Current recommendations for diagnosis and management of sepsis and septic shock.

Early recognition of sepsis and early goal-directed therapy following evidence-based bundles can reduce patient mortality from sepsis and septic shock. This article reviews current recommendations for diagnosis and management.

Diagnosing and managing Lyme disease.

All primary care providers should be familiar with the symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and treatments for Lyme disease. This tick-borne illness is increasing in incidence and geographic spread in the United States.