The New Language of Addiction

Do you use these terms when talking about addiction: substance abuse, addict, alcoholic, drug addiction? Read the post and learn the changing language of addiction.

Zika Virus Disease

Have you seen Zika in the headlines lately? Check out the terms you need to know, and more, to help understand this emerging infectious disease. Click the link below.

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

Have you noticed the medical term Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy or CTE used in the news recently? Learn more about the disease that affects some retired football players. Click the link below.


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Cholelithiasis or Choledocholithiasis, What is the Difference?

Help students remember the terms cholelithiasis and choledocholithiasis by sorting out the differenc...

Colon Cancer – Key Medical Terms

Colon cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer deaths in the US. Learn or revisit the common...

Teach Anatomic Planes with Playdough

Do you find teaching anatomic planes challenging? This short, clever video using playdough will help...