Dr. Jon Krohmer Supports Team Approach as Leader of OEMS at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
In emergency care, every minute counts. It’s critical that everyone, from the emergency medical services (EMS) providers…
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EMPRN Surveys Emergency Physicians on Treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis
The Emergency Medicine Practice Research Network (EMPRN) was designed to provide a means of assessing the real-life…
Naproxen, Diazepam Evaluated for Treating Acute, Nontraumatic Low Back Pain
The Case A 49-year-old man presents to the emergency department with an acute onset of back pain. He…
ACEP Staffers Rick Murray and Nancy Calaway Receive Awards
Two ACEP staff members have recently been awarded for their outstanding achievements in their areas of expertise….
Billing for Ultrasound Tests Done in the Emergency Department
Editor’s Note: Cutting through the red tape to make certain that you get paid for every dollar…
Optimize Your Personal Finance Behavior
Q. Why do some physicians seem to be so much more financially adept than others? What are…
Treatment for Acute Gastroenteritis, Acute Epididymitis in Pediatric Patients
The best questions often stem from the inquisitive learner. As educators, we love, and are always humbled…
ABEM Names New Board of Directors Members
The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Board of Directors elected two new directors at its February…
Physician and Lawyer Fight Health Insurers for Fair Reimbursement of Emergency Physicians
It can be difficult for small physician groups to take on large insurance companies over payment and…
Medical Evidence Revisits Acute Kidney Injury Risk with Contrast-Induced Nephropathy
In the last few decades, as advanced imaging has become pervasive, a few adverse effects relating to…