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In 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 handle a crashing blood sugar?
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.
Every 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.
Orthodontic 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 orthodontist.
This guide outlines common orthodontic issues encountered...
So, 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?
Identifying an atraumatic T12 or L1 compression fracture requires a high index of suspicion, as these injuries often present without a clear mechanism of injury. We frequently see postmenopausal women presenting with sudden midline back pain after something as simple as bending over.
The thoracolumbar junction is the most frequent site for these injuries. A T12 compression fracture occurs at the transition point between the more rigid...
Few 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.
Biologic 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 conditions they treat, and the safety implications is essential for...
I grew up on a military base near a small border town in New Mexico. As a child of the 90s, the ideas of what were considered reasonable and safe childhood activities differed greatly from today's standards. A shining example of this was at Moore's Trading Post, a local pawn shop and military surplus store just a few miles from the city limits. They were most famous for their rattlesnake pit near the entrance to the shop.
