Background: Most primates, including humans, belonging to the suborder Haplorrhine lack the innate ability to synthesize ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and hence exclusively depend on dietary intake (generally plant-based diets) to prevent deficiency. Modern humans’ trend of consuming ultra-processed foods that lack crucial micronutrients places us at risk for developing micronutrient deficiencies. Currently, there is [...]

Case Presentation: A 64-year-old male presented to the Emergency Department with fevers, anorexia, flank pain and two months of progressive oral sores diagnosed as refractory oral candidiasis by his outpatient provider. Comorbidities included hypertension and obesity (body-mass-index 70). Labs revealed an elevated white blood cell count (14,000/L). Bilateral pyelonephritis was diagnosed on computed tomography. Broad [...]