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102: Parasites and Change Your Approach Sep 21, 2022

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Pinworms Found all over the globe Eggs are initially swallowed. Worms live in the cecum and females travel through the anus at night in order to lay their eggs Clinical Presentation Few symptoms especially at first Itching around the anus Restless sleep Abdominal Pain Nausea Diagnosis Worms may be visible with examination at night or […]

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101: Fungal infections, Test Questions and The 33 Days Program Aug 09, 2022

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Candidiasis May affect the skin and/or the mucous membranes of the mouth, intestines, or the vagina Risk Factors Poor hygiene Hot and humid environment Antibiotic therapy Immunosuppression Clinical Presentation Oropharyngeal candidiasis – (thrush) Sore and painful mouth Burning mouth or tongue Dysphagia Thick, whitish patches on the oral mucosa Diffuse erythema and white patches that […]

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100: Bacterial Infections Part 2 & an app I’m loving Jul 19, 2022

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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever A tick borne disease Rickettsia rickettsii Causes small vessel vasculitis Can cause serious damage to internal organs, can be lethal My be found throughout the Western Hemisphere Clinical Presentation Initial symptoms High Fever Nausea / vomiting Severe headache Muscle pain Later signs and symptoms Maculopapular rash, occurs 2-5 days after fever, […]

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099: Infectious Disease Part 2 & When It isn’t Easy Jun 28, 2022

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Gonococcal Infections Neisseria gonorrhoeae – Gram negative intracellular diplococci Infects the mucous membranes of the reproductive tract, including the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes in women, and the urethra in women and men Can also infect the mucous membranes of the mouth, throat, eyes, and anus secondary to direct inoculation. Systemic gonococcal infection or disseminated […]

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098: Bacterial Infection Part Jun 15, 2022

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Botulism Clostridium botulinum – anaerobic organism Toxin inhibits the release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction Infant botulism Between the ages of 2 and 6 months Floppy baby Caused by ingesting spores – No honey during first one year of life Adult botulism Caused by ingesting spore Canned food Wound botulism Medical emergency, can be […]

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Dominate Medicine 008 Jun 07, 2022

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Three topics today Reflection and repetition for success It’s vs Its What if you LOVED it?

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33 Days to Pass Your PANCE June Cohort – Part 2 May 17, 2022

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this is part two of the live event for 33 Days to Pass the PANCE

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33 Days to Pass Your PANCE June Cohort – Part 1 May 17, 2022

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The 33 Days program is designed to get you the best possible score you can get on the PANCE. That’s my goal. The first ever cohort was completed in April and that group is doing fantastic. I’ll be hosting another cohort beginning on June 1st. If your exam is coming up in July, August or […]

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S2 E097 Genitourinary Neoplasms and a small hack to help you through school Apr 19, 2022

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Bladder carcinoma Bladder cancer is 3x as likely in men than women Transitional cell carcinoma is > 90% of bladder cancers. Risk Factors Smoking!! Chronic irritation Clinical Presentation – Bloody urine is the most common presenting symptom Pyuria Dysuria Labs, Studies and Physical Exam Findings Urinalysis shows hematuria U/S, CT, MRI […]

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S2 E096 Infectious Disorders of the Urinary Tract Apr 05, 2022

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Urinary Tract Infection Risk Factors Females are more prone than males Diabetes Obesity Sexual Activity Clinical Presentation Burning with urination Frequency May present with strangely in elderly Diagnosis Symptoms alone may be enough U/A Cultures Treatment – Several different options for antibiotic treatment Cephalexin (Keflex) Fluoroquinolones Bactrim is becoming less effective due to resistant organisms […]

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