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The 73rd Bubble Wrap

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Our team have scoured what’s new (well, mostly new!) Article 1: Does rapid diagnostic testing for Malaria work? A Diagnostic Accuracy Study to Evaluate Standard Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) Alone to Safely Rule Out Imported Malaria in Children Presenting to UK Emergency Departments.

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

EMDocs

Surgical wound debridement and dressing are performed and the malaria rapid diagnostic test (MRDT) is noted to be positive. She receives IV calcium gluconate and bicarbonate as well as oral potassium binders for hyperkalemia. Physical injuries and burns among refugees in Lebanon: implications for programs and policies.