As the article documents, the epidemiology of FN pharyngitis, PTA and Lemierre Syndrome overlap almost perfectly.

If you suspect the Lemierre Syndrome, bedside ultrasound of the internal jugular vein should show the clot.

We must all fight this battle every day. The lack of progress is frustrating, but we must not accept bad rules meekly.

This patient story lends itself to various discussions. I hope this blog post is complementary to the podcast.

If you listen to our podcast, please provide some feedback. I want to make Annals On Call a “must listen” that expands your knowledge.

Our research and anecdotal experience both tell us that our learners are most interested in our thought processes.

As a clinician educator, I often spend significant time with the students, interns and residents on such concerns.

We must also educate patients and families that sore throats in adolescents and young adults can become life threatening.

Previous proposals have suggested allowing Medicare to negotiate prices.  This idea has not gathered enough support previously.

This problem invades health systems, hospitals, and independent practices.  You can all contribute additional examples.