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S2 E012 Ovaries and PID Oct 04, 2016

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Ovarian Cysts Common findings and are often part of a normal menstrual cycle including follicular and corpus luteum cysts. The most common types of benign cysts found are serous and mucinous adenomas and teratomas or dermoid cysts. Postmenopausal cysts are presumed to be malignant until proven otherwise. Clinical Presentation Pain Abnormal menstrual changes Incidental finding […]

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S2 E011 Your Questions Sep 20, 2016

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Your questions answered. 1) What do you think of live, 3-5 day review courses?

2) Do I need to order all new books for my PANRE if I have my old ones from my PANCE?

3) Where do I start?

4) What are your thoughts on the NCCPA / AAPA issues?

5) Do you offer discounts on your materials?

6) I'm in Dermatology. How am I ever going to pass the PANRE?

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S2 E010 Disorders of the Uterus for the PANCE and PANRE Sep 07, 2016

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Today we cover endometriosis, fibroids, prolapse and more...

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S2 E009 A Review of Cervical and Vaginal Disorders for the PANCE and PANRE Aug 23, 2016

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Cervical Dysplasia and Carcinoma Neoplasia is an abnormal growth of cells Dysplasia is an abnormal development typically with an excess of immature cells Cervical dysplasia and carcinoma have been linked to human papillomavirus (HPV) Risk factors Sexual activity increases risk for exposure to HPV The younger the age of first intercourse the greater the risk […]

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S2 E008 The Menstrual Cycle for the PANCE and PANRE Aug 09, 2016

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Menstrual cycle Follicular phase Day one of the cycle begins with menses Estrogen increases causing the uterine lining to thicken Follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) increases, stimulating the follicles On day two or three of the cycle one follicle in the ovary becomes dominant About day 14 a surge in luteinizing hormone (LH) causes the dominant […]

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S2 E007 Preterm Labor, Labor, Delivery & Postpartum problems for the PANCE and PANRE Jul 26, 2016

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Preterm Labor Labor is the the presence of uterine contractions which are strong and frequent enough to expel the products of conception from the uterus. Preterm labor is labor which occurs between 20 and 37 weeks. This is the leading cause of neonatal mortality in the United States. Risk factors Multiple gestation (approximately 10% of […]

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S2 E006 Third Trimester Bleeding & ID During Pregnancy for the PANCE and PANRE Jul 12, 2016

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A review of third trimester bleeding & ID in pregnancy for the PANCE and PANRE

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S2 E005: Rh Incompatibility and Eclampsia Jun 28, 2016

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Rh Incompatibility Mother is Rh (-) and baby is Rh (+). Mother has potential to create anti Rh (+) antibodies. RBC’s do not cross the placenta, but IgG antibodies do. There must be a traumatic event when the fetus’s blood comes in contact with the mother’s blood to trigger antibody production. Uterine trauma Amniocentesis Delivery […]

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