Science Based Medicine

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Is modern medicine descending into pseudoscience, or is scientific medicine still going strong? Unfortunately, I think both of these things can happen at the same time. On the one hand, scientific research in medicine is progressing nicely. We are seeing the results of scientific breakthroughs made decades ago, with monoclonal antibody therapies, new therapeutic targets, the beginning of real genetic therapy, brain-machine […] The post What Is Somatic Therapy?

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Emergency Live

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A Celebration of Courage, Innovation, and Community Commitment From Origins to Modernity: A Journey of Heroism The 85th anniversary of the Italian Firefighters marks a significant milestone in the history of one of the country’s most respected and beloved corps. Officially established in 1939, the Italian Firefighters have traversed decades of national history, evolving from […] The post 85 years of dedication: the anniversary of the Italian Firefighters appeared first on Emergency L

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EMDocs

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Here’s another case from Medical Malpractice Insights – Learning from Lawsuits , a monthly email newsletter for ED physicians. The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. To opt in to the free subscriber list, click here. Stories of med mal lawsuits can save lives.

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Emergency Live

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

What is Pain Therapy? Let’s Find Out Together Pain, an unwanted companion of many medical conditions, varies in intensity and persistence, profoundly affecting the quality of life. Pain therapy, or algology, is constantly evolving, offering hope and relief to those who suffer. Understanding Pain: Acute vs Chronic Pain manifests in two main forms: acute and […] The post Pain therapy: a comprehensive guide appeared first on Emergency Live.

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NRC Health

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The NRC Health 2024 Pediatric Collaborative is truly a can’t-miss experience, with exceptional presentations that will stir innovative ideas. Check out a preview of one of the sessions! The post Pediatric Collab Preview | How to be a mirror, not a microphone appeared first on NRC Health.

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Emergency Live

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Raising Awareness for Better Health Ischemia, a word perhaps unfamiliar to many, describes a serious medical condition caused by inadequate blood supply to an organ or tissue, compromising the delivery of vital oxygen and nutrients. This phenomenon can have serious consequences, from sudden pains to permanent damage to the affected organ, making understanding and prevention […] The post Preventing ischemia: an essential guide appeared first on Emergency Live.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The following Comprehensive Bariatric Sensitivity Training is designed to educate healthcare providers on obesity as a complex, multifactorial disease. Introducing a weight-inclusive approach into your healthcare system may be just what you need to provide the best quality care. What you will learn: How to identify personal biases related to obesity Effective communication techniques specific to the needs of bariatric patients The latest standards in bariatric care The importance of patient-cent

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The following Professionalism in the Workplace for Healthcare Providers Training educates healthcare providers (HCP) on professionalism in healthcare. Historically, HCP have followed the Hippocratic Oath, however, in the 1990s professionalism became a foundational principle in the practice of medicine serving as “the basis of medicine’s contract with society.

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NRC Health

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Gain valuable knowledge to shape informed decisions for the future of healthcare. This episode is sponsored by NRC Health. The post 2024 Experience Perspective: Insights for Healthcare Leaders – with NRC Health appeared first on NRC Health.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The following CPR Refresher Course educates healthcare providers (HCP) on the basic principles of CPR. CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) is a technique used to keep victims of sudden cardiac arrest and other emergencies, alive and to prevent brain damage until more advanced medical professionals arrive. This is a skill that is valuable across all fields and especially important to know in your medical facility.

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Emergency Live

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

When the Heart Widens: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments of an Underestimated Condition Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a medical condition that affects the heart, making it weaker and less capable of pumping blood efficiently. It is a disorder that can go unnoticed until it becomes severe, leading to symptoms that significantly affect the quality of life. […] The post Dilated cardiomyopathy: a journey through the heart appeared first on Emergency Live.

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American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The following Fluoroscopy Safety and Radiation Protection Training is designed to educate healthcare providers on the foundation of radiation physics. Additionally, fluoroscopy is a sort of medical imaging that displays a continuous X-ray image on a monitor, similar to an X-ray movie. During a fluoroscopy technique, an X-ray beam is directed through the body.

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ALiEM

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

As medical education podcasts, videos, and blogs continue to grow in popularity it is crucial that we cite them correctly, both in publications and on our CVs. We also must recognize the important contributions of media such as clinical photographs, radiology images, and ECGs. The American Medical Association (AMA) Manual of Style released its 11th edition in 2020.

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EMCrit

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

RACC Lit Review for Feb 2024 EMCrit Project by Scott Weingart, MD FCCM.

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Don't Forget the Bubbles

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Primary infection with the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causes chickenpox. In most healthy children, it presents as a self-limiting pruritic vesicular rash. Vesicles on an erythematous base with some crusted lesions The virus can then enter a dormant period in the dorsal root ganglia. Reactivation of VZV manifests as herpes zoster (HZ). This can be an exceedingly painful vesicular rash distributed across a single dermatome – shingles.

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Sensible Medicine

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

I had the pleasure of working alongside Dr. Anthony Pearson, known now as the skeptical cardiologist , in private practice for a decade. He is a thoughtful well-read cardiologist. We agree on many things. We don’t agree on the use of coronary artery calcium scoring. I have argued it is has no value. Dr. Pearson makes the pro-CAC case below. I am delighted to publish this view, even though I disagree with much of it.

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