Don't Forget the Bubbles
AUGUST 9, 2023
You’ve sent some bloods on a child with lethargy. Their free T4 is normal but their TSH is raised. What does this mean? Do they have subclinical hypothyroidism? Subclinical hypothyroidism is a hormonal condition. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) serum levels are raised, while free T4 (FT4) values are normal. We’ll use some cases to think about the different causes of subacute hypothyroidism, but first, let’s explore what it is.
ALiEM
AUGUST 9, 2023
Read this tutorial on the use of point of care ultrasonography (POCUS) for pediatric lung ultrasound. Then test your skills on the ALiEMU course page to receive your PEM POCUS badge worth 2 hours of ALiEMU course credit. Take the ALiEMU PEM POCUS: Pediatric Lung Ultrasound Quiz Module Goals List indications for performing a pediatric lung point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).
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Medagadget
AUGUST 9, 2023
Researchers at the University of Würzburg in Germany have developed a portable scanner that is the first to be able to image humans using Magnetic Particle Imaging (MPI). The technology could provide a radiation-free alternative to techniques such as X-ray fluoroscopy and digital subtraction angiography for minimally invasive endovascular procedures, and is well suited for viewing processes such as blood flow.
Science Based Medicine
AUGUST 9, 2023
The evidence for nasal sprays to prevent COVID is too preliminary to recommend their use. The post Nasal Sprays To Prevent COVID first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Medagadget
AUGUST 9, 2023
Researchers at the University of Ottawa have developed a light-activated hydrogel treatment for corneal disease. Many of the people who suffer from corneal disease, which can include corneal thinning, are not suitable for a corneal transplant, and obtaining transplants is a challenge for those who are. This technology is intended to assist with thickening and reshaping the cornea, and it may pave the way for an alternative to transplants in the future.
Emergency Live
AUGUST 9, 2023
While the term 'ptosis' generally indicates the displacement of a physical structure due to the force of gravity, and can affect different parts of the body, eyelid ptosis is the most common The post Eyelid ptosis: an overview of the drooping eyelid appeared first on Emergency Live.
AED Leader
AUGUST 9, 2023
On Monday 24 July, LeBron James Jr., the son of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, suffered a cardiac arrest while training with the University of Southern California’s men’s basketball team. The Los Angeles Fire Department was called and the onsite medical team reportedly administered CPR and provided electrical shocks with a closely located AED (according to a statement from the American Heart Association ).
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Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd
AUGUST 9, 2023
Ziqitza – Breast cancer is a prevalent disease that affects millions of women worldwide. However, with early detection and proper preventive measures, the chances of survival and successful treatment increase significantly. In this blog, we will discuss various aspects related to breast health awareness, including the importance of self-examination, understanding mammograms, recognizing the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, genetic testing for risk assessment, and lifestyle factors that
University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med
AUGUST 9, 2023
ACLS guidelines state that thrombolytics may be considered for suspected pulmonary embolism during cardiac arrest. There is limited data su.
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