Board preparation
Clinical teaching and practical ideas for your next study session.
Study Tips
Positive TREC Newborn Screen: What to Do Before SCID Is Confirmed
An abnormal TREC result is not yet SCID, but waiting for the full diagnostic workup can expose an infant to preventable harm. Learn which precautions are immediate, which are conditional, and how to reason through the board-style management fork.
Study Tips
SSRI Activation in Children and Teens: The Board-Ready Distinction From Mania
A three-day onset after starting an SSRI is a pattern clue, not a diagnosis by itself. Learn to distinguish activation from mania, serotonin toxicity, and akathisia, then revise the decision with retrieval practice.