Category: Board Review

Never Bored Review ! 7/3/14

I know Board Review is usually Tuesday…but this one couldn’t wait. Chief Carl’s asked an interesting question during conference. Let’s make his implied knowledge a little more obvious.   A Case 70 yo Male with no related past medical history…

NOT Bored Review 7/1/14 – Disaster!!!

A young ambitious scientist doing research in gamma radiation to get into his desired radiation oncology residency accidentally pressed the “go” button while in his lab. He presents to the emergency department immediately following the exposure to high-dose total-body radiation.…

6/24/14 Not Bored Review for Heme/Onc!

A Case: 50 yo M past medical history cancer on chemotherapy presents with fever and altered mental status. His labs are concerning for a Cr 7, Hgb 5 (from 12), platelet’s 30           By Dr. Andrew…

Bored Review 6/17

Grock + Bogoch= 1) In which area of the body is central cyanosis most likely to be detected?   2) What are the causes of central cyanosis?   RIVERS, baby. Version 6.

6/12/14 Board (not Bored) review answer!!!

By Dr. Andrew Grock and Dr. Sally Bogoch 1. Febrile Neutropenia 2. Febrile Neutropenia is defined by having fever…and neutropenia. 2a  fever is one temp >38.3 C (101.3F) or one hour with temp >38C (100.4F). 2b  Neutropenia is defined as…