Spoonful of Sugar

by Ria Mulherkar

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  • Season 4

  • CSF Analysis Part 2 - Meningitis and Guillan-Barré Syndrome

    CSF Analysis Part 2 - Meningitis and Guillan-Barré Syndrome

    S04 E15
    24:50

    Welcome to part 2! In this episode, Bilal Rana will go over easy ways to remember how to differentiate meningitis using CSF findings as well as touch upon high yield points about GBS.

  • CSF Analysis Part 1 - Hydrocephalus

    CSF Analysis Part 1 - Hydrocephalus

    S04 E14
    17:39

    You'll definitely run into questions about CSF. In this episode, Bilal Rana will go over some must know points about communicating and noncommunicating hydrocephalus, as well as hydrocephalus ex vacuo.

  • Anesthetic Agents

    Anesthetic Agents

    S04 E13
    36:06

    In this episode, MS4 Tania Mulherkar will review common anesthetic agents, their properties, usage, and side effects. This is an excellent Step 1 and 2 review!

  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

    Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

    S04 E12
    28:43

    Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is arguably one of the highest yield topics on USMLE Step 1/COMLEX Level 1 exam. In this episode, third-year medical student Alexa Rae Churan will discuss HIV and all the critical facts you need to know. From basic biology, including genes, viral structure, and lifecycle, to clinical presentation, workup, and treatment, we cover it all. Be sure to tune in and check it out!

  • Schizophrenia

    Schizophrenia

    S04 E11
    31:24

    Arguably one of the most complicated topics concerning the psychiatry questions seen on USMLE/COMLEX. In this episode, Bilal Rana will work through the differentials related to schizophrenia to clarify the pitfalls students find themselves in.