With the rising prevalence of neurosyphilis over the years, emergency medicine physicians should be cognizant of this can't-miss diagnosis in patients with focal neurologic findings, new-onset dementi
Esophageal perforation is a life-threatening condition caused by foreign body ingestion and can easily be missed. Therefore, suspicion for perforation should remain high until proven otherwise. Unfort
Hematuria, while a common presentation to the ED, can have myriad causes. Some of those causes, such as a ruptured AAA and tuberculosis, can be life-threatening if not recognized. When working up a pa