Pediatric EM Morsels

JANUARY 19, 2024

If you have ever talked with a pediatric emergency medicine physician about some basic tenets of their practice, one of them will inevitably be, “ Never trust a neonate. ” The first few months of life outside the womb can elucidate a myriad of problems that were previously hidden during the prenatal state. We have previously touched on congenital issues like Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia , Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation , Neonatal Leukemia , and of course there is always the Inconso

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Emergency Live

JANUARY 19, 2024

The Commemoration of the Tragic Event that Shook Italy The Remembrance of the Tragedy and its Unfolding On January 18, 2017, a devastating avalanche struck the Rigopiano Hotel, located in the municipality of Farindola, at the foot of the Gran Sasso mountain. It was 4:49 PM when the enormous mass of snow, detached from the […] The post Seven years since the Rigopiano tragedy: remembrance and reflection appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Core Medical Group

JANUARY 19, 2024

Meet Aram, the CEO/President of CoreMedical Group. This series is a spin-off from our Friday's Finest, which initially highlighted our talented recruiters. Now, we're turning the spotlight on our executive team. This provides an opportunity to get to know them personally and understand the factors that contributed to their success!

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Emergency Live

JANUARY 19, 2024

From Horses to Engines: The Evolution of Emergency Medical Transport The Origins of an Innovation The ambulance, as we know it today, has a long and complex history dating back to the 15th century in Spain, where carts were used to transport the injured. However, the first real step towards modernization occurred in the late […] The post At the dawn of mobile care: birth of the motorized ambulance appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Science Based Medicine

JANUARY 19, 2024

Another year is here, and that means more measles outbreaks here and around the world as far too many children (and some parents) lack protection from the safe and effective vaccine. The post Another Year, Another Measles Outbreak first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Emergency Live

JANUARY 19, 2024

A Step Forward in the European Union for Health Emergency Preparedness and Response The Creation and Importance of HERA With the establishment of the Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA), the European Union has shown a determined commitment to strengthening its capacity for responding to health emergencies. This initiative, launched by the President of […] The post HERA: Europe's response to health emergencies appeared first on Emergency Live.

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Sensible Medicine

JANUARY 19, 2024

Recently on Twitter, I said something about breast feeding and my feed exploded. In this post, having reviewed the evidence, I offer a series of nuanced points. It's completely reasonable to *gently* encourage breast feeding, and teach (not guilt) new mothers to do it. Businesses should make it easier for nursing mothers. Providing space, time, etc.

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Mind The Bleep

JANUARY 19, 2024

Most common presenting symptoms: Flashing lights or new floaters Introduction A retinal tear is described as a full thickness defect in the retina, normally in the periphery of the retina. Retinal tears are a common presentation in the ophthalmology department and require urgent diagnosis to prevent the development of a retinal detachment and potentially complete visual loss.

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