I accidentally got a nail in my knee, about an inch deep, and it's making it hard to walk or put pressure on it. The pain is getting worse. What can I do?

February 20th, 2024

Can a 150-pound woman who is opiate tolerant and takes citalopram, Metoprol, AmLodipine, Imitrex, and Seroquel as needed, safely take a 100 mg ER capsule of Embeda if she has already taken a 50 mg capsule two hours ago and is in excruciating pain?

September 24th, 2024

At a private residence, you are evaluating a 2-year-old child with a respiratory illness. The mother states that the child sounds like her throat is swollen, hasn't wanted to eat or drink today, and has had a low-grade fever for three days. Why is this type of respiratory illness in children more significant than it is in adults?

September 11th, 2024

I have been experiencing a feeling of something coming back up my throat when I swallow, which takes about 10-15 swallows to subside. Additionally, I have pain in the left side of my collar bone that feels bruised, and there is a lump at the end of the muscle area connecting my neck and collar bone. I also have a history of concussion and post-concussion syndrome, and I recently received my second COVID shot. What could be causing these symptoms and what should I do?

September 17th, 2024

I booked a flight from Montreal to Frankfurt for August 10th. I am fully vaccinated with Pfizer. Do I need to take a COVID-19 test before the flight?

June 30th, 2024