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USMLE® Step 3

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5 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?

Medical Residency Personal 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.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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3 MIN READ

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?

USMLE® Step 3

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3 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?
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Hypertension

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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.
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Specialty Profiles

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4 MIN READ

What TV gets wrong about forensic pathology

Lightning-fast lab results, dim lighting and costly tech are among the falsehoods TV shows routinely portray about life in forensic pathology. Find out what else Hollywood gets wrong.
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Ethics

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4 MIN READ

How diseases get defined and why it matters

What’s in a name? A lot, in fact. Explore examples of how naming in health care can affect treatments, payment and the patient experience.

Specialty Profiles

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3 MIN READ

What it’s like in forensic pathology: Shadowing Dr. Cohle

Stephen Cohle, MD, says a good forensic pathologist should be inquisitive and have a willingness to dig deep on cases where no answer is immediately apparent.