Beste Step 2 CK Podcasts (2025)

A brief discussion focused on bone neoplasms, specifically osteosarcoma and a few highlights of other less common primary bone tumors.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Mineral Bone Disease 8:18

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Review of diseases affecting bone mineral density, specific osteoporosis and Paget's disease of the bone.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Joints, Ligaments, and Tendons 13:13

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A broad overview of various pathologies that affect the joints, ligaments, and tendons.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Lower Back Pain 4:53

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Broad review of causes of lower pain.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Inflammatory Myopathies 11:05

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Brief review of inflammatory myopathies comparing dermatomyositis and polymyositis.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Infections 15:08

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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 27:38

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Review of large, medium, and small vessel vasculitis.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Crystalline Arthropathy 5:55

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A brief discussion of gout, pseudogout, and synovial fluid analysis.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies 6:55

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Review of seronegative spondyloarthropathies.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Collagen Vascular Disease 28:20

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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 12:03

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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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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Lymphoma 8:35

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Reviewing the different subtypes of lymphoma and their associations.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Plasma Cell Dyscrasias 6:00

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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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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Thrombocytosis 2:13

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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 14:37

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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 22:03

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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 17:46

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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 16:30

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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 31:00

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Extensive review of the various causes of hemolytic anemia.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Normocytic Anemia 4:58

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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 10:21

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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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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Principles of Anemia, Blood Types, Transfusion Reactions 9:10

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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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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Basics of Hematology. 5:59

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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 10:03

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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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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Hypoglycemia 3:37

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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 18:13

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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 17:48

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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 18:10

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Review of hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, and pseudohyperparathyroidism.Von Abdillahi Omar, M.D.

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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Thyroid Disorders 18:10

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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 10:02

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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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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Anterior Pituitary Disorders 6:53

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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 11:59

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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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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Introduction 4:11

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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.