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Kaplan USMLE Step 1: Increase in cardiac output and right atrial pressure

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6 tips for using Anki flashcards: Make med school learning easier

Anki flashcards for medical school are helping students master new material. Here’s how to integrate this study aid into your daily routine.

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: Man has diarrhea, flatulence for 3 months

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 34-year-old man exhibits diarrhea and flatulence for three months. What will concurrent serological studies reveal?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: What’s causing man’s fever, confusion?

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. The case: A 72-year-old man with a history of diverticulitis is admitted to the ICU with chills, fever, malaise and confusion. What will his labs show?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: Which drug caused this reaction?

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. A 72-year-old woman presents with periorbital edema, rash and fever. Which drug caused the reaction?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: 3-year-old has trouble walking. Why?

Prep with help from Kaplan Medical. In this case, the boy has muscle fatigue and difficulty walking up stairs. This is similar to which inherited disease?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: What disorder is the boy at risk for?

A 3-year-old boy is found to have an abnormal red reflex in his left eye on routine examination. As the child ages, what disorder is the patient also at risk for developing?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: What metabolic activity is defective?

A 6-month-old boy is brought in by his parents, who are first cousins. The boy appears thin, small and lethargic. Which metabolic activity is most likely defective in this patient?

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Kaplan USMLE Step 1 prep: Which receptor types cause respiratory change?

A patient undergoing pulmonary function testing sees changes in respiratory capacity when inhaling a drug. Which receptor types are responsible?

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Break out of a study rut with a little help from your friends

When done with proper guidelines, studying in groups can help medical students thrive on their USMLE exams.

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