SILENT syndrome is a severely disabling syndrome that is difficult to diagnose but should be suspected in patients with altered mental status and neurologic changes with a history of lithium use.
We see alcohol intoxication daily in the ED. What other conditions present in a similar manner?
Multiple Myeloma is associated with a variety of complications and potential emergencies. Read on for more!
Not every patient with acute coronary syndrome presents with retrosternal chest pain. What are the atypical presentations of ACS, and how can we improve our diagnosis of the dangerous masqueraders?
Prescriptions for benzodiazepines are increasing, and with that, patients are at risk for medication withdrawal. How do these patients in withdrawal present, and what options do you have for treatment?
Sure, the patient with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea could just have gastroenteritis. But what else can present in a similar manner?
Learn about this rare variant of an outer ear infection, so you pick it up based on your history and exam to avoid downstream complications!
What is DRESS syndrome, and when should you consider this condition? This post evaluates this disease and provides key pearls and pitfalls.
