Vaccine hesitancy remains one of the most pressing challenges in preventive health. Despite the availability of safe and effective vaccines, many patients delay or refuse immunizations, threatening herd immunity and increasing the risk of...
GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and tirzepatide are changing the way we approach obesity. Some have even described them as a “medicinal version of bariatric surgery.” While these medications don’t interfere with nutrient absorption the way surgery does, they do dramatically reduce appetite. That means our patients need to be much more intentional about the foods...
Read moreIn the emergency department, we’re trained to act quickly on clear, testable diagnoses—STEMI, stroke, sepsis. But every day, we also see patients whose stories don’t fit neatly into a protocol. Their test results may look "normal," but their lived experience is anything but.
Read moreHypoglycemia is one of the most frequent—and potentially fatal—complications in people with diabetes. It’s something every urgent care and primary care clinician must be ready to manage quickly and effectively. But in the outpatient world, where IV setups may be sparse and you don’t have an entire emergency department team to rely on, what’s the safest and fastest way to...
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There’s always a new trick up Big Tobacco’s sleeve. First it was flavored cigarettes, then e-cigs that looked like USB drives. Now? It’s minty little pouches that slide quietly between lip and gum—no smoke, no spit, no smell, no shame. Just a smooth jolt of nicotine.
Read moreEvery October, we pause to celebrate physician assistants (PAs)—a profession built on compassion, adaptability, and teamwork. At Hippo, we’re proud to have PAs not only caring for patients across the country, but also shaping the way clinicians learn and grow.
Read moreOrthodontic devices are becoming increasingly common among patients of all ages. As a result, urgent care providers are likely to encounter complications involving these appliances more frequently—anything from poking wires to trauma-related bracket dislodgement. Your role is to stabilize the patient, relieve discomfort, and facilitate appropriate follow-up with their...
Read moreSo, you're a general pediatrician dreaming of building your own private practice. No bureaucracy, full creative control, and the joy of shaping a practice that reflects your values. Sounds exciting, right? But then reality sets in: where do you even begin?
Read moreAm I allowed to say that figuring out atraumatic back pain is a pain in the behind? While the differential diagnosis is wide and we can’t forget all of the life-threatening causes of back pain, atraumatic spinal compression fractures remain among the differential. These fractures can present subtly, without any clear injury, which means urgent care clinicians need a high...
Read moreFew chief complaints in pediatrics are as common—or deceptively simple—as fever in children. Especially when that fever shows up in toddlers without a clear source.
Read moreBiologic medications have transformed the treatment landscape for autoimmune and chronic inflammatory diseases. While initiation often comes from specialists like rheumatologists, dermatologists, and allergists, clinicians are increasingly likely to encounter patients who are taking or being considered for biologic therapy. Understanding how these medications work, what...
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