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Glucose is the main source of energy for all forms of life, but it isn’t usually stored as individual C₆H₁₂O₆ molecules. Animals use glycogen to do that job. Glycogen is a large branched polymer of glucose molecules, linked together by α-1,4 and α-1,6 glycosidic bonds. The liver and muscles break down the stored glycogen whenever the body needs an extra boost of glucose.

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Early in fetal development, the precursors of the major systems in the body are outlined. The three germ layers (endoderm, mesoderm, ectoderm) are formed during the third week of development. We’ll focus on the ectoderm, from which the entire nervous system (central and peripheral) forms.

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After listening to this AudioBrick, you should be able to:

• Define equilibrium and describe the forces at work on ions across a biological membrane.
• Discuss the importance of the Nernst equation and equilibrium potentials.
• Describe the importance of Na-K-ATPase in relation to the resting membrane potential (V_r).
• Describe the nonequilibrium steady-state (NESS).
• Define and discuss the chord conductance equation.

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After listening to this AudioBrick, you should be able to:

• Describe the typical clinical presentation, risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnostic features, and treatment of pemphigoid vulgaris.
• Describe the typical clinical presentation, risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnostic features, and treatment of bullous pemphigoid.
• Describe the typical clinical presentation, risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnostic features, and treatment of dermatitis herpetiformis.

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After listening to this AudioBrick, you should be able to:

• Describe the structure and relationships of the posterior abdominal wall, including the aorta (including collateral channels), inferior vena cava (including collateral tributaries), lymphatics, muscles (psoas major, quadratus lumborum), sympathetic chain, and lumbar plexus.
• Describe the relationship of the kidneys in the retroperitoneal space as it relates to posterior abdominal wall anatomy.

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Epithelium is one of the four basic tissue types (the other three are muscle tissue, nerve tissue, and connective tissue). It is found throughout the body—covering it; lining organs, vessels, and cavities; and forming glands. It absorbs nutrients, transports electrolytes, secretes hormones, and regulates body temperature by producing sweat.

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What do you know about prokaryote structure and the gram stain? Bacteria are members of a unique taxonomic kingdom consisting of prokaryotic unicellular organisms. Prokaryote is a term from ancient Greek meaning “before the kernel.” The kernel in this case is a nucleus, which prokaryotes lack. Prokaryotes also do not have any membrane-bound organelles. In fact, many of the organelles found in eukaryotes—like an endoplasmic reticulum, mitochondria, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, and peroxisomes—are completely absent in prokaryotes.

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In our increasingly interconnected world, health challenges transcend national boundaries and demand global solutions. Global health is an interdisciplinary field of study and practice that seeks to improve the health and well-being of populations worldwide, focusing on the health challenges that require global and national action in every country. It encompasses epidemiology, public health, medicine, environmental health, anthropology, sociology, health policy, and economics.

After listening to this AudioBrick, you should be able to:

• Explain how globalization impacts health.1
• Explain how health status varies across countries, time, age, and gender.2
• Identify the main threats to global health.

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After listening to this AudioBrick, you should be able to:

• Discuss the main purposes of the immune system.
• Briefly explain how the innate immune system works, and describe how antigens are transferred from the innate to the adaptive immune system (dendritic cells).
• Briefly describe the main purpose of the adaptive immune system, and explain how the two arms (cellular and humoral) work.
• Describe what happens after an immune response is finished.

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In the fed state, glucose is used by almost all the cells in the body to generate energy. But even when we are not fueling it with food, our bodies still run well, such as during sleep. Gluconeogenesis is the process of synthesizing glucose from noncarbohydrate precursors. The major substrates (substances that enzymes act on) are the glucogenic amino acids, lactate, glycerol, and propionate. The liver and kidneys are the major sites where gluconeogenesis occurs; the kidneys may contribute up to 40% of total glucose synthesis in the fasting state and more in starvation.

After listening to this AudioBrick, you should be able to:

• Describe gluconeogenesis and the compounds that can and cannot serve as glucose precursors in mammals.
• Explain the gluconeogenesis pathway.
• Describe ways in which gluconeogenesis and glycolysis are reciprocally regulated.

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After listening to this AudioBrick, you should be able to:

• Define blood plasma and explain its importance and function.
• Compare and contrast the contents of plasma and serum.
• Understand how plasma components are used in medicine.

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After listening to this AudioBrick, you should be able to:

• Compare and contrast the underlying defect in hemophilia A and B.
• Describe the inheritance pattern and relative incidence of hemophilia A and B.
• Describe the clinical features of hemophilia A and B.
• Explain how hemophilia A and B are diagnosed.
• List and briefly describe other factor deficiencies.

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Clinical rotations are your chance to shine! But let’s face it: passively observing can only take you so far. This guide equips you with active learning strategies to dominate your rotations, impress the attendings, and solidify your medical knowledge.

Become an Active Learner, Not a Passive Observer

Being an active learner is crucial for building a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in any field, especially your clinical rotations. In the medical profession, being an active learner can make all the difference in providing quality care to patients. You can better understand diagnoses, treatment plans, and best practices by engaging with patient cases, asking insightful questions, and participating in procedures. This enhances your learning and growth and helps you provide better patient care. Ultimately, being an active learner allows you to stay on top of developments in your field, take ownership of your education, and continually improve your skills and knowledge.

• Pre-Round Power Up: Be sure to walk into rounds prepared! Review your patient charts beforehand. Use online resources or quick textbooks to discuss relevant diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Ask Rockstar Questions: Don’t hesitate to ask insightful questions during rounds or patient interactions. Focus on clarifying concepts, exploring differential diagnoses, and understanding treatment rationales.
• Shadow Like a Ninja: Tailor your shadowing to your learning style. Actively participate in procedures (when possible) and observe surgical techniques, diagnostic maneuvers, and patient communication. Make shadowing work for you, as best you can, so you feel confident participating.
• Case Studies: Your CSI Files: Turn patient cases into mini-investigations. Analyze findings, discuss potential diagnoses with residents/attendings, and actively participate in the diagnostic and treatment planning process when you can.

Bonus Tip: Leverage Technology

Technology can be a powerful tool to support active learning because it provides access to a wealth of information and resources at one’s fingertips. Mobile apps that offer high-yield information can be a convenient way to review essential concepts during downtime. Recording lectures or discussions with permission can also help review and reinforce learning. Additionally, online learning platforms with interactive content and case studies tailored to your current rotation can provide an engaging and effective way to deepen your understanding of complex topics. By leveraging technology in these ways, you can optimize your active learning strategies and improve your overall learning outcomes.

• Use mobile apps with high-yield information for quick reference during downtime.
• Record (with permission) lectures or interesting clinical discussions to review later for better retention.
• Explore online learning platforms with interactive content and case studies specific to your current rotation.

Remember:

• Be proactive! Express your interest in specific cases, procedures, or areas you want to learn more about.
• Seek feedback! Regularly ask your attending or residents for constructive criticism to identify areas for improvement.
• Don’t be afraid to make mistakes! Clinical rotations are a safe space to learn from your experiences.

Rock Your Clinical Rotations with Active Learning

By embracing active learning strategies, you’ll transform your clinical rotations from passive observation to a dynamic learning experience. You’ll impress your superiors, solidify your knowledge base, and be well on your way to becoming a confident and skilled future doctor.

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Level Up Your Clinical Thinking with Qbanks

Step 2 CK is about more than memorizing facts. It requires applying your knowledge to real-world clinical scenarios. Qbanks excel at this by presenting you with realistic case studies followed by multiple-choice questions that test your ability to:

• Analyze patient data
• Formulate differential diagnoses
• Select appropriate management plans
• Prioritize essential interventions

Working through these cases and their explanations will strengthen your clinical decision-making muscles in a low-pressure environment, preparing you to tackle similar challenges on exam day.

Master the Art of Test-Taking

Step 2 CK tests your knowledge under timed conditions. Qbanks can help you develop the test-taking prowess needed for success. Here’s how:

• Practice Under Time Pressure: Replicate the exam experience using the timed practice tests or self-assessments offered by most qbanks. This helps you get comfortable managing your time effectively during the actual exam.
• Identify Your Weak Spots: Many qbanks offer detailed performance analytics that pinpoint your areas of strength and weakness. Focus your studying on these weaker areas to ensure well-rounded exam preparation.
• Learn from Wrong Answers: Don’t get discouraged by picking the wrong answer. Analyze the explanations provided by your qbank to understand the thought processes behind both the correct and incorrect choices. This clarifies the concept and helps you avoid similar pitfalls in the future. We regularly hear from instructors and student support staff who wish students started doing questions earlier–don’t wait to start!

Boost Your Confidence and Exam Readiness

The more you practice, the more confident you’ll feel on exam day. Regularly utilizing your qbank exposes you to a vast pool of high-yield questions, mimicking the format and difficulty of the actual Step 2 CK. This familiarity with question styles and content eases exam anxiety and puts you in a prime position to perform at your best.

By effectively leveraging your Qbank, you can transform from a passive test-taker into a confident clinical reasoning whiz ready to conquer Step 2 CK and embark on your residency journey!

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Step 1: Nail the Diagnosis

When preparing for Step 2 CK, nailing the diagnosis is crucial. This involves refining your skills in differential diagnosis, thinking like the test writers, and sharpening your clinical reasoning. Let’s delve deeper into these areas with tips to help you excel in Step 2 CK preparation.

Master the Art of Differential Diagnosis

Refine your ability to identify the most likely causes of a patient’s presentation using a structured approach. To consider various possibilities, utilize frameworks like the mnemonic “POEMS” (Pulmonary, GI, Endocrine, Metabolic, and Psychiatric).

Think Like the Test Writers

Step 2 CK emphasizes common diseases and presentations. Focus on memorizing common conditions’ signs, symptoms, and diagnostic tests. Self-assessment exams and self-guided tests within your favorite study tool are invaluable here.

Sharpen Your Clinical Reasoning

Practice applying your medical knowledge to patient cases. You can do this with the help of clinical-focused study resources like question banks and past exams to hone your ability to analyze data, identify the underlying pathology, and distinguish between similar presentations.

Step 2: Craft Effective Treatment Plans

Developing effective treatment plans is a vital part of providing quality patient care. As a healthcare professional, staying up-to-date with the latest treatment guidelines and tailoring your approach to meet each patient’s unique needs is essential. Let’s explore strategies for crafting effective treatment plans, including familiarizing yourself with treatment guidelines, personalizing treatments for patients, and prioritizing common interventions. Following these tips can help ensure your patients receive the best possible care.

Know Your Guidelines

Become familiar with significant treatment guidelines published by reputable organizations like the American College of Cardiology (ACC) or the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

Tailor Treatments to Individual Patients

Consider factors like age, comorbidities, and medication allergies when selecting treatment options.

Prioritize High-Yield Interventions

Focus on memorizing first-line therapies and escalation plans for common diseases so you can easily and quickly identify common interventions.

Bonus Tip: Leverage Mnemonics and Frameworks

Using strategic mnemonics and frameworks can significantly boost your recall during the exam. Utilize tools like the “ABCD” approach to airway management or the DOWNTURN mnemonic for diabetic ketoacidosis.

Remember: Consistent practice, studying, and focusing on high-yield information are crucial for conquering Step 2 CK. Be sure to utilize question banks, past exams, self-assessment exams, and effective study techniques to solidify your knowledge and confidently approach the exam.

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Pain is a sensation that warns of potential injury and alerts the person to avoid or treat it. For example, if you touch a hot object, you will feel pain and immediately remove your hand from that object, protecting your hand from further damage. As much as pain can burden and torment, ultimately it is an essential part of our bodies’ mechanisms of self-preservation.

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After listening to this AudioBrick, you should be able to:

• Identify the location, cell type, release stimulus to the endocrine cells, and function of the major gastrointestinal (GI) hormones secretin, cholecystokinin (CCK), gastrin, vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP).
• Describe in brief the release stimulus and function of the GI regulatory peptides bombesin, GLP-1, GLP-2, ghrelin, leptin, motilin, somatostatin, and gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP).
• Understand how the physical and chemical compositions of luminal contents are sensed and the hormonal responses that then occur.
• Outline how GI cells integrate multiple regulatory inputs from hormonal and neural inputs to control function.

You can also check out the original brick on Gastrointestinal Regulatory Substances  from our Gastrointestinal collection, which is available for free.

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After listening to this AudioBrick, you should be able to:

• Compare and contrast the clinical features of primary headache syndromes (migraine, cluster, tension-type headaches).
• Differentiate migraine aura from other transient neurological disorders (eg, transient ischemic attacks, seizure, presyncope).
• Discuss the mechanisms of central nervous system sensitization and pain referral and the interaction of neural structures, particularly pain pathways and neurovascular control.
• Outline which patients warrant radiologic or other lab evaluation for headache.
• Describe the treatment of patients with headache disorders and potential complications of treatment.

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What are Qbanks and Why Should You Care?

Qbanks are massive collections of practice test questions designed to mimic the format and difficulty of your upcoming exams. However, they are more than just memorization drills. Here’s how qbanks can propel you toward med school excellence:

• Ace Those Shelf Exams: Shelf exams test your mastery of a subject area. Regularly practicing with qbanks tailored to each shelf keeps the information fresh and helps you identify your weak spots.
• Dominate Steps 1 & 2: The holy grail of med school exams! High-quality qbanks often mirror the USMLE format, exposing you to the question styles and testing you on the high-yield topics you need to know.
• Level Up Your Critical Thinking: Qbanks aren’t just about parroting facts. They force you to analyze information, apply your knowledge, and choose the most logical answer – a skill crucial for exams and future clinical decision-making.
• Develop Test-Taking Prowess: Exams can be nerve-wracking! Qbanks help you become comfortable navigating the testing environment, managing time effectively, and recognizing patterns in question styles.

Bonus: Beyond the Exams

The benefits of qbanks extend far beyond acing tests. Here’s how they can prepare you for the clinical world:

• Solidify Foundational Knowledge: Regularly practicing questions reinforces core medical concepts, giving you a strong foundation for clinical reasoning.
• Identify Knowledge Gaps: Qbanks expose areas where your understanding might be shaky. Address these gaps early to avoid snowballing problems later.
• Learn from Explanations: Good qbanks offer detailed explanations for correct and incorrect answers. Analyzing them to identify thought patterns leading to incorrect choices is vital for clinical differential diagnosis.

Popular Qbank Options

There are several excellent qbanks out there, each with its strengths. When choosing, consider factors like user interface, question explanations, and access to additional resources. Some well-regarded options include UWorld, USMLE-Rx, and Amboss.

Remember: Qbanks are a powerful tool but not a magic bullet. Integrate them with your active learning strategies, textbooks, and lectures for maximum impact.

So, dive into those qbanks, soon! You’re on your way to conquering med school and beyond!

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After listening to this AudioBrick, you should be able to:

• Define patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).
• Describe the anatomy and intrauterine function of the ductus arteriosus, the normal sequence of changes in the ductus during the transition from fetal to postnatal circulation, and the consequences of failure to close the ductus.
• Describe the findings on physical exam of an infant with a PDA, the clinical presentation of a child with a significant PDA, and the diagnostic tests used to confirm the diagnosis of PDA.
• Explain the treatment options for a child with a PDA, along with the risks and complications associated with an untreated PDA.

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After listening to this AudioBrick, you should be able to:

• Describe the normal development of male and female reproductive systems.
• Compare and contrast anomalies of the uterus and vagina arising in the female reproductive system.
• Compare and contrast anomalies of the testes, scrotum, and penile urethra arising in the male reproductive system.
• Compare and contrast disorders of sexual development (DSD): ovotesticular DSD, 46 XX DSD, and 46 XY DSD.

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Months 1-3: Build the Foundation

As a newcomer to the world of medical education, it’s crucial to establish a solid foundation of knowledge in the initial months. This period is dedicated to grasping core medical concepts through various methods such as attending lectures, utilizing textbooks, and employing active learning strategies like flashcards and spaced repetition. Finding a study tool that resonates with you and committing to it will be crucial during this phase. Also, you should familiarize yourself with the question format and style of your chosen question bank (qbank). Starting with untimed, subject-specific practice sessions will help solidify your foundational knowledge and set the stage for a successful learning journey.

Focus: Grasping core medical concepts through lectures, textbooks, and active learning strategies like flashcards and spaced repetition. Find a tool (or tools) you like and stick with them!

Qbank Integration: Start familiarizing yourself with the question format and style of your chosen qbank. Focus on untimed, subject-specific practice to solidify your foundational knowledge.

Months 4-6: Deep Dive & Review

As you embark on your journey to master the subjects, it’s important to dive deeper into each system. In addition to attending lectures, consider supplementing your learning with high-quality resources such as review books and video lectures. To simulate the exam experience, it’s also crucial to ramp up your qbank usage. Incorporating timed practice tests will not only help you analyze your performance but also identify any knowledge gaps that require further attention. Remember to revisit those areas using your primary study materials to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

Focus: Dive deeper into each subject system, supplementing lectures with high-yield resources like review books and video lectures.

Qbank Integration: Ramp up your qbank usage. Begin incorporating timed practice tests to simulate the exam experience. Analyze your performance, identify knowledge gaps, and revisit those areas in your primary study materials.

Months 7-9: Targeted Review & Practice

As you transition into the next phase of your medical studies, it’s valuable to prioritize focusing on high-yield topics and practicing full-length timed exams. Consider incorporating a Self-Assessment Exam into your study plans to lay a strong foundation for the upcoming months. Additionally, integrating Qbank performance analytics can be an effective tool for identifying weak areas. By prioritizing practice in these specific areas and using the detailed explanations provided, you can better understand the concepts behind the answer choices. This strategic approach can contribute to an overall improvement in performance and aid in achieving your study goals.

Focus: Shift your focus to high-yield topics and practice taking full-length practice exams under timed conditions. A Self-Assessment Exam would be a great addition to your study plans to set the stage for months 10 and 11.

Qbank Integration: Use your Qbank’s performance analytics to identify your weakest areas. Prioritize practicing questions in those areas and use the detailed explanations provided to understand the concepts behind the answer choices truly.

Months 10-11: Peak Performance & Mock Exams

As you approach months 10-11 of your study plan, it’s time to focus on achieving peak performance and preparing for mock exams. In this phase, your main goal is to fine-tune your test-taking skills and build confidence by engaging in multiple full-length practice exams under simulated testing conditions. Additionally, continue to leverage your qbank for targeted practice and review weak areas identified in your mock exams. Using personalized study plans offered by some qbanks, you aim to optimize your remaining study time for the best possible results.

Focus: Fine-tune your test-taking skills and boost your confidence by taking multiple full-length practice exams under simulated testing conditions.

Qbank Integration: Continue using your qbank for targeted practice and review weak areas identified in your mock exams. Utilize features like personalized study plans some qbanks offer to optimize your remaining study time.

The Final Weeks: Sharpen the Saw

As you enter the final weeks of your preparation, it’s crucial to maintain a balance between revising high-yield concepts and prioritizing rest to prevent burnout. Integrating your qbank into your study routine for quick, focused review sessions is recommended, rather than overwhelming yourself with new information at this stage. You need to sharpen the saw and approach these last few weeks with a strategic and well-rested mindset.

Focus: Review high-yield concepts but prioritize rest to avoid burnout.

Qbank Integration: Use your qbank for quick, focused review sessions on the go. Refrain from overloading yourself with new information at this stage.

Remember This

This is just a sample schedule. You can adjust it based on your learning style and pace. Qbanks are a powerful tool throughout your Step 1 prep – use them strategically to solidify your knowledge, identify weaknesses, and ultimately conquer this crucial exam!

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Stimulant medications are drugs that increase alertness and attention. They also elevate heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate. Stimulants are used to treat many conditions, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), chronic lethargy, narcolepsy, and obesity. Examples of stimulants include caffeine, amphetamines (such as dextroamphetamine), methylphenidate, and modafinil.

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If you’ve studied the hematopoietic system malignancies—all the leukemias, lymphomas, and plasma cell disorders—you probably feel like you’ve been hit with the good old medical school fire hose. Now’s a good time to take a step back from all the details, make sure that you remember the underlying framework, and pull together some information that connects several different diseases.

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After listening to this AudioBrick, you should be able to:

• Describe the pathogenesis of megaloblastic anemia.
• List common causes of B12 and folate deficiency and associated nonhematologic symptoms of each.
• List and understand the characteristic complete blood count values in megaloblastic anemia.
• Describe and identify the morphologic changes present in the blood and bone marrow in a patient with megaloblastic anemia.
• Describe the treatment of megaloblastic anemia.

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Blood glucose is proof that you can have too much of a good thing. While glucose serves a critical role as fuel for many of our bodily functions, it must remain in a very tightly controlled range. If the level goes too low, you can fall into a coma. If glucose is too high, damage to tissues throughout the body can occur. When blood glucose is consistently too high and the mechanisms that return it to the normal range fail, this is called diabetes mellitus. Nearly 10% of the US population has a form of diabetes, so it is critical that physicians understand the disease and be prepared to care for patients with the diagnosis.

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After listening to this AudioBrick, you should be able to:

• Define pulmonary hypertension and compare with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
• Describe the clinical presentation and diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension, including results from electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, and heart catheterization. Explain how pulmonary hypertension leads to right-sided heart failure.
• Describe how pulmonary vascular resistance affects pulmonary arterial pressure. List common etiologies of pulmonary hypertension, differentiating between cardiac and pulmonary causes. List the most common cause of pulmonary arterial hypertension.
• Describe the treatment of pulmonary hypertension.

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A thorough skin examination should be performed annually to assess for new or changing macroscopic skin lesions. It is critically important to be able to identify and describe normal and abnormal skin and to note your findings carefully, because a change in an existing skin lesion is the most common sign of skin cancer, including deadly ones like melanoma. In this discussion, we will describe the specific ways in which you document skin lesions, using a vocabulary that other clinicians will understand.

After listening to this AudioBrick, you should be able to:

• Explain the importance of physical examination of the skin.
• Describe skin lesions, explaining and illustrating each of the following: size, type (eg, vesicle, bulla), color, configuration (eg, annular, targetoid, discoid), arrangement (eg, solitary, grouped, linear, reticular), and distribution and location.

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Have you ever cut your finger, bumped your head, or fallen and scraped your knee? While you were cursing your clumsiness or bad luck, your body got straight to work healing the injury, relying on the wondrous process of acute inflammation. Shortly after your injury, you most likely experienced some or all of the cardinal signs of acute inflammation: pain (dolor), redness (rubor), heat (calor), and swelling (tumor).

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After listening to this AudioBrick, you should be able to:

• Define multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN), and list the three MEN syndromes.
• Compare and contrast the main clinical features of MEN1, MEN2A, and MEN2B.
• Describe the genetic defects that cause MEN1, MEN2A, and MEN2B.
• Briefly describe the management of the MEN syndromes.

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After listening to this AudioBrick, you should be able to:

• Define myocarditis.
• List the most common viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic causes of myocarditis, and describe the general mechanism for how these agents damage the myocardium.
• List noninfectious causes of myocarditis, and describe the general mechanism for how the myocardium is damaged in these conditions.
• Describe the characteristic microscopic features of acute infectious myocarditis.
• Describe the typical presentation, clinical spectrum, and prognosis of myocarditis.

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After listening to this AudioBrick, you should be able to:

• Differentiate the microscopic and growth characteristics and habitat of Salmonella typhi, Salmonella spp other than S typhi, and Shigella.
• Describe the host (risk) factors, mode of transmission, and pathobiology of diseases caused by these organisms.
• Describe the clinical manifestations of diseases caused by these organisms.
• Discuss concerns of antibiotic resistance related to these organisms.

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After listening to this AudioBrick, you should be able to:

• Define patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).
• Describe the anatomy and intrauterine function of the ductus arteriosus, the normal sequence of changes in the ductus during the transition from fetal to postnatal circulation, and the consequences of failure to close the ductus.
• Describe the findings on physical exam of an infant with a PDA, the clinical presentation of a child with a significant PDA, and the diagnostic tests used to confirm the diagnosis of PDA.
• Explain the treatment options for a child with a PDA, along with the risks and complications associated with an untreated PDA.

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You probably know that the kidneys play an important role in maintaining blood pressure within the normal range. You might also know that they do this by regulating blood volume and the degree of arterial contraction or dilation (the systemic vascular resistance). But do you know how the kidneys do this? The answer is the kidneys accomplish this primarily through a set of hormones and enzymes known together as the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS). In this brick, we will discuss the components, functions, and regulation of the RAAS.

After listening to this Audio Brick, you should be able to:

• Outline the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, including sensors, factors that control it, sources of hormone release, and the actions of each hormone.
• Describe the mechanisms by which the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system regulates blood pressure.
• Compare and contrast tubuloglomerular feedback with the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

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from our Musculoskeletal, Skin, and Connective Tissue collection, which is available for free.

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After listening to this AudioBrick, you should be able to:

• Compare and contrast the underlying defect in hemophilia A and B.
• Describe the inheritance pattern and relative incidence of hemophilia A and B.
• Describe the clinical features of hemophilia A and B.
• Explain how hemophilia A and B are diagnosed.
• List and briefly describe other factor deficiencies.

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After listening to this AudioBrick, you should be able to:

• Define mitral stenosis.
• List and explain the common causes of mitral stenosis.
• Describe the clinical presentation and diagnosis of mitral stenosis.
• Describe the treatment of mitral stenosis.

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