Vague neurologic symptoms, including impaired speech, can be difficult to diagnose and – for female patients – dismissed as behavioral. But commonly prescribed medications such as SSRIs may be a cause
To be a border physician is to be confronted daily with the human consequences of a failed immigration policy. Our specialty has long operated as a band-aid for the policy-driven effects we see daily.
Acute, persistent headache in a pediatric patient with no recent trauma can have a broad differential and, in most cases, should raise red flags. This case demonstrates the evaluation and management o
Morel-Lavallée lesions are serious injuries that can easily escape diagnosis, typically in the wake of high-velocity trauma. Untreated, MLLs can become a chronic condition with a risk of developing in
Babesiosis can present with a varied clinical presentation, which can make it difficult to diagnose. However, one uncommon clue could be picked up on an ECG.
Millions of people come to the emergency department each year suffering migraine or other acute headaches; often, the pain is difficult to manage. But the literature shows the greater occipital nerve
Urinary tract stones are a frequent chief complaint in the emergency department. Point-of-care ultrasound speeds a diagnosis and helps direct appropriate management.
“How long will I be in the hospital?” A review of the literature suggests that predicting length of stay at time of admission remains extremely difficult, and emergency physicians in particular are po
COVID-19 infections can trigger a cascade of comorbidities, including Behcet’s Disease. This rare condition causes chronic and remitting vasculitis, painful ulcers, and rash.