Group B streptococcal (GBS) spinal epidural abscesses are rarely reported. This most commonly occurs through hematogenous spread. The most common microbe causing a spinal epidural abscess is Staphylococcus aureus.

Non-urgent use of the emergency department (ED) is costly for patients. It can lead to increased healthcare spending and ED overcrowding and negatively affect primary care physician (PCP)-patient relationships.

The full toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on frontline healthcare workers is still unfolding, but early data suggests it may be exacerbating physician burnout and accelerating physician retirement decisions

Proximal hamstring tendon injuries are common among athletes and are often caused by movements involving rapid hip flexion while in knee extension. Treatment of these injuries includes tendon repair through operative intervention, but postoperative complications can occur, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Copper is an important transition metal that acts as a cofactor for several enzymes that play a role in maintaining normal antioxidant, hematological, skeletal, vascular, and neurological function. Copper deficiency, or hypocupremia, can be a sequela of inherited disorders like Menkes disease and Wilson’s disease.

Inequities in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout have created disparities in uptake across the United States, leading to a risk of COVID-19 immunity being unevenly distributed.

Skin and subcutaneous tissue infection (SSTI) is a largely preventable disease that affects patients of all income levels, leading to substantial costs for hospitals and patients.

Ocular manifestations of syphilis can occur at any stage of the disease with varied clinical presentations. Syphilis can involve almost any ocular structure, but posterior uveitis and panuveitis are the most common presentations, usually unilateral, and if untreated may lead to blindness.

Colorectal cancer is increasing in incidence and death rates in younger adults, but physicians may find it challenging to treat younger patients with advanced disease. This case report highlights the importance of palliative care integration into the treatment of young cancer patients.

A 19-year-old female with a history of adenotonsillectomy presented with fever, sore throat, neck pain, dysphagia, and drooling. Two days prior she tested positive for COVID-19. Oral examination showed cobblestoning of the hypopharynx with posterior oropharyngeal erythema and exudate.