Our first ‘EB to me’ story for #EBAwarenessWeek2020 is 14 year old Fazeel who has Recessive Dystrophic EB – one of 5 main types of a painful genetic skin condition causing the skin to tear and blister at the slightest touch.
In a recent poll, only 9% of people had heard of EB, and even fewer can explain what it is. Please share this post to help us raise awareness – the more people who know what EB is and the devastating effect it can have on families, the greater chance we have of finding treatments and a cure.
Please share your own #EBtome stories, either as a landscape clip from your phone, or as a comment below. Together we can #FightEB.
Read more about Fazeel and how EB impacts him here: https://bit.ly/37KLTZU
Find out more about EB and the different types: https://bit.ly/2zaDsYV
Daily health headlines: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends against Vitamin E to prevent disease, diabetes linked to stroke risk in women but not men, plus more top stories Video Rating: / 5
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In this lecture Professor Zach Murphy will be presenting on ischemic heart disease also known as coronary artery disease. We start this lecture with the causes and pathophysiology of ischemic heart disease including: stable angina, unstable angina, NSTEMI, and STEMI. We will then be discussing the clinical features and complications associated with ischemic heart disease. We will then transition into the diagnosis of ischemic heart disease and will be reviewing 12 lead ECG’s where you will identify anterior, lateral, inferior, and posterior STEMI. We will conclude this lecture with the treatment of ischemic heart disease including pharmacology and medical interventions. We hope you enjoy this lecture and be sure to support us below!
Table of Contents:
0:00 Lab
0:07 Ischemic Heart Disease Introduction
0:13 Causes and Pathophysiology
19:52 Clinical Features and Complications
50:05 Diagnosis
1:24:00 12 Lead ECG STEMIs
1:43:28 Treatment
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References:
● Cardona, R. (2021, August 27). Myocardial Perfusion SPECT. Retrieved from Medscape: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2114292-overview
● Blakeway, E., Jabbour, R., Baksi, A. J., & Peters, N. (2012). ECG: Colour-coding for initial training. Resuscitation, 115-116.
● Johns Hopkins Medicine. (n.d.). Cardiac Catheterization. Retrieved from Johns Hopkins Medicine: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/cardiac-catheterization
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In early 2014, the family of a San Diego County boy who died from rat-bite fever, believed to have been contracted from his pet rat the previous year, filed a lawsuit against the company that sold the rat. News of the 10 year old child’s death and subsequent lawsuit made national headlines.
Rat-bite fever (RBF) is an infectious disease that can be caused by two different types of bacteria. Streptobacillary RBF is caused by Streptobacillus moniliformis in North America while Spirillary RBF is caused by Spirillum minus and occurs mostly in Asia.
Both types of bacteria are part of the normal respiratory flora of rodents. Either organism may be transmitted to humans through bites or scratches. Infection can also result from handling an infected rodent (even with no reported bite or scratch), or ingestion of a contaminated food or drink. Although rats are considered the natural reservoir of RBF, the bacteria that cause the condition have also been found in other rodent species, such as mice and gerbils.
If not treated, RBF can be a serious or even fatal disease.
People who may be at increased risk of contracting RBF include those who:
• Live in rat-infested buildings
• Have pet rats in their home
• Work with rats in laboratories or pet stores
People can protect themselves from RBF by:
• Avoiding contact with rodents or places where rodents may be present
• Avoiding drinking or eating foods that may have come in contact with rodents
People who handle rats or clean their cages should:
• Wear protective gloves
• Practice regular hand washing
• Avoid touching their mouth with their hands
These are just a few things to know about RBF and exposure risks. To learn more about this or other health & safety, environmental or IAQ issues, please visit the websites shown in the video. Video Rating: / 5
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0.59 Causes and Risk Factors of Leptospirosis
1:46 Symptoms of Leptospirosis
3:23 Diagnosis of Leptospirosis
3:47 Treatment of Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis is a blood infection caused by the bacteria Leptospira.[8] Signs and symptoms can range from none to mild (headaches, muscle pains, and fevers) to severe (bleeding in the lungs or meningitis).[5] Weil’s disease, the acute, severe form of leptospirosis, causes the infected individual to become jaundiced (skin and eyes become yellow), develop kidney failure, and bleed.[6] Bleeding from the lungs associated with leptospirosis is known as severe pulmonary haemorrhage syndrome.[5]
More than ten genetic types of Leptospira cause disease in humans.[12] Both wild and domestic animals can spread the disease, most commonly rodents.[8] The bacteria are spread to humans through animal urine, or water and soil contaminated with animal urine, coming into contact with the eyes, mouth, nose or breaks in the skin.[8] In developing countries, the disease occurs most commonly in farmers and low-income people who live in areas with poor sanitation.[5] In developed countries, it occurs during heavy downpours and is a risk to sewage workers[13] and those involved in outdoor activities in warm and wet areas.[5] Diagnosis is typically by testing for antibodies against the bacteria or finding bacterial DNA in the blood.[5]
Efforts to prevent the disease include protective equipment to block contact when working with potentially infected animals, washing after contact, and reducing rodents in areas where people live and work.[7] The antibiotic doxycycline is effective in preventing leptospirosis infection.[7] Human vaccines are of limited usefulness;[14] vaccines for other animals are more widely available.[15] Treatment when infected is with antibiotics such as doxycycline, penicillin, or ceftriaxone.[8] The overall risk of death is 5–10%.[10] However, when the lungs are involved, the risk of death increases to the range of 50–70%.[8]
It is estimated that one million severe cases of leptospirosis occur every year, causing about 58,900 deaths.[11] The disease is most common in tropical areas of the world but may occur anywhere.[7] Outbreaks may arise after heavy rainfall.[7] The disease was first described by physician Adolf Weil in 1886 in Germany.[16][17] Video Rating: / 5
A short animated film produced by the Global Health Media Project http://globalhealthmedia.org in collaboration with Yoni Goodman http://yonigoodman.com.
This film makes visible the invisible cholera germs as a young boy shows how to help the sick and guides his village in preventing the spread of cholera.
The film shows how to make the basic homemade oral rehydration solution using sugar, salt , and safe water as these items were felt to be most widely available. However, a solution prepared with a readymade ORS packet is the first choice if supplies are available.
Director: Yoni Goodman
Producer: Deborah Van Dyke
Story: Deborah Van Dyke, Yoni Goodman
Design: Yoni Goodman
Animation: Yoni Goodman, Sefi Gayego
Music and Sound Effects: Uri Kalian
Special Thanks: Mark Binder, Peter Cardellichio, Ron Koss Video Rating: / 5
Salim Dellicker is always covered in bandages. That’s because the 4-year-old’s skin is usually raw, itchy and blistered: https://abc11.com/5288919/ Video Rating: / 5
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Watch the BBC first on iPlayer 👉 https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home http://www.justgiving.com/debralifeline Stormchaser Sam Smith presents an appeal on behalf of DEBRA, the UK’s leading charity supporting the 5000 people in the UK who live with the painful genetic skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). This genetic condion leaves her skin is so fragile, the slightest touch or rub can result in painful blisters and open wounds. Sam talks about life with the life limiting condition and how DEBRA have enabled her to live as full a life as possible – even taking in storm chasing.
The film features Jenna, who describes the value of having a DEBRA Community Support worker who helped her learn to care for her baby son Freddie and change his dressings, even when he is in pain. DEBRA also arranged a grant so the family could install carpet that wouldn’t chafe Freddie’s skin. Sam relates to 11-year-old Josh, who is determined not to let his skin condition rule his life. DEBRA has enabled Josh’s family to go on holiday. The charity is appealing for support for its work giving direct help to people living with EB, and for the research it funds into a possible cure.
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Providing life-changing medical care for men dealing with infertility, erectile dysfunction, enlarged prostate, and more.
Dr. Faysal Yafi is the Medical Director of the Department of Urology’s Men’s Health Program at the University of California, Irvine. Dr. Yafi has an avid interest in both basic and clinical research and has developed technologically advanced surgical methods. He has written more than 90 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, been an invited speaker to multiple national and international venues, and has received multiple national and international awards and recognitions. Dr. Yafi has helped numerous patients suffering from erectile dysfunction with the latest in treatment options, including penile implants. As one of the top BPH specialists, Dr. Yafi assists patients at his Newport Beach location.
Infectious mononucleosis (Kissing disease): Diagnosis, Clinical feature, Treatment
This video will help you learn and remember everything important about a commonly occurring disease – INFECTIOUS MONONUCLEOSIS. It’s causative organism, transmission, clinical diagnosis, laboratory findings and treatment – all in 3 minutes!
Explained with the help of fun, colourful illustrations, with simple English explanation, you won’t regret watching this video!
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An unusual way to contract a disease but, however it sounds funny, there can be a lot of diseases that can get transferred through kissing, when two people are kissing there is an exchange of fluids from the oral cavity, the oral cavity can have a lot of microorganisms including bacteria or viruses. Most often we see Kissing disease or infectious mononucleosis or glandular fever, though it is quite common, it gets better with good rest and hydration.
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Rats can carry dozens of dangerous and potentially fatal communicable diseases. Their dander, urine, and feces can also can cause dangerous allergic reactions. Video Rating: / 5
In science, sometimes big developments come in small packages.
Recently, K-State researchers in the veterinary college learned how to breed rats with missing, added or altered genes for studying different medical conditions.
Dr. Mark Weiss and his laboratory have perfected a technique using embryonic stem cells to introduce targeted genetic modifications to rats.
Watch the video for the full story. To learn more about stem cell research at K-State, visit: www.vet.k-state.edu/research/stemcell/index.htm.
To read more of the November 2011 issue of Lifelines, go to http://www.vet.k-state.edu/depts/development/lifelines/1111.htm Video Rating: / 5
