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Should thrombolytics be given >4.5 hours after stroke onset?

PulmCCM

Neurologists’ job just got harder. Patients who present with ischemic stroke more than 4.5 hours after symptom onset generally do not receive intravenous thrombolytics (tPA or TNK). That’s because outside that accepted window, the risk of intracranial hemorrhage was believed to outweigh the benefits of thrombolytics in restoring blood flow to at-risk brain tissue.

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The Telepathy Tapes – More FC Pseudoscience

Science Based Medicine

Documentaries can be powerful. They can use the mature art-form of cinema in order to convey a specific narrative. The viewer can get drawn into that narrative, unaware they are being exposed to a very one-sided or limited take on a complex topic. A recently, for example, participated in a fun review of the Earthing Movie which was basically propaganda for the […] The post The Telepathy Tapes More FC Pseudoscience first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Topic Major Trauma – Injuries by Assault Author Hannah Downing Expert Reviewer Vicki Currie Facilitator Level ST4+ Learner Level Foundation doctors, ANPs, core and middle grade level paediatric/ED trainees Outline Pre-reading Background Basic Case 1: Kick to the Head Case 1: Discussion Basic Case 2: Stab Wound to the Chest Case 2: Discussion Advanced Case 3: Non-Fatal Strangulation Case 3: Discussion Advanced Case 4: Gunshot Wound to the Abdomen Case 4: Discussion Simulation Quiz Take Home

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NRC Health ranked #1 Best in KLAS for Healthcare Experience Management

NRC Health

NRC Health is honored to receive the Best in KLAS 2025 Award for Healthcare Experience Management, highlighting our commitment to excellence and innovation. The post NRC Health ranked #1 Best in KLAS for Healthcare Experience Management appeared first on NRC Health.

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Traumatic ICH - An Interview with Erin D'Agostino, MD

EB Medicine

In this episode, Sam Ashoo, MD interviews Erin D'Agostino, MD about the February 2025 Emergency Medicine Practice article, Management of Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage in the Emergency Department Pathophysiology Types of Traumatic Brain Injuries Pre-Hospital Care Critical History and Physical Examination Neurological Assessment and Monitoring Laboratory and Imaging Studies Emergency Department Treatment Surgical Interventions and Considerations Patient DemographicsSummary of major points disc

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You read an article you disagree with on Sensible Medicine: What next?

Sensible Medicine

At Sensible Medicine, we are committed to publishing a range of views. On a number of topics we have done this. From masking, to colon cancer screening, to the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr, and beyond. We have had debates on this platform, which is something that we don't see on any other websites in medicine. During the course of this, a few things have come up, which we want to address.

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