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The Pandemic As Spectacle

Science Based Medicine

Though calls for "debates" are made by unserious people, unserious people can do serious damage when they are willing to spread disinformation about vaccines, all because a doctor with principles isn't willing to play his part in their absurd theater. The post The Pandemic As Spectacle first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Welcome to Intern Year: Five Tips for the New Intern

SheMD

It's that time of the year. July 1st is almost here and hospitals around the country will welcome in their new interns. To those starting on the wards as interns, this series is for YOU! We're sharing advice from SheMD authors on how to not only SURVIVE but THRIVE during your intern year. Wishing you all the best next week. You CAN do this! January 1st may be the start of the New Year, but for everyone in the medical field we all know that the year really begins on July 1st.

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Eye disorders: strabismus

Emergency Live

Of the most common eye disorders with the main characteristic of deviation of the visual axes, strabismus is the main one The post Eye disorders: strabismus appeared first on Emergency Live.

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POCUS for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

It is difficult to diagnosis a ruptured AAA with POCUS. However, based on one systematic review and meta-analysis, POCUS has a sensitivity of.

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Cardiac syncope, an overview

Emergency Live

Syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness that can affect anyone irrespective of age and health status; it is likely that one will experience a syncopal episode during a lifetime The post Cardiac syncope, an overview appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Man suffering cardiac arrest recovers after 70 minutes of CPR

AED Leader

In Oceanside, California (June, 2023) 67-year-old David Mills’ life was saved after he received 70 minutes of in-hospital and out-of-hospital CPR and electrical shocks from an AED. He had suffered a sudden cardiac arrest after a heart attack blocked an artery to his heart, and thanks to the rapid response and advanced hospital care, he was able to make a full recovery.

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ZIQITZA HEALTHCARE LTD – THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE: HOW AI IS REVOLUTIONIZING PATIENT CARE

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

Ziqitza – The field of healthcare is constantly evolving, with advancements in technology reshaping the way patient care is delivered. One technology that is making a significant impact is Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI has the potential to transform healthcare by improving diagnosis accuracy, personalizing treatment plans, enabling remote patient monitoring, and advancing precision medicine.

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What Are Potential Problems of Using Povidone-Iodine?

Pediatric Education

Patient Presentation A 12-year-old male came to clinic for his health maintenance examination. He was healthy but had fallen off his bike into some weeds the day before. He and his mother had cleaned it well with soap and water and then used some iodine solution on his leg scrapes. He noticed that it was a little swollen and pinker than yesterday. He denied any problems itching, swallowing, breathing, or with his eyes or mouth.

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Artesunate: the epic history of our best malaria drug, explained – Vox

PHARM

Artesunate: the epic history of our best malaria drug, explained – Vox — Read on www.vox.

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Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)

Mind The Bleep

In people over the age of 65 years, 1 in 11 will have a diagnosis of dementia. Dementia is a chronic, irreversible and progressive condition, not only affecting memory but also an individual’s emotions, behaviour, and executive function. These additional symptoms have a high burden of morbidity for patients and also impact their relatives and carers.