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 8: Endocrinology - Parathyroid Disorders
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Review of hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, and pseudohyperparathyroidism.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of a couple disorders affecting the anterior pituitary hormones - prolactin and growth hormone.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A couple miscellaneous topics to briefly review including nephrogenic systemic fibrosis and analgesic nephropathy.Kirjoittanut Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of cystitis and pyelonephritis.Kirjoittanut Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of renal cell carcinoma and bladder cancer.Kirjoittanut Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Comparing benign versus malignant cysts, and review of polycystic kidney disease.Kirjoittanut Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of the causes of nephrolithiasis, stone composition, and management.Kirjoittanut Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Brief comparison of renal artery stenosis and fibromuscular dysplasia.Kirjoittanut Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A rapid review of the three main subtypes of renal tubular acidosis.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of the definition of CKD, its complications, and their management.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of congenital nephron disorder including Fanconi syndrome and others.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Hepatobiliary
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Wide ranging and detailed review of hepatobiliary disorders.Kirjoittanut Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A brief review of anorectal disorders including hemorrhoids and anorectal cancer.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Continuing our review down aerodigestive tract, in this section we review small intestinal disorders.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut 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.Kirjoittanut Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of disorders of the salivary glands, primarily focusing on the parotid gland.Kirjoittanut Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Brief of cardiac tumors which are relatively uncommon, these include myxoma, rhabdomyoma, and metastatic tumors.Kirjoittanut Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of the causes and management of cardiac arrest.Kirjoittanut Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of arrythmias including their EKG appearance and management.Kirjoittanut Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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In this section we review disorders of the pericardium including pericarditis, pericardial effusion, and constrictive pericarditis.Kirjoittanut Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 5: Cardiology - Valvular Heart Disease
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A thorough review of valvular heart disease including right and left sided regurgitation and stenotic murmurs. We also review endocarditis.Kirjoittanut Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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A review of cardiomyopathies differentiating between dilated, restrictive, and hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.Kirjoittanut Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of acute pathologies including aortic dissection and aortic aneurysm. We also discuss peripheral artery disease.Kirjoittanut Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 5: Cardiology - Hypertension
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A thorough review of essential hypertension, secondary causes of hypertension, and the pharmacology of anti-hypertensive agents. Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material and videos. This serves as the main comprehensive review source covering the b…
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Review of other causes of cardiac and non-cardiac causes of chest pain, along with their diagnostics and management. Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material and videos. This serves as the main comprehensive review source covering the breadth and d…
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Brief review of congestive heart failure. A more thorough discussion of the management, specifically, pharmacotherapy of congestive heart failure is discussed in the next episode. Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material and videos. This serves as …
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Review of the topic of myocardial infarction including its causes, management, and complications. Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material and videos. This serves as the main comprehensive review source covering the breadth and depth knowledge need…
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Review of coronary artery disease, signs and symptoms, and diagnostic testing. This serves as a prelude for the next section on myocardial infarction. Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material and videos. This serves as the main comprehensive review…
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A brief review comparing the indications of non-invasive and mechanical ventilation. Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material and videos. This serves as the main comprehensive review source covering the breadth and depth knowledge needed to succeed…
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Thorough review of the high-yield topic of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material and videos. This serves as the main comprehensive review source covering the breadth and depth knowledge needed to succe…
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Review of lung nodules and lung cancer. Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material and videos. This serves as the main comprehensive review source covering the breadth and depth knowledge needed to succeed on the USMLE Step 2 CK exam. Elsevier Amazon…
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A review of different causes of restrictive lung diseases and some of their key features. Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material and videos. This serves as the main comprehensive review source covering the breadth and depth knowledge needed to su…
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Chapter 4: Pulmonology - Obstructive Lung Disease
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A review of obstructive lung disease, primarily focusing on asthma and COPD. Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material and videos. This serves as the main comprehensive review source covering the breadth and depth knowledge needed to succeed on the …
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Chapter 4: Pulmonology - Pleura
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Review of common pleural disorders - pneumothorax and pleural effusions. Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material and videos. This serves as the main comprehensive review source covering the breadth and depth knowledge needed to succeed on the USML…
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Chapter 4: Pulmonology - Infections
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Extensive review of respiratory infections, their associations, management and complications. Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material and videos. This serves as the main comprehensive review source covering the breadth and depth knowledge needed t…
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Review of high-yield genetic pulmonary syndromes including cystic fibrosis, alpha-1 anti-trypsin, and primary ciliary dyskinesia (Kartagener syndrome). Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material and videos. This serves as the main comprehensive revie…
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A brief review of altitude sickness including pathophysiology, and how it results in the development of its various signs and symptoms. Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material and videos. This serves as the main comprehensive review source coverin…
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Brief review of the physical exam findings associated with various lung pathologies. Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material and videos. This serves as the main comprehensive review source covering the breadth and depth knowledge needed to succeed…
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Review of the basic anatomy and physiology of the lungs, which will provide a useful foundation for understanding the pathology described later in the chapter. Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material and videos. This serves as the main comprehensi…
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