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Grody Feet and Heel Cracks

Back when I worked in the ER, we often would have patients come to the ER who were homeless or otherwise had not been taking care of themsel

Reader Question: Xanax Withdrawal

I am looking for a withdrawal protocol for benzos. I have patients that have been on Xanax 2mg for 3-5 years and now I need to detox them. W

Reader Question: Medication Approval

My friend Al Cichon recently asked the following questions: What ‘authority’ does a jail provider have to change the prescription of an

Case Study: “I Fell and Hurt My Hand”

An inmate presents to the medical clinic with a laceration on his hand overlying the knuckle of his small finger.   He insists that he fel