The Trauma Pro

AUGUST 27, 2024

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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St. Emlyn

AUGUST 27, 2024

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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Sensible Medicine

AUGUST 27, 2024

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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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 27, 2024

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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Taming the SRU

AUGUST 27, 2024

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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American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 27, 2024

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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Science Based Medicine

AUGUST 27, 2024

The Problem of Quackademic Medicine The post The Biopolitics of Quackademic Medicine in Iran first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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EMergucate

AUGUST 27, 2024

The following ECG is from a 35-year-old man who has presented with exertional dyspnoea and presyncope.

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Emergency Live

AUGUST 27, 2024

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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EMergucate

AUGUST 27, 2024

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

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Emergency Live

AUGUST 27, 2024

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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