Gemella sanguinis: A Rare Cause of Endocarditis in a Bicuspid Aortic Valve.

Here, we present a case of infective endocarditis (IE) caused by a pathogen that rarely causes human infection. The patient in this case was an otherwise healthy 50-year-old man who presented with gradually worsening shortness of breath, weight loss, fatigue, chills, and leg swelling for six weeks. He had no prior history of cardiac disease and had never used intravenous drugs, but he had undergone extensive dental work following a military-associated injury.

Burns, Aging, and Appalachia: The Untold Story of Hospital Stays.

Background Burn injuries are among the top 10 causes of trauma and premature death globally. While burns are more prevalent in low-income countries, geriatric burns are disproportionately observed in developed nations, where longer life expectancies result in a larger elderly population. Geriatric burn patients face unique challenges, including slower healing, higher risk of complications, and increased hospital length of stay (LOS), which may be further exacerbated in resource-limited regions such as Appalachia.