Sun.Nov 05, 2023

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Do you think a bone marrow transplant is worth it?

Sensible Medicine

Years ago, I was late to a dinner party at a new, trendy downtown restaurant. I had been working as an attending on the bone marrow transplant service, and the day got away from me. I had to take care of a patient who had a serious adverse reaction when she received her stem cell infusion. Another patient was suffering from a catastrophic fungal infection, and graft versus host disease threatened the life of a third.

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Wide complex and apparent hyperacute T-waves. Does absence of change from previous ECG mean that it is not New?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

By Magnus Nossen, edits by Grauer and Smith The patient is a 70-something female with DMII, HTN and an extensive prior history of coronary artery disease and myocardial infarctions. She's had multiple PCI procedures. She also has sick sinus syndrome (SSS) and intermittent high grade AV block for which she had a dual chamber pacemaker implanted. On the day of presentation she complained of typical chest pain, and stated it feels like prior MI.

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Postural Deformities: Identifying Your Unique Posture Types

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

Stiff stances that succumb to the confines of the office chair, rebellious banana-shaped bodies, and slouched shoulders, all can put a person’s spine health in dire straits. Postural deformities are abnormalities that occur in the normal curvature of the spine, that places it out of alignment. The curvature of the spine allows the body’s weight to be distributed evenly and helps to absorb any shocks.

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200. Syphilis, or the French disease

Board Bombs

It wasn't our idea to blame the French. That was some Italian's idea. Let's talk about syphilis. This high yield condition will NEVER leave boards. Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind here. Cite this podcast as: Briggs, Blake; Wosiski-Kuhn, Marlena. 200. Syphilis, or the French disease.

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What Are the Common Types of Craniosynostosis?

Pediatric Education

Patient Presentation A 4-month-old male came to clinic for his well child appointment. He was doing well, was breastfeeding, smiling and had good head control during tummy time. The past medical history showed a term delivery without complications. The parents were concerned about his head shape as they thought that his forehead seemed more pointed.

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EMergucate

60-year-old women presented to the emergency department compla ining of headache and fatigue.

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Bubble Wrap PLUS – November 2023

Don't Forget the Bubbles

Can’t get enough of Bubble Wrap? The Bubble Wrap Plus is a monthly paediatric Journal Club reading list from Professor Jaan Toelen (University Hospitals Leuven) and Dr Anke Raaijmakers (Sydney Children’s Hospital). This comprehensive list is developed from 34 journals, including major and subspecialty paediatric journals. We suggest this list can help you discover relevant or interesting articles for your local journal club or allow you to keep a finger on the pulse of paediatric research.