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How Does Joint Replacement Work?

Posted on 6/30/25 by Sarah Boudreau
Well over a million total joint replacement surgeries are performed every year. This surgery, known as arthroplasty, replaces a joint with artificial components. Today, we are going to walk through joint replacement, from the basic anatomy to ...
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Pathology

Hypothermia: The Danger of Walking in a Winter Wonderland

3/14/25 by Sarah Boudreau
If you’re like me, you loved playing in the snow as a kid. If you’re also like me, your mother always scolded you for not wearing enough layers, and ...
Pathology

What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?

9/22/23 by Sarah Boudreau
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a set of symptoms stemming from a hormonal imbalance that affects females of reproductive age. Affecting ...
Pathology

How Abnormal Reflexes Can Indicate Pathologies

8/25/23 by Sarah Boudreau
Simply speaking, reflexes are muscle movements that happen without us telling the body what to do. A reflex is an automatic response to stimulus, ...
Anatomy & Physiology, Pathology, Lesson Plans

A Heart Rate Lesson Plan with Visible Body Suite

7/28/23 by Laura Snider
Instructors rejoice—Visible Body Suite features an interactive beating heart model! Today, we’re going to talk you through a free lesson plan for ...
Pathology

Rabies: A Deadly Viral Disease

7/21/23 by Sarah Boudreau
Unlike many other viral diseases, rabies is ubiquitous in our culture—if someone is angry, we say they’re “foaming at the mouth,” and if they’re ...
Pathology

TMI About the UTI: All About Urinary Tract Infections

7/7/23 by Sarah Boudreau
Everybody pees—and urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common. Let’s learn more about urinary tract anatomy, UTI causes, types of infections, ...
Pathology

Visible Booze: How Alcohol Affects the Body

6/23/23 by Sarah Boudreau
Alcohol is one of the world’s most popular drugs—over 60% of American adults reported drinking alcohol in 2022. Alcoholic beverages are pervasive in ...
Pathology

What Makes Lyme Disease Tick

6/2/23 by Sarah Boudreau
Here in the northern hemisphere, the weather is warming up and summer is right around the corner. Kids on school vacation are frolicking outside with ...
Pathology

The Science of Snoring

3/3/23 by Sarah Boudreau
You’ve probably been kept awake at night by the sounds of another person’s snoring — or maybe you’ve been the one keeping other people awake. It’s ...
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