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Imported Malaria

Pediatric EM Morsels

Another change is the CDC approved the use of IV artesunate for malaria treatment in the US in May 2022. This allowed US hospitals to stock the drug to ensure quick treatment of suspected severe cases, rather than having to ship it from the CDC under the prior expanded-access protocol (Thomas 2023). Third times the charm! 16 Oct 2023.

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“Rehab” for Addiction is a Problem and a Solution

Sensible Medicine

He also co-led the team whose work led the CDC to issue a major clarification of its 2016 opioid prescribing guideline and is currently a principal investigator of the only national study to examine individual suicides that occur after the reduction of prescribed opioids. . Criticism of these programs is both well-deserved and unfair.

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Brain Trauma Guidelines for Emergency Medicine

ACEP Now

Confounders to the GCS such as seizure and post-ictal phase, ingestions and drug overdose, as well as medications administered in the prehospital setting that impact GCS score should be documented. National Center for Health Statistics: Mortality Data on CDC WONDER. CDC’s efforts to improve traumatic brain injury surveillance.

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A Physician's Struggle With Infertility

SheMD

Well there were two other ones that were in morula phase but needed to progress to blastocyst. Well that night, I had the residency over for a wellness Thanksgiving dinner. according to CDC data. Data will allow us to create policies and best practices to help protect women in medicine and keep them in the field.

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Employee Returning to Work Infection Control Compliance (ICC)

American Medical Compliance

The CDC provides guidance on who should seek COVID-19 testing. State and local health departments, as well as organizations themselves, may also have their own guidance. Consult state and local health organizations, as well as your organization, for specific guidance on seeking testing.

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Episode 28 - Depressed and Suicidal Patients in the Emergency Department: An Evidence-Based Approach

EB Medicine

Jeff: If those figures seem a bit high, another CDC study found that in a general population survey of a quarter million people between 2006-2008, 9% met the criteria for major depression. The PSS-3 assesses for depression/hopelessness and suicidal ideations in the past 2 weeks as well as lifetime history of suicide attempt.

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The Impact of Restorative Nursing on Patient Mobility and Independence

American Medical Compliance

Restorative nursing is an essential pillar of healthcare, dedicated to helping patients regain and maintain their physical and psychological well-being. of adults in the United States facing mobility challenges, according to the CDC, the demand for effective restorative care has never been greater. With approximately 12.2%

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