08/14/2025
If it’s a pediatric fracture, you better know your SALTER.
This system classifies growth plate injuries — and boards expect you to know which part is fractured and which has the worst prognosis.
🧠 Mnemonic: S.A.L.T.E.R.
Type I: Straight
Type II: Above → Most common
Type V: ERasure → Worst prognosis
📌 Buzzword: “Crushed physis” = Type V
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08/12/2025
Bite → Brain → Buzzword 💉
When rabies strikes, the virus moves retrograde to the hippocampus, leaving behind Negri bodies — eosinophilic cytoplasmic inclusions.
📌 Boards love to use phrases like:
“Patient with hydrophobia, agitation, and pink cytoplasmic inclusions in neurons.”
That’s rabies, and they want you to say: Negri bodies.
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08/07/2025
Struggling to identify this viral skin lesion on boards?
If you see pearly, umbilicated papules, your brain should scream POXVIRUS.
These appear in kids, immunocompromised patients, and sexually active adults — and NBCE loves to show them.
📌 Buzzword: Molluscum bodies = eosinophilic intracytoplasmic inclusions.
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08/05/2025
Before the measles rash comes… the mouth speaks first!
Those tiny white-blue dots you see on the buccal mucosa? They're Koplik spots — the first sign of rubeola (measles).
🔑 Memorize this:
4 C’s = Cough, Coryza, Conjunctivitis… and Koplik.
📌 Buzzword: “Enanthem before rash” = classic board clue.
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02/03/2025
👀 Arcus Senilis: A Harmless Finding or a Clinical Indicator?
If you’ve noticed a white or gray ring around the cornea in older patients, it’s likely arcus senilis. This finding is benign and related to aging, but in individuals under 40, it could be linked to hyperlipidemia and an increased cardiovascular risk.
🔎 Board-style Question: What is the primary component of this corneal deposit?
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01/28/2025
✨ Hormones rule your body—literally! 🧠 Did you know they influence everything from your mood to your metabolism?
Here's a quick breakdown of the major glands and hormones you need to master for the NBCE Boards. 💡 Perfect for understanding how each plays a role in maintaining physiological balance.
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10/31/2024
🦴 Hip Fractures 101: What You Need to Know! 🦴
Ever wondered about the different types of hip fractures and why they matter? 👀 Dive into these key points to get the breakdown on each type, along with risks and management tips. Trust me, this info is gold if you’re prepping for exams or want to level up your clinical knowledge!
🔹 Intracapsular Fractures:
Capital: Located at the femoral head.
⚠️ Risk: High chance of avascular necrosis due to limited blood flow.
🩺 Treatment: Often requires an orthopedic surgeon for joint replacement to prevent bone death.
Subcapital: Just below the femoral head.
⚠️ Risk: Known for poor healing and nonunion.
🩺 Treatment: A must for an orthopedic consult—usually needs fixation or replacement.
Transcervical: Along the femoral neck.
⚠️ Risk: Avascular necrosis and delayed healing are common.
🩺 Treatment: Often requires surgery; consult with an orthopedic specialist for options.
Basicervical: At the neck base.
⚠️ Risk: Better blood supply, but close to critical vessels. 🩺 Treatment: Stabilization with screws or plates by an orthopedic team.
🔹 Extracapsular Fractures:
Intertrochanteric: Across the trochanteric region.
⚠️ Risk: Good blood supply but prone to alignment issues due to muscle forces.
🩺 Treatment: Usually treated with a rod or nail; orthopedic consult recommended.
Subtrochanteric: Below the lesser trochanter.
⚠️ Risk: High-stress area prone to delayed healing and "pseudo-joint" formation.
🩺 Treatment: Needs fixation by an orthopedic surgeon; physical therapy is crucial for recovery.
🔥 PRO TIP: Each fracture requires a specific approach for optimal recovery. Knowing these details can give you a major edge in exams and in the clinic!
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10/07/2024
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My mission remains clear: to empower future chiropractors, especially the Hispanic community, to overcome the challenges we face in the Boards. Through Chiro Boards Coaching, I am here to support those who are striving to achieve their professional dreams.
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09/23/2024
🌸 Empower Your NBCE Prep with Female Reproductive Health! 🌸
Hey future chiropractors! The Female Reproductive System is full of key terms that are crucial for your NBCE. Here are a few you need to know:
Endometriosis: When tissue similar to the uterus lining grows where it shouldn’t—outside the uterus.
PCOS (Polycystic O***y Syndrome): A hormonal disorder that brings along those pesky ovarian cysts.
Ectopic Pregnancy: When a pregnancy starts outside the uterus—an urgent condition that needs quick attention.
These topics are essential to understand for your boards, and we’re here to help you every step of the way.
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09/16/2024
⚡ Master the Male Reproductive System for the NBCE! ⚡
Hey future docs! The Male Reproductive System might seem like tricky territory, but it’s packed with essential terms for your NBCE. Let’s break down a few:
Prostatitis: When the prostate gets inflamed and causes discomfort.
Erectile Dysfunction (ED): Trouble in achieving or maintaining an er****on.
Testicular Torsion: An emergency situation where the testicle twists—get help fast!
Understanding these terms is crucial for your success.
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09/09/2024
🧠 Boost Your Brain Power for the NBCE! 🧠
Hey future chiropractors! The brain is the command center, and understanding its conditions is key for your NBCE success. Here are some must-know terms:
Stroke: When blood flow to the brain is suddenly cut off—time is brain!
Epilepsy: A neurological disorder where seizures are the main event.
Alzheimer’s Disease: The progressive memory loss and cognitive decline we all dread.
These brain conditions are critical to master, and we’re here to help you nail them.
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09/02/2024
🧬 Get to Know Your Liver for the NBCE! 🧬
Hey future chiropractors! The liver might be small, but it’s mighty important—especially when it comes to the NBCE. Check out these key terms:
Hepatitis: That nasty liver inflammation, usually thanks to a viral infection.
Cirrhosis: When chronic damage leads to scarring and liver failure.
Jaundice: Yellowing of the skin and eyes—your liver’s way of telling you it’s not happy.
The liver has a lot going on, and it’s crucial you know these terms inside and out.
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