Science Based Medicine

OCTOBER 2, 2023

A prominent oncologist and cancer biologist, Wafik El-Deiry, recently amplified claims that COVID-19 vaccines cause "turbo cancer," wanting a "civil discourse about science and actual answers that are missing." Unfortunately, calls for "civil discourse" by an eminent oncologist about unfounded claims only lends undeserved credibility to them. So, once more into the fray.

140

140

Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This is a story about a common practice that bothers me. The example I will use involves the treatment of patients who have multiple coronary lesions. The two choices are placing multiple stents or having coronary bypass surgery. More on the specifics in a moment. The general concept is how trials measure, report and interpret outcomes. Before any experiment, choices have to be made about which outcome(s) to measure.

Stroke 102

Stroke Outcomes Wellness 102

First 10 EM

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Although I think we all now recognize the fundamental importance of social determinants of health, I don’t think emergency medicine has found a way to adequately integrate this into our care. That is a shame, considering the huge amount of effort we put into things like tetanus shots or TXA therapy that have tiny (or […] The post Unconditional cash transfers to reduce homelessness?

EMS 92

EMS 92

Emergency Live

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Firefighting drones, technological innovation for emergency management At the 22nd edition of the International Emergency Exhibition, REAS 2023, scheduled from 6 to 8 October at the Montichiari (BS) Exhibition Centre, drones will play a central role. The national conference on the use of drones in emergencies will provide an opportunity for discussion and analysis of […] The post REAS 2023: Drones at the Frontline of Firefighting appeared first on Emergency Live.

89

89

ALiEM

OCTOBER 2, 2023

A 6-year-old male presented to the pediatric emergency department (PED) for scalp lesions. He was seen by his pediatrician 2 weeks prior and prescribed antibiotics and a delousing shampoo for suspected cellulitis versus lice infestation. Symptoms did not improve despite completion of treatment. An outpatient ultrasound was performed showing “multiple scalp echogenic nodular lesions measuring from 0.5 cm to 1.2 cm in the long axis diameter.

Ultrasounds 75

Ultrasounds Pediatrics Academics Emergency Department 75

Emergency Live

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Moldova Joins the EU Civil Protection Mechanism: Strengthening European Disaster Response In a historic move towards enhancing European disaster response capabilities, Moldova has officially joined the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The signing of the Agreement between the European Union and Moldova marks a significant step forward in bolstering disaster risk management within the region.

Risk Management 80

Risk Management 80

Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 2, 2023

This is a story about a common practice that bothers me. The example I will use involves the treatment of patients who have multiple coronary lesions. The two choices are placing multiple stents or having coronary bypass surgery. More on the specifics in a moment. The general concept is how trials measure, report and interpret outcomes. Before any experiment, choices have to be made about which outcome(s) to measure.

Stroke 52

Stroke Outcomes Wellness 52

NRC Health

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Join us in this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast series as we delve into Virtua Health's unique and human understanding-focused approach to patient experience. The post Creating Unique Human Understanding with Virtua Health and NRC Health appeared first on NRC Health.

52

52

EB Medicine

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD, and TR Eckler, MD, discuss the October 2023 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice article, Substance Use in Adolescents: Recognition and Management in the Emergency Department and the October 2023 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Evidence-Based Emergency Department Management of Migraine and Other Primary Headaches Substance Use In Adolescents Epidemiology Risk Factors Differential Diagnosis Prehospital Care ED History and Physical Exam Urine Drug Screen T

Emergency Department 59

Emergency Department Pediatrics 59

Mount Sinai EM

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Let’s talk about large bore/central vascular access! We’ll review different kinds, their different names, and when to use them! Of note outside the scope of this review: how to insert each of these – I think this is better learned by watching videos, watching others, & doing with guidance. This is also by no means a comprehensive vascular access guide – this is a framework to highlight three commonly used types of central lines in the ED.

Resuscitation 240

Resuscitation Fluid Resuscitation Administration Shock 240

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 2, 2023

With millions of journal articles published yearly, it is impossible to keep up. P aediatric R esearch A cross the M idlands ( PRAM ) is a trainee-led research collaborative across the West Midlands, networking since 2016. Learn more about past and future projects on our website www.pramnetwork.com. Join our mailing list by contacting pramnetwork1@gmail.com and following us on Twitter @PramNetwork.

Outcomes 138

Outcomes Research Wellness Emergency Department 138

RebelEM

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Background: DKA is traditionally treated with fluid resuscitation, electrolyte replacement, and intravenous infusions of insulin. However, it is unclear if all degrees (mild, moderate, severe) of DKA require the same intensive treatment. Mild to moderate DKA represents a subgroup of patients that often require admission to the ICU due to hospital policies not allowing insulin infusions outside of this clinical setting.

Operations 81

Operations Academics Outcomes Fluid Resuscitation 81