When I was a little kid, I was always asked the question, “So what do you want to be when you grow up?” I would answer emphatically, “That’s easy- a journalist.” Why? I have always found the profession to be quite fascinating. The work that it entails- researching and writing to deliver a news story… Read More

The case: TR is a 55-year-old African American male who is sent to your emergency department after his primary care physician receives the results of recent routine bloodwork performed earlier that day, revealing a white blood cell count (WBC) of 2700 and an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) of 1350. He has a past medical history… Read More