Jack C.M13h ago
'Forever Chemicals' May Be Weakening The Bones of Children, Study Warns. Via @sciencealert #Pediatrics #Health β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή πŸ§‘β€βš•οΈ #ClimateChange πŸŒŽβ™¨οΈ #ForeverChemicals

'Forever Chemicals' May Be Wea...
'Forever Chemicals' May Be Weakening The Bones of Children, Study Warns

There are increasing concerns over the harm being done by so-called 'forever chemicals', and research has now linked some of these substances with weakened bones in children.

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mymedschool23h ago

MSUD: The BCAA Breakdown Block
#USMLEStep1 #MedEd #Biochemistry #MSUD #Metabolism #Step1Prep #HighYield #MedSchool #Pediatrics #Genetics #AminoAcids #Thiamine #FutureDoctor #StudyGram #MedTwitter #Anki #BoardExams #MedicalStudent #FirstAid #MedicalSchool #PreMed #Physiology #MetabolicPathways #Docto

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U01.01.118 Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD): Branched-Chain Amino Acids

Master Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) with our U01.01.118 guide. Learn about the deficiency of Branched-Chain Alpha-Keto Acid Dehydrogenase, the "sweet" scent of earwax, and high-yield management for USMLE Step 1. Available on mymedschool.org.

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mymedschool23h ago

PKU symptoms and treatment USMLE Step 1
#USMLEStep1 #MedEd #Biochemistry #PKU #Metabolism #Step1Prep #HighYield #MedSchool #Pediatrics #Genetics #Phenylketonuria #FutureDoctor #StudyGram #MedTwitter #Anki #BoardExams #MedicalStudent #FirstAid #MedicalSchool #PreMed #Physiology #MetabolicPathways

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U01.01.117 Phenylketonuria (PKU): Screenings, Symptoms, and Management

Master Phenylketonuria (PKU) with our U01.01.117 guide. Understand the deficiency of Phenylalanine Hydroxylase (PAH) and BH4, the accumulation of phenylketones, and high-yield management strategies. Essential USMLE Step 1 biochemistry on mymedschool.org.

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mymedschool1d ago

OTC Deficiency: High-Yield Urea Cycle#USMLEStep1 #MedEd #Biochemistry #OTCdeficiency #UreaCycle #Metabolism #Step1Prep #HighYield #MedSchool #Genetics #Pediatrics #OroticAcid #Ammonia #FutureDoctor #StudyGram #MedTwitter #Anki #BoardExams #MedicalStudent #FirstAid #MedicalSchool #PreMed #Physiology

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U01.01.114 Ornithine Transcarbamylase (OTC) Deficiency: Diagnosis and Genetics

Master the most common urea cycle disorder with our U01.01.114 guide. Learn to differentiate OTC deficiency from CPS1 deficiency using orotic acid levels. High-yield USMLE Step 1 biochemistry on mymedschool.org.

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mymedschool1d ago

Hyperammonemia: Neurotoxic Nitrogen
#USMLEStep1 #MedEd #Biochemistry #Hyperammonemia #LiverFailure #Metabolism #Step1Prep #HighYield #MedSchool #Neurotoxicity #Gastroenterology #Pediatrics #InternalMedicine #FutureDoctor #StudyGram #MedTwitter #Anki #BoardExams #MedicalStudent #FirstAid #MedicalScho

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U01.01.113 Hyperammonemia: Pathophysiology, Symptoms, and Management

Master the clinical impact of excess ammonia with our U01.01.113 guide. Learn the mechanisms of neurotoxicity, classic signs like asterixis, and high-yield treatments like lactulose and benzoate. Essential USMLE Step 1 biochemistry on mymedschool.org.

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mymedschool2d ago

Urea Cycle: Nitrogen Clearance
#USMLEStep1 #MedEd #Biochemistry #UreaCycle #Metabolism #Step1Prep #HighYield #MedSchool #LiverHealth #Ammonia #Genetics #Pediatrics #FutureDoctor #StudyGram #MedTwitter #Anki #BoardExams #MedicalStudent #FirstAid #MedicalSchool #PreMed #Physiology #MetabolicPathways #

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U01.01.111 Urea Cycle: Enzymes, Intermediates, and Hyperammonemia

Master the Urea Cycle with our U01.01.111 guide. Learn the rate-limiting enzyme CPS1, the mnemonic for intermediates, and the clinical impact of Ornithine Transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency. High-yield USMLE biochemistry on mymedschool.org.

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mymedschool3d ago

πŸ₯› Milk Sugar Malfunctions: Mastering Galactose Metabolism Disorders! πŸ₯›
#USMLEStep1 #MedEd #Biochemistry #Metabolism #Galactosemia #Pediatrics #Step1Prep #HighYield #MedSchool #Genetics #Cataracts #Neonatology #FutureDoctor #StudyGram #MedTwitter

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U01.01.107 Disorders of Galactose Metabolism: Classic Galactosemia vs. Galactokinase Deficiency

Master the clinical differences between Classic Galactosemia and Galactokinase deficiency with our U01.01.107 guide. Learn about GALT and GALK enzymes, the accumulation of galactitol, and the "emergency" presentation in newborns. Understand the risks of cataracts and E. coli sepsis. Essential USMLE Step 1 biochemistry available on mymedschool.org.

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mymedschool3d ago

🍎 Sweet but Dangerous: Mastering Fructose Metabolism Disorders! 🍎#USMLEStep1 #MedEd #Biochemistry #Metabolism #FructoseIntolerance #Fructosuria #Step1Prep #HighYield #MedSchool #Pediatrics #LiverHealth #Genetics #FutureDoctor #StudyGram #MedTwitter

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U01.01.106 Disorders of Fructose Metabolism: Essential Fructosuria vs. HFI

Master the clinical differences between Essential Fructosuria and Hereditary Fructose Intolerance (HFI) with our U01.01.106 guide. Learn the enzyme deficiencies (Fructokinase vs. Aldolase B), the pathophysiology of phosphate depletion, and why HFI is a medical emergency. Essential USMLE Step 1 biochemistry available on mymedschool.org.

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Scientific Frontline4d ago
Very high maternal exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during pregnancy is strongly correlated with a significantly increased risk of asthma in children.
#Epidemiology #Environmental #Pediatrics #Toxicology #PFAS #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/04/epid04092601.html
Link observed between very high PFAS exposure and asthma in children

We saw a clear link between very high PFAS exposure and a higher incidence of asthma

mymedschoolApr 6

🍲 The Spectrum of Starvation: Mastering Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM)! 🍲
#USMLEStep1 #MedEd #MedicalStudent #Biochemistry #Pediatrics #Malnutrition #Kwashiorkor #Marasmus #GlobalHealth #Step1Prep #HighYield #MedSchool #Nutrition #FutureDoctor #StudyGram #MedTwitter

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U01.01.087 Protein-Energy Malnutrition: Kwashiorkor vs. Marasmus High-Yield Clinical Guide

Master the clinical distinctions of Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM) with our U01.01.087 summary. This high-yield review covers the pathophysiology of Kwashiorkor (selective protein deficiency) and Marasmus (total calorie deficiency). Learn to identify key board-exam signs like "flaky paint" dermatitis, fatty liver steatosis, pitting edema, and severe muscle wasting. Essential preparation for USMLE Step 1 and global health rotations available on mymedschool.org.

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