This was my poster presentation from the 2023 American Thoracic Society International Conference in Washington D.C. from May 19 to 24. Introduction Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a rare and highly fatal hematologic disorder that is manifested by an uncontrolled cascade of cytokine-mediated inflammation due to hyperactivation and proliferation of lymphocytes and macrophages. It can be…
In any human exploration of an unknown place, whether it was sailing to the New World, climbing Mount Everest, or racing to the South Pole, human casualties seemed inevitable. In order to discover new lands, death was expected. As the final frontier, space presents a challenge to human ingenuity unlike any before. Many brave adventurers…
Earlier this year, I treated a patient with fascinating case of pancreatitis in the emergency department. I decided to submit a proposal to EMRA’s Case-Con competition. Fortunately I was selected. Because the ACEP 2020 conference was virtual, I had to record my presentation for the audience and judges. I was thrilled to win 2nd place!…
Every year, ApolloMD, a physician staffing company, offers a scholarship for emergency medicine residents. I applied this year and was honored to have won! I am thankful to ApolloMD for selecting me for this award. The essay I submitted is below. Why I Am Passionate About Emergency Medicine More than half a decade ago, before medical…
This is my presentation at EMRA’s 20-in-6 Residency Lecture Competition at the ACEP Conference in Denver, CO in October, 2019. It had been my New Year’s resolution to perform a spoken word piece, and when I was offered the opportunity to present, I decided to do something creative. Special thanks to EMRA, Dr. Scott Johnson,…