By Rob Beatty, MD FACEP If you’ve spent any time in an emergency department, you’ve heard the whispers: “Could this be nec fasc?” It’s the boogeyman of soft tissue infections — the dreaded necrotizing fasciitis. It’s rare, yes, but when it hits, it moves fast and kills faster. You won’t always catch it early, but …
Lindee Abe, APRN It seems that once or twice a year, there is a news story about a brain-eating amoeba where the headline sounds like a science fiction horror movie. To be fair, the infection does sound horrendous and has a high mortality rate. I was familiar with the amoeba from when I went through …
Executive Summary This report provides a comprehensive analysis of medical professional liability, focusing on the comparative risk profiles, legal dynamics, and financial costs for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), including Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs), and their physician counterparts. The analysis is framed within the context of a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape marked by …
Lindee Abe, APRN Measles is currently a hot topic, especially here in the Midwest. As of May 2025, we now have states to our north and south that have confirmed measles cases. When there isn’t an outbreak, measles is not commonly included in most differential diagnoses in urgent care, but now it should be considered …
Introduction Multivessel coronary disease, also known as multivessel coronary artery disease (CAD), is a significant cardiovascular condition. It Is is caused by atherosclerotic plaques in multiple coronary arteries. This condition is associated with a higher risk of adverse cardiac events and requires prompt diagnosis and management to reduce morbidity and mortality. In this article, we …
Rob Beatty, MD FACEP Welcome to the germ jungle, otherwise known as back-to-school season. As children return to classrooms across the country, a whole host of viral pathogens are already RSVPing for their annual autumn reunion tour. Like a grunge band from the ’90s, these viruses may be old, but they still know how to …
