September 3rd 2024
The updated COVID-19 vaccine targets the currently circulating Omicron variant JN.1 strain of SARS-CoV-2.
Emphysematous Cholecystitis Caused by Clostridium perfringens With Hematogenous Spread to the Hip
November 2nd 2012Emphysematous cholecystitis is a rare condition that is the result of infection with C perfringens and other gas-producing organisms including Escherichia coli, Bacteroides fragilis, and Klebsiella species.
Fungal Meningitis Outbreak: Update from the FDA
October 25th 2012If you are worried about whether you may have injected a patient with a tainted vial of methylprednisolone from New England Compounding Center’s (NECC) Framingham, Massachussets facility, you can now obtain detailed information from the FDA that may assuage your concerns.
Dermatophytosis (Tinea) That Resembles Necrobiosis Lipoidica
October 15th 2012Always check the toenails for fungal infection after diagnosing tinea pedis, corporis, or cruris. The toenails may act as the source of infection and a reservoir, which may lead to reinfection after the cutaneous dermatophytosis is cleared.
Multiple Sclerosis and Epstein-Barr Virus: Is there a Connection?
September 24th 2012Although genetics risk explains the familial clustering of MS, it cannot fully explain the geographic distribution of MS and the changes in risk that occur with migration. Infections have been suggested as a possible explanation. The most convincing candidate for involvement in MS is the Epstein-Barr virus.
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain: Effective Management
July 26th 2012For many patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, severe pain can be controlled to a degree sufficient to improve their quality of life. Here: effective management strategies, including topical agents, oral medications, and nonpharmacological therapies (eg, acupuncture and transcutaneous nerve stimulation).