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Crystal Arthropathy
Overview Crystal arthropathies are a diverse group of disorders characterized by deposition of various minerals in joints and soft tissues leading to inflammation. Four main types of crystal arthropathies: Gout : The most common of all the crystal arthropathies, caused by monosodium urate crystal precipitation, and its prevalence appears to be increasing. Pseudogout: caused by calcium…
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Overview Atopic dermatitis is a chronic highly pruritic (itchy) inflammatory skin disease.Atopic dermatitis and eczema are often used synonymously. Atopic dermatitis primarily affect young children and is often associated with other atopic disorders, such as allergic rhinitis and asthma. The prevalence of atopic dermatitis has doubled or tripled in industrialised countries during the past three decades. Not…
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Coeliac Disease
Overview Coeliac disease is a systemic autoimmune disease triggered (T-lymphocytes) by dietary gluten peptides found in wheat, rye, barley, and related grains. Immune activation in the small intestine leads to villous atrophy, hypertrophy of the intestinal crypts, and increased numbers of lymphocytes in the epithelium and lamina propria. Locally these changes lead to gastrointestinal symptoms and malabsorption.…
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Liver Cirrhosis
Overview Cirrhosis is the advanced stage of chronic liver injury characterised by widespread fibrosis, regenerative nodules and distortion of normal hepatic architecture. This causes two major consequences: Portal hypertension Reduced hepatic function Cirrhosis may remain asymptomatic for years before progressing from a compensated to a decompensated stage. Compensated cirrhosis: cirrhosis without major clinical complications. Decompensated…
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Pneumonia
Overview Pneumonia is infection in the lower respiratory tract and is characterised by fevers, purulent sputum, leucocytosis, low oxygen levels and new lung infiltrates (consolidation) on radiographic imaging. The infection is identified by the site of consolidation. Consolidation is where the lung tissue is filled with fluid (ie. water, blood, pus, microbes). Types of pneumonia…
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Adrenal Crisis
Overview Adrenal crisis is an acute, life-threatening state of cortisol deficiency that causes haemodynamic instability and may rapidly progress to shock, hypoglycaemia, electrolyte disturbance, altered consciousness and death. It may be the first presentation of adrenal insufficiency or occur when glucocorticoid availability is inadequate during physiological stress. 1–3 Clinical suspicion is sufficient to begin treatment.…
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Dupuytren’s Contracture
Overview Dupuytren’s disease is a benign fibroproliferative disorder affecting the palmar fascia. Abnormal collagen deposition produces firm nodules and cords beneath the skin of the palm, which may progressively shorten and pull one or more fingers into flexion. The ring and little fingers are most commonly affected. Contracture usually develops slowly over months or years…
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Multiple Myeloma – signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, treatment
Dive into Multiple Myeloma as we explore its hallmark signs and symptoms, underlying pathophysiology, and current treatment options. This video provides a concise and clinically relevant guide for students and healthcare professionals.
Cardiology – Heart Physiology I (Cardiac Myocyte and Membrane Potential)
Explore the physiology of cardiac myocytes, focusing on their electrical properties and how membrane potentials regulate heart contractions. This video explains ion channel activity, resting potential, and the phases of the cardiac action potential in a clear and structured way.
Acute Complications of Chemotherapy (side effects, adverse effects)
Learn about the acute complications of chemotherapy, including common side effects and serious adverse reactions. This video highlights mechanisms, clinical presentations, and management strategies to improve patient care during cancer treatment.
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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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Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome
Overview Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) is a motion-related clinical disorder of the hip in which symptoms and clinical signs occur in association with characteristic femoral and/or acetabular morphology. The accepted diagnostic concept is a triad of symptoms, clinical signs and imaging findings ; bone morphology alone does not establish the syndrome. Patients commonly present with…
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About Visualising Medicine
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.