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The Eleventh Law Of Trauma

The Trauma Pro

Here’s the last one… for now. If you have followed this blog for any period of time, you are aware of the skepticism I bring to bear when I am reading new material or learning of new ideas. Why is this? Because it is very difficult in this day and age to ascertain the veracity of anything we see, hear, or read. This is not new compared to, say, a hundred years ago.

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More Problems with (and Suggestions for) Medical Education

Sensible Medicine

We’ve had a number of articles on Sensible Medicine about medical education. It is probably not surprising as many of our writers and readers have had personal experience with medical education and/or work with trainees everyday. One of our early series (fall 2022) featured these two pieces. Today we have a current trainee extending Dr. Prasad’s most recent critique.

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Open and Ongoing Peer Review: A New Model for Scientific Research

St. Emlyn

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed Is it time to rethink peer review? Delve into the pros and cons of this crucial process in scientific research. Is open peer review a better option for the future? @richardbody has tried it and we think he likes it. @stemlyns #FOAMed The post Open and Ongoing Peer Review: A New Model for Scientific Research appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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The Role of Technology in Advancing Healthcare Equity 

American Medical Compliance

According to Rock Health , digital health funding still totaled $15.3 billion in 2022, despite economic challenges. This figure underscores the critical role technology continues to play in healthcare, particularly in advancing access and equity. As healthcare providers, organizations, and policymakers increasingly recognize the persistent disparities in health outcomes across different populations, technology is emerging as a powerful tool to bridge these gaps.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Bullous Skin Lesions, Meet Emergency Medicine

Taming the SRU

Bullous skin lesions, a subset of cutaneous blistering disorders, are a group of illnesses with predominately dermatologic findings that can occur in a wide variety of clinical settings, including autoimmune, pharmacologic reactions, infection, genetic disorders, or physical injury. This differential is broad and reflects the clinical diversity of their presentations - in this post we will parse through the specifics of bullous lesions as well as what there is to do for them acutely.

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Preventing Elder Abuse: Ethical Duties in Assisted Living 

American Medical Compliance

As the global population ages, the demand for assisted living facilities has surged dramatically. In the United States alone, over 800,000 Americans currently reside in assisted living, according to the National Center for Assisted Living. These facilities play a vital role in providing essential care and support for elderly individuals who may no longer be able to live independently.

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Advanced Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring for Healthcare Professionals Training

American Medical Compliance

Continuous blood glucose monitoring (CGM) is revolutionizing diabetes management, providing real-time insights into glucose levels that empower patients and healthcare professionals to make more informed decisions. As technology advances, the need for healthcare professionals to master these tools becomes increasingly critical. The Advanced Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring course is designed to equip you with the latest knowledge and skills to effectively utilize CGM technology in clinical pr

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Imaging Case of the Week 602

EMergucate

The hand x-ray is from a patient with swelling and severe pain in the fingers. What can be seen?

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The negative effects of excessive use of smartphones during holidays

Emergency Live

Intensive use of the smartphone during holidays prevents the brain from reaching the necessary rest Holidays have become increasingly synonymous with digital connectivity in recent years. Smartphones, tablets and laptops accompany us everywhere, offering constant access to information and entertainment. However, this constant connection could have a negative impact on our ability to relax and […] The post The negative effects of excessive use of smartphones during holidays appeared first o

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Floods in Thailand: 22 dead in 10 days

Emergency Live

Monsoon rains plague Thailand. Devastating floods put emergency teams to the test The heavy monsoon rains that are hitting Thailand have unleashed devastating floods, putting a strain on emergency response capabilities. Over 30,000 families have been displaced and the death toll has exceeded 22. The consequences of the disaster The northern and southern provinces of […] The post Floods in Thailand: 22 dead in 10 days appeared first on Emergency Live.

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