Thrombocytopenia – an ED Approach

Alex Koo, MD Thrombocytopenia is defined by a platelet count less than 150,000 platelets/microliter in adults.  Subcategorized, thrombocytopenia can be broken down into mild, moderate, and severe: Mild – 100,000 to 149,000/microL Moderate – 50,000 to 99,000/microL Severe – <50,000/microL Thrombocytopenias have a large etiology broken down into three subcategories: Patient History In taking a … Read more

Monkeypox

Lindee Abe, APRN Monkeypox drew media attention when an outbreak occurred in 2022, and it was declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). At that time, two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the public was paying more attention to public health and emerging diseases. The reality is that monkeypox, or Mpox, has been … Read more

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Lindee Abe, APRN Antimicrobial stewardship is a term I have heard used more and more in my career. There are now programs that specifically address antibiotic overuse and misuse. As healthcare professionals, we are part of the solution to reduce antibiotic overuse and misuse to also decrease antibiotic resistance.  In the United States, 41,900 deaths … Read more

Peptide Therapy

Lindee Abe, APRN Peptide therapy is becoming more popular.  Over the past year, I have noticed advertisements everywhere for peptide therapy. At the time, I thought it was just another fad involving vitamins or supplements. It wasn’t until I was talking to a friend doing pre-op physicals that recounted a story of having to cancel … Read more

Myocarditis

Lindee Abe, ARNP Myocarditis is a problematic diagnosis. There is not one test or symptom that leads to thediagnosis. Instead, it is a combination of the history, physical exam, and diagnostic findings thatshow the provider the diagnosis. It is not a common diagnosis, making it challenging to considerin the list of differentials. However, this diagnosis … Read more

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