The zero curse
Last year, in the final weeks, and then days, preceding the presidential election, the pundits were talking...
ACEP News: Vol 32 – No 02 – February 2013
FOAMed appeal is simple: Get more, pay nothing
A year ago, I had never heard of Amal Mattu. A few weeks ago, he replied to...
Headache and Neck Pain – When to Suspect Cervical Artery Dissection
Introduction Headache and neck pain are extremely common chief complaints in the emergency department. One study found...
‘Flus’ and ‘Ooze’
The greatest irony of this year’s influenza epidemic is the gulf between dire messages urging us to...
The deep well
In the ED we are a deep well of patience and under-standing. The grace we extend to...
Wake-up call
Back in the days before RRC limits, 36-plus-hour shifts were quite the norm. I recall during my...
Acute respiratory infection in pregnancy
This article is aimed at providing readers with a better understanding of several high risk pulmonary infections...
The hazards of social networking
Social media is a collection of Internet-based platforms which allow people to connect and interact. A 2011...
