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Residents USMLE® Step 3

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Kaplan USMLE Step 3: Which medication caused HIV+ man’s symptoms?

After 10 days in the hospital, an HIV-positive patient’s serum bicarbonate and potassium level drop while chloride increases. Which medication caused this?

Students Specialty Profiles

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What it’s like in urologic oncology: Shadowing Dr. Mirza

For Moben Mirza, MD, life in this medical specialty is busy but intensely satisfying. Find out more about the specialty of urologic oncology.
Woman measuring blood pressure in her home

Public Health Prevention & Wellness

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5 Min Read

What you need to know about self-measured blood pressure monitoring

Self-measured blood pressure monitoring can improve the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension. Find out what you need to know to get started.

Residents USMLE® Step 3

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4 Min Read

Kaplan USMLE Step 3 prep: Newborn looks yellow. What to do next?

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 30-hour-old newborn appears slightly yellow has a bilirubin level of 18 mg/dL. What is the next step in management?

Residents Residency Finance

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3 Min Read

Top personal finance tips from experienced physicians

When it comes to finances, it’s never too early to plan ahead. These senior physicians’ personal finance tips for doctors may help get you started.

Students USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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Kaplan USMLE Step 2 prep: 6 months of diarrhea, malaise, cramps

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The 22-year-old man also has had recurrent fever. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Residents USMLE® Step 3

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2 Min Read

Kaplan USMLE Step 3: Which defense mechanism led to man’s career?

A 32-year-old man loved playing with fire as a kid and now works in the pyrotechnics industry. Which psychological defense mechanism explains his response?
Hands holding heart-shaped stress release ball

Public Health Prevention & Wellness

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3 Min Read

3 questions to ask patients when measuring blood pressure

Here are three questions physicians should ask to improve blood-pressure measurement and control in their patients.