EM Literature of Note

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This article regarding the cost of upgrading emergency departments to be “ready” for sick children has been bouncing around in the background since its publication, with some initial lay press coverage. The general concept here is obviously laudable and the culmination of at least a decade of hard work from these authors and the team involved – with the ultimate goal of ensuring each emergency department in the country is capable of caring for critically unwell children.

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Science Based Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Amid all the shocking and depressing news regarding the future of American healthcare and medicine, at least over the next four years, I thought I would tackle something a bit lighter today. What happens to the brains of astronauts aboard the ISS? Space medicine is a field of study, if fairly niche, and will likely have increasing implications as humanity increases its […] The post Your Brain In Space first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Emergency Live

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The genetic changes caused by smoking persist over time, even after many years Cigarette smoking, which has always been considered one of the main health risk factors, leaves an indelible mark on our body. A recent study has revealed that the genetic modifications caused by smoking, called epigenetic, persist over time, even many years after […] The post AI opens new frontiers in the diagnosis of coronary heart disease appeared first on Emergency Live.

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AED Leader

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Are AEDs Eligible for FSA/HSA Funds? appeared first on AEDs for Sale | Buy Defibrillators and Accessories.

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Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Starting a career as a junior doctor in Australia is both a professional milestone and a significant financial transition. While the position comes with a respectable salary, it also involves various expenses that can quickly accumulate. Understanding these costs is crucial for financial planning and ensuring a comfortable lifestyle while navigating the early stages of a medical career.

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NRC Health

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Signature Healthcare has selected NRC Health to enhance its network through human-centered healthcare solutions and next-generation, data-driven insights that deliver Human Understanding to its patients, employees, and communities. The post Signature Healthcare elevates patient experience and workforce engagement through strategic partnership with NRC Health appeared first on NRC Health.

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Mind The Bleep

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Infectious disease (ID) is much more than simply collecting blood cultures; it’s a dynamic and exciting specialty that offers the opportunity to work with patients of all ages, varying acuities, and diverse clinical presentations. If you are seeking a specialty that combines intellectual challenge with the ability to make a real difference in patient care, ID could be the perfect fit for you.

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PulmCCM

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Low tidal volume ventilation became standard care for most patients receiving mechanical ventilation, after its benefits were demonstrated in randomized trials in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Large observational series and meta-analyses followed, suggesting strong tendencies toward improved outcomes in patients without ARDS treated with low tidal volumes. “Low” tidal volumes are generally 6 to 8 ml/kg predicted body weight (commonly indexed to height and

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