In medicine, reasoning is not just about being right or wrong; it is about how confident you should be given incomplete information. That kind of judgment has always set clinicians apart, and now researchers are testing whether AI in medicine can...
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The Complications of Plastic Surgery Tourism: What Clinicians Need to Know
Aesthetic surgery is booming. Data from the last year show a 14% increase in total procedures, driven largely by a 23% rise in nonsurgical interventions and dramatic gains in body contouring. Liposuction procedures increased by 63%, abdominoplasty by 55%, and overall U.S. spending on aesthetics exceeded $11.8 billion, up 2% from the previous year.
“It Hit Me After the Trip”: Recognizing Chikungunya in Clinical Practice
“It all started a few days after I got back from my trip.”
Sinus Rinses: Relief in a Bottle—If You Do It Right
If you’re a seasoned urgent care clinician, chances are you've had a patient ask about sinus rinses. Maybe they heard about neti pots from a friend, or maybe they’re desperate for relief after yet another round of congestion. As common as these devices are, they’re often misused, sometimes in ways that can cause more harm than good.
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Acetaminophen in Pregnancy & Autism: What Clinicians Should Know When Claims Go Viral
When public figures make bold statements about medication risks in pregnancy, especially involving autism, it can trigger real alarm among patients. Pregnancy is a unique and vulnerable time in a person’s life, filled with concern about keeping the baby safe. And when it comes to interpreting scientific data, whether about medications or any other exposures, the nuances...
Counseling the Vaccine-Hesitant Patient: Evidence-Based Strategies for Nurse Practitioners
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 vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks. So far in 2025, we have seen how decreased vaccination rates for measles in the US has resulted...
Nutrition Tips for Patients Starting GLP-1 Therapy
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...
Multiple Sclerosis: A Patient's Story & What We Can Learn from It
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 in the Outpatient Setting
Hypoglycemia 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...
What Are Nicotine Pouches? The Dangerous Trend Hooking Teens
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.
A Love Letter to PAs: Celebrating PA Week at Hippo
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 Emergencies in Urgent Care: What You Need to Know
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...
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