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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 brief discussion of gout, pseudogout, and synovial fluid analysis.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of seronegative spondyloarthropathies.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Extensive review of all things related to collagen vascular and autoimmune disease.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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We conclude this chapter discussing oncologic syndromes, paraneoplastic associations, and review of screening guidelines.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Reviewing the different subtypes of lymphoma and their associations.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A discussion on plasma cell dyscrasias primarily focused on Multiple Myeloma and Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A brief discussion on essential thrombocytosis and other causes of elevated platelet counts.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.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A thorough discussion on acquired and congenital clotting disorders, and a review of anticoagulant pharmacology.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.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.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Extensive review of the various causes of hemolytic anemia.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.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of the primary causes of macrocytic anemia such as vitamin B12 and folate deficiency.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.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A brief review of hematopoiesis and the functions of different cell lines.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of hormone producing pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors such as gastrinomas, insulinomas, and others.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A quick discussion on hypoglycemia including its causes and management.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.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of the normal anatomy, physiology, and disorders of adrenal gland.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, and pseudohyperparathyroidism.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A detailed review of hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer.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.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of a couple disorders affecting the anterior pituitary hormones - prolactin and growth hormone.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of disorders that occur due deficiencies and excessive release of ADH.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.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A couple miscellaneous topics to briefly review including nephrogenic systemic fibrosis and analgesic nephropathy.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of cystitis and pyelonephritis.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of renal cell carcinoma and bladder cancer.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Comparing benign versus malignant cysts, and review of polycystic kidney disease.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of the causes of nephrolithiasis, stone composition, and management.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Brief comparison of renal artery stenosis and fibromuscular dysplasia.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Welcome back! This is a 15-minute, 5-round, high-yield Cellular Pathology drill session for the USMLE Step 1 exam. Today's drill session will cover a variety of foundational cellular pathology topics that you need to know for your USMLE Step 1 exam. Want more? Visit us on Substack where we're posting more drills, written training & tutorials, and a…
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A rapid review of the three main subtypes of renal tubular acidosis.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.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of the definition of CKD, its complications, and their management.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Welcome back! This is a 15-minute, 5-round, high-yield Endocrine Physiology drill session for the USMLE Step 1 exam. Today's drill session will cover a variety of endocrine-related topics that are likely to be tested on your USMLE Step 1 exam. Like this episode? Copy the show's link and share it with 1-2 of your friends if you think they could bene…
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Review of the causes and management of acute kidney injury including pre-renal, intra-renal, and post-renal azotemia.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Welcome back! This is a 15-minute, 6-round, high-yield Microbiology drill session for the USMLE Step 1 exam. Today's drill session will cover a variety of microbiology topics that are likely to be tested on your USMLE Step 1 exam. Liked this episode? Copy the show's link and share it with 1-2 of your friends if you think they could benefit from it …
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Welcome back! This is a 15-minute, 6-round, high-yield biochemistry drill session for the USMLE Step 1 exam. Today's drill session will cover topics such as metabolic pathways, heme synthesis, important rate-limiting enzymes & co-factors, and glycogen & lysosomal storage diseases. Liked this episode? Share it with 1-2 of your friends if you think t…
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Extensive review of electrolyte disorders including sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphate.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of congenital nephron disorder including Fanconi syndrome and others.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of some basic nephrology physiology, anatomy, and acid-base disorders.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, and pancreatic cancer.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Wide ranging and detailed review of hepatobiliary disorders.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A brief review of anorectal disorders including hemorrhoids and anorectal cancer.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A thorough review of disorders involving the large bowel including infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic pathologies.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Continuing our review down aerodigestive tract, in this section we review small intestinal disorders.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Deep dive into disorders of the stomach including infectious, inflammatory, and neoplastic pathologies.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Extensive review of diseases of the esophagus including diverticula, webs, esophagitis, GERD, and cancer.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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