Aortic Stenosis Severity Classification
Classification of aortic stenosis by severity using echocardiogram assessment. A simple way of understanding the severity of aortic stenosis.
Category USMLE Step 2 CK
How to test for Vitamin D deficiency?
How to test for vitamin D deficiency? 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D or 25-hydroxyvitamin D
Acanthosis Nigricans
Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a skin manifestation seen in patients with certain medical conditions such as insulin resistance, malignancy, drug-induced acanthosis nigricans and others. There are some important aspects to remember for the board exams. Clinical features: Hyperkeratotic and hyperpigmented…
Oral Anti-Diabetic Drugs Classification
The oral anti-diabetic drugs classification can be overwhelming to look at the beginning. However, since they are commonly used, it is extremely important to familiarize with them. Memorizing the type of the anti-diabetic medications depending on their mechanism of action,…
Endemic Mycoses (Dimorphic Fungi)
The endemic mycoses (dimorphic fungi) are important causes of lung and systemic infections that are somewhat neglected in the medical practice with deleterious results (1). The most important endemic mycoses that affect the respiratory tract are Histoplasma capsulatum, Blastomyces dermatitidis, and Coccidioides immitis. They…
Test-Taking Strategies for the USMLE Exams
Objective: Describe useful test-taking strategies for the USMLE exams so that the reader gets ready to understand how to approach a question in a more effective way and start practicing it on a daily basis. The same strategies may be…
How to Interpret an Electrocardiogram ECG
Risk factors for Coronary Artery Disease CAD
Recognizing Coronary Artery Disease CAD is very important. In the past, the classification was mostly done by the ability to modify a risk factor. Now, the classification by CAD related risk is used more. CAD risk equivalence refers to the comparison between…
Dermatology Cases – Case 1: A 2 month-old baby with a rash in his head
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Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Management
Diabetes Mellitus Management Goals: Pharmacologic Therapy in Diabetes Mellitus type 2 recommendations: Metformin is the first-line treatment unless contraindicated, it should be started at the time of diagnosis always. The three major contraindications for Metformin use are: Impaired renal function: Abnormal creatinine absolute values or creatinine clearance,…
