Infective endocarditis (IE) is by far the most common cardiovascular infection worldwide. Despite the medical and surgical advances, this condition remains associated with considerable mortality ...

Injection drug use is a relatively infrequent cause of endocarditis in this group of patients in more contemporary cohorts. All patients with suspected Gram-negative endocarditis should undergo ...

Contact dermatitis is a common cause of a rash in one area. This is especially true of a small rash that will not go away. Contact dermatitis usually starts as raised red spots. It can change to ...

Symptoms can include itching, dryness, bumps, rash, blisters, or swelling. Contact dermatitis can occur on any part of the body, including the elbows. There are two broad categories of contact ...