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1/14Why is secondary dengue infection more likely to cause hemorrhagic fever than primary infection?Not all infections confer immunity, but why would prior exposure lead to WORSE outcomes?To answer these questions,

1/14Why do we feel cold (i.e., experience "chills") when we have a fever? Shouldn't we feel hot? And what are rigors?Answers to these questions will help us better understand when

1/16Why is cancer associated with elevated lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)?The answer is cool and provides insights into cancer that may not be obvious at first. So, what do you think?What do

1/13Why is ferritin elevated in anemia of chronic inflammation?If the evolutionary point was/is to keep iron away from bacteria, why is our main maker of iron stores elevated? 2/Let's start

1/16Why does uremia cause platelet dysfunction (i.e., what are "uremic platelets")?The association between kidney disease and bleeding has been observed for centuries and remains incompletely understood.Let's have a look at

1/Why is tricuspid valve (TV) endocarditis more common in those who use intravenous drugs?The portal of entry for most bacteria is the venous system. If quick access to the right-heart

1/Why do we administer potassium to a goal of ≥4.0 mEq/L?As an intern, potassium (oral or IV) was likely my most common order. How did this become a key part