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 10: Rheumatology - Vasculitis
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Review of large, medium, and small vessel vasculitis.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Crystalline Arthropathy
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A brief discussion of gout, pseudogout, and synovial fluid analysis.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 10: Rheumatology - Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies
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Review of seronegative spondyloarthropathies.Av 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.Av 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.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Lymphoma
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Reviewing the different subtypes of lymphoma and their associations.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Plasma Cell Dyscrasias
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A discussion on plasma cell dyscrasias primarily focused on Multiple Myeloma and Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Thrombocytosis
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A brief discussion on essential thrombocytosis and other causes of elevated platelet counts.Av 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.Av 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.Av 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.Av 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.Av 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.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Normocytic Anemia
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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.Av 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.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Principles of Anemia, Blood Types, Transfusion Reactions
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Broad overview of the causes of anemia. We then switch our focus to discussing blood types and transfusions reactions.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 9: Hematology-Oncology - Basics of Hematology.
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A brief review of hematopoiesis and the functions of different cell lines.Av 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.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Hypoglycemia
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A quick discussion on hypoglycemia including its causes and management.Av 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.Av 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.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Parathyroid Disorders
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Review of hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, and pseudohyperparathyroidism.Av 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.Av 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.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Anterior Pituitary Disorders
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Review of a couple disorders affecting the anterior pituitary hormones - prolactin and growth hormone.Av 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.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 8: Endocrinology - Introduction
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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.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Miscellaneous
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A couple miscellaneous topics to briefly review including nephrogenic systemic fibrosis and analgesic nephropathy.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of cystitis and pyelonephritis.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of renal cell carcinoma and bladder cancer.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Cystic Kidney Disease
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Comparing benign versus malignant cysts, and review of polycystic kidney disease.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Nephrolithiasis
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Review of the causes of nephrolithiasis, stone composition, and management.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Renovascular Disorders
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Brief comparison of renal artery stenosis and fibromuscular dysplasia.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Renal Tubular Acidosis
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A rapid review of the three main subtypes of renal tubular acidosis.Av 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.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Chronic Kidney Disease
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Review of the definition of CKD, its complications, and their management.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Acute Kidney Injury
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Review of the causes and management of acute kidney injury including pre-renal, intra-renal, and post-renal azotemia.Av 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.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 7: Nephrology - Congenital Nephron Disorders
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Review of congenital nephron disorder including Fanconi syndrome and others.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Review of some basic nephrology physiology, anatomy, and acid-base disorders.Av 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.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Hepatobiliary
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Wide ranging and detailed review of hepatobiliary disorders.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Anorectal
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A brief review of anorectal disorders including hemorrhoids and anorectal cancer.Av 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.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Small Intestine
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Continuing our review down aerodigestive tract, in this section we review small intestinal disorders.Av 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.Av 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.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 6: Gastroenterology - Salivary Glands
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Review of disorders of the salivary glands, primarily focusing on the parotid gland.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Brief of cardiac tumors which are relatively uncommon, these include myxoma, rhabdomyoma, and metastatic tumors.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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Chapter 5: Cardiology - Cardiac Arrest
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Review of the causes and management of cardiac arrest.Av Abdillahi Omar, M.D.
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