Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome in a Young Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a condition characterized by recurrent episodes of severe vomiting, abdominal pain, and intractable nausea in chronic cannabis users. With the legalization of recreational marijuana in many states, awareness of CHS is crucial to prevent delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis. This case report presents a 25-year-old male with a history of type 1 diabetes mellitus and chronic cannabis use who presented to the emergency department with vomiting and epigastric pain.

A Challenging Case of Managing Septic Arthritis of the Sternoclavicular Joint in a Patient With a History of Intravenous Opioid Use Disorder: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Septic arthritis of the sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) is a rare condition with limited literature available. We present a case of a 31-year-old female patient with a history of opioid drug use who presented with septic arthritis of the left SCJ. The patient exhibited chest wall pain; imaging revealed septic arthritis with an associated retrosternal abscess.

Hydroxyzine-Induced Torsade De Pointes: A Case Report and a Literature Review.

Hydroxyzine is an H1-receptor antagonist used for managing allergies, anxiety, opioid withdrawal, and insomnia. An adverse effect of hydroxyzine, QT prolongation, may lead to torsade de pointes (TdP). Our case report and literature review highlight the risk of TdP with hydroxyzine use.