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.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A brief review of skin disorders associated with commonly used medications.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 11: Dermatology - Autoimmune Dermatologic Disorders
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Review of autoimmune disorders that primarily affect the skin or have prominent dermatologic manifestations.Par 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.Par 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.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of the amyloidosis and its subtypes.Par 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.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of diseases affecting bone mineral density, specific osteoporosis and Paget's disease of the bone.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Joints, Ligaments, and Tendons
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A broad overview of various pathologies that affect the joints, ligaments, and tendons.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Broad review of causes of lower pain.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Inflammatory Myopathies
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Brief review of inflammatory myopathies comparing dermatomyositis and polymyositis.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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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.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Vasculitis
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Review of large, medium, and small vessel vasculitis.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A brief discussion of gout, pseudogout, and synovial fluid analysis.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of seronegative spondyloarthropathies.Par 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.Par 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.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Reviewing the different subtypes of lymphoma and their associations.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A discussion on plasma cell dyscrasias primarily focused on Multiple Myeloma and Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A brief discussion on essential thrombocytosis and other causes of elevated platelet counts.Par 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.Par 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.Par 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.Par 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.Par 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.Par 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.Par 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.Par 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.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A brief review of hematopoiesis and the functions of different cell lines.Par 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.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A quick discussion on hypoglycemia including its causes and management.Par 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.Par 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.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Parathyroid Disorders
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Review of hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, and pseudohyperparathyroidism.Par 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.Par 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.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of a couple disorders affecting the anterior pituitary hormones - prolactin and growth hormone.Par 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.Par 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.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A couple miscellaneous topics to briefly review including nephrogenic systemic fibrosis and analgesic nephropathy.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of cystitis and pyelonephritis.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of renal cell carcinoma and bladder cancer.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Comparing benign versus malignant cysts, and review of polycystic kidney disease.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of the causes of nephrolithiasis, stone composition, and management.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Brief comparison of renal artery stenosis and fibromuscular dysplasia.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A rapid review of the three main subtypes of renal tubular acidosis.Par 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.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of the definition of CKD, its complications, and their management.Par 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.Par 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.Par Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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