Viral Encephalitis
Background Clinically relevant involvement of the central nervous system (CNS) by viruses is an uncommon event, considering the...
Tuberculosis (TB)
Practice Essentials Tuberculosis (TB) (see the image below), a multisystemic disease with myriad presentations and manifestations, is the...
Hepatitis C
Practice Essentials Hepatitis C is an infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) that attacks the liver and leads to inflammation....
Sudden Cardiac Death
Practice Essentials Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is an unexpected death due to cardiac causes that occurs in a short time period (generally...
Placenta Previa
Practice Essentials Placenta previa is an obstetric complication that classically presents as painless vaginal bleeding in the third...
CBRNE - Chemical Warfare Mass Casualty Management
Specific Procedures for a Chemical Weapon Response Introduction This article is for managers who prepare hospital operational plans, for...
Drug Treatment for COVID-19: A Quick Summary for PCPs
Information about COVID has evolved so quickly that it can be difficult for clinicians to feel confident that they are staying current....
Initial Evaluation and Management of CNS Injury
The Problem Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a major health problem with serious socio-economic consequences. Although its incidence...
Graves Disease
Practice Essentials Graves disease, named after Robert J. Graves, MD, [1] circa 1830s, is an autoimmune disease characterized by...
DISSASTER PLANNING
A disaster is an unplanned event in which the needs of the affected community outweigh the available resources. A disaster occurs...
