A case report of multiple abscesses caused by .

is a beta-hemolytic, non-motile, catalase-negative, gram-positive member of the group. When compared to other members of this group like and , infections are more substantial. In this case, we present a 47-year-old male patient who was found to have abscesses in his lungs, liver, and brain.

Zieve Syndrome: A Clinical Triad, or Perchance a Quartet?

Zieve syndrome presents with a triad of hemolytic anemia, unexplained jaundice, and hyperlipidemia secondary to alcohol use/alcohol-induced liver injury, highlighting hemolytic anemia as the hallmark feature. Zieve syndrome is more common than originally perceived as its incidence is estimated to be 1 in 1600 admissions, but its mechanism is still poorly understood. This is a case of a 29-year-old man who developed Zieve syndrome shortly after admission for pancreatitis secondary to alcohol use disorder.

Hakuna mycotic aneurysm, does not always mean "no worries".

, an easily missed and commonly disregarded Viridians strep species, is usually written off as a culture contaminant, but has been implicated as a rare cause of bacterial endocarditis with serious complications. It is a normal commensal microorganism of the mouth and gut, is usually harmless and even demonstrates anti-inflammatory properties. However, the literature about the complications of a bacteremia remains unclear.

Chasing the dragon and stumbling upon an octopus: A case of heroin-induced leukoencephalopathy and reverse takotsubo cardiomyopathy.

The practice of heating heroin and inhaling its vapors, commonly referred to as "chasing the dragon" has been around for decades, but only gained popularity in the United States in the 1990s. Since then, there have been many documented cases of heroin-induced leukoencephalopathy (HIL) and takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TTC). This case highlights a patient with a history of heroin inhalation who presented with multiple neurological features, including bilateral upper and lower extremity weakness, blurry vision and slurred speech.

Rare Adult Subtype of Rhabdomyosarcoma, a Common Childhood Soft Tissue Carcinoma.

Rhabdomyosarcoma is a malignant soft tissue sarcoma of primitive mesenchymal cells, showing varying degrees of striated skeletal muscle cell differentiation. It is a very common cancer of childhood and adolescence, but rarely seen in the adult population. Here, we present a case of a 33-year-old male presented with a poorly differentiated desmin positive alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma in the left arm.

A case of isolated sinus bradycardia as an unusual presentation of adrenal insufficiency.

Introduction: Sinus bradycardia is a common entity encountered in clinical practice. The differential diagnosis is quite broad; it can be an incidental finding in otherwise healthy adults or the first clue to a lethal pathology.

Case Presentation: This case highlights a patient who presented with symptomatic sinus bradycardia, which resulted in syncope requiring admission for permanent pacemaker implantation and later found to have an underlying adrenal insufficiency (AI).

Characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 patients in New York City's public hospital system.

Background: New York City (NYC) bore the greatest burden of COVID-19 in the United States early in the pandemic. In this case series, we describe characteristics and outcomes of racially and ethnically diverse patients tested for and hospitalized with COVID-19 in New York City's public hospital system.

Methods: We reviewed the electronic health records of all patients who received a SARS-CoV-2 test between March 5 and April 9, 2020, with follow up through April 16, 2020.

Characteristics and Outcomes of COVID-19 Patients in New York City's Public Hospital System.

Background New York City (NYC) has borne the greatest burden of COVID-19 in the United States, but information about characteristics and outcomes of racially/ethnically diverse individuals tested and hospitalized for COVID-19 remains limited. In this case series, we describe characteristics and outcomes of patients tested for and hospitalized with COVID-19 in New York City's public hospital system. Methods We reviewed the electronic health records of all patients who received a SARS-CoV-2 test between March 5 and April 9, 2020, with follow up through April 16, 2020.

Morbidity and Mortality of Congestive Heart Failure in Trauma Patients.

Background: Cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in heart failure (HF) patients comprise a major health and economic burden, especially when readmission rate and length of stay (LOS) are considered. With increasing average life expectancy, HF prevalence continues to rise. Diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension and ischemic heart disease continue to be the leading causes of HF.

Isolated supra-cardiac partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection causing right heart failure.

Right heart failure (RHF) has been overlooked as left heart failure has predominated. One of the many causes of RHF is partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection (PAPVC), an extremely rare entity in nature. Physicians should consider the unusual causes of RHF after ruling out the common causes.