Studies Bolster Statin Use for Emergency Department Patients With Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome
For decades, we’ve been giving an aspirin to every patient suspected of having acute coronary syndrome (ACS)…
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AMA Opposes Mandatory American Board of Medical Specialties’ Recertification Exams
The American Medical Association (AMA) met in June in Chicago at the AMA House of Delegates Meeting…
Understanding Diagnostic Criteria for Anaphylaxis, Anaphylactic Shock, Kounis Syndrome Critical to Initiating Lifesaving Treatment
Anaphylaxis is the quintessential medical emergency. While the vast majority of anaphylaxis cases are relatively benign, about…
Better Communication with Medical Leadership Brings More Opportunities for Emergency Physician Mother
As I entered the physicians’ parking lot, I rehearsed the conversation I was dreading. This was the…
Mandatory Electronic Prescribing Inconvenient, Confusing for Emergency Department Patients
Many emergency physicians may be aware that electronic prescribing, where a prescription is sent via the Internet…
ACEP Staff Member Patty Stowe to Retire after 43 Years
ACEP’s director of membership and customer service, Patty Stowe, will retire from the College on Sept. 30…
Uber Goes Medical, NY Med TV Series Settlement, and More
Uber Partners with Hackensack University Medical Center to Provide Patient Rides Uber goes medical? New Jersey’s Hackensack…
ACEP 2016 Board of Directors Candidates Describe Their Traits, Skills, Experience
At its meeting in April, the ACEP Board of Directors was advised of the slate of candidates…
Emergency Department Patients’ Demographics, Disposition, Composition Affect How They Pay for Services
The composition, demographics, and disposition of today’s emergency department patients are changing as quickly as the landscape…
Medical Students, Residents Can Teach Each Other Things in Evidence-Based Medicine
Four years ago, before the term “FOAM” had even been coined, I wrote in ACEP News for…