We thank the authors for their response to our article “Retrospective review of patients with lung cancer presenting emergently” [ ]. Their comments and feedback are insightful and will contribute…
We read with great interest the article by Pettit et al. regarding the importance of the safety-net healthcare system in prompt diagnosis and management of lung cancer patients [ ]….
Abstract Introduction Infected urolithiasis is a serious condition that carries with it a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Objective This review highlights the pearls and pitfalls of infected urolithiasis,…
Abstract Elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) is defined as a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) opening pressure (OP) greater than 25 cmH2O. When a diagnostic lumbar puncture is performed it is useful to…
Abstract Introduction Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare but serious condition that carries with it a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Objective This review highlights the pearls and pitfalls…
Abstract Objective Long COVID has afflicted tens of millions globally leaving many previously-healthy persons severely and indefinitely debilitated. The objective here was to report cases of complete, rapid remission of…
Abstract A 54-year-old woman in good health was admitted to our hospital with diquat poisoning. The patient drank an unknown dose of diquat, and acute kidney injury developed early. However,…
Abstract Abiotrophia defectiva is a pathogen of the oral, gastrointestinal, and urinary tracts that can cause significant systemic disease with uniquely negative blood cultures depending on the growth medium. Prior…
Abstract Knee injuries are quite prevalent in the Emergency Department (ED) and often present with severe pain, necessitating effective pain management strategies. Traditional pain management approaches, including opioid medications, may…
Abstract We describe a case of a young male who presented to the emergency department with unilateral eye pain, blurred vision, conjunctival injection, and ocular pH of 9, one day…
