EMCrit

MARCH 20, 2024

Eyelid opening apraxia refers to a specific inability to open the eyelids. This may result from non-dominant hemispheric strokes. On superficial examination it will mimic unconsciousness, but upon further examination the patient is awake and able to respond to stimuli with their extremities. I've seen a similar phenomena of eyelid opening apraxia a few times […] EMCrit Project by Josh Farkas.

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Science Based Medicine

MARCH 20, 2024

The world is experiencing increasing outbreaks of a completely preventable disease. What's going wrong? The post Measles Outbreaks on the Rise first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Emergency Live

MARCH 20, 2024

A Day to Remember to Be Happy International Day of Happiness, celebrated every year on March 20th, is a unique opportunity to recognize the importance of happiness in people’s lives around the world. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, this observance aims to promote happiness as a fundamental right for every individual. […] The post Happiness and health, a perfect combination appeared first on Emergency Live.

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EMDocs

MARCH 20, 2024

Here’s another case from Medical Malpractice Insights – Learning from Lawsuits , a monthly email newsletter for ED physicians. The goal of MMI-LFL is to improve patient safety, educate physicians and reduce the cost and stress of medical malpractice lawsuits. To opt in to the free subscriber list, click here. Stories of med mal lawsuits can save lives.

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PEMBlog

MARCH 20, 2024

Be sure to check out our previous posts on: BRONCHIOLITIS and EPIGLOTTITIS The Problem: Free open access medical education (aka FOAM) is great in that it allows for asynchronous, focused learning. But there are some challenges when it comes to the utilization of FOAM: – Decentralization of FOAM resources – Concerns about the quality of information being presented The Solution: The Systematic Online Academic Resource, or SOAR, review was created in an effort to address some of these limitations.

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Medical Law

MARCH 20, 2024

TBI has a dramatic impact on the lives of injury victims and the people who care for them, which is a much larger issue than many people realize. In fact, more than 5.3 million Americans are currently living with brain injury disabilities. After the initial shock and trauma caused by a brain injury and the early medical treatment that the victim receives comes the realization that TBI patients are likely to require a lifetime of medical, psychological, and assisted living care.

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Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

MARCH 20, 2024

In recent years, the demand for pet healthcare services has skyrocketed, reflecting the growing recognition of pets as integral members of our families. Like humans, pets require prompt and reliable medical attention, especially during emergencies. However, accessing timely veterinary care has often been a challenge for pet owners, particularly during non-business hours or in remote areas.

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