An estimated 1.6 to 3.8 million sports-related concussions occur annually in the United States, a number that has steadily risen over the past two decades. Reflecting on the latest developments, the 6
Nitrous oxide toxicity can be difficult to recognize, but when left untreated, it can lead to irreversible neurologic damage. Get some pointers in dealing with this vague presentation.
Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is a must-not-miss diagnosis in the emergency department (ED). The rupture of an intracranial aneurysm leads to bleeding within the subarachnoid space, where
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is an autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by the formation of autoantibodies against postsynaptic acetylcholine receptors at the neuromuscular junction resulting in
Back pain is one of the top 5 reasons for emergency department visits in the United States. Among these billions of visits, you will find an extremely difficult-to-diagnose, yet life-threatening, cond
Compartment syndrome is an orthopedic emergency that can be difficult to identify but can lead to significant morbidity and mortality if unidentified or left untreated. A major risk factor for develop
With the rising prevalence of neurosyphilis over the years, emergency medicine physicians should be cognizant of this can't-miss diagnosis in patients with focal neurologic findings, new-onset dementi
Occlusion of the Artery of Percheron leading to isolated bilateral thalamic infarcts is a rare and difficult diagnosis in emergency medicine. Learn the symptoms that can help keep it top of mind.
Vague neurologic symptoms, including impaired speech, can be difficult to diagnose and – for female patients – dismissed as behavioral. But commonly prescribed medications such as SSRIs may be a cause