Clinician

A life-threatening condition, shock is characterized by inadequate tissue perfusion, leading to cellular dysfunction and potential organ failure. It is a medical emergency requiring rapid diagnosis and intervention.

A common sexually transmitted infection (STI), trichomoniasis is caused by the protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. It is one of the most prevalent non-viral STIs worldwide, affecting millions of individuals annually.

This article provides an in-depth examination of sleep latency, including its physiology, clinical significance, assessment methods, and management strategies for both short and prolonged sleep latency conditions. Additionally, it explores emerging research, case studies, and novel therapeutic interventions to provide a comprehensive resource for healthcare providers.

Rigors, commonly referred to as uncontrollable shaking chills, are a clinical symptom characterized by intense, involuntary muscle contractions accompanied by a sensation of cold. These episodes often precede fever and indicate an underlying infection or systemic inflammatory response.

Pulmonary contusion is a common and potentially life-threatening lung injury that usually results from blunt chest trauma. It is defined as parenchymal injury to the lung that leads to alveolar hemorrhage and edema without significant laceration.

Pseudomembranous colitis (PMC), an acute inflammatory disease affecting the colon, is most commonly caused by an overgrowth of Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile), a toxin-producing, spore-forming gram-positive anaerobic bacterium. It is a central reason for antibiotic-associated diarrhea and colitis, leading to significant morbidity and mortality, especially in hospitalized patients and those with recent antibiotic exposure.

Posterior oropharyngeal erythema is a common clinical finding that can result from a variety of underlying etiologies, ranging from benign self-limiting conditions to serious infectious and inflammatory diseases.

Peaked T waves are an important electrocardiographic (ECG) finding that can signal underlying electrolyte disturbances, ischemia, or other cardiac abnormalities.

Micronized progesterone is a bioidentical form of the hormone progesterone that has gained increasing attention in clinical practice. It is widely used in hormone replacement therapy (HRT), fertility treatments, gynecological conditions, and various off-label applications.

Poor glycemic control (HbA1c >7%) in diabetic patients undergoing PCI with drug-eluting stents significantly increases the risk of stent failure, particularly in-stent restenosis, highlighting considerations for strict glycemic management and a multidisciplinary approach to revascularization decisions.