Thrombolysis in Stroke: Thrombolysis in Pediatric vs Adult Ischemic Stroke – Closing Clinical Knowledge GapsAndrea Eberly, MD, MS, FAAEM examines the differences between thrombolysis in pediatric vs. adult ischemic stroke.In 2019, the American Heart Association (AHA) published updated adult and pediatric ischemic stroke guidelines. In what important ways are pediatric eligibility criteria for thrombolysis similar to/different from those for adults?Try … Read More
Trauma in Special Populations Board Review Questions, Free CME Quiz – Earn AMA and ANCC Credits Free
Trauma in Special Populations Board Review Questions: Free CME QuizTrauma in Special Populations CME Quiz courtesy of Med-Challenger Online Medical EducationThis week’s Med-Challenger’s free CME quiz – Trauma in Special Populations – the quick quiz covers indications for computed tomography in children with trauma to the head; management principles for a trauma patient who is pregnant; guidelines for giving the … Read More
Genetic Patterns of Inheritance – A Review of Genetics and Common Inherited Diseases
Genetic Patterns of InheritanceReviewing the Genetics Behind Huntington’s Disease and Other Inherited DisordersIt’s a good idea to review patterns of inherited diseases when preparing for ABIM exams – the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) board exam or recertification examinations. Here are the most common ones along with Punnett square examples to show the probability of each combination of parental … Read More
Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders Board Review Questions, Free CME Quiz
Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders Review Questions: Free CME QuizFree Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders Board Review Questions & CME Quiz courtesy of Med-Challenger Online Medical EducationThis week’s Med-Challenger’s free CME quiz reviews pediatric gastrointestinal disorders including neonatal jaundice, pyloric stenosis, bilious emesis, acute appendicitis, sickle cell disease and more. The free sample CME question included below. The full CME quiz is free online … Read More