For those of you who may have missed the most recent press release from the CDC on August 14th, the incidence of the potentially deadly West Nile Virus is back with a vengeance. 

While on a recent shift in the ED, I was asked a familiar question by a weekend warrior who had suffered an ankle sprain while playing basketball - “What can I do to get back on the court sooner, Doc?” After explaining the usual RICE protocol (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) my persistent patient asked “What else can I do? What about these platelet rich plasma (“PRP”) injections I hear about?”

Infertility is a growing medical problem affecting 1 in 6 couples with a median prevalence of 9%. Approximately 40.5 million people are currently seeking infertility medical care. As the use of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) continues to grow in an effort to overcome infertility, EP’s must be aware of the process, presentation, and potential complications associated with this treatment...