Rob Beatty, MD FACEP Sepsis is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that is unfortunately all too common in hospitals. Healthcare providers must recognize the signs and symptoms of sepsis early and initiate prompt treatment to improve patient outcomes. But what is the best therapy for sepsis? Is it the CLOVERS treatment, or is it …
Lindee Abe, APRN Imposter Syndrome causes real feelings of anxiety. Mental health has recently become a focus for healthcare providers. It is essential for us to take care of ourselves to take care of patients. The pandemic had a huge impact on our mental health. One area that existed before the pandemic and will continue …
Payal Shah, PA-C “I fell down 2 stairs and twisted my ankle”. “I was playing soccer and I hit the ball wrong and know my ankle hurts”. Ankle pain is a very common complaint seen in primary care offices, but more often in urgent cares and emergency departments. As with any other chief complaint, the …
Rob Beatty, MD FACEP The tibial plateau is the upper part of the tibia (shinbone), which forms a joint with the femur (thighbone), also along with the patella to form the knee joint. Fractures to the tibial plateau are common injuries that can occur from high-impact accidents such as motor vehicle accidents, falls from a …
Lindee Abe, APRN Dengue virus is on the rise. Constant surveillance is required for emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) that can disrupt the population. EIDs can include novel diseases (e.g., COVID-19), emerging diseases (e.g., monkeypox), increased incidence (e.g., dengue fever), and antibiotic-resistant infections (e.g., gonorrhea). The World Health Organization (WHO) is a key organization that monitors …
Alex Koo, MD Thrombocytopenia is defined by a platelet count less than 150,000 platelets/microliter in adults. Subcategorized, thrombocytopenia can be broken down into mild, moderate, and severe: Mild – 100,000 to 149,000/microL Moderate – 50,000 to 99,000/microL Severe – <50,000/microL Thrombocytopenias have a large etiology broken down into three subcategories: Patient History In taking a …
