Category: Allopathic Medicine (MD)
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A Quick Reference Guide to Signs and Symptoms Associated with Diabetes Mellitus
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Learn to identify common signs and symptoms of diabetes mellitus, including hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, acanthosis nigricans, and vascular changes, to improve diagnosis and care.
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Limited hip abduction
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Prepare for USMLE Step 2 with our QOTD on limited hip abduction, Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, & Barlow maneuver. Strengthen your exam knowledge!A 5-month-old girl is brought to the pediatric clinic by her mother for a routine well-child exam. They recently moved to the area and have missed several…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Abdominal hernia
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Prepare for USMLE Step 2 with our QOTD on limited hip abduction, Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, & Barlow maneuver. Strengthen your exam knowledge. A 58-year-old man presents to the primary care office for evaluation of a painful abdominal lump for the last six months. He states the lump becomes…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Thyroidectomy
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 56-year-old woman who reported a sensation of numbness on her mouth and intermittent twitching of her extremities. Physical examination demonstrates an intact incision over the anterior neck without…
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Social Determinants of Health: Education Access and Quality
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Learn about the vital role of education in health outcomes, the challenges of educational disparities, and strategies to promote equitable access.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Rule of nines
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The Rule of Nines is a method used in emergency departments to quickly estimate the extent of burns on a patient’s body. This USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day will test your knowledge on this topic. A 25-year-old man is brought to the emergency department with severe burns on…
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How to Discuss Sensitive Topics with Your Patients
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Enhance your ability to engage patients in sensitive medical discussions with empathy, active listening, and culturally competent communication for better outcomes.
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Sinus tachycardia
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This USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day focuses on sinus tachycardia and its association with conditions like pheochromocytoma and hypertensive emergencies. Understand the role of alpha-blockers in management.A 54-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with the abrupt onset of severe headache, palpitations, and diaphoresis. She reports similar episodes…
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Understanding Dementia: A helpful guide for health professionals
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The mind encompasses so much of who we are within it, housing our feelings, thoughts, judgment, languages, and memories. It keeps these cognitive functions intact as long as our neurons are firing properly and remain connected. But what happens if those connections between them begin to malfunction and nerve cells…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Systolic ejection murmur
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Aortic stenosis produces a classic crescendo-decrescendo systolic ejection murmur best heard at the right second intercostal space. Learn key auscultation sites for cardiac murmurs.
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Thyroid management
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Assess clinical features and management strategies in a thyroid case presenting with hyperthyroidism and eye symptoms, highlighting key considerations in treatment choices. What’s the answer? Let’s find out!
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How to Build a Rank Order List
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Match Week is upon us! It’s an exciting and stressful time for you and your fellow medical students as you prepare to make the leap from medical student to resident physician. Whether it’s curating a strong residency application, anxiously awaiting invitations from residency programs, or building a competitive rank order…
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How to Impress Your Attending: Surgery Edition
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Welcome to your new surgery clerkship! To help you thrive during your clinical rotations, we’re sharing practical, hands-on advice from experienced medical professionals to help you make the most of your surgery rotation. Your surgery rotation is unique and exciting in comparison to your other rotations because you get to go…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Pleomorphic microcalcifications
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We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 48-year-old woman with no breast symptoms, a history of PCOS, and family history of ovarian cancer presents with mammographic microcalcifications. What’s the best next step in her management? Can you figure it out? A 48-year-old…
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A Quick Reference Guide to Conditions Related to Cortisol
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Cortisol imbalances cause diverse health issues from excess to deficiency. Understand hypercortisolism and adrenal insufficiency, their signs, diagnoses, and management strategies.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Rehabilitation
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Explore a USMLE® Step 1 question on alcohol withdrawal symptoms, including tongue fasciculations, anxiety, and tremors in a postoperative patient with chronic alcohol use.
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How to Use Osmosis to Help You Thrive During Clinical Rotations
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Embarking On Your Clinical Journey Clinical rotations mark a pivotal point in your journey to becoming a medical professional. Stepping into the realm of real-world health care introduces a unique set of expectations, routines, and challenges that may seem formidable. So, while keeping up with your studies can seem daunting,…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Double vision
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We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 65-year-old woman in the emergency department, presenting with double vision, headache, and escalating symptoms. With a history of hypertension and amlodipine use, ophthalmologic examination uncovers bilateral papilledema and right eye medial deviation. Can you identify…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Convex lesion
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 25-year-old man who suffered head trauma in a bar altercation, resulting in loss of consciousness. Despite initial refusal for medical evaluation, he later exhibits alarming symptoms, including…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Endoscopic repair
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We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 72-year-old man presenting with groin pain and bulging, exacerbated by standing. With a diagnosis of femoral hernia, the patient is set for endoscopic repair under spinal anesthesia. Discover the intricacies of this procedure and identify…
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A Helpful List of Major Medical Education Conferences
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Ready to advance your career in healthcare? Our updated guide to medical conferences is here to help you connect with peers, explore innovative advancements, and share your research. Whether you’re a student, faculty member, or administrator, these events provide invaluable networking and professional development opportunities tailored to your goals. Notable…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Fragile X syndrome
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 6-year-old adopted boy diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and Fragile X syndrome. Delve into the discussion with the physician, exploring the family pedigrees that unravel the genetic…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: Hemothorax
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We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 33-year-old man with penetrating chest trauma, presenting with absent breath sounds, dullness to percussion, and hypoechoic fluid on sonographic examination. As vital signs fluctuate, with a GCS of 15, elevated pulse, and decreased blood pressure,…
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A Quick Reference Guide to Common Conditions Associated with Gut Health
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Understand the importance of gut health with our quick reference guide on common gastrointestinal conditions. This article covers dysbiosis, gastritis, and other related disorders, detailing their symptoms, diagnostic methods, and effective treatment strategies. Equip yourself with the knowledge to enhance patient care and promote overall wellness in your practice.
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Sleep episodes
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 6-month-old infant facing poor weight gain, weak cry, and muscle hypotonia. With genetic work-up pointing to a PDHA1 gene mutation and elevated serum lactate levels, can you…
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USMLE® Step 2 Question of the Day: B-cell lymphoma
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We’re back with a USMLE® Step 2 CK Question of the Day! Today’s case involves a 72-year-old man battling fever, fatigue, and more while undergoing lymphoma treatment. With a contraindicated test looming based on his symptoms, including abdominal tenderness, an erythematous pharynx, and a sacral pressure wound, can you identify the…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Maternal infection
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 28-month-old with unusual clinical features. Can you identify the most likely cause behind the disseminated rash, hepatosplenomegaly, and distinctive facial and skeletal abnormalities?Test your diagnostic skills with…
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Understanding Psychosis: A helpful guide for health professionals
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In today’s Osmosis from Elsevier blog, we’re exploring the impact and causes of psychosis, its diverse symptoms, and the importance of early intervention. Learn how to recognize, support, and reduce stigma as a clinician, caregiver, or family member. Imagine if how you perceive reality changed radically, with a disconnect in…
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A Quick Reference Guide to Common Conditions Associated with Pregnancy
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In today’s Osmosis from Elsevier blog, we’re exploring common pregnancy conditions – nausea, skin changes, constipation, and supine hypotension – along with the causes of those conditions, their symptoms, and effective treatments. Pregnancy, typically spanning about forty weeks or nine months, is (quite literally) a transformative experience involving adaptions the…
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USMLE® Step 1 Question of the Day: Fundoscopy findings
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This week, we are sharing another USMLE® Step 1-style practice question to test your knowledge of medical topics. Today’s case focuses on a 66-year-old man with altered mental status, headache, and more. Can you identify the fundoscopy finding that affects a diagnostic lumbar puncture? Test your diagnostic skills with this USMLE Step 1…