ACEP’s New Clinical Policy on Severe Agitation
On October 6, 2023, the ACEP Board of Directors approved a clinical policy developed by the ACEP…
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Case Report: Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Chicago
A 25-year-old Venezuelan male presented to a Chicago area emergency department (ED) in early November 2023. He…
Popular Antiobesity Medications Bring New Challenges to Emergency Physicians
On a busy emergency shift, you have a series of patients with atypical presentations. Your first patient,…
Case Report: A Sneaky Culprit for Altered Mental Status in Elderly Patients
A 95-year-old female with a history of stage III chronic kidney disease (CKD), heart failure with reduced…
Residency Spotlight: Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center’s Emergency Medicine Residency
What Does Your Program Offer That Residents Can’t Get Anywhere Else? One of our former residents described…
FACEPs in the Crowd: Dr. Matt Astin
When attending Mercer University in Macon, Ga., ACEP Fellow Dr. Matt Astin got his best friend to…
How To Perform an Ultrasound-Guided Clavipectoral Block
The clavicle is one of the most commonly fractured bones in the human body. Every year, approximately…
ACEP’s Board of Directors and Awards Nominations Are Due in March
It’s nomination season at ACEP, and opportunities are now available for those who want to engage a…
The Truth About Index Funds
Question My financial advisor says he can beat index funds. I also read an article saying that…