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Discover the ins and outs of providing emergency medical care while off-duty. Learn about the Good Samaritan Act and how it protects physicians who step in to help during emergencies.

A recent case of a 38-year-old man with end-stage renal disease highlighted the rare but significant complication of quadriceps tendon rupture, often associated with chronic kidney disease and secondary hyperparathyroidism.

The tragic case of a 21-year-old woman who died after consuming a highly caffeinated beverage underscores the importance of educating patients about the potential dangers of such drinks. Particularly concerning is that this beverage was consumed by a patient with long QT syndrome type 1 – a condition known to increase the risk of abnormal heartbeats.

Dive deeper into the complexities of diagnosing and treating pneumonia-associated pleural effusions. What is the most appropriate test for evaluation?

The rise in Vibrio bacteria infections, linked to increasing ocean temperatures, is a stark reminder of why we need to pay attention to the changing landscape of infectious diseases. With as many as one in five people with this infection dying, sometimes within days, it’s clear that this is a public health issue that warrants our attention.

Midodrine, an oral alpha-1 adrenergic receptor agonist, is being explored as a potential alternative to intravenous vasopressors in the treatment of septic shock. Does it work?