Sensible Medicine
MARCH 13, 2024
Martin Kulldorff was a professor at Harvard Medical School who argued during the pandemic that school closure was misguided policy, lockdowns were inappropriate and draconian, vaccine mandates were unjust, natural immunity conferred protection against subsequent severe disease, kids did not need to be vaccinated, and that two year old children should not wear cloth masks in daycare.
Science Based Medicine
MARCH 13, 2024
Tik Tok is a cesspool of wellness pseudoscience and misinformation. All of social media has the potential to spread misinformation without any filter, but for some reason Tik Tok has become the preferred platform for the most outrageous claims and nonsense. A recent trend on Tik Tok (and within the wellness community generally) is the parasite cleanse.
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EMCrit
MARCH 13, 2024
People on twitter absolutely hate the concept of using a central line to resuscitate a GI bleeder. This comes up a couple times per year. I think the source of this hatred is largely two-fold: A central line alone is garbage (without a Level-1 or Belmont infuser). I'll admit that. So if you're working in […] EMCrit Project by Josh Farkas.
Emergency Live
MARCH 13, 2024
A Future of Emergencies Managed by Artificial Intelligence The world of emergency medicine is undergoing a radical transformation thanks to the advent of autonomous ambulances. These innovative rescue vehicles, equipped with autonomous driving systems, promise to revolutionize the way emergencies are handled, improving service efficiency and patient safety.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MARCH 13, 2024
Written by Willy Frick A man in his early 40s with BMI 36, hypertension, and a 30 pack-year smoking history presented with three days of chest pain. It started while he was at rest after finishing a workout. He described it as a mild intensity, nagging pain on the right side of his chest with nausea and dyspnea. It woke him the next day and radiated into his back.
Emergency Live
MARCH 13, 2024
Exploring Paths of Excellence: The Future of Nursing in Europe In a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, specializing with a Master’s in Nursing Science can make a difference in a professional’s career. Europe offers globally recognized, high-quality programs for those ready to embark on this journey of professional growth. Leading Universities Choosing the right institution is […] The post Best Master's Degrees in Nursing in Europe appeared first on Emergency Live.
ACEP Now
MARCH 13, 2024
I recently spoke with Ramon W. Johnson, MD, MBA, who is currently the president of the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). He joined me for our annual conversation between ACEP Now and ABEM to answer some questions from practicing emergency physicians. Our conversation has been edited for space and clarity. Dr. Dark: Our profession is composed of over 44,000 ABEM certified emergency physicians, about 96 percent of whom are EM residency trained.
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RebelEM
MARCH 13, 2024
How sure are you? Think back to the last time someone asked you a difficult question regarding a patient on shift. How sure were you about your decision? Was there a clear-cut right or wrong answer? And after making your decision, how sure were you that the answer you made was the correct one? REBEL Reflections Episode 5: Thinking in Bets – Making Better Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Think back to the last time someone asked
Emergency Live
MARCH 13, 2024
A Deep Dive into the Threats to Health and Well-being in Europe The Growing Threat of Illicit Substances in Europe Europe is facing an increase in the availability and diversity of drugs, bringing along new health and policy challenges. The high availability of illicit substances, coupled with a greater diversity of products, exposes consumers to […] The post The most dangerous drugs for health and their effects appeared first on Emergency Live.
ACEP Now
MARCH 13, 2024
ACEP Now offers real-time clinical news, news from the American College of Emergency Physicians, and news on practice trends and health care reform for the emergency medicine physician. ACEP Now is an official publication of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Emergency Live
MARCH 13, 2024
Bone Health Preservation: An Imperative for Public Health Osteoporosis represents an increasingly important health challenge, prompting mobilization for prevention. Let’s understand what evidence-based preventive strategies and reliable recommendations are. Diet: The First Line of Defense Against Osteoporosis Diet plays a crucial role in osteoporosis prevention, with particular emphasis on calcium and vitamin D.
ACEP Now
MARCH 13, 2024
Emergency departments (EDs) provide the essential service of evaluating patients with unscheduled, acute, undifferentiated, and decompensated conditions. ED crowding impairs this mission. Consequences of this are well documented and include delayed treatment, exposure to error, increased length of stay, and increased mortality. 1 Hospital boarding is the main driver of ED crowding, with patients nearly always awaiting transfer to inpatient beds and now more commonly, to other hospitals.
Emergency Live
MARCH 13, 2024
A Vital Protocol for Safety on the High Seas In an environment as unpredictable as the sea, onboard safety of ships assumes crucial importance. Understanding and applying appropriate emergency procedures can make the difference between life and death. Let’s explore the fundamental principles of sea rescue, highlighting how the right training and equipment are essential […] The post Rescue at Sea: Emergency Procedures on Board Ship appeared first on Emergency Live.
Kings County Downstate EM
MARCH 13, 2024
Author: Esteban Davila Peer Editor: Alec Feuerbach Illustrations: Vincent Xiao This is a continuation of Part 1. Key Initial Steps ABCs and Supportive Care Like any other resuscitation, attention should be primarily towards assessing the ABCs. Patients with impaired awareness, airway secretions, aspiration, worsening respiratory distress, or status epilepticus may […] The post So Take Off All Yo Clothes: Exertional Heat Stroke Part 2 appeared first on County EM.
Emergency Live
MARCH 13, 2024
Artificial Pancreas: A Fortress Against Type 1 Diabetes Diabetes poses one of the greatest global healthcare challenges, affecting millions of people worldwide. Among the most promising innovations is the artificial pancreas, a technology that automatically regulates insulin levels, significantly improving the quality of life for patients with type 1 diabetes.
Intensive Blog
MARCH 13, 2024
Everything ECMO 048: History of ECPR evidence and considerations for future research Author: Dr George Walker Peer reviewer: A/Prof Aidan Burrell Introduction The first recorded attempts to resuscitate patients were as early as 1530 where Swiss physician Paracelsus used fireplace bellows to reinflate the lungs of those who had stopped breathing. Several more centuries passed before techniques more akin to modern day cardio-pulmonary resuscitation were reported.
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