Complicated Open Wound Management in a Free Clinic Setting
This case highlights the gaps in wound care for the medically uninsured. We also showcase the passion and dedication our medical volunteers exhibit to care for the community. The GBC provides high-quality healthcare to bridge gaps in access to care by offering broad specialist access while ensuring continuity of care. Click here to view the […]
Challenges in Management of Kidney Failure in a Free Clinic Setting: A Case Report
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a condition that involves the deterioration of renal function over the course of months to years. Various clinical manifestations occur at the initial insult to the kidney, ranging from subtle changes in metabolic and volume control to asymptomatic hematuria, hypertension, and diabetes. Click here to view the full report as […]
Eosinophilic Fasciitis: A Rare and Challenging Diagnosis in a Free Clinic Setting
Eosinophilic fasciitis (EF) is a rare ailment that affects the immune system. Due to the rarity of this condition, there are few clear diagnostic criteria for clinicians to focus on. This may lead to significant delays in reaching a diagnosis and offering proper treatment, and patients may end up seeing multiple different specialists. This is […]
Challenges of Treating an Acute Hepatitis C Virus Infection With Concurrent Seizure Treatment in a Free Clinic
Currently, there is limited data evaluating the co-administration of first-generation anticonvulsants for epilepsy treatment and direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. There is a potential risk of suboptimal DAA serum concentrations that could potentially lead to HCV treatment failure. In this report, we describe the case of an uninsured, […]
