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Aug 2018
19m 10s

Chapter 2: Alcohol

Ted O'Connell, MD
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This is the Alcohol chapter from USMLE Step 2 Secrets. Content covered in this episode includes: 1:30 Question Dissection - A 57 year old male with a history of alcohol abuse visits a medical clinic because of numbness and tingling in his feet, as well as hand tremors… 8:04 Alcohol chapter of Step 2 Secrets including questions like: - What may happen if you ... Show More
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