Watch this short video to learn how to diagnose diabetes/prediabetes for the Boards. In this video, we review the 4 tests used to establish a diagnosis of diabetes and review the criteria that separates a diagnosis of diabetes from prediabetes.
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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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Check out this video and learn about the symptoms of Type 1 diabetes and how to distinguish between Type 1A and Type 1B diabetes.
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General Internal Medicine is commonly covered on USMLE, ABIM, ABFM and PANCE boards. Thus, whenever new clinical guidelines are issued it’s important to know for taking care of patients and exam preparation alike.
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Prepping for the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Exam: A General Pediatrician’s Perspective Zebra diagnoses everywhere! You know that mythical zebra in your differential diagnosis, the one rarely seen in practice but commonly encountered in testing environments? Well, they are …
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Amyloidosis is a generic term, defined as extracellular tissue deposition of fibrils composed of low-molecular (light) weight subunits of normal serum protein. It’s one of those conditions that doesn’t fit neatly into one organ system but here are the things …
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This is the second post in a two part series to get you familiar with the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) Exam and get ready for test day. If you have not read Part 1, you can check it …
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As you prepare for the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) Board Exam, we want to help you develop a study strategy to make the most of your study time. We prepared this two part post to help you: 1) …
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“Hillary Clinton’s Doctor Says Pneumonia Led to Abrupt Exit From 9/11 Event” read the page A1 headline in this morning’s New York Times. The diagnosis came hours after she had to suddenly leave a ceremony being held on the 15th …
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It’s Medical Mnemonics Monday! Regardless of whether you’re studying for your ABIM board exam, USMLE Step, ABFM, PANCE exams (or any other medical board exam), it’s important to understand systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Diagnostic criteria for SLE can be remembered …
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