Type 1 Diabetes
MEDICAL ANIMATION TRANSCRIPT: One of the endocrine functions of the pancreas is to secrete a hormone called insulin into the blood. Microscopic regions of beta cells in the pancreas are located on the islets of Langerhans. These beta cells release i…
- 21 days ago 31 Oct 24, 6:00pm -
Nasal Turbinate Reduction
MEDICAL ANIMATION TRANSCRIPT: Your nasal turbinates are structures that stick out from the inside walls of your nose. They're made of bone covered by a thin layer of soft tissue called nasal mucosa. The purpose of the turbinates is to humidify warm…
- 42 days ago 10 Oct 24, 2:00pm -
Alkalosis: What Happens When Alkaline Levels in Your Body Fluids Are Too High?
MEDICAL ANIMATION TRANSCRIPT: Acid-base balance is the precise maintenance of the hydrogen ion concentration in blood and tissue fluids so the body will function properly. This concentration of hydrogen in body fluids is called PH, and the acidity or…
- 63 days ago 19 Sep 24, 2:01pm -
Types of Organic Molecules in Your Body
MEDICAL ANIMATION TRANSCRIPT: Organic molecules are compounds found in, or produced by living things. Each molecule contains two or more elements, including carbon. Carbon has four valence electrons and is able to bond with other elements that can co…
- 77 days ago 5 Sep 24, 2:00pm -
How Peripheral Neuropathy Affects the Body
MEDICAL ANIMATION TRANSCRIPT: Peripheral neuropathy refers to damage to your peripheral nerves. It can be caused by different diseases or injury. The main parts of your nervous system include: the central nervous system, or CNS, made up of your brain…
- 84 days ago 29 Aug 24, 2:01pm -
How Spinal Cord Injuries are Classified
MEDICAL ANIMATION TRANSCRIPT: The spinal cord begins at the brainstem, exits the skull through the foramen magnum, and extends to the first lumbar vertebra, divided into cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral regions. The spinal cord gives rise to…
- 90 days ago 23 Aug 24, 2:00pm -
Surgery to Remove Your Gallbladder (Open Cholecystectomy)
MEDICAL ANIMATION TRANSCRIPT: An open cholecystectomy is a surgical procedure to remove your gallbladder through a large incision in your abdomen. Your gallbladder is a pear-shaped pouch underneath your liver. Your liver and gallbladder have small t…
- 8 Aug 24, 2:00pm -
Acidosis: When Hydrogen and Carbon Dioxide Build Up in Your Body
MEDICAL ANIMATION TRANSCRIPT: Acid-base balance is the precise maintenance of the hydrogen ion concentration in blood and tissue fluids so the body will function properly. This concentration of hydrogen in body fluids is called pH, and the acidity…
- 1 Aug 24, 2:00pm -
How Nerves Communicate Within Your Body
MEDICAL ANIMATION TRANSCRIPT: A typical neuron consists of a cell body, plasma membrane extensions called dendrites, an elongated fiber known as an axon, and an axon hillock, the trigger zone that releases a nerve impulse. The axon hillock maintains…
- 25 Jul 24, 2:00pm -
Back Surgery: Lumbar Disc Replacement
MEDICAL ANIMATION TRANSCRIPT: If you have lower back pain caused by a severely damaged disc, your healthcare provider may advise you to have a lumbar disc replacement. Your lumbar spine is made up of five bones. Each one is called a vertebra. These…
- 18 Jul 24, 2:00pm -
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If your practice, clinic or hospital is interested in becoming an official QRx Pilot Site, send us a short email at pilot@nucleusinc.com! Discover the QRx Video System from Nucleus Medical Media—a groundbreaking platform revolutionizing patient e…
- 16 Jul 24, 2:50pm -
How Your Body Creates Proteins
MEDICAL ANIMATION TRANSCRIPT: Protein synthesis is the process by which the body creates proteins. Proteins consist of chains of amino acids. Which amino acids used and their sequence determines each particular protein. The assembly of amino acids in…
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