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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Chapter 11: Dermatology - Inherited Skin Disorders
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3:12A short section that reviews inherited skin disorders such as porphyria cutanea tarda, albinism, and Chédiak-Higashi.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 11: Dermatology - Drug-Related Skin Disorders
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8:07A brief review of skin disorders associated with commonly used medications.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 11: Dermatology - Autoimmune Dermatologic Disorders
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15:14Review of autoimmune disorders that primarily affect the skin or have prominent dermatologic manifestations.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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In this brief section, we review some basic dermatologic descriptors used to describe the appearance of dermatologic lesions.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Miscellaneous
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4:04The final section of this chapter discussing a couple of miscellaneous disorders: Morton's neuroma and adhesive capsulitis.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of the amyloidosis and its subtypes.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Bone Neoplasms
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6:28A brief discussion focused on bone neoplasms, specifically osteosarcoma and a few highlights of other less common primary bone tumors.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Mineral Bone Disease
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8:18Review of diseases affecting bone mineral density, specific osteoporosis and Paget's disease of the bone.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Joints, Ligaments, and Tendons
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13:13A broad overview of various pathologies that affect the joints, ligaments, and tendons.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Lower Back Pain
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4:53Broad review of causes of lower pain.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Inflammatory Myopathies
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11:05Brief review of inflammatory myopathies comparing dermatomyositis and polymyositis.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Infections
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15:08Review of rheumatologic infections such as osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, and epidural abscess. We conclude discussing some common pharmacologic options for these infections.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Vasculitis
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27:38Review of large, medium, and small vessel vasculitis.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Crystalline Arthropathy
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5:55A brief discussion of gout, pseudogout, and synovial fluid analysis.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies
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6:55Review of seronegative spondyloarthropathies.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Collagen Vascular Disease
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28:20Extensive review of all things related to collagen vascular and autoimmune disease.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Miscellaneous Oncology
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12:03We conclude this chapter discussing oncologic syndromes, paraneoplastic associations, and review of screening guidelines.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Lymphoma
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8:35Reviewing the different subtypes of lymphoma and their associations.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Plasma Cell Dyscrasias
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6:00A discussion on plasma cell dyscrasias primarily focused on Multiple Myeloma and Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Thrombocytosis
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2:13A brief discussion on essential thrombocytosis and other causes of elevated platelet counts.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - White Blood Cell Dyscrasias
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14:37We finally shift our attention to the oncology section, starting with a review of white blood cell dyscrasias.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Clotting Disorders
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22:03A thorough discussion on acquired and congenital clotting disorders, and a review of anticoagulant pharmacology.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Bleeding Disorders
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17:46Review of primary and secondary hemostasis, followed by a breakdown bleeding disorders based on congenital, acquired, function, and quantitative causes.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Microcytic Anemia
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16:30Review 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.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Hemolytic Anemias
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31:00Extensive review of the various causes of hemolytic anemia.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Normocytic Anemia
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4:58In this section, we review the causes of normocytic anemia, starting with the non-hemolytic causes such as aplastic anemia and chronic kidney disease.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Macrocytic Anemia
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10:21Review of the primary causes of macrocytic anemia such as vitamin B12 and folate deficiency.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Principles of Anemia, Blood Types, Transfusion Reactions
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9:10Broad overview of the causes of anemia. We then switch our focus to discussing blood types and transfusions reactions.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Basics of Hematology.
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5:59A brief review of hematopoiesis and the functions of different cell lines.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
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10:03Review of hormone producing pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors such as gastrinomas, insulinomas, and others.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A quick discussion on hypoglycemia including its causes and management.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Diabetes Mellitus
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18:13Review of diabetes mellitus risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnostics, management, and complications. We also discuss the pharmacotherapy of diabetes.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Adrenal Disorders
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17:48Review of the normal anatomy, physiology, and disorders of adrenal gland.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Parathyroid Disorders
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18:10Review of hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, and pseudohyperparathyroidism.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Thyroid Disorders
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18:10A detailed review of hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Panhypopituitarism
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10:02A 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.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Anterior Pituitary Disorders
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6:53Review of a couple disorders affecting the anterior pituitary hormones - prolactin and growth hormone.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Posterior Pituitary Disorders
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11:59Review of disorders that occur due deficiencies and excessive release of ADH.Bởi 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.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A couple miscellaneous topics to briefly review including nephrogenic systemic fibrosis and analgesic nephropathy.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of cystitis and pyelonephritis.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of renal cell carcinoma and bladder cancer.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Cystic Kidney Disease
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6:20Comparing benign versus malignant cysts, and review of polycystic kidney disease.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of the causes of nephrolithiasis, stone composition, and management.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Renovascular Disorders
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2:48Brief comparison of renal artery stenosis and fibromuscular dysplasia.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Renal Tubular Acidosis
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3:16A rapid review of the three main subtypes of renal tubular acidosis.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Nephritic and Nephrotic Syndrome
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13:43Review of the many causes of nephritic and nephrotic syndrome. We conclude with a review of the types of proteinuria.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Chronic Kidney Disease
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7:12Review of the definition of CKD, its complications, and their management.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Acute Kidney Injury
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5:04Review of the causes and management of acute kidney injury including pre-renal, intra-renal, and post-renal azotemia.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Electrolyte Disorders
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32:04Extensive review of electrolyte disorders including sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphate.Bởi Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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