bronchiolitis is often a viral cause mainly Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Bronchiolitis is the most common respiratory tract infection of neonates and is usually self-limiting. A major source of confusion of treatment is differentiating a viral bronchiolitis to asthma. In summary bronchiolitis is usually seen in infants <2yo. Asthma is seen in older children. Bronchiolitis…
View topic ↗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…
View topic ↗Pre-operative Care
Overview Definition Perioperative Management refers to the period of time extending from the day prior to surgical intervention to several days after said intervention. It consists of the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative period. Patient education Investigation used at surgery Coagulation status (ie. INR <2) Imaging scans for day of surgery Pre-operative care Aims: to provide…
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The Human Vertebra (Spine and Backbone)
Discover the anatomy and function of the vertebral column — cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal vertebrae explained with clinical insights. This concise video breaks down the spine’s 33 vertebrae, core structures (vertebral body, arch, foramen, processes), intervertebral discs (annulus fibrosus and nucleus pulposus), and major ligaments that stabilize and protect the spinal cord. You’ll…
Anaemia (anemia) – classification (microcytic, normocytic and macrocytic) and pathophysiology
Learn how anaemia is classified into microcytic, normocytic, and macrocytic types, with clear explanations of underlying mechanisms. This video breaks down the pathophysiology behind each category to help you understand causes and clinical relevance.
Etanercept mechanism – TNF‑alpha inhibition and clinical uses
Learn how TNF-alpha inhibitors neutralize inflammation and transform treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and ankylosing spondylitis. This clear overview explains TNF-alpha’s role as a pro-inflammatory cytokine (membrane-bound and soluble forms), how it binds receptors to activate NF-kappa B and other transcription factors, and the resulting effects—fever, apoptosis, synovitis, cartilage damage, and…
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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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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.