Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
In its classic form, ALS affects motor neurons at 2 or more levels supplying multiple regions of the body.
Cocaine-Induced Stroke
Brain infarcts among crack cocaine users may be secondary to large cerebral artery vasospasm with secondary intravascular thrombosis (with or without distal embolization).
Drug-Induced Hypersensitivity Syndrome Caused by Antibiotics in an Elderly Man
This is a case in which we believe vancomycin and piperacillin/tazobactam caused DIHS with lung involvement in form of bilateral pleural effusions, a very rare presentation.
Bilateral Parotid Swellings in an HIV-Positive Patient
A large minority of persons with HIV infection have head and neck symptoms; parotid swellings have been noted in approximately 5% to 10% of patients with HIV-1 infection.
