This book and subsequent audio companion reflect what I would have wanted when I was studying for the USMLE Step 2 CK exam. One of the major hurdles I faced while studying for my exam was the lack of a single reference resource similar to what existed for the USMLE Step 1 exam at the time of writing this book. This meant I had to use multiple resources which presented information in different formats and with different points of emphasis, resulting in a disorganized study approach. Despite m ...
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A broad overview of various pathologies that affect the joints, ligaments, and tendons.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Broad review of causes of lower pain.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Brief review of inflammatory myopathies comparing dermatomyositis and polymyositis.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of rheumatologic infections such as osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, and epidural abscess. We conclude discussing some common pharmacologic options for these infections.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of large, medium, and small vessel vasculitis.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A brief discussion of gout, pseudogout, and synovial fluid analysis.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of seronegative spondyloarthropathies.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Extensive review of all things related to collagen vascular and autoimmune disease.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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We conclude this chapter discussing oncologic syndromes, paraneoplastic associations, and review of screening guidelines.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Reviewing the different subtypes of lymphoma and their associations.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A discussion on plasma cell dyscrasias primarily focused on Multiple Myeloma and Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A brief discussion on essential thrombocytosis and other causes of elevated platelet counts.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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We finally shift our attention to the oncology section, starting with a review of white blood cell dyscrasias.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A thorough discussion on acquired and congenital clotting disorders, and a review of anticoagulant pharmacology.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of primary and secondary hemostasis, followed by a breakdown bleeding disorders based on congenital, acquired, function, and quantitative causes.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of the causes, diagnostics, and management of the various etiologies of microcytic anemia. We also spend time reviewing and understanding iron studies and how different parameters can narrow the differential diagnosis.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Extensive review of the various causes of hemolytic anemia.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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In this section, we review the causes of normocytic anemia, starting with the non-hemolytic causes such as aplastic anemia and chronic kidney disease.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of the primary causes of macrocytic anemia such as vitamin B12 and folate deficiency.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Broad overview of the causes of anemia. We then switch our focus to discussing blood types and transfusions reactions.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A brief review of hematopoiesis and the functions of different cell lines.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of hormone producing pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors such as gastrinomas, insulinomas, and others.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A quick discussion on hypoglycemia including its causes and management.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of diabetes mellitus risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnostics, management, and complications. We also discuss the pharmacotherapy of diabetes.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of the normal anatomy, physiology, and disorders of adrenal gland.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, and pseudohyperparathyroidism.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A detailed review of hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A review of panhypopituitarism and its causes. We conclude with a discussion on how to differentiate primary, secondary, and tertiary hormone disorders along the HPA axis.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of a couple disorders affecting the anterior pituitary hormones - prolactin and growth hormone.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of disorders that occur due deficiencies and excessive release of ADH.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Overview of the different hormones of the endocrine system along the hypothalamic-pituitary-axis. Details regarding the different hormones and associated pathologies will be discussed in subsequent sections.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A couple miscellaneous topics to briefly review including nephrogenic systemic fibrosis and analgesic nephropathy.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of cystitis and pyelonephritis.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of renal cell carcinoma and bladder cancer.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Comparing benign versus malignant cysts, and review of polycystic kidney disease.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of the causes of nephrolithiasis, stone composition, and management.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Brief comparison of renal artery stenosis and fibromuscular dysplasia.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A rapid review of the three main subtypes of renal tubular acidosis.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of the many causes of nephritic and nephrotic syndrome. We conclude with a review of the types of proteinuria.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of the definition of CKD, its complications, and their management.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of the causes and management of acute kidney injury including pre-renal, intra-renal, and post-renal azotemia.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Extensive review of electrolyte disorders including sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphate.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of congenital nephron disorder including Fanconi syndrome and others.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of some basic nephrology physiology, anatomy, and acid-base disorders.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Wide ranging and detailed review of hepatobiliary disorders.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A brief review of anorectal disorders including hemorrhoids and anorectal cancer.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A thorough review of disorders involving the large bowel including infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic pathologies.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Continuing our review down aerodigestive tract, in this section we review small intestinal disorders.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Deep dive into disorders of the stomach including infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic pathologies.Από τον Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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