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 10: Rheumatology - Infections
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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.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Vasculitis
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Review of large, medium, and small vessel vasculitis.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A brief discussion of gout, pseudogout, and synovial fluid analysis.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of seronegative spondyloarthropathies.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Collagen Vascular Disease
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Extensive review of all things related to collagen vascular and autoimmune disease.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Miscellaneous Oncology
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We conclude this chapter discussing oncologic syndromes, paraneoplastic associations, and review of screening guidelines.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Reviewing the different subtypes of lymphoma and their associations.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A discussion on plasma cell dyscrasias primarily focused on Multiple Myeloma and Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A brief discussion on essential thrombocytosis and other causes of elevated platelet counts.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - White Blood Cell Dyscrasias
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We finally shift our attention to the oncology section, starting with a review of white blood cell dyscrasias.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Clotting Disorders
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A thorough discussion on acquired and congenital clotting disorders, and a review of anticoagulant pharmacology.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Bleeding Disorders
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Review of primary and secondary hemostasis, followed by a breakdown bleeding disorders based on congenital, acquired, function, and quantitative causes.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Microcytic Anemia
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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.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Hemolytic Anemias
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Extensive review of the various causes of hemolytic anemia.Von 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.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Macrocytic Anemia
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Review of the primary causes of macrocytic anemia such as vitamin B12 and folate deficiency.Von 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.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A brief review of hematopoiesis and the functions of different cell lines.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
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Review of hormone producing pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors such as gastrinomas, insulinomas, and others.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A quick discussion on hypoglycemia including its causes and management.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Diabetes Mellitus
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Review of diabetes mellitus risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnostics, management, and complications. We also discuss the pharmacotherapy of diabetes.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Adrenal Disorders
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Review of the normal anatomy, physiology, and disorders of adrenal gland.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Parathyroid Disorders
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Review of hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, and pseudohyperparathyroidism.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Thyroid Disorders
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A detailed review of hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Panhypopituitarism
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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.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of a couple disorders affecting the anterior pituitary hormones - prolactin and growth hormone.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Posterior Pituitary Disorders
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Review of disorders that occur due deficiencies and excessive release of ADH.Von 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.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A couple miscellaneous topics to briefly review including nephrogenic systemic fibrosis and analgesic nephropathy.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of cystitis and pyelonephritis.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of renal cell carcinoma and bladder cancer.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Comparing benign versus malignant cysts, and review of polycystic kidney disease.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of the causes of nephrolithiasis, stone composition, and management.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Brief comparison of renal artery stenosis and fibromuscular dysplasia.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A rapid review of the three main subtypes of renal tubular acidosis.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Nephritic and Nephrotic Syndrome
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Review of the many causes of nephritic and nephrotic syndrome. We conclude with a review of the types of proteinuria.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of the definition of CKD, its complications, and their management.Von 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.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Electrolyte Disorders
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Extensive review of electrolyte disorders including sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphate.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of congenital nephron disorder including Fanconi syndrome and others.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Basics
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Review of some basic nephrology physiology, anatomy, and acid-base disorders.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Pancreas
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Review of acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Hepatobiliary
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Wide ranging and detailed review of hepatobiliary disorders.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A brief review of anorectal disorders including hemorrhoids and anorectal cancer.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Large Intestine
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A thorough review of disorders involving the large bowel including infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic pathologies.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Continuing our review down aerodigestive tract, in this section we review small intestinal disorders.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Stomach
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Deep dive into disorders of the stomach including infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic pathologies.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Esophagus
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Extensive review of diseases of the esophagus including diverticula, webs, esophagitis, GERD, and cancer.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of disorders of the salivary glands, primarily focusing on the parotid gland.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Brief of cardiac tumors which are relatively uncommon, these include myxoma, rhabdomyoma, and metastatic tumors.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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