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Neurontin Toxicity: A Hidden Risk Many Patients (and Providers) Overlook
As an ER physician, I see a wide range of medication-related issues, but every so often a case comes through the doors that perfectly illustrates how easily a “routine” combination of medications can turn into something dangerous. Recently, I treated a patient whose symptoms were caused by an interaction many people, including healthcare professionals, often underestimate: Gabapentin (Neurontin) toxicity triggered by acute kidney injury (AKI) from Bactrim. This case is import
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Nov 25, 20254 min read


Double Trouble: Gallstones, Vaping, and Shoulder Pain
By Dr. John Parente, Emergency Medicine Physician When a 40-year-old woman came into the ER complaining of right upper quadrant abdominal...
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Jun 22, 20252 min read


Pain Relief Today, GI Bleed Tomorrow?
When Over-the-Counter Turns Dangerous: A Cautionary Tale from the ER Here is the response to the video that went viral on my socials at...
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Jun 19, 20252 min read


Occipital Neuralgia - What a Pain in the Neck!
As an ER Physician, I often see patients struggling with persistent headaches or neck pain that don’t quite fit the pattern of a typical...
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May 17, 20253 min read


Emergency Minute - Why I Became a Doctor
In the latest episode of Emergency Minute, Dr. John Parente takes listeners on a deeply personal journey to explore the reasons behind...
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Jan 31, 20252 min read


Emergency Minute - Medical Billing Sucks
Medical Billing Sucks Medical billing is a topic that often leaves patients and even healthcare professionals scratching their heads in...
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Nov 16, 20242 min read


Emergency Minute - ER vs. Urgicare
Welcome back, everyone. Another episode of Emergency Minute. This is John Parente. I'm here with you today to discuss...
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Aug 7, 202428 min read


Emergency Minute - Crazy Medical Scenes in Famous Movies
Doctor John Parente returns with another episode of Emergency Minute Doctor John Parente Welcome back to another episode of...
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May 29, 202425 min read


Emergency Minute - Dangers of the Solar Eclipse
Doctor John Parente: Very excited to talk about the upcoming solar eclipse All right, welcome back everyone, to emergency minute....
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Apr 18, 202411 min read
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