Reactive arthritis is an important source of morbidity. It is acquired through infectious agent diarrhea (food poisoning) or from sexual contact. Recognition is important because it allows a therapeutic approach that usually results in improvement of…
Necrotizing fasciitis due to Group A streptococcus has been observed with increasing frequency over the past decade. Appropriate management requires rapid recognition of this life-threatening infection and expeditious antimicrobial therapy as well as…
This article demonstrated a systematic approach to acid-base problem solving through the application of the so-called "Rules of Five." This technique was compared with other options for acid-base problem solving, namely, clinicians' use of gestalt or…