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The High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Disorders: Complications of Gallstone Disease (Cholangitis, Chronic cholecystitis, Gallstone Ileus, Porcelaine GB, Carcinomas)Approach to workup of cholangitis, chronic cholecystitis, Gallstone Ileus, Cholangiocarcinoma including Klatskin tumor, Carcinoma of GB and Pancreas
At the end some house-cleaning on iatrogenic complications of gallstone disease after ERCP and other procedures are discussed (including bile duct injury and bile leak); For SOD refer to previous episode on cholecystitis management and complications of cholecystectomy. 2023-08-0622 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Disorders: Cholecystitis (Calculous, Acalculous), Post-Cholecystectomy Syndrome & Sphincter of Oddy's DysfunctionQuestion-based Review of Cholecystitis workup and management followed by addressing the complications of cholecystectomy. 2023-08-0512 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Disorders: Differential Diagnosis of Gallstone Disease (Cholelithiasis, Choledocholithiasis)Both Pathophysiology and Clinical Aspects of gallstone disorders are discussed followed by important hints on differential diagnosis of gallstone disease from one another and from their complications, most specifically from cholecystitis and cholangitis. 2023-08-0417 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Disorders: Differential Diagnosis of Liver Tumor (Adenoma, Hemangioma, FNH, HCC)Question-based review of workup for hepatic neoplasms. 2023-08-0415 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Disorders: Primary Biliary Cirrhosis, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, Fatty Liver Disease (AFLD & NAFLD), Budd-Chiari SyndromeQuestions & cases regarding diagnostic workup and management for PBC, PSC, Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (steatosis, steatohepatitis), and Vascular Hepatopathy2023-08-0215 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Disorders: Hemochromatosis & Wilson's DiseaseHigh-Yield Question-based review & cases of conditions associated with abnormal iron & copper metabolism2023-07-3123 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Disorders: Differential Diagnosis in Chronic Viral Hepatitis (Risk Factors, Serology, Extrahepatic Featreus, Prognosis)Question-based review of differential diagnosis in chronic HBV vs HCV infection.2023-07-2908 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Disorders: Cases of Hepatitis B (Serologic Markers, Pathophysiology)High-Yield question-based review of cases in hepatitis B pathophysiology. 2023-07-2825 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Disorders: Acute Viral Hepatitis (A, D, E) Differential Diagnosis, Co-infection vs Superinfection, Post-exposure PPx, ManagementQuestions-based review of risk factors, differential diagnosis and management of acute viral hepatitis A, D , E . Included co-infection, Superinfection, diagnostic workup (screening and confirmatory) and management options with discussion of post-exposure prophylaxis for HAV infection. 2023-07-2708 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Disorders: Esophageal Varices & Hepatorenal SyndromeHigh-Yield cases & Question-based Review of 2 important complications of Cirrhosis (SOAP format).
(For other complications look at hepatic encephalopathy in Acute liver failure and for Peritonitis to the previous episode)2023-07-2712 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Disorders: Ascites & Bacterial Peritonitis (spontaneous & secondary)Following the SOAP approach, we review Subjective, Objective, Assessment & Plan for Ascites & Peritonitis.
Exudative versus Transudative classification compared to new SAAG-based classification are discussed for differential diagnosis.
Values of SAAG in relation to Protein content, Cell count, LDH and Glucose and pH values as well as major risk factors are discussed to differentiate primary (spontaneous) versus 2ndary bacterial peritonitis. and management guidelines provided.
Needs some mathematical understanding of SAAG formula and couple exceptions to the rules (as discussed).
2023-07-2516 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Disorders: CirrhosisFollowing our SOAP format we have a question-based discussion of Subjective (epidemiology, risk factors, patients complaints), Objective (PhEx findings, lab assessment results), Assessment (of possible etiologic differential diagnosis) and Plan for management of cirrhosis. 2023-07-2307 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Disorders: Acute Liver Failure, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Acetaminophen ToxicityQuestion-based review of Acute liver failure, staging of hepatic encephalopathy (per clinical & EEG criteria), management of ALF with understanding of the severity criteria, Stage-based management of hepatic encephalopathy, Indications & Eligibility requirement for Liver transplantation, and a brief discussion on acetaminophen toxicity at the end. 2023-07-2216 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Disorders: Liver Function Tests (Important Algorithmic Approach)After an important question-based assessment of structural versus functional components of hepatocyte markers, we discuss high-yield cases of Hepatitic, cholestatic and mixed-pattern LFT abnormalities. This is prerequisite to entire liver & hepatobiliary system discussions.2023-07-1916 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield & Not-to-Miss Cases of Respiratory Failure ManagementCase-Based Review of Respiratory Failure Management.
Please make sure you understand the indications & contraindications for supplemental versus active (invasive & non-invasive) modes of ventilatory support before going through cases. 2023-07-1612 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Critical Care: Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV: CPAP, BiPAP), Cases & IndicationsIndications and contra-indications for common methods of non-invasive ventilation are discussed in quick question-based format with cases as a preparation to the next major episode (i.e. discussion of management options in different types & severities of respiratory failure)2023-07-1606 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Critical Care: Invasive Airway (Endotracheal Intubation, Cricothyrotomy, Tracheostomy: Indications & Casees)Question-based and quick review of important subject of patients in need of invasive active airway intervention (as opposed to those who benefit from non-invasive intervention or those who just need supplemental oxygenation without a need for active airway). We discuss endotracheal intubation (including crash intubation, RSI, Elective ETI) and we discuss alternatives including crycothyrotomy versus long-term surgical airway indication (i.e. Tracheostomy). 2023-07-1410 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Critical Care: Airway Management & Respiratory Support (General Approach)Basics of approach to patient in need of respiratory support and airway management. Question-Based Discussion of "Hierarchical Ladder of Respiratory Support", patient stratification based on indications & contraindications to different modalities of respiratory support. This provides initial management considerations and framework for proper algorithmic approach when addressing the airway management in trauma or respiratory failure patients.2023-07-1310 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Critical Care: Respiratory Faiure - 2 (Hypercapnic Failure)Brief but high-yield question-based approach to differential diagnosis in hypercapnic failure.
Analyzing the differentials and management options based on the formula of Alveolar Minute Ventilation:
Alveolar Minute Ventilation = Respiratory Rate x (Tidal Volume - Dead Space Volume)
VA = RR x (Vt-Vd)
DDxing of hypercapnia includes low RR (e.g. opiate use), Low Vt (e.g restrictive lung disease) or high Vd (COPD).
2023-07-1005 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Critical Care: Respiratory Failure - 1 (Hypoxemic, Non-Hypoxemic Hypoxic, Clinical Application of Formulas in Differential Diagnosis: A-a gradient, O2 Delivery, Fick's formulas, P/F ratio)Discussion of initial workup, classification and differential diagnosis of hypoxia & Hypoxemic respiratory failure.
1- Please make sure you have the formulas ready in front of you (including PA-O2 formula, O2 delivery, O2 content and Fick's Formulas among others).
2- If you need to pause and repeat do so before moving on (it can save lives ....!)2023-07-0932 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Critical Care & Nephrology: Metabolic Alkalosis (Differential Diagnosis and Workup, Including Saline-Responsivevs & Unresponsive types, Liddle, Gitelman, Bartter, SAME)Differential Diagnosis of metabolic Alkalosis and the overall approach to metabolic alkalosis with cases and step-up scenarios including Saline-Responsive and Unresponsive Types based on Urine Chloride;
Brief yet high-yield review of compensation and how to make sense of compensation formulas in acid-base disorders.
Also discussed: Syndrome of apparent mineralocorticoid excess (SAME, Including Liddle Syndrome), Gitelman & Bartter;
2023-07-0738 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Critical Care & Nephrology: Renal Tubular Acidosis-Metabolic Acidosis (2)RTAs2023-07-0514 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Critical Care & Nephrology: Metabolic Acidosis (1)Question-based discussion of the proper framework approach metabolic acidosis, serum versus urinary anion gap, categories of high-anion-gap versus normal anion-gap acidosis and are discussed. 2023-07-0418 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Emergency Medicine & Critical Care: RhabdomyolysisQuestion-based Discussion of risk factors, workup and management of rhabdomyolysis. 2023-07-0213 min
The High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Cardiology: Differential Diagnosis of Abnormal Heart SoundsHigh-yield differential diagnosis of heart sounds abnormalities including changes in the intensity and splitting of S1, S2 as well as etiologies of S3 & S4 gallops with strategies to identify them. 2021-11-3015 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Cardiovascular System: Precordial Palpation and Pulse Assessment (Carotid & JVP)Flashcard - style questions on precordial palpation and assessment of carotid and jugular (venous) pulse with discussion of important differential diagnosis of several conditions including venous wave abnormalities2021-11-2218 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Cardiovascular System: Only-Clinically-Relevant Anatomy (Radiologic, Valves, ECG /IHD -related Coronary Anatomy)Systematic questions on Radiologic anatomy and trauma assessment of cardiac box, auscultation for valvular heart disease, and ECG-correlations of coronary arteries2021-11-2024 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Clinical Immunology: Immunodeficiencies -2 (Disorders of Innate Immune System: CGD, LAD, Chediak-Higashi, Complement Defects)High-yield questions on Chronic Granulomatous Disease, Chédiak-Higashi Syndrome, Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency and Complement disorders associated with primary immunodeficiencies.2021-11-1426 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yiled Allergy & Immunology: HypersensitivityIn-depth discussion of pathophysiologic mechanisms and examples of four major classes of hypersensitivity reactions; relevant for USMLE step 1 and USMLE step 2,3 2021-11-1021 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Immunology & Medical Pharmacology: ImmunopharmacologyReview of different classes of immunologic agents such as monoclonal antibodies, Interleukin receptor agonists & antagonists and other agents with their clinical indications and side effect profile; prerequisite to this episode is the review of foundational basic science of immunosuppressive agents 2021-11-0820 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Rheumatology: Crystal-induced Arthropathy (1): GoutFollowing the format of conceptual / clinical understanding, Pathogenesis , Epidemiology & Risk Factors, followed by Clinical Findings, Diagnostic Workup and an important discussion of pharmacotherapy in gout and preventive measures. 2021-11-0520 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Allergy & Immunology: Immunization Precautions & Recommendations in Patients with ImmunodeficiencyHigh Yield discussion for vaccination guidelines among patients with primary immunodeficiencies; 2021-08-2215 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Clinical Immunology: Primary Immunodeficiencies -3 (Disorders of Adaptive Immune System : B-cell and/or T cell Immunodeficiencies)We discuss the following disorders of adaptive immune system resulting in primary immunodeficiency:
B-cell disorders: Agammaglobulinemia (including Bruton's), Selective IG deficiency (including selective IgA deficiency), Common Variable Immunodeficiency
T-cell Disorders: DiGeroge, IL-12 receptor pathway disorders (Mendelian Susceptibility to Mycobacterial Infection), Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis
Combined B & T cell disorders: Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), Autosomal- Dominant Hyper-IgE Syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich, Ataxia-Telangiectasia, Hyper-IgM syndrome2021-08-1044 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Clinical Immunolgy: Immunodeficiencies due to immune dysregulation (Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis & Autoimmune Lymphoroliferative Syndrome)These (HLH & ALPS) are the major syndromes of innate and adaptive immune dysregulation respectively resulting in primary immunodeficiency. For the discussion of complement system dysregulation refer to episode on innate immune deficiencies of innate immune system. Also compare HLH with MAS (macrophage activation syndrome) discussed in pharmacotherapy of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis2021-08-1016 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Immunology: Immunodeficiencies - 1 (Introduction to clinical recognition of primary immunodeficiencies)Very clinically-oriented episode on important clues on subjective & Objective assessment of a patient to help clinically identify different types of primary immunodeficinecies;2021-08-0809 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Allergy & Immunology: Basic Science Foundation of Immunodeficiencies & ImmunosuppressionBasic science foundational knowledge required for understanding the pathogenesis of different primary immunodeficiency syndromes as well as closely-related mechanisms interrupted by immunosuppressive agents; 2021-08-0519 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Allergy & Immunology-1: IntroductionQuestion-based review on Classification & Pathogenesis of Drug and Hypersensitivity Reactions2021-07-2426 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Rheumatology: Crystal-induced Arthropathy (2): Pseudogout and Hemocrhomatosis ArthropathyAn important discussion of pseudogout (chondrocalcinosis), its subtypes, methods to diagnose and differentiate it from gout and other polyarticular or mono-articular joint disorders with similar presentations.2021-07-2211 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Rheumatology: OsteoporosisHigh-yield question-based discussion on Risk Factors, Pathogenesis, Epidemiology, Diagnostic Workup and Management options of osteoporosis (relevant for USMLE steps 1, 2, 3)2021-07-2022 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Rhematology: Paget's Disease of Bone, Osteopetrosis, Avascular NecrosisA question-based review of Paget's disease, Osteopetrosis and Avascular Necrosis relevant for USMLE step 1 & 22021-07-1813 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Rheumatology: Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) & Raynaud's Phenomenon / DiseaseDiscussion of overlap syndrome named MCTD followed by primary versus secondary forms of Raynaud's phenomenon / disease are discussed2021-07-1517 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Rheumatology: Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)Both subtypes (limited cutaneous including CREST syndrome and diffuse cutaneous) of systemic sclerosis are discussed with workup and management point followed by discussion of important complications (including scleroderma renal crisis)2021-07-1222 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Rheumatology (Premium Content): Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)Very High-Yield subject including differentials of SLE (A premium content podcast)2021-07-0828 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Pediatric Rheumatology (1): Juvenile Idiopathic ArthritisIn this episode we compare and contrast clinical features and management for different subtypes of JIA with mainly focusing on Oligoarticular, RF-positive Polyarticular, RF-negative Polyarticular and Systemic-onset subtypes of JIA; Make sure you have a good understanding of rheumatoid arthritis and specially its pharmacotherapy prior to this episode. 2021-07-0622 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Rheumatology: Pharmacotherpay in Rheumatoid ArthritisHigh-yield discussion of pharmacotherapy in rheumatoid arthritis; includes choice of the drug based on the stage of disease management (Non-DMARDs, conventional DMARDs, Biological DMARDs including TNF-inhibitors & non-TNF inhibitors);
The understanding of the medication choice, their side effects and pretreatment or follow up assessment is essential for many other rheumatology chapters in internal medicine & pediatrics (including seronegative spondyloarhtropathies, vasculitis arthritis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis)2021-07-0530 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Rheumatology: Rheumatoid Arthritis versus Osteoarthritis (DJD)Comparing & Contrasting the Pathogenesis, Clinical features, Patterns of joint involvement, Diagnostic workup and Management options for rheumatoid arthritis versus osteoarthritis (AKA Degenerative Joint Disease); Next episode will provide a more in depth-discussion of rehumatoid arthritis management with focus on pharmacotherapy with DMARDs. 2021-07-0517 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Pediatric Orthopedics: Skeletal & Fibrous Dysplasias (Achondroplasia, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, McCune Albright)Lots of zebras that can be relevant for basic science and to some extend for clinical science assessment; the focus will be on molecular pathogenesis and diagnostic features of Achondroplasia, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, Dysostoses and Fibrous Dysplasia including the polyostotic variant McCune Albright; A high-yield discussion regarding differential diagnosis off Cafe-au-Lait macules is offered at the end.
(Note: Some resources consider Klippel-Feil syndrome also as part of skeletal dysplasias, however we covered it together with disorders of cervical spine in a different episode)
2021-07-0114 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Pediatric Orthopedics: Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Low Back Pain (Including Spondylolysis & Spondylolisthesis among others)A high-yield discussion of clinical assessment and management options for kyphosis, scoliosis, and causes of low back pain in children (including muscle strain, spondylolysis, Discitis and Herniated Disk)2021-07-0119 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Pediatric Orthopedics: Upper Extremity & Cervical Spine Lesions (Brachila plexus injuries, Nursemaid's elbow, Shoulder dislocation, Torticollis, Atlantoaxial instability, Klippel-Feil)We continue our rapid-fire question-based review of pediatric orthopedics with focusing on Brachial plexus injuries (Mainly Erb & Klumpke's palsy) with some high-yield review of over-all upper extremity innervation; We follow that with Nursemaid's elbow and Anterior shoulder dislocation; We then begin our discussion of spine disorders with cervical spine: Torticollis, Atlantoaxial instability, and Klippel-Feil syndrome; We follow the rest of spine disorders (including Kiphosis & scoliosis) as well as important Differential Diagnoses of Low-Back pain among children in the next episode. 2021-07-0119 minThe High-Yield PodcastHighi-Yield Pediatric Orthopedics: Other Painful Lower-Extremity Disorders of Childhood (Osgood- Schlatter, Calcaneal Apophysitis, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Growing Pains)Bullet-point review questions on miscellaneous lower extremity disorders of childhood associated with pain2021-06-2905 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Pediatric Orthopedics: Lower Extremity Rotational / Torsional Deformities (In-toeing, Knee Angulation)Systematic Question-based review of pigeon-towing, clubfoot (Talipes equinovarus), Internal tibial torsion, medial femoral torsion (anteversion), Bowed-legs (genu varum), Knock-knee (genu valgum) and Progressive tibia vara (Blount disease)2021-06-2916 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Pediatric Orthopedics: Metabolic bone disorders of childhood (Childhood Hypocalcemia, Rickets)A high-yield question-based review of clinical points related to childhood hypocalcemia with approach to its differential diagnoses and evaluation of pseudohypocalcemia, followed by a discussion of Rickets and Osteomalacia. 2021-06-2723 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Pediatric Orthopedics: Afebrile Child with Limp : Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip, Legg-Calvé-Perthes, Slipped Capital Femoral EpiphysisIn this episode we will continue our discussion of the limp in children (as a very high-yield subject for almost all healthcare providers) with mainly focusing on some of the non-febrile limp or non-antalgic gait; in the intro, we emphasize that no single finding can be used to categorize the type of limp or gait and an overall clinical picture should be taken into consideration; 2021-06-2717 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yiled Pediatric Orthopedics: Febrile Child with Limp (Osteomyelitis, Septic Arthritis, Transient Synovitis)After a brief discussion of different categories of limp in children with emphasis of differentials of antalgic, non-antalgic, traumatic and febrile limp, we focus on septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, transient synovitis and couple other conditions such as acute rheumatic fever & arthropathy of lyme disease as the possible underlying causes of limp in a febrile child. 2021-06-2716 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield pediatric and Adult Orthopedics: Bone Tumors - 2 (Malignant Neoplasms of Bone)High-yield comparison of different pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnostic evaluation, and management options for Ewing sarcoma versus Osteosarcoma, with a brief discussion of chondrosarcoma; High-yield for USMLE step 1 and 2. 2021-06-2511 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Orthopedics: Non-Malignant Lytic & Cystic Bone LesionsHigh-yield review of conditions such as giant-cell tumor, brown tumor and bone cysts (Unicameral versus Aneurysmal) in both pediatric and adult orthopedics2021-06-2508 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Pediatric and Adult Orthopedics - Bone Tumors 1 (Benign lesions)A question-based review of Osteoma, Osteochondroma, Enchondroma, after a high-Yield review of classification and approach to differential diagnosis2021-06-2510 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Pediatric Orthopedics: Common Pediatric FracturesTypes of Fractures (Open vs Closed, Complete vs Incomplete, Physeal / Salter-Harris , Epiphyseal , Metaphyseal, Diaphyseal); Clavicular Fx, Supracondylar Humeral Fx, Forearm Fx, Toddler Fx including spiral tibial Fx, Fractures indicating non-accidental trauma / child abuse possibility2021-06-2422 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Disruptive Behavior & Impulse-Control Disorders: Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation DisorderHigh-Yield Question-Based Review of Impulse control and disruptive behavior disorders with their age considerations
Discussion of Differential Diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Disruptive mood Dysregulation Disorder, Pyromania, Kleptomania2021-03-1017 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (Neurodevelopmental Disorders): Autism Spectrum DisorderDiscussion of DSM-V diagnostic criteria and the difference with DSM-IV conditions
Important developmental features & assessment of developmental milestones
A brief list of important Differential Diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Genetic disorders & Inborn Errors of Metabolism that can be the underlying etiology and their diagnostic assessment
Detailed discussion and numerous examples on Early features of Autism, Symptoms among preschool children versus school-aged children
Workup and Management of Autism Spectrum Disorder
(For USMLE Steps 1, 2, 3)2021-03-1020 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: Hyperkinetic Movement Disorders of Childhood (Tics, Tourette, Stereotypies, Rett, Differential list for Chorea, Dystonia and Myoclonus)A questioned-based review of hyperkinetic movement disorders of childhood with emphasis on Tics (primary and 2ndary) and Tourette syndrome as well as stereotypies (as important differential diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder) including Rett Syndrome (X-linked Dominant developmental regression) followed by a brief discussion of important differentials of Chorea, Myoclonus and Dystonia
Subjects are important for USMLE Steps 1,2, 32021-03-0921 minThe High-Yield PodcastChild & Adolescent Psychiatry (Neurodevelopmental Disorders): Clinical Framework and Learning TipsAn introduction to 6 major DSM-V categories of child & adolescent psychiatry
A discussion of 4 major clinical complaints among children & adolescent with neurodevelopmental disorders
A brief overview of Differential Diagnosis for child behavioral problems, poor school performance, speech problems and distractibility 2021-03-0917 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Substance Use Disorders: Inhalants & Performance-Enhancing DrugsHigh-yield questions on common and compound-specific clinical manifestations of major 3 categories of abused inhalants
Volatile hydrocarbons & Halogenated compounds, Nitrogen-based inhalants with important clinical & lab clues for diagnosis of each substance
Several performance-enhancing drugs are reviewed with a final high-yield case discussion2021-03-0917 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Substance Use Disorders / Hallucinogens: PCP, NMDA receptor function, Other PsychotomimeticsA very high-yield discussion of receptor functions of NMDA agonists and antagonists (including short-term versus long-term blockade)
Discussion and Differential Diagnosis of PCP intoxication
Review of other Psychedelics: Psilocybin, LSD & Mescaline, Jimson Weed, etc
(high-yield for USMLE steps 1,2,3)2021-03-0923 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Substance Use Disorders / Hallucinogens: Cannabis, MDMA (Ecstasy), Bath SaltsQuestion-based review of Cannabis-use disorder and medical use of THC
Amphetamine congeners (stimulant hallucinogenic congeners of amphetamine) 2021-03-0914 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Substance Use Disorders: Workup & Management of Alcohol Abuse and Withdrawal SyndromesGeneral Assessment of Alcohol Use disorders
Assessment of Acute Alcohol Intoxication
Acute and Maintenance Treatments for Alcohol Dependence
Mild, Moderate or Severe Syndromes of Alcohol Withdrawal
Drugs Recommended versus Drugs Contraindicated during the management of Alcohol Withdrawal Based on Updated 2021 Guidelines
2021-03-0115 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Substance Use Disorder: Clinical Syndromes of Alcohol AbuseClinical framework for conceptual understanding of different manifestations of AUD (Alcohol Use Disorders)
Hierarchical categories of Alcohol-Related Disorders & Alcohol Use disorders
Epidemiologic significance of Alcohol-Related Disorders (including Global Burden of the Diseases)
Demographic versus Acquired Risk Factors of AUD & Alcohol-related disorders
Clinical features of Alcohol Intoxication
Clinical Features of Alcohol Dependence
Long-term organ involvement & Complications with Alcohol Dependence2021-03-0121 minThe High-Yield PodcastSubstance Use Disorders: Ethanol PharmacologyFunctional Neuroanatomy and Receptor Actions of Ethanol
Definition of standard drinks and comparing different alcoholic beverages
Clinical relevance of Blood Alcohol Concentration
1st and 2nd stages of Ethanol Metabolism
Disulfiram Reaction 2021-02-2810 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Substance Use Disorder: StimulantsAmphetamines, Cocaine, Nicotine, Caffeine are discussed with their molecular neuroanatomy and neurotransmitter function
General and specific clinical manifestations of each stimulant abuse, intoxication, dependence or withdrawal are discussed
Important aspects of cardiac protection in cocaine abuse as well as medications for maintenance therapy in nicotine / smoking cessation are discussed. 2021-02-2822 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Substance Use Disorder: Prescription-Drug Misuse and Sedative-Hypnotics Use DisorderSchedules of Controlled Substances
Discussion of clue to identifying patients with "Drug-seeking behaviors"
Risk factors for each of the three major prescription drugs being misused
Preventive Measure to be taken by doctors to reduce the risk & rate of prescription-drug misuse
Discussion of clinical findings, workup and management of Benzodiazepine-Use Disorder (Intoxication & Withdrawal)2021-02-2717 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Substance Use Disorders: OpioidsDiagnosis and Management of Opioid Intoxication
Diagnosis and Management of Opioid Dependence (including maintenance psychopharmacotherapy)
Diagnosis and Management of Opioid Abstinence (withdrawal) Syndrome2021-02-2725 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Psychopharmacology: Opioid AnalgesicsReceptor functions of opioid agonists, mixed agonist-antagonists, and opioid antagonists;
Drug interactions and pharmacokinetics and metabolism of opioid medications
The clinical uses and possible side effects and toxicity of different classes of opiate-active medications
Drugs discussed include full agonists, codeine, tramadol, propoxyphene, buprenorphine, nalbuphine, butorphanol, nelmefene, naloxone, naltrexone2021-02-2721 minThe High-Yield PodcastIntroduction to Substance Use DisordersDiscussion of important terminology (Tolerance, Dependence, Abstinence Syndrome) , Dopaminergic pathway of Reward & Addiction, General Screening, Assessment and Management Approach to Substance Intoxication (Acute versus Maintenance Strategies) and Withdrawal. 2021-02-2619 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Eating Disorders (2): Binge Eating Disorder, Pica, Rumination Disorder, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake DisorderDiscussion of the most common eating disorder (Binge eating disorder) followed by certain eating & feeding disorders infancy and childhood based of DSM-V manual, for USMLE step 1 & 2. 2021-02-2208 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Eating Disorders (1): Anorexia Nervosa & Bulimia NervosaQuestion-based Review and Differentiating features of Anorexia & Bulimia Nervosa, based on DSM-V diagnostic manual, including a discussion of Refeeding Syndrome (for USMEL step 1 & Step 2) 2021-02-2220 minThe High-Yield PodcastTrauma and Stress-Related Disorders (2): Adjustment disorder, Normal versus Complex BereavementHigh Yield and fully question-based discussion of adjustment disorder based on DSM-V criteria followed by another high-yield differential clues to distinguish normal from complex grief and both conditions from depressive disorders. 2021-02-1717 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders: Diagnostic framework, PTSD, Acute Stress DisorderHigh yield and question-based discussion of truama & stress-related disorders based on DSM-V updated criteria;
A very important diagnostic framework to work with stress-related conditions is introduced followed by discussion of PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder; To be followed in the next episode with discussion of Adjustment disorder and normal versus complex bereavement. 2021-02-1716 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh Yield Psychotic Disorders (USMLE step 1 & 2): DSM-V criteria for Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform and Brief psychotic diosrders, Delusional disorder, Schizoaffective disorder, and Catatonic StateQuestion-based review of different psychotic disorders including points that are relevant for both step 1 and step 2 USMLE; covering conditions listed under psychotic disorders in DSM-V followed by an initial discussion of differential diagnosis & management options. 2021-02-0816 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh Yield Mood Disorders (For steps 1 & 2)Question-based initial (knowledge-acquisition) step for mood disorders, one of the top 5 highest yield topics in the entire psychiatry & behavioral science exams. 2021-02-0819 minThe High-Yield PodcastHigh-Yield Anxiety Disorders (USMLE Content Outline & DSM-V New Guidelines)Discussion of DSM-V criteria for diagnosis of each anxiety disorder, Workup and Management of individual Anxiety disorders: Generalized Anxiety, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Selective Mutism, Phobias (social versus specific type), Panic Disorder and Hyperventilation Syndrome2021-02-0523 minThe High-Yield PodcastIntro to Anxiety DisordersThe list of all anxiety disorders and their definition, pathophysiology, Imaging and Psychodynamic Defence Mechanisms
Make sure you review this list prior to studying individual anxiety disorder as certain disorders are emphasized by USMLE but are not discussed in common review sources
2021-02-0512 minThe High-Yield PodcastPsychiatry IntroTips to prioritize learning & studying psychiatry, Review of the most high-yield subjects based on USMLE Content Outline, DSV-V changes, what are the general Test-Taking and Patient workup Skills in Psychiatry 2021-02-0520 minThe High-Yield PodcastUSMLE Content Outline Topic: Esophageal Motility DisordersUSMLE Content Outline: Achalasia, DES and Sclerodermal Esophageal Dysmotility, A question-based Rapid-review. 2020-02-2708 minThe High-Yield PodcastUSMLE Content Outline Topic: EsophagitisUSMLE Content Outline Topic discussion on Different types of Esophagitis (Infectious, Reflux, Chemical), A Rapid Review2020-02-2707 minThe High-Yield PodcastUSMLE Content Outline Topic: Esophageal Bleeding & Tears (Mallory-Weiss, Boerhaave)USMLE Content Outline Topic: Esophageal Varices, Mallory-Weiss Tears & Boerhaave's Syndrome (Rapid Review)
2020-02-2706 minThe High-Yield PodcastUSMLE Content Outline Topic: Esophageal Anatomic Lesions (Hernias, Webs, Strictures)USMLE Content Outline Topic: Esophageal Hernias, Diverticulae, Webs & Strictures (Rapid Review)2020-02-2706 minThe High-Yield PodcastUSMLE Content Outline Topic: Barrett's Esophagus & Esophageal CancerUSMLE Content Outline Topics : Barrett's esophagus & Esophageal Cancers (Adenocarcinoma & Squamous cell carcinoma)
(Rapid review)2020-02-2705 minThe High-Yield PodcastUSMLE Content Outline Topic: Malabsorption - 2 (Laboratory Assessment of Malabsorption & Chronic Diarrhea)USMLE Content Outline Topic: Malabsorption Lab Workup
A Question-based & High-yield Review of laboratory assessment in chronic diarrhea & malabsorption. 2020-02-2314 minThe High-Yield PodcastUSMLE Content Outline Topic: Malabsorption - 1 (Pathophysiolog)USMLE Content Outline Topic: Malabsorption Syndromes
A Rapid Question-based Review of underlying pathophysiology in different categories of malbsorption2020-02-2311 minThe High-Yield PodcastUSMLE Content Outline Topic: Malabsorption - 3 (Intestinal Malabsorption Syndromes)USMLE Content Outline Topic: Malabsorption Syndromes
A high-yield & Rapid Review of Common Intestinal Malabsorption Syndromes including Short bowel syndrome, Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowty, Protein-losing Enteropathies / Intestinal Lymphangiectasias, 2020-02-2221 minThe High-Yield PodcastUSMLE Content Outline Topic: Carcinoids & Irritable Bowel SyndromeUSMLE Content Outline Topics: Carcinoid Tumor/Syndrome and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Rapid Question-Based Review)2020-02-2208 minThe High-Yield PodcastUSMLE Content Outline Topic: IBD (Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis) & Colonic Diverticular DisordersUSMLE Content Outline Topics: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Colonic Diverticulae
(Rapid Review)
2020-02-2214 minThe High-Yield PodcastUSMLE Content Outline Topic: Colonic Polyps & Colorectal Cancer - 2 (Screening and Management)USMLE Content Outline Topic: Colorectal cancer and Polyps Management Options and Screening
(Rapid Question-based Review)
2020-02-2216 minThe High-Yield PodcastUSMLE Content Outline Topic: Colonic Polyps & Colorectal Cancer - 1 (Polyps and CRC: High Yield Pathophysiology & Molecular Biology)USMLE Content Outline Topics: Colonic polyps, Familial polyposis syndromes and molecular pathways of Colorectal cancer. 2020-02-2019 minThe High-Yield PodcastUSMLE Content Outline Topic: Anorectal Diseases (Hemorrhoids, Fissures, Fistulae, Hidradenitis, Perianal Abscess, Anal SqCC)A high-yield question-based review of anorectal diseases including Hemorrhoids, Fissure, Pilonical disease, Hidradenitis, Perianal abscess, Anal Fistula, and Squamous cell carcinoma of the anus.
Rapid Question-Based Review
2020-02-2019 minThe High-Yield PodcastUSMLE Content Outline Topic: Nutrition 2 - Other Vitamins & MineralsUSMLE Content Outline Topic: Nutrition, Vitamins and Minerals
A Rapid Question-based review of nutritional deficiency & excess of Non-B vitamins and Trace elements / Minerals. 2020-02-1215 minThe High-Yield PodcastUSMLE Content Outline Topic: Nutrition 1- Vitamin B familyUSMLE Content Outline Topic: Vitamin B family
A discussion of pathogenesis & clinical assessment for nutritional deficiencies of vitamin B1-B122020-02-1218 minThe High-Yield PodcastUSMLE Content Outline Topic: Mesenteric Ischemia & Ischemic ColitisA Rapid Question-based Review of Mesenteric Ischemia & Ischemic Colitis2020-02-1214 minThe High-Yield PodcastUSMLE Content Outline Topic: Small & Large Bowel ObstructionA Rapid review of small & large bowel obstruction2020-02-1214 min
The High-Yield PodcastUSMLE Content Outline Topic: Pediatrics GI: Atresia & Stenosis in GI tract (Esophageal Atresia, Tracheoesophageal Fistulae, Pyloric Stenosis, Intestinal Atresia)A question-based review of neonatal & infantile atresia & stenosis in GI tract (esophageal atresia & TEF, Pyloric stenosis, Intestinal atresias)2020-02-0210 min