EM Literature of Note

JANUARY 16, 2025

This little article has made the rounds, primarily by those who critique it for its many flaws. However, the underlying themes can still be valid, even if an article has limitations. This is a “there is variation in emergency physician admitting practices” article. Literally every practicing physician working in a hospital environment knows there is a broad spectrum of skill, approach to acute illness, and level of risk-tolerance.

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The Bottom Line

JANUARY 16, 2025

Whats new in the Critical Care literature monthly updates

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Life in the Fast Lane

JANUARY 16, 2025

Jennifer Davidson, Parvathy Suresh Kochath, Georgina Beech and Leon Lam CT Case 097 An 85-year-old woman presents with anterior pelvic pain following a mechanical fall.

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The Bottom Line

JANUARY 16, 2025

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AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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The Evolution & Medicine Review

JANUARY 16, 2025

The 14th-century Black Death, as depicted by Gilles Le Muisit in 1349, was caused byYersinia pestis.

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Advanced Medical Reviews

JANUARY 16, 2025

Did you know that job satisfaction among physicians drops consistently until they've been in practice for more than 30 years? For many, burnout prevents them from ever making it that far. However, providing physician peer review services is a great way to ease the stress of the job and help keep you moving forward.

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EM Ottawa

JANUARY 16, 2025

A stable and functional fingertip is essential for sensation, fine motor skills, grip strength, and the overall durability and cosmetic appearance of the hand. Fingertips, often the first point of contact during daily activities, are particularly susceptible to trauma. Its no surprise that workplace injuries involving the hand account for nearly 500,000 cases annually in […] The post Nailed it!

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EMDocs

JANUARY 16, 2025

Authors: Kyle Smiley (EM Resident, BAMC, San Antonio, TX) // Reviewed by: Alex Koyfman, MD (@EMHighAK); Brit Long, MD (@long_brit) Welcome to Critical Kids, an emDOCs series focused on pediatric emergency medicine. Pediatric emergencies are challenging. Well provide summaries of the evidence to support your decisions at the bedside. Today we cover the Phoenix Sepsis Criteria.

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The Evolution & Medicine Review

JANUARY 16, 2025

Saad, M. J. A., & Santos, A. (2024). The Microbiota and Evolution of Obesity. Endocrine Reviews, bnae033. [link] This article challenges some current ideas by taking gut microbiome into account. Abstract Obesity is a major global concern and is generally attributed to a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

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PDC Healthcare

JANUARY 16, 2025

Switching to a new EMR system is a significant undertaking that requires attention to every detailincluding the identification (ID) products your team relies on daily. These include patient ID wristbands, medical labels, printers and scanners, which play a vital role in patient safety and operational efficiency. To guide us through this topic, we turn to […] The post Navigating EMR Transitions: A Q&A to Understand Why Identification Products Are a Critical Consideration appeared first

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PEMBlog

JANUARY 16, 2025

In this episode of PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast , we explore the complex and often underrecognized issue of inhalant misuse. From the early days of glue sniffing to the recent rise of nitrous oxide misuse, fueled by brands like Galaxy Gas and viral trends on TikTok and Instagram, inhalant misuse has evolved into a growing concern among adolescents.

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