Multiple system atrophy (MSA) (Year of the Zebra 2025)
Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) is a rapidly progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement, balance, and autonomic functions.
Calcitonin
Calcitonin helps lower blood calcium levels by inhibiting bone resorption and increasing calcium excretion in the kidneys.
Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, pathology
Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation (CPAM) is a lung malformation affecting fetal lung development, potentially causing complications like pulmonary hypoplasia and requiring surgical intervention.
Bones and joints of the thoracic wall: Anatomy
The thorax is a complex structure that includes the thoracic cage, ribs, sternum, and associated muscles, playing a crucial role in protecting vital organs and aiding respiration.
Seizures: Pathology review
The video discusses different types of seizures, their classifications, causes, and diagnostic approaches.
NORD - Glioblastoma
Glioblastoma is a rare, aggressive brain tumor with poor prognosis, requiring a combination of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and other therapies for treatment.
Coffin-Siris syndrome (Year of the Zebra 2025)
Coffin-Siris Syndrome (CSS) is a rare genetic disorder affecting neurological development and causing distinct physical features.
Cardiac biomarkers - Creatine kinase (CK): Clinical Nursing Care
The video discusses the role of creatine kinase (CK) in diagnosing cardiac and muscle damage, focusing on CK-MB as a cardiac biomarker.
Insulins ~Pharmacology~
The video explains insulin's role in glucose regulation and its therapeutic use in diabetes management.
Oxytocin and prolactin
Oxytocin and prolactin are key hormones in milk production and release during nursing, with oxytocin also aiding in childbirth by contracting uterine muscles.
I am a Zebra - Fanconi Anemia
Fatma Isaac shares her experience with Fanconi anemia, a rare genetic disorder, and advocates for better awareness and treatment options.
Knowledge Shot: Concussions
The video discusses the dangers of concussions in sports, particularly in football and soccer, and explains the types of brain injuries involved.
Inflammation - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, pathology
Inflammation is a complex response to harmful stimuli, aiming to restore balance by eliminating causes of tissue injury and initiating repair.
Sleep apnea - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, pathology
Sleep apnea is a disorder causing irregular breathing and snoring, leading to severe exhaustion and health risks.
Colon: Histology
The large intestine, particularly the colon, is responsible for reabsorbing water and electrolytes, and consists of four main layers: mucosa, submucosa, muscularis propria, and serosa.
Somatic hypermutation and affinity maturation
The immune response is highly specific due to the adaptive immune system's ability to differentiate pathogens using unique antigen receptors on B and T cells.
Renal coloboma syndrome (Year of the Zebra 2025)
Renal Caba syndrome is a genetic condition affecting kidney and eye development, often linked to Pax 2 gene mutations.
Anatomy of the suboccipital region
The suboccipital region contains muscles, nerves, and vessels crucial for head and neck movement and posture.
I Know a Zebra - ANKRD17-related neurodevelopmental syndrome, Chopra-Amiel-Gordon Syndrome (CAGS)
The video discusses ANKRD17-related neurodevelopmental syndrome (KAGS), highlighting its symptoms, diagnosis, and the importance of awareness and research.
Neonatal eye prophylaxis: Nursing pharmacology
Neonatal eye prophylaxis involves using erythromycin ointment to prevent eye infections in newborns, primarily caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) & croup: Nursing Process (ADPIE)
The transcript discusses the diagnosis and treatment of croup in a child named Sarah, emphasizing airway management and parental education.
Sjogren syndrome: Pathology review
The transcript discusses Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disorder affecting exocrine glands, primarily in middle-aged women, causing symptoms like dry eyes and mouth.
Electrocardiogram (ECG) - Normal sinus rhythm (NSR): Clinical Nursing Care
An ECG is a non-invasive test that records the heart's electrical activity to diagnose heart conditions.
Cholinomimetics: Direct agonists ~pharmacology~
The video explains the structure and function of the nervous system, focusing on the role of acetylcholine in the parasympathetic nervous system and the use of direct cholinomimetics in medical treatments.
Ankylosing spondylitis (Year of the Zebra 2024)
Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the spine and sacroiliac joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and potential spinal fusion.
Cell cycle - microbiology, biology, physiology
The cell cycle involves the process of cell growth and division, consisting of interphase and mitosis, to produce two identical daughter cells.
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (Year of the Zebra 2024)
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is a condition where the pancreas fails to produce enough digestive enzymes, leading to poor nutrient absorption.
Norovirus- causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, pathology
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus causing gastroenteritis, primarily spread through the fecal-oral route, affecting the small intestine and leading to symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea.
Knowledge Shot: Oxytocin
Oxytocin, known as the love hormone, influences social bonding and trust but also biases towards similar individuals.
Stomach: Histology
The stomach is a key part of the gastrointestinal tract, divided into anatomical and histological regions, with specialized cells and layers for digestion.
Vessels and nerves of the vertebral column: Anatomy
The vertebral column is crucial for protecting the spinal cord and providing structural support, requiring a complex network of blood supply and innervation.
Clinical Sciences Wrapped 2024
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Osmosis Clinical Sciences library
Osmosis is enhancing clinical education with a comprehensive Clinical Sciences Library, offering resources like videos, images, and questions to improve clinical decision-making skills.
Topical antibiotics: Nursing Pharmacology
The video discusses the use of topical antibiotics for treating skin infections, highlighting their applications, side effects, and patient care instructions.
Isolated primary immunoglobulin M deficiency
The video explains isolated primary immunoglobulin M (IgM) deficiency, its effects on antibody levels, and potential treatments.