Disease
In this topic, learn about human diseases, how to peform a diagnosis, how a prognosis is formulated, and how treatment options are decided upon and administered. Whether you're studying to be a doctor, a nurse, or just learning about disease for personal enrichment, these resources will help you understand the human body, how it behaves when it's distressed, and how to treat it effectively.
Disease Resources
Nervous system diseases
Parkinson's disease What is Parkinson's disease? (Article) What is Parkinson's disease? (Video) Movement signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease (Video) Non-movement symptoms of Parkinson's disease (Video) The bas...
Respiratory system diseases
Our lungs are composed of a bronchial tree (think of an upside down tree with millions of leaves), blood vessels bringing blood in and out, and a protein-rich fluid that forms a matrix holding everything together! If any part of this well-balanced or...
Circulatory system diseases
With the heart pumping 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, it’s absolutely vital to make sure things are flowing smoothly (pun intended!). Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case, and different parts of the circulatory system can cause problems: your he...
Muscular-skeletal diseases
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Endocrine system diseases
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Hematologic system diseases
Blood is incredibly important in combating disease and the healing process after an injury. It acts as a highway for medicine, stops bleeding, fights infections, controls cells from multiplying too fast, and so much more. But things can go wrong with...
Gastrointestinal system diseases
Gastroenteritis What is gastroenteritis? (Article) What is gastroenteritis? (Video) What is viral gastroenteritis? (Video) What is staphylococcal enteritis? (Video) What is cholera? (Video) What is campylobacteriosis? (Video) What is shigellos...
Causes of Human Disease Program
The Causes of Human Disease program consists of five short online courses that look at the science behind the causes of human disease. - Program...