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Osanemo Iyela
Hassan Hussain Diirshe
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McArdle disease is not associated with hyperglycemia

Posted by Adiel Rey Cabrera, 17 hours ago, 0 comments

McArdle disease is not associated with hyperglycemia

McArdle disease is not associated with hyperglycemia; on the contrary, it is often associated with hypoglycemia during exercise.

Posted by Adiel Rey Cabrera, 17 hours ago, 0 comments

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Horner syndrome

Posted by Adiel Rey Cabrera, 2 days ago, 1 comments

Horner syndrome

Horner syndrome is not significantly associated with vision loss. There may only be a slight visual field impairment due to the ptosis and some difficulty seeing in low-light environments( miosis). Therefore, the clinical presentation of vision loss described in the question doesn't correspond to this diagnosis.

Posted by Adiel Rey Cabrera, 2 days ago, 1 comments

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eryhropoitin and hypertension

Posted by Mohammad Ameen, 17 Jun 2025, 0 comments

eryhropoitin and hypertension

mech by which EP induces HTN

  • inhibits Ach induced vasodialation vaso dialation
  • platelet aggregates
  • increased levels of Endothelin -1

renal cell carcinoma - increased EP

Posted by Mohammad Ameen, 17 Jun 2025, 0 comments

THREAD

Muscular duchenne dystrophy

Posted by Sahil Dhull, 15 Jun 2025, 0 comments

Muscular duchenne dystrophy

Let’s discuss this question? In detail?

Posted by Sahil Dhull, 15 Jun 2025, 0 comments

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Ana Furtado
Ana Furtado
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C3 complement (Glomerulonephritis)

Posted by Ana Furtado, 9 Jun 2025, 0 comments

C3 complement (Glomerulonephritis)

I am not sure if C3 complement will arise in this case! For me, it will decrease.

Posted by Ana Furtado, 9 Jun 2025, 0 comments

THREAD

Mistake on vignette

Posted by José Bueno, 27 Apr 2025, 0 comments

Mistake on vignette

It says the urine has increased osmolality and plasma decreased osmolality, but in DI, when there is no ADH it should be the opposite, urine diluted and plasma concentrated. Please give feedback

Posted by José Bueno, 27 Apr 2025, 0 comments

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A 58-year-old female presents with difficulty breathing, especially when lying flat. She has a history of poorly controlled hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Physical examination reveals elevated jugular venous pressure, rales on pulmonary auscultation, and peripheral edema. An echocardiogram shows increased left ventricular thickness and diastolic dysfunction. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Posted by Otilia Ramos, 26 Apr 2025, 2 comments

A 58-year-old female presents with difficulty breathing, especially when lying flat. She has a history of poorly controlled hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Physical examination reveals elevated jugular venous pressure, rales on pulmonary auscultation, and peripheral edema. An echocardiogram shows increased left ventricular thickness and diastolic dysfunction. What is the most likely diagnosis?

No murmur or abnormalities that suggest vavulopathy.

Posted by Otilia Ramos, 26 Apr 2025, 2 comments

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A researcher is conducting a study on the prevalence of spinal bifida in a certain population. She discovered that it occurs at a higher rate in this population than in the general population. Which of the following measures of disease frequency best describes this finding?

Posted by Otilia Ramos, 26 Apr 2025, 1 comments

A researcher is conducting a study on the prevalence of spinal bifida in a certain population. She discovered that it occurs at a higher rate in this population than in the general population. Which of the following measures of disease frequency best describes this finding?

The spina bifida occurs in a Higher rate in this population...

Might be usefull to measure new cases because talks about speed

Posted by Otilia Ramos, 26 Apr 2025, 1 comments

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Not good vignette

Posted by José Bueno, 23 Apr 2025, 0 comments

Not good vignette

if secretion is increased, phosphate levels then should be decreased, not increased like the vignette said, it is wrong

Posted by José Bueno, 23 Apr 2025, 0 comments

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A 45-year-old female presents to her physician with a persistent dry cough, shortness of breath and occasional chest tightness. She has no history of smoking and works in a textile factory. Pulmonary function tests show a restrictive pattern. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Posted by anu kumari, 16 Apr 2025, 1 comments

A 45-year-old female presents to her physician with a persistent dry cough, shortness of breath and occasional chest tightness. She has no history of smoking and works in a textile factory. Pulmonary function tests show a restrictive pattern. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Why is it pneumoconiosis if the patient has no history of smoking and works in a textile factory?

Posted by anu kumari, 16 Apr 2025, 1 comments

THREAD

Atypical navi

Posted by Hira Akbar, 2 Mar 2025, 0 comments

Atypical navi

Just need to go through with this disease

Posted by Hira Akbar, 2 Mar 2025, 0 comments

THREAD

New member

Posted by Fortune Rufus, 27 Jan 2025, 1 comments

New member

Hi everyone

My name is Fortune

I'm an IMG from Nigeria and 2 years away from graduation

I'm looking to specialise in paediatrics neonatology

Posted by Fortune Rufus, 27 Jan 2025, 1 comments

THREAD

Passed USMLE Step 1 Last Night with Success!

Posted by Emma Martin, 20 Jan 2025, 2 comments

Passed USMLE Step 1 Last Night with Success!

I’m thrilled to share that I passed the USMLE Step 1 exam last night, and I couldn’t be happier! 🎉

I’ve been a silent observer in this community, absorbing all the advice and motivation, but now it feels like the perfect moment to give back. The tips, study strategies, and shared experiences here were incredibly valuable during my journey.

Here’s how I did it: I started studying intensively about six weeks ago, dedicating every available moment to preparing. My primary resources were First Aid, UWorld, and some well-chosen practice exams. Yesterday, on a bit of a whim, I decided to book the exam last-minute—and thankfully, it all worked out!

For anyone preparing, I can’t emphasize enough the importance of practice tests. They not only helped me identify my weak areas but also got me comfortable with the question style and pacing of the actual exam. Practice exams truly made a massive difference in my confidence and readiness.

A huge thank you to everyone in this community who shared their study tips and experiences—it made a world of difference! Next up, I’m thinking about starting prep for Step 2 CK. Onward and upward! 🚀

Good luck to everyone on their USMLE journey—you’ve got this! 💪

Posted by Emma Martin, 20 Jan 2025, 2 comments

THREAD

three possible correct answers?

Posted by Ali Elian, 28 Dec 2024, 1 comments

three possible correct answers?

Struvite stones, form only when the upper urinary tract is infected with urease-producing bacteria such as Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus,

saprophyticus.

Posted by Ali Elian, 28 Dec 2024, 1 comments

THREAD

lng disease

Posted by Marielly Silva, 20 Dec 2024, 0 comments

lng disease

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Posted by Marielly Silva, 20 Dec 2024, 0 comments

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I think answer is wrong

Posted by Cristian Tineo, 20 Dec 2024, 0 comments

I think answer is wrong

You certainly can calcúlate the positive predictive value, you have 85% of the deseased that tested positive, so they are true positives, you also have 15% that tested positive but have no symptoms so they are false positive, since PPV= TP/TP+FP x 100, then you have all the information you need in order to obra in the positive predictive value, so i think tour answer might be wrong..

Posted by Cristian Tineo, 20 Dec 2024, 0 comments

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scarlet fever

Posted by Nikki M, 10 Dec 2024, 2 comments

scarlet fever

A 58-year-old man presents with history of recurrent rashes that became severe in the last week. The rashes were erythematous with a fine, sandpaper-like texture. He also reports having a fever and symptoms of a sore throat two weeks prior to the rash. Examination reveals a 'strawberry tongue'. Based on the history and physical examination, what mechanism is the most likely cause of this patient's symptoms?

correct answer: type 4 hypersensitivity

I picked the answer "direct toxins from bacterial exotoxins"

why is this type 4 hypersensitivity? please explain

Posted by Nikki M, 10 Dec 2024, 2 comments

THREAD

Arcus senilis

Posted by Rajeev Essed, 22 Nov 2024, 0 comments

Arcus senilis

The patient in this case is 70 years old. At this age, an corneal arcus is fairly common. Given the circumstances, FH would not be my first thought. If the patient was young (<50), hyperlipidemia/FH would be a more likely differential diagnosis.

Posted by Rajeev Essed, 22 Nov 2024, 0 comments

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histology

Posted by Anusree Chalamalasetty, 25 Mar 2024, 0 comments

histology

someone please explain the picture shown i don't know what and where im supposed to see the foamy cells

Posted by Anusree Chalamalasetty, 25 Mar 2024, 0 comments

THREAD

Virology 1

Posted by Damilola Oyekenu, 23 May 2024, 0 comments

Virology 1

Herpes Simplex Virus

Posted by Damilola Oyekenu, 23 May 2024, 0 comments