A structure to the acute abdomen and acute abdominal pain - what is acute abdomen, what are the causes of acute abdomen and the differential diagnosis of acute abdominal pain? Acute abdomen examination (causes by location) as well as history and acute abdomen signs and symptoms. We also take a look at how an acute abdomen is managed.

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is an acute abdomen?
0:23 Causes of acute abdomen / Causes of acute abdominal pain
2:40 Diagnosis of acute abdomen / Diagnosis of acute abdominal pain - Causes of acute abdomen by location
4:35 Diagnosis of acute abdomen / Diagnosis of acute abdominal pain - History
6:40 Acute abdomen physical exam / Acute abdominal pain physical exam
8:17 Diagnosis of acute abdomen / Diagnosis of acute abdominal pain - Labs and Imaging
10:01 Treatment of acute abdomen / Treatment of acute abdominal pain

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References

1. MSD Manuals Professional Edition (2025) Acute abdominal pain. Reviewed/Revised Jul 2024; Modified Jul 2024. Available at: https://www.msdmanuals.com/en-gb/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/acute-abdomen-and-surgical-gastroenterology/acute-abdominal-pain
   
2. BMJ Best Practice (2025) Evaluation of acute abdomen. Last reviewed: 23 Dec 2025; Last updated: 22 Jul 2025. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-us/503
3. BMJ Best Practice (2025) Acute appendicitis: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Last reviewed: 27 Dec 2025; Last updated: 17 Apr 2025. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/290
4. BMJ Best Practice (2025) Imaging and investigations for abdominal pain. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/787/diagnosis-approach
5. NICE Guidelines NG156 (2025) Abdominal aortic aneurysm: diagnosis and management. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng156/chapter/recommendations

Tuberculosis (TB) explained clearly, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis features and transmission, as well as tuberculosis pathophysiology. We also look at tuberculosis symptoms (pulmonary and extrapulmonary), as well as diagnosis (including tuberculin / Mantoux) and treatment.

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is Tuberculosis?
0:32 Tuberculosis Microbiology
2:44 Tuberculosis Pathophysiology
5:50 Tuberculosis Symptoms (Pulmonary Tuberculosis)
6:40 Tuberculosis Symptoms (Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis)
9:13 Tuberculosis Diagnosis
11:55 Tuberculosis Treatment

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References

1. MSD Manual Professional Edition (2025) Tuberculosis (TB). MSD Manual Professional Edition. Available at: https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/infectious-diseases/mycobacteria/tuberculosis-tb#Treatment_v1010798
2. BMJ Best Practice (2025) Pulmonary tuberculosis – Management approach. BMJ Best Practice. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/165/management-approach
3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2024) About Bovine Tuberculosis in Humans. CDC. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/tb/about/m-bovis.html
4. BMJ Best Practice (2025) Tuberculosis – Epidemiology. BMJ Best Practice. Available at: https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/166/epidemiology
5. MSD Manual Professional Edition (2025) Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis (TB). MSD Manual Professional Edition. Available at: https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/infectious-diseases/mycobacteria/extrapulmonary-tuberculosis-tb
6. Wikipedia (2025) Tuberculosis. Wikipedia. Available at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuberculosis
7. Radiopaedia (2025) Ghon lesion | Radiology Reference Article. Radiopaedia.org. Available at: https://radiopaedia.org/articles/ghon-lesion?lang=gb

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An easy way to learn APGAR, a scoring system designed to assess newborns. Includes APGAR mnemonic!

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Timestamps:
0:00 What is the APGAR Score?
0:19 APGAR Score Mnemonic
1:50 APGAR Score Interpretation / APGAR Score Meaning

1. MSD Manual Professional Edition (2025) Neonatal resuscitation. MSD Manual Professional Edition. Available at: https://www.msdmanuals.com/professional/pediatrics/perinatal-problems/neonatal-resuscitation
   
2. MedlinePlus (2024) Apgar score. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. Available at: https://www.medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003402.htm
   
3. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (2015) Committee Opinion No. 644: The Apgar score. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 126(4), pp.e52–e55. DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000001108. Available at: https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2015/10/the-apgar-score
   

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