For you sports fanatics like myself, the passing of Craig Sager from leukemia at age 65 marks the loss of an NBA reporter who cannot be replaced. Mr. Sager exemplified professionalism, enthusiasm, an untiring work ethic, and perhaps most uniquely, an unforgettable fashion statement with his bold suits and multi-colored ties.
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Neurology is a very important part of the Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Physician Assistant Board exams and can be challenging at first for many students. In this post, we will review a few key nuggets that will help you …
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As we close out #NeuroWeek, let’s take a look at Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA), a diagnosis found within the neurology syllabus of the ABIM and USMLE Step 3 exams. According to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, TIA is defined …
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If you’re like millions of other Americans and folks around the world, you’ve already taken the #IceBucketChallenge. Indeed, over $41 million —and growing—have been donated to the cause that has gone viral on social media since late July. The beneficiary …
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Everything you need to know about Infective Endocarditis, as relevant for the Internal Medicine boards, shelf exam and USMLE Step 3 Infective endocarditis (IE) is a condition in which bacteria or fungus attach to the inside of the endocardial …
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The Knowmedge High Yield Internal Medicine Board Exam Pearls eBook is now available! This eBook brings together all the high-yield pearls you’ve seen on our blog over the past year covering all the major categories you will see on the …
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We may not see pediatric patients as Internists, but that hasn’t stopped the ABIM Board or NBME Shelf exam syllabi from covering the topic of which minors don’t require parental consent. In general, the rule is that individuals under the …
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While most of the ABIM Examination topics fall neatly into organ system categories, not all of them fit into this schematic. These include: primary care screening guidelines, substance abuse, vaccinations, etc. Here at Knowmedge, we’ve incorporated this important group of …
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While most of the ABIM Examination topics fall neatly into organ system categories, not all of them fit into this schematic. These include: ophthalmology, primary care screening guidelines, vaccinations, etc. Here at Knowmedge, we’ve incorporated this important group of subject …
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Internal Medicine Board Exam Practice Question As we begin #GenMed Week in our preparation of the ABIM and Internal Medicine Shelf exam, here is a question directly out of the Knowmedge QVault. Give it your best shot and then see …
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