Science Based Medicine
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Maybe this isn't a drill. The post We Want Them Infected Doctors Sanewashed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Will He Reward Them With Appointments at the CDC, FDA, and NIH? first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Sensible Medicine
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Recently John Mandrola, once again, stepped out of his lane. About a recent, cancer trial, which was celebrated by oncologists, he said this: In fact, John’s observation is broadly true for this revolutionary class of medications. Although these drugs— checkpoint inhibitors— are great for melanoma and cutaneous squamous cell cancer, they aren’t wonder drugs and many uses are marginal.
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EMDocs
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
We always work hard, but we may not have time to read through a bunch of journals. It’s time to learn smarter. Originally published at JournalFeed , a site that provides daily or weekly literature updates. Follow Dr. Clay Smith at @spoonfedEM , and sign up for email updates here. #1: Sedation, Aspiration, and the Risk of GLP-1 Agonists Spoon Feed Patients on GLP-1 agonists might be at risk of delayed gastric emptying, which has significant implications for procedural sedation and endotracheal in
JournalFeed
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
The JournalFeed podcast for the week of Sept 9-13, 2024. These are summaries from just 2 of the 5 articles we cover every week! For access to more, please visit JournalFeed.org for details about becoming a member. Monday Spoon Feed : There are an increasing number of water bead related injuries in children, with the majority occurring in children less than five.
Mind The Bleep
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Introduction Flexor sheath infection is an infection of the synovial sheath surrounding flexor tendon in the hand. This is a surgical emergency that can result in significant morbidity. Flexor sheath is a closed compartment that releases synovial fluid that contributes nutrients to the tendons and allows smooth and efficient tendon glide. Raised pressure from infection can impair blood flow, leading to tendon necrosis and loss of the finger.
Sensible Medicine
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
I learned a lot from Elizabeth Fama’s multipart series on the back-to-sleep recommendation for infants. She agreed to put the entire series into an audio file. Here you go. JMM Sensible Medicine is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Emergency Live
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Recent study suggests link between energy drink consumption and sudden cardiac arrest Energy drinks, so loved by young people, have been under the magnifying glass of cardiologists. A recent study, published in the journal Heart Rhythm, suggests a possible link between drinking these drinks and sudden cardiac arrest, especially in young adults. Mayo Clinic researchers […] The post Energy drinks in focus for heart risks appeared first on Emergency Live.
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First 10 EM
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Readers of First10EM will know that I spend way too much time on PubMed searching the medical literature. I use the website daily. It is probably the most used link on my computer. Despite that, I am more than willing to admit that PubMed – and specifically the search function – sort of sucks. It […] The post Using AI to improve scientific literature search results appeared first on First10EM.
The Skeptics' Guide to EM
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Date: September 12, 2024 Reference: Anderson et al. Full dose challenge of moderate, severe and unknown beta-lactam allergies in the emergency department. AEM August 2024. Guest Skeptic: Dr. Kirsty Challen is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. Case: It’s another day, another dollar in the emergency department (ED). The next patient is a 63-year-old woman with a cough and fever.
EMergucate
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Our ECG site precedes the birth of Emergucate and has been left in it’s comfy blogspot home.
Pediatric Education
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
PediatricEducation.org is taking an early fall break The next case will be published on 9/30/24. In the meantime, please take a look at the different Archives and Curriculum Maps listed at the top of the page. We appreciate your patronage, Donna D’Alessandro and Michael D’Alessandro, curators.
Ken Grauer, MD
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
== Review of ECG Rhythms — MIS-C Case Report ( 9/5 /2024 ): == What follows below are my first impressions of the ECG rhythms sent to me from the Case Report by Dimah Jarmakani et al — of a 12-year old boy with MIS-C ( M ultisystem I nflammatory S yndrome in C hildren ). For full discussion of the case — CLICK HERE — ECG Rhythm Overview: A 12-year-old boy was admitted to our hospital with severe myocardial dysfunction and chaotic rhythm with tachy- and bradycardic arrhythmias.
Science Based Medicine
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The Florida Department of Health, run by Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, just released guidance on COVID-19 vaccines based on antivax tropes. Is the federal government next? The post Dr. Joseph Ladapo’s assault on public health in Florida: Will it be coming to the federal government next year? first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
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