Background: In Texas, the five-year survival rate for lung cancer is significantly lower compared to the national average with noted disparities in early diagnosis and treatment. The aim of this study is to assess sex, ethnic and racial differences in end-of-life healthcare utilization, advance care planning (ACP) and associated outcomes such as hospice use among [...]

Case Presentation: 71M with PMHx of pAfib on Eliquis, HTN, and CKD3a admitted to MICU as transfer for AHRF with severe pulmonary HTN s/p intubation, pressor support, NGT placement during planned TEE cardioversion for persistent Afib. On arrival active upper GIB was present through his NGT and emergent EGD revealed large distal esophageal mass; cytology [...]

Case Presentation: 85-year-old male with a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, and advanced dementia presented to the hospital with altered mental status and right-sided weakness and, was found to have left-sided acute on chronic subdural hematoma of the left frontal lobe and underwent a craniotomy and clot evacuation surgery. During the hospitalization, the [...]