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Learn about Interleukin-6 (IL-6), a key cytokine involved in inflammation, immune regulation, and acute phase responses. This video also explains the pharmacology of IL-6 antagonists like tocilizumab, including their mechanism…

Myocarditis is inflammation of the cardiac muscle usually following an infection, trauma or ischaemic event to the heart. It is also associated with rheumatological diseases such as SLE. Myocarditis can…

Explore COVID-19 caused by SARS-CoV-2, including its timeline of infection, viral life cycle, and mechanisms leading to complications like ARDS. This video also covers the pathophysiology of severe disease and…

Febrile neutropenia is a potentially life-threatening oncologic emergency—learn its causes, diagnosis, and immediate management to protect chemotherapy patients. In this concise, clinically focused video you’ll understand what febrile neutropenia is,…

Hypercalcemia in malignancy: understand causes, symptoms, and effective treatments for cancer-related high calcium levels. This video explains hypercalcemia in malignancy, why cancers cause elevated serum calcium, and how clinicians diagnose…

Spinal cord compression is a medical emergency that can lead to permanent neurological damage if not promptly treated. This video covers the causes, key symptoms like motor and sensory deficits,…

Tumour Lysis Syndrome is caused when tumour cells release their intracellular content into the bloodstream, either spontaneously or as a result of treatment leading to increased DNA – purine and…

Tofacitinib is an oral agent taken twice daily used to treat many rheumatological conditions mainly RA. Tofacitinib inhibits Janus kinase (JAK) signalling. Immune cells such as macrophages, monocytes and T…

Learn about sulfasalazine, a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) used to treat inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and IBD. This video explains its pharmacology, mechanism of action, metabolism, and potential side…

Leflunomide is an immunosuppressant used to treat RA and psoriatic arthritis and Multiple sclerosis. Leflunomide is a prodrug that is rapidly and almost completely metabolized following oral administration to its…