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Video review on DVT and pulmonary embolism

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:43:40 +0000

This video lecture is excellent for USMLE review, it explores an algorithm for the management of deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary thromboembolism.

von Willebrand disease: PowerPoint lectures

admin — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:25:52 +0000

Von Willebrand disease is one of the most common inherited bleeding disorders. The following PowerPoint presentations explore clinical features, pathophysiology and treatments for this disease:

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Presentation outline:

Inheritance of vWD
Clinical presentation of von Willebrand Disease
Normal Clot Formation
Function of von Willebrand Factor in Clotting Process
Three different types of von Willebrand Disease:Type 1, 2 and 3
Most Common Types of Bleeding
Incidence of Menorrhagia
Autosomal Transmission
Diagnosis of vWD
Suggested Questions for Screening Persons for a Bleeding Disorder
Recommended treatments
Intranasal desmopressin
Amicar (aminocaproic acid)
Treatment With vWF Concentrates

Differences between AML and CML: video song for USMLE

admin — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:10:36 +0000

Having some troubles studying the differences between Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) and Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)?

This video song is the solution!