Background: In the United States (US), obesity is associated with a high burden of morbidity and mortality, and its prevalence is increasing. A higher prevalence of obesity disproportionately impacts rural (vs. urban) areas and the Midwest and South (vs. West and Northeast) regions (1-2). In addition, obesity is linked with greater healthcare costs compared to [...]

Case Presentation: A 55-year-old male from Brooklyn, NY with insulin-dependent diabetes and dental abscess (s/p I&D 9 days prior) presented to an outside hospital with 3 days of fevers, headaches, persistent mouth pain, and altered mental status. He was transferred to our hospital on day 3 for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) consultation. The patient’s [...]