As we all head into the final stretch of 2016, we’re excited by what the new year holds for all the members of the Knowmedge community! Whether you are in the first year of your residency, a graduating physician assistant, or an experienced physician, we’re grateful for your commitment to improving the health of your communities.
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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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Buy any QBank plan this Labor Day weekend and get a Medical Mnemonics upgrade for free! To take advantage of this limited time offer, buy any QBank (Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or PANCE) between now and Tuesday, Sep 6th. We’ll …
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Try this week’s question of the week and follow us on twitter @Knowmedge for additional questions and pearls! This week’s theme: Nephrology #PAStudent A 67-year-old man is recovering following an uncomplicated total hip arthroplasty. His past medical history is significant …
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As you get ready for the Physician Assistant National Certification Exam (PANCE) we wanted to share a few tips to help you on your path to success! Like anything in life that is worth sweat and tears to achieve, it …
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A new UCLA study released last week found that 46% of adults in California are pre-diabetic, leading many media outlets to report on this diagnosis. Combining the 9% who have diabetes, the researchers found that over 1/2 of Californians have …
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Below is a review of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, to help prepare you for the USMLE Steps, Internal Medicine In-Training Exam (ITE), ABIM, and PANCE boards. As we approach Valentine’s Day, you’ve probably seen cartoon, oversized hearts pounding out of lovestruck couples …
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