Antibiotics May Be Effective for Managing Appendicitis
“Appendicitis is an obstructed, ischemic ticking time bomb of a finger-like extension of the bowel, which if…
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Antibiotics May Be Effective for Managing Appendicitis
“Appendicitis is an obstructed, ischemic ticking time bomb of a finger-like extension of the bowel, which if... -
Positive Patient Encounters Can Help Emergency Physicians Cope with Burnout
I never thought burnout was a real thing. People always talked about it, but I felt it... -
How Does Bias Affect Physicians, Patients?
Women have a higher rate of missed myocardial infarction. Black patients wait longer to receive care in...
Positive Patient Encounters Can Help Emergency Physicians Cope with Burnout
I never thought burnout was a real thing. People always talked about it, but I felt it…
How Does Bias Affect Physicians, Patients?
Women have a higher rate of missed myocardial infarction. Black patients wait longer to receive care in…
Tips to Assess Rapid Onset of Hyponatremia to Prevent Overcorrection and Diagnose Underlying Cause
Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte abnormality seen in clinical practice. Not only is it found in…
Care Coordination in U.S. Lags Other Developed Nations
(Reuters Health) – U.S. patients are more likely to experience gaps in coordination among health care providers…
Can Drones Deliver Emergency Defibrillators?
(Reuters Health) – A drone network could be deployed to speed defibrillators to bystanders trying to help…
Airway Compromise a Risk With Oropharyngeal Hymenoptera Stings
It was supposed to be a nice refreshing run along a country road. On my return loop,…
Neonatal Meningitis Diagnosis Difficult Given Subtle Symptoms of Vomiting, Irritability
The Case An 11-day-old female neonate with a chief complaint of jaundice was brought to the emergency…
ACEP Endorses Latest Surviving Sepsis Campaign Recommendations
ACEP endorsed the latest iteration of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) guidelines, totaling 67 pages with 93…
Psychiatrists Issue Statement on Ketamine for Mood Disorders
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – With increasing off-label use of ketamine in patients with severe depression and…