Random USMLE Facts volume 11-5
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Random USMLE Facts volume 11-5
Random USMLE Facts volume 11-5:
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Dolichol is involved in the synthesis of which important liver protein?
Albumin.
Infant endocardial fibroelastosis is caused due to?
Intrauterine mumps virus.
Hirschsprung disease in most likely infants affects which part of the intestines?
Short segment involving the rectum. Findings include constipation, failure to pass stool, poor feeding, distended abdomen, and vomiting.
What protects tissue from reperfusion injury?
Glutathione peroxidase.
In amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which CNS site is damaged the most?
Spinal cord.
Rheumatic fever most likely presents as a chronic disease affecting what part of the heart?
Mitral valve.
Notes on ovulation:
Follicular phase can be variable ~ 14-21 days.
Luteal phase is always constant ~ 14 days.
What may be a cause of painful, uncreative lesions on the penis?
Haemophilus ducreyi (do-cry because it is painful).
What are the rules of 10s and pheochromocytoma?
Pheochromocytoma: 10% are malignant; 10% are bilateral; 10% are extranodal; 10% calcify; 10% occur in kids; 10% are familial.
IgA deficiency:
Child is normal during the first couple of years of life, and then come frequent respiratory infections. IgA is a dimeric immunoglobulin.
What is injured when stopping yourself by grabbing onto something by one hand?
Lower part of the brachial plexus.
What are the important cells and cytokines of multiple sclerosis?
CD4+ TH1 lymphocytes, macrophages, and interferon-gamma. This is a type IV hypersensitivity disease.
What is the tumor marker for melanoma?
S-100.
Cystic Duct Stone:
In the above image (acute cholecystitis), where is the biliary stone most likely to be lodged?
Cystic duct (E).
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Additional Readings:
Random USMLE Facts
1. Random USMLE Facts volume 1-1
2. Random USMLE Facts volume 2-1
3. Random USMLE Facts volume 3-1
4. Random USMLE Facts volume 4-1
5. Random USMLE Facts volume 5-1
6. Random USMLE Facts volume 6-1
7. Random USMLE Facts volume 7-1
8. Random USMLE Facts volume 8-1
9. Random USMLE Facts volume 9-1
10. Random USMLE Facts volume 10-1
11. Random USMLE Facts volume 11-1
12. Random USMLE Facts volume 12-1
General and Systemic Examinations
1. General Examination for Internal Medicine
2. Jugular Venous Distention Workup
3. ER Chest Pain Workup
4. Format for Patient Presentation
5. Pulmonary Examination for Internal Medicine
6. Cardiac Examination for Internal Medicine
7. Abdominal Examination for Internal Medicine
8. Cranial Nerve Reflexes
9. Motor System Examination
10. Random Sensory System Facts
11. Random Stroke Facts
Medical Files & Presentations
1. USMLE Flashcards [Size: 1.9 MB; Format: MS Powerpoint]
2. Otitis Media in Children [Size: 5.4 MB; Format: MS Powerpoint]
3. Irritable Bowel Syndrome [Size: 170 kB; Format: MS Powerpoint]
4. Acid-Base Disturbance: Acidotic or Alkalotic? [Size: 427 kB; Format: PDF]
5. Thrombocytopenia [Size: 2.42 MB; Format: MS Powerpoint]
6. Are Face Transplants Ethical? [Size: 70.2 kB; Format: MS Powerpoint]
USMLE Step 2 CS Videos
1. Video of Cardiology Examination in a Clinical Setting
2. Video of Neurology Examination in a Clinical Setting
3. Video of Pulmonology Examination in a Clinical Setting
4. Video of Musculoskeletal Examination in a Clinical Setting
5. Video of Abdominal Examination in a Clinical Setting
6. Video of HEENT Examination in a Clinical Setting
7. Video and Description of Rinne Hearing Test
8. Video and Description of Weber Hearing Test
USMLE Laboratory (lab) Values
1. USMLE Blood Lab Values
2. USMLE Cerebrospinal Lab Values
3. USMLE Hematologic Lab Values
4. USMLE Sweat and Urine Lab Values
Medical Images
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