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 short section that reviews inherited skin disorders such as porphyria cutanea tarda, albinism, and Chédiak-Higashi.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A brief review of skin disorders associated with commonly used medications.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of autoimmune disorders that primarily affect the skin or have prominent dermatologic manifestations.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.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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The final section of this chapter discussing a couple of miscellaneous disorders: Morton's neuroma and adhesive capsulitis.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of the amyloidosis and its subtypes.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A brief discussion focused on bone neoplasms, specifically osteosarcoma and a few highlights of other less common primary bone tumors.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of diseases affecting bone mineral density, specific osteoporosis and Paget's disease of the bone.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A broad overview of various pathologies that affect the joints, ligaments, and tendons.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Broad review of causes of lower pain.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Brief review of inflammatory myopathies comparing dermatomyositis and polymyositis.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.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of large, medium, and small vessel vasculitis.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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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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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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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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Extensive review of electrolyte disorders including sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and phosphate.Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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