Step I Updates on Boards?

[FutureDoc4]

I recently come across the fact that Gram(+) bacteria are the the most common causes of septic shock in the US rather than Gram (-) ( I was kinda shocked at this) http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/abstract/348/16/1546
(This was noted in Robbins as well).

Do the boards account for updates like this?

*THis was not updated in the new Goljan or RR

 

[dbth77]

you won't get a single question whose answer hinges on something being the most common thing. I wouldn't worry about crap like this, it will have no effect on your score

 

[johnmiller]

I've wondered the same thing, especially regarding Immunology. Each textbook seems to have little differences (regarding complement, cytokines, etc).

 

[McGillGrad]

Board questions are based on concepts that are established.

 

[FutureDoc4]

Well, Robbins says its for sure. So I don't think this is an argued concept--just more recent.

 

[McGillGrad]

Well, Robbins says its for sure. So I don't think this is an argued concept--just more recent.

If it's in the 7th ed Robbins then it is fair game.

 

[lord_jeebus]

you won't get a single question whose answer hinges on something being the most common thing. I wouldn't worry about crap like this, it will have no effect on your score

agree