Sensible Medicine

JANUARY 17, 2024

The episode details examples of academic papers with fraud — the data were fabricated, and there were many tell tale signatures of fraud along the way. Well first consider that most biomedical science is about two things: describing the world and improving it. Most academics create causal conclusions that aren’t true.

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Academics Outcomes Wellness 109

ALiEM

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Otherwise, he was well-appearing, acting normally, and eating/voiding/stooling normally. Additional Images Physical Exam General : Well appearing, acting appropriately for age HEENT : Scalp normal. The patient presented with a vesicular rash on his face including around his eyes. He had conjunctival discharge noted by mom.

Academics 78

Academics Pediatrics Wellness 78

SheMD

MAY 4, 2023

80% of department chair roles in academic medicine are held by men. Article Summary What they looked at: This article aimed to look at career trajectory differences between genders in faculty who have attained academic chair roles in emergency medicine. Why do we care about this article? How does this apply to us?

Leadership 52

Leadership Academics Operations Administration 52

Sensible Medicine

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

For many doctors in academic medicine, publishing in peer reviewed journal is an important part of their careers. People can rise through the academic ranks as gifted clinicians, creative and effective educators, and talented administrators. [i] Being perfectly honest, not all the articles have aged well.

Stroke 81

Stroke Academics Outcomes Administration 81

Medagadget

MAY 23, 2023

Reducing the work, time, and expense of bringing new drugs to market could unlock a whole host of much needed new treatments, and advanced in vitro tissue culture systems are well poised to play a big role here. This could be a game changer for the pharmaceutical industry as well as academic and medical research.”

Research 95

Research Academics Wellness 95

Mind The Bleep

MAY 17, 2024

The general principles of management are outlined below, and should encompass psychological, social and academic/occupational needs. As well as stimulant medications, medications such as clonidine and guanfacine (alpha-2-adrenergic agonists) may be used to manage sleep issues and challenging behaviours.

Psychiatric 52

Psychiatric Academics Forensics Wellness 52

ACEP Now

AUGUST 29, 2023

Our program pairs training at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country at a nationally recognized county, safety-net, Level I Trauma and Regional Burn Center (MetroHealth) with a world-renowned quaternary academic referral center (Cleveland Clinic). How should potential applicants learn more about your program?

Academics 52

Academics Burns Emergency Department Ultrasounds 52

ALiEM

MARCH 15, 2024

It can be caused by ocular surgery and neoplastic disease, as well. Retrieved January 11, 2023, from [link] Copyright Images and cases from the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Clinical Images Exhibit at the 2023 SAEM Annual Meeting | Copyrighted by SAEM 2023 – all rights reserved. essay, McGraw-Hill Education.

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Academics Administration Wellness 64

SheMD

AUGUST 24, 2023

Medical specialty society membership can have an impact on the development of an academic physician’s career through networking, speaking opportunities, and awards. Underrepresentation of female faculty members may be an obstacle to career advancement in academic medicine. Why is this article important? Am J Clin Pathol. 2022.40001.

Leadership 52

Leadership Academics Outcomes Wellness 52

ACEP Now

AUGUST 22, 2023

This real-world pragmatism is the guiding principle embodied by the Guidelines for Reasonable and Appropriate Care in the Emergency Department (GRACE) project, published by the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine. References Society for Academic Emergency Medicine. Academic Emergency Medicine. Academic Emergency Medicine.

Emergency Department 98

Emergency Department Academics Critical Access Research 98

PulmCCM

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In most of these studies, diagnostic imaging was only performed on patients at higher pretest probability for PE according to Wells criteria or other risk stratification. Prevalence of pulmonary embolism was 17%, and overall prevalence of deep venous thrombosis or PE was 25%.

COPD 95

COPD Stroke Academics Hospitals 95

Sensible Medicine

MARCH 12, 2024

On February 8th, Lisa Rosenbaum published an excellent and thought-provoking piece in the New England Journal titled: On Being Well While Doing Well — Distinguishing Necessary from Unnecessary Discomfort in Training. Yet, it seems that there is a palpable, unique shift in mindset amongst young medical trainees.

Wellness 118

Wellness Academics Research 118

Sensible Medicine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The American Academic of Pediatrics (AAP) proudly told parents to avoid peanuts in kids at high risk of allergy. That is my conclusion as well, and I favor large, pragmatic randomized trials in adults and kids with staggered starting times (adults first — to protect kids from harms we may not yet know). Better food?

Pediatrics 141

Pediatrics Documentation/Coding Burns Academics 141

ALiEM

OCTOBER 23, 2023

There was a well-healed scar on the bottom eyelid. The hyperdense foreign body is again seen on CT, as well as a small focus of air within the anterior chamber. Additional Images Physical Exam General : Nontoxic appearing but seemed quite uncomfortable. The lateral canthus appeared inferiorly displaced. 2022;74(Suppl 2):1334-1343.

Academics 111

Academics Emergency Department Ultrasounds Wellness 111

Stop and Think

JANUARY 14, 2024

Since Andrew Foy and I wrote our Case Against Coronary Artery Scans in an academic journal, the test has only increased in popularity. The academic proponents of CAC scans strongly recommend CAC scans only to guide decision-making about using primary prevention therapies, such as statin drugs, in medium risk people. Exercise regularly.

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Academics Outcomes Wellness 123

Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The Role of Gaming in Emotional Well-being Stress Relief: Gaming can be a form of relaxation and stress relief, providing an escape from the pressures of daily life. There is a complex interplay between gaming, psychological needs, and adolescent well-being. It can offer a safe environment to unwind and engage in enjoyable activities.

Academics 59

Academics Leadership Research Teamwork 59

Sensible Medicine

APRIL 14, 2024

Including: The academic speakers— who often consult for the drug companies and receive sizable personal payments. A few companies will get rich doing this, and many well-intentioned people will be cheering us over the cliff. Let’s be clear: that is not sustainable. Yet, most present at the meeting cheered on the changes.

Patient Safety 143

Patient Safety Academics Outcomes Wellness 143

ALiEM

JANUARY 22, 2024

The patient also complained of shortness of breath for one week associated with a dry cough, as well as an altered sensorium for one day. Copyright Images and cases from the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Clinical Images Exhibit at the 2023 SAEM Annual Meeting | Copyrighted by SAEM 2023 – all rights reserved.

Documentation/Coding 64

Documentation/Coding Academics Emergency Department Hospitals 64

Medical Law

JULY 5, 2023

She will receive a well-deserved grant of $500, which will assist her in her educational pursuits and help alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with her studies. Today, NordstrandBlack PC is delighted to present the first of two scholarships to: Camille B. – Ventura, CA. Good luck to our remaining finalists!

Academics 52

Academics Wellness 52

ALiEM

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Additional Images Physical Exam Vitals : BP 115/80; HR 120; T 101°F; RR 16; O2 sat 97% General : Well appearing in no acute distress HEENT : Poor dentition, mild trismus. Treatment should include both an extended course of antibiotic therapy as well as surgical source control of abscesses. The floor of the mouth is unremarkable.

Wellness 60

Wellness Academics Emergency Department Hospitals 60

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The ST elevation in V2-V6 as well as in I and aVL becomes easily recognizable. The patient ultimately did well. Of academic interest — are the arrhythmias that developed. Shark fin ST elevation ( well seen in lead I of ECG #1 ) gave the false appearance of QRS widening. An ICD was placed. Is there OMI?

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EKG/ECG Resuscitation Academics EMS 117

JournalFeed

APRIL 2, 2022

Show notes: SIM for Cric’s Spoon Feed: A high-fidelity simulation training program was very effective in training anesthesiologists to place invasive subglottic airways; skill retention was outstanding as well. Each has advantages and disadvantages that can help you decide which medication is best for your patient.

Academics 40

Academics EMS Wellness 40

SheMD

JULY 27, 2023

Unequal distribution of domestic responsibility has been documented as a factor in the underrepresentation in female physicians in leadership roles in academic medicine as well as contributing to career satisfaction.

Academics 52

Academics Leadership Documentation/Coding Research 52

ALiEM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

kg General : Well-appearing 4-year-old female acting appropriately with grandmother and mother at the bedside. Copyright Images and cases from the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Clinical Images Exhibit at the 2023 SAEM Annual Meeting | Copyrighted by SAEM 2023 – all rights reserved. C; Wt 18.2 Uptodate.com.

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Pediatrics Emergency Department Academics OB/GYN 100

ALiEM

APRIL 10, 2023

Additional Images Physical Exam General: Well appearing, no distress. Skin: Large, serpiginous rash on the left forehead and scalp with central clearing and peripheral erythema as well as areas of erythematous plaques. Denies fever, cough, rhinorrhea, congestion, decreased appetite, diarrhea, and decreased urination. doi: 10.1111/j.1087-0024.2004.00827.x.

Pediatrics 98

Pediatrics EKG/ECG Academics Wellness 98

ALiEM

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

What well-known adverse reaction results from ingestion of the pictured mushroom? Disulfiram-like reaction with ethanol consumption Coprinus atramentarius or Ink Cap mushroom is well known to cause a disulfiram-like reaction when it is consumed prior to ethanol. Encyclopedia of Toxicology (Third Edition), Academic Press.

Seizures 67

Seizures Academics Wellness 67

ALiEM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Additional Images Physical Exam General : Well-appearing male in no distress Neck : Hemostatic wound to his left neck. Copyright Images and cases from the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Clinical Images Exhibit at the 2023 SAEM Annual Meeting | Copyrighted by SAEM 2023 – all rights reserved. 2000 Aug;216(2):356-62.

Radiology 70

Radiology Radiology Academics Ultrasounds 70

ALiEM

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

WPW Syndrome consists of characteristic EKG findings as well as symptomatic arrhythmias. Copyright Images and cases from the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Clinical Images Exhibit at the 2023 SAEM Annual Meeting | Copyrighted by SAEM 2023 – all rights reserved. Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol. 2006 Oct;11(4):340-53.

EKG/ECG 78

EKG/ECG Academics Outcomes Wellness 78

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

MARCH 20, 2021

He is also the CME editor for Academic Emergency Medicine. He is also the CME editor for Academic Emergency Medicine. She is low risk by Wells Criteria but PERC Rule positive because of an appendectomy last month. Date: March 16th, 2021 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Corey Heitz is an emergency physician in Roanoke, Virginia.

Academics 52

Academics Hospitals Wellness 52

ALiEM

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Raised reddish-brown well-demarcated plaques with waxy centers were also noted on the dorsal forearms and hands. Copyright Images and cases from the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Clinical Images Exhibit at the 2023 SAEM Annual Meeting | Copyrighted by SAEM 2023 – all rights reserved. Indian J Endocrinol Metab.

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Academics Emergency Department Wellness Research 64

Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The experiences of an FY2 doctor in public health are summarised well in this BMJ article by Karl Botham and Sundhar Rajhan Shunmugam Kanagasabapathy , and this article by Dr Yasmin Akram. Useful Resources Faculty of Public Health Website Written by Dr Lucy McCann (FY2 – Academic Public Health)

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Academics Wellness 52

Northwestern EM Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

It is well-documented that ED physicians have historically high rates of burnout compared to other specialties as well as a high incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared to the general population. PTSD is 2 times more prevalent in physicians (14.8%), with EM resident physicians falling in the range from 11.9%-21.5%.

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Resuscitation Emergency Department Academics Wellness 52

The Injectable Orange

JUNE 18, 2017

It was a privilege to be able to share a little of my personal philosophy and also be the first nurse to post in the How I Stay Healthy in EM series on Academic Life in Emergency Medicine. For my offering head here.

EMS 52

EMS Academics Wellness 52

ALiEM

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Copyright Images and cases from the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Clinical Images Exhibit at the 2023 SAEM Annual Meeting | Copyrighted by SAEM 2023 – all rights reserved. Of note, she reported that her dose of lamotrigine has been slowly uptitrated, most recently two days prior changing from 50 mg BID to 75 mg BID.

Academics 70

Academics Emergency Department Wellness 70

ALiEM

AUGUST 14, 2023

Treatment is appropriate antibiotics and improved foley hygiene, foley exchange as well as improved bowel regimen to increase stool transit time. It is predominantly found in women, chronically catheterized, institutionalized, and constipated patients. References Meekins Pauline, Ramsay Amy, Ramsay Michael. Purple Urine Bag Syndrome.

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Academics Wellness Infectious Diseases 52

Ken Grauer, MD

MARCH 29, 2023

For the EP cardiologist — localization of the AP before EP study is more than academic, as it facilitates and expedites localization of the AP during EP study. That said — my algorithm nevertheless did well for predicting AP localization in today's case. ECG Blog #284 — Reviews a case similar to today's Very Fast AFib.

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EKG/ECG Wellness Academics 195

Sensible Medicine

MAY 30, 2023

Inter alia, if it wasn’t for his research, plenty of the work of academic journal editors and science publishers would go unnoticed, through thick and thin. Thank goodness John Ioannidis exists. Instead, his meta-research prompts us to question about these professions and about the future of science communication.

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Research Academics Wellness 79