Two newsworthy events took place at the American Urological Association’s national conference in San Diego last week: one that affects the screening that men routinely undergo and the other that gives women an additional reason to exercise.   Prostate Cancer …
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Patients who have been diagnosed with depression know that they are not alone. In fact, far from it. The leading cause of disability for patients between the ages of 15-44, depression affects nearly 15 million American adults. But here’s the …
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To most people, the acronym AAA stands for the association that helps replace a flat tire or fill your car with gas when the tank goes empty. For doctors, it spells danger: a potentially lethal localized ballooning of the largest …
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28-year-old female comes to the ED after she incurs a deep wound cat bite. The wound is cleaned in the department. Redness surrounding the wound is noted.   A few years ago, she was given amoxicillin for sinus infections and …
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If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, what is a daily 12 oz. can of soda linked with? Type 2 diabetes mellitus. That’s what a new European study reviewing the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages of over 27,000 people …
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Need a little break studying from the ABIM board exam? Let’s try humour…Seen in yesterday’s comic pages from your local newspaper:   http://news.yahoo.com/lightbox/frank-and-ernest-slideshow/20130423-fk130423-gif-photo-050432533.html   Frank may think conjunctivitis refers to a phobia of conjunctions, but you, of course, know better. …
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As you prepare for the ABIM exam, its helpful to read news articles to see how they apply to what you’re studying. This is a good practice in general and you will certainly remember concepts faster when you can apply …
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Tell-tale signs of a stroke or transient ischemic attack are slurred speech, facial droop, and unilateral weakness. Every first-year medical student knows that fact. But that’s so 20th century medicine. Recent case reports suggest an additional clue that is perhaps …
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Multiple sclerosis is an important topic to be aware of as you prepare for the ABIM board exam. This week an important news topic brings light to the topic of multiple sclerosis.   Before Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera and Keri …
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Hello World! Welcome to Knowmedge, a new and exciting platform for you to prepare for the ABIM® board exam! I’d be happy to share with you all the features and reasons you should sign up for Knowmedge’s high-yield ABIM style …
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