Sensible Medicine
JULY 15, 2024
The GLP1 agonists (glucagon-like-peptide-1-receptor agonist) may be the biggest medical development of this century. The success of Western society has resulted in widespread obesity—and obesity-related diseases, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart failure and vascular disease. Obesity is clearly not a good thing for human health. The statistics on obesity—especially in children—are staggering.
Emergency Live
JULY 15, 2024
In order to have the best vacation and a well-deserved rest, you need to be prepared for anything. A well-stocked first aid kit can make the difference After a long period of work, a nice trip and a well-deserved vacation are ideal for relaxing and recharging. But in order to fully enjoy your vacation, it […] The post Vacation first aid kit: your personal pharmacy on the road appeared first on Emergency Live.
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NIOSH Science Blog
JULY 15, 2024
A Discussion Paper, Streamlining Regulatory Oversight of Respirators Used in Health Care Settings will Improve Worker Protection, was recently published in the National Academy of Medicine’s NAM Perspectives journal by respiratory experts outside of the federal government. This paper highlights continued confusion amongst interested parties including health care organizations and manufacturers seeking approval regarding federal regulations and guidance on the use of air-purifying respirators (AP
Science Based Medicine
JULY 15, 2024
Vaccine scientist Stanley Plotkin coauthored a commentary on vaccine postlicensure studies. Antivax lawyer Aaron Siri tries to spin it as an "admission" that vaccines aren't safe. Predictable. The post Aaron Siri vs. Stanley Plotkin on post-licensure safety monitoring of vaccines first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
First 10 EM
JULY 15, 2024
Some big and potentially practice changing articles this month. (I tend to read ridiculous articles in my free time, which I have had very little of, and so there are no intubation in outer space or highly philosophical papers about the language this month. Don’t worry, there is still a very bad joke.) BiPAP for […] The post Research Roundup (July 2024) appeared first on First10EM.
The Bottom Line
JULY 15, 2024
In patients with spontaneous intracranial haemorrhage (ICH), does the use of early minimally invasive surgery + standard management compared to standard management alone, result in better functional outcomes at 180 days?
Emergency Live
JULY 15, 2024
Locating survivors trapped under rubble is a race against time that requires state-of-the-art detection devices Locating and rescuing lives trapped under rubble is a fight against time. In such cases, speed of action is crucial, and technology becomes our most valuable ally in the search for survivors. In this phase of operations, called “technical search,” […] The post Technology and Emergency: People detection devices under rubble appeared first on Emergency Live.
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PulmCCM
JULY 15, 2024
A retrospective observational study based on a “natural experiment” during a piperacillin-tazobactam shortage in 2015-2016 at the University of Michigan (forcing increased use of cefepime instead of pip-tazo) concluded that for every 20 patients treated with pip-tazo instead of cefepime, one dies as a result.
Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd
JULY 15, 2024
A subtype of the influenza A virus, H3N2 influenza virus is one of the common and dangerous viruses that causes seasonal flu. It is highly contagious and spreads mainly through respiratory droplets. The H3N2 influenza virus is actually a non-human influenza virus, which means that it normally circulates in pigs, but it can also be transmitted to humans and infect them.
Ultrasound Gel
JULY 15, 2024
The GEL Jr team strikes back with a fascinating topic - using POCUS to guide response in the treatment of Crohn's disease! Join the gang as they peristalse their way through an article describing this inflammatory idea. [link] [link] The GEL Jr team strikes back with a fascinating topic - using POCUS to guide response in the treatment of Crohn's disease!
Northwestern EM Blog
JULY 15, 2024
Written by: Hart Edmonson, MD (NUEM ‘27) Edited by: David Adler, MD (NUEM ‘25) Expert Commentary by : Anthony J. Esposito, MD Expert Commentary Thank you to Drs. Edmonson and Adler for this infographic that concisely emphasizes key concepts for the recognition and initial management of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in the Emergency Department.
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