As we begin #GastroWeek, here is a question reviewing Gastroenterology pathology, which will be high-yield for those of you studying for the USMLE Step 1 exam. Even if you’re not preparing for that exam, give it your best shot and …
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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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A long-term study of patients with stinging insect anaphylaxis   Stinging insect hypersensitivity reactions, including stings from yellow jackets, honeybees, paper wasps, hornets, and fire ants, are one of the most common causes of anaphylaxis. Life-threatening reactions occur in 0.8% …
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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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As we begin #RheumWeek in our preparation of the ABIM and Internal Medicine Shelf exam review, here is a question directly out of the Knowmedge QVault. Give it your best shot and then see below for the answer.   42-year-old …
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Dear Friends, Subscribers, Followers, and Visitors   As we look forward to a festive holiday season, we just wanted to say “Thank You” post. Since we launched our Internal Medicine Question Bank in April 2013, the response from our subscribers …
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As we begin #NeuroWeek in our preparation of the ABIM and Internal Medicine Shelf exam review, here is a question directly out of the Knowmedge QVault. Give it your best shot and then see below for the answer.   67-year-old …
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Whether studying for emergency medicine, internal medicine, or USMLE board examinations, cardiovascular diseases are by far and away one of the biggest organ systems of which questions get asked.  If you pay attention, the first three pearls are all on …
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