Low serum albumin levels resulting from inflammation-induced capillary leakage or disease-related anorexia during acute illness are associated with poor outcomes.…
Cannabinoid oil vaping associated lung injury and its radiographic appearance
Lung injury associated with cannabinoid oil vaping is rapidly becoming a serious public health concern. We describe the clinical and…
Severe atypical pneumonia causing acute respiratory failure
A 74-year-old cis man presented to the emergency department (ED) with a 10-day history of diarrhea, cough, and fevers. The…
Kaposi’s sarcoma occurring in HIV infection controlled on HAART
A 64 year-old man of sub-Saharan origin presented to clinic for evaluation. He described a twelve-month history of unilateral left…
The Anti-Platelet Anomaly: Aspirin/Dipyridamole-Induced Acute Pancreatitis
Drug-induced pancreatitis is a rare etiology of pancreatitis, typically accounting for less than 2% of all incidents of acute pancreatitis.1…
Bleeding risk in elderly patients receiving anticoagulant therapy: Should dosage be reduced?
I worry a great deal when I prescribe anticoagulant or antiplatelet agents to an older, thin patient who appears to…
Disparities in care among homeless adults hospitalized for cardiovascular conditions
Researchers have found that there are indeed striking disparities in in-hospital care and mortality between homeless and non-homeless adults.
What will make grandma use her Fitbit longer?
For older adults, Fitbits and other activity trackers may be popular gifts, but they may not be used for very…
T-box structure in bacteria may be target for new antibiotics
Researchers have uncovered the structure of a regulatory mechanism unique to bacteria, opening the door for designing new antibiotics targeted…
Mechanism connects early binge drinking to adult behaviors
Intermittent exposure to high levels of alcohol in adolescent animals leads to increased levels of microRNA-137 in the brains of…