When to Suspect an Aortic Dissection

Suspect an aortic dissection in patients with chest pain plus any of the following: New neurological problems (a notable condition is anterior spinal artery infarction with loss of motor function … Continue Reading →

Book Review: Board Basics 3

Despite some important limitations, this is probably one of the best internal medicine review books in existence. The book is loaded with essential and hard-to-find charts, lists, tips and Board … Continue Reading →

Iatrotropism and Related Neologisms

Iatrotropism, or the degree to which individuals are inclined to seek medical attention, is quite obviously one of the most important determinants of outcome in patients with treatable medical problems. … Continue Reading →

Hypocomplementemia: Key Points and Mnemonics

Complement is a group of proteins that helps fight infections. Hypocomplementemia is an important laboratory finding because it associated with a number of serious but treatable diseases. When low complement … Continue Reading →

Media Review: OphthoBook by Dr. Timothy Root

Dr. Timothy Root’s ophthalmology book, videos and flashcards are entertaining, memorable, and super high-yield. In fact, according to the book’s subtitle, it is “The funniest, cartooniest, most high-yieldiest book about … Continue Reading →

Laboratory Findings in Multiple Myeloma

Multiple myeloma is associated with more laboratory abnormalities than any other disease. Some of the notable ones are: Blood Peripheral blood smear: normocytic, normochromic anemia, macrocytic anemia, rouleaux formation, neutropenia, … Continue Reading →

Teach Yourself Laboratory Medicine!

Laboratory medicine is one of the core competencies you must master if you want to become a superstar diagnostician within the span of one lifetime or less. Here is my … Continue Reading →