Warfarin-induced skin necrosis (WISN) is a rare condition thought to be due to microvascular thrombosis and ischemia and is commonly related to protein C deficiency. Recognition of WISN is critical to
Trichobezoars are an uncommon diagnosis but should be considered in the differential for patients presenting to the emergency department with abdominal pain. It is especially important not to overlook
As I read and hear about other physicians in our specialty working through emotional burnout, I think that there must be something more we as a specialty can do for the next group of new physicians. B
Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is diagnosed by the presence of proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, and peripheral edema. Hyperlipidemia and thrombotic disease are also frequently observed. Most cases of NS in pedi
The urine drug screen is a widely used, but imperfect, diagnostic test. Because of its potential flaws, it should not be used out of context or in isolation, but it remains a valuable test in the tool
In writing this, I am hit with the realization I never properly reconciled the emotional effects of this shift. There must be better approaches than the one I take now, which, if I am being honest, is
Thyroid storm is an acute life-threatening condition of hyperthyroidism, characterized by high fever, dehydration, tachycardia or tachyarrhythmias, tremor, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, restlessness,
As EM physicians, we see firsthand the needs and challenges of our healthcare system and how its many moving parts intersect and clash, positioning us to become the innovators our communities need. An
Emergency medicine in India has advanced substantially from its nascent origins. The country’s healthcare community has recognized the need for quality emergency care as the number of citizens affecte