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This channel is dedicated to helping students and lifelong learners master medical terminology, biochemistry, molecular biology, clinical skills, pharmacology, anatomy & physiology, and medicine in general (including hematology, infectious disease, and more).

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Did you know you can get numbness and tingling sensations from some types of tapeworms and an itchy nose from other types?

To learn more, check out this lesson here.

Weird Symptoms of Tapeworm Infection (Skin, Psychological, Neurological)
https://youtu.be/irjsEc_J4Zk

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 39

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Did you know you can get a “tingling” throat from a parasitic infection from eating undercooked fish (or improperly handled sushi)? 🍣 It can occur from infection with Anisakiasis, a parasitic infection most have probably never heard about.

To learn more, check out this lesson.

A Sushi Parasite Almost No One Talks About: Signs and Symptoms of Anisakiasis
https://youtu.be/aM55CUNnUUY

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 38

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***6 Reasons Your Butt Hurts***
Sharp pain down there? There are 6 common culprits, some very common due to lifestyle factors, some infectious and some cancerous.

To learn more, see this lesson.

6 Common Causes of Anal (Rectal) Pain That You Should Know
https://youtu.be/ToYRblH3llc

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 21

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Do You Have Type A Blood? Watch This Before It Affects Your Health

Did you know that your blood type could quietly influence your health, without you realizing it? If you have Type A blood, you are at risk for certain health issues, more than those who have Type O blood for instance. Check out this lesson to learn more.

If You Have Blood Type A, Watch This (Surprising Health Risks)
https://youtu.be/y6wsCuBj72I

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 23

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🚨 Mysterious Red Bumps on Your Shins? Don’t Panic…It Might Be Erythema Nodosum! 🚨
If you’ve ever woken up to painful, red, tender lumps on your legs that look like bruises, you’re not alone - it could be Erythema Nodosum (EN), a common inflammation of the fat under your skin, hitting the shins 90% of the time.

Check out this lesson to learn more!

Erythema Nodosum (Red Lumps on Legs) | Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
https://youtu.be/XexNnI2Pp9c

1 month ago | [YT] | 41

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With a high number of users of SSRI antidepressants, knowing about serotonin syndrome is very important. For instance, did you know that serotonin syndrome can occur when taking other medications along with SSRI including natural supplements like St. John’s wort?

To learn more about what causes it and signs and symptoms, check out this lesson.

Serotonin Syndrome | Causes (Medications), Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
https://youtu.be/MzccCwy5GTg

1 month ago | [YT] | 32

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Have you ever woken up with 1 very red (bloody) eye? You could have Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. There are 2 main categories of causes: spontaneous and traumatic. Spontaneous can be due to causes such as high blood pressure, coughing and blood clotting issues that could occur in conditions like Liver disease. Traumatic causes can include injuries and are more common in younger patients.

See this lesson for more information

Subconjunctival Hemorrhage (Blood in Eye) | Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
https://youtu.be/bTSQq8AzBb0

1 month ago | [YT] | 32

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Among those things to avoid if you have GERD is chocolate - methylxanthines in chocolate lead to a relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter causing more gastric acid to reflux up into the esophagus. Others include alcoholic beverages like red wine, which also causes relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter.

To learn more, check out this lesson

Worst Foods to Eat with Acid Reflux (GERD, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) | How to Reduce Symptoms
https://youtu.be/XJWaChLEc70

1 month ago | [YT] | 44

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For those who have been doing a lot of Medical Terminology studies, check out this lesson on advanced practice problems to test the most advanced medical terminology students.

Medical Terminology – Advanced: Practice Problems Set 1
https://youtu.be/DWr3rDsdrgA

1 month ago | [YT] | 38

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A very common condition, and one that can be easily prevented, is Pseudofolliculitis barabe (Shaving Bumps).

To learn more, see this lesson.

Pseudofolliculitis Barbae & Pubis (Shaving/Razor Bumps): Causes, Complications, Treatment
https://youtu.be/kPJFmxaCjSQ

1 month ago | [YT] | 42