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Wed.Jul 12, 2023

G6PD Deficiency

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JULY 12, 2023

4-year-old Mark presents with lethargy, jaundice, and abdominal pain after eating one portion (40g) of broad beans. Could he have G6PD deficiency? G6PD , short for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase, is an enzyme active in all cell types and is key to protecting red blood cells from oxidative damage and early destruction. A child with reduced G6PD enzyme activity has increased red blood cell breakdown – haemolysis – when exposed to specific triggers.

FDA Approves Leqembi for Alzheimer’s

Science Based Medicine

JULY 12, 2023

FDA upgrades Leqembi for AD from accelerated to traditional approval based on latest clinical data. The post FDA Approves Leqembi for Alzheimer’s first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Focaccia Group acquires NCT factory

Emergency Live

JULY 12, 2023

Focaccia Group: a new chapter of growth Focaccia Group, a company specialising in the outfitting of vehicles, recently announced the acquisition of the historic NCT – Nuova Carrozzeria Torinese factory, marking a significant advance in its path of growth and consolidation. This plant, a former Lancia and Abarth factory, is at the centre of a […] The post Focaccia Group acquires NCT factory appeared first on Emergency Live.

PATCH-trauma: Another negative (but complicated) TXA trial

First 10 EM

JULY 12, 2023

I have spent a lot of time reading and talking about the TXA literature. The more literature I see, the less valuable TXA seems. However, trauma remains the one area of practice with a clearly positive trial, with the CRASH2 trial that started it all. Despite its size, the CRASH2 trial was imperfect, and replication […] The post PATCH-trauma: Another negative (but complicated) TXA trial appeared first on First10EM.

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Skin fungi: mycosis of the foot

Emergency Live

JULY 12, 2023

Mycosis of the foot: suspicious spots, flaking skin, nails that change colour and texture: if the feet begin to show these characteristics, it could be a fungal infection The post Skin fungi: mycosis of the foot appeared first on Emergency Live.

MISHA Knee Shock Absorber: Interview with Anton Clifford, CEO of Moximed

Medagadget

JULY 12, 2023

Moximed , a medtech company based in California, has developed the MISHA knee system, an implantable shock absorber for use in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The system is designed as an alternative to total knee replacement, and can help to reduce pain and discomfort for patients when performing daily activities, such as walking. The system is implanted on the outside of the knee, beneath the skin, and there is no need to remove bone, muscle, or ligament, resulting in a much faster patient

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A Listener Criticizes Our Conversation on Medical Journals

Sensible Medicine

JULY 12, 2023

In our last podcast , Vinay and I discussed the problem with medical journals. This was in response to a column I wrote about four fatally flawed studies that appeared in the most prominent journals. The commenter is an established academic who will remain nameless because his success depends on journals publishing his work. Was disappointed that in the most recent sensible med podcast — you guys didn't mention what I think is the biggest conflict of all and reason we don't get fair judgin

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I was reading ECGs on the system when I came across this one, called "normal" by the conventional computer algorithm

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 12, 2023

I come in early for every shift to read the ECGs on the system that have not yet been "confirmed". I came across this one: The computer calls is: "SINUS RHYTHM. NORMAL ECG" What do you think? Be VERY careful when the computer calls the ECG "Normal". I saw the inferior ST depression (which is reciprocal to subtle STE in aVL) and the subtle ST depression in precordial leads and thought: "If this patient came in with chest pain, then it is an acute OMI.

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I was reading ECGs on the system when I came across this one, called "normal" by the conventional computer algorithm

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JULY 12, 2023

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POCUS Made Easy: Basic Echo

Life in the Fast Lane

JULY 12, 2023

Fahad Yousif POCUS Made Easy: Basic Echo Focussed ECHO in Life support (FELS) is used to define cardiac pathologies such as cardiogenic shock, pericardial tamponade, signs of submassive/massive PE or hypovolaemia

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Balanced Healthcare Modality Important for Patient Well-being

American Medical Compliance

JULY 12, 2023

Telehealth has revolutionized healthcare delivery, offering patients the convenience of virtual visits from the comfort of their homes. While the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of telehealth, its benefits extend beyond crisis response. However, a recent study from Epic Systems Corp. highlights the importance of maintaining balanced care between telehealth visits and in-person appointments for comprehensive patient care.

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4th International Evolutionary Health Conference

The Evolution & Medicine Review

JULY 12, 2023

The 4th International Evolutionary Health Conference will be on Sat Sep 30, 2023, at Boston University. This in-person event will be held at Boston University. This conference brings together worldwide experts to discuss the latest research and advancements in evolutionary health.

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Bryan Health chooses NRC Health as patient experience partner

NRC Health

JULY 12, 2023

Through this alliance, NRC Health, recipient of the 2023 Best in KLAS Award for Patient Experience Improvement, will work with teams throughout the entire Bryan Health system.  The post Bryan Health chooses NRC Health as patient experience partner appeared first on NRC Health.