Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A few months ago, a sensational letter came out in JAMA Pediatrics. The authors took California school children out of the classroom, and had them line up in the school yard. Then a dog sniffed them to see if they had COVID19. Students were told not to look backwards at the dog, but inevitably some students must have snuck a peak. The dog sat down next to suspected COVID19 kids, indicating they might have COVID19 (towards their peers).

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Documentation/Coding Pediatrics Research Outcomes 130

The Bottom Line

OCTOBER 19, 2023

What’s new in the Critical Care literature – monthly updates

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Emergency Live

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Drones and Photogrammetry: Technology in the Service of Missing Persons Searches Australia, with its vast expanses of land and dense bushlands, has often presented imposing challenges in searches for missing persons. In the case of Corey O’Connell, a young Australian who went missing in 2021, it was drone technology that provided the decisive breakthrough in […] The post Drones and Photogrammetry: help in the Search for Missing Persons appeared first on Emergency Live.

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PDC Healthcare

OCTOBER 19, 2023

When a patient checks in to a hospital or a non-acute care facility, their personal and medical data needs to be recorded. Each patient has an EMR (Electronic Medical Record), which needs to be updated each time a patient needs care. Implementing a scannable barcode system enables caregivers the ability to quickly scan a ID […] The post 4 Ways To Improve Barcode Scanning in Healthcare appeared first on connectID - PDC Healthcare Blog.

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Hospitals Documentation/Coding Patient Safety 105

Emergency Live

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Public Competition at the National Fire Service: An Opportunity for Logistics-Management Inspectors The National Fire Department is one of the most fundamental bodies for the safety and well-being of our country. In addition to firefighters who intervene in emergencies, the corps needs skilled professionals to ensure that everything runs like clockwork.

Wellness 105

Wellness 105

PDC Healthcare

OCTOBER 19, 2023

When a patient checks in to a hospital or a non-acute care facility, their personal and medical data needs to be recorded. Each patient has an EMR (Electronic Medical Record), which needs to be updated each time a patient needs care. Implementing a scannable barcode system enables caregivers the ability to quickly scan a ID […] The post Preventing Barcode Errors in Healthcare appeared first on connectID - PDC Healthcare Blog.

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Hospitals Documentation/Coding Patient Safety 98

Medagadget

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a sensor that can monitor transplanted organs for signs of rejection. Patients who receive transplants require immunosuppressive medication to ensure that their body does not reject the transplanted tissue, but this can still happen, sometimes years after the initial transplant. Current methods to monitor for immune rejection involve taking biopsies or monitoring blood markers, but these techniques are invasive and blood markers may not show

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Research 94

Medagadget

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Scientists at Purdue University have developed a microRNA therapy designed to slow tumor growth. The technology takes advantage of the tendency of several cancer types to express an excess of surface receptors that bind folate (vitamin B9) and draw it into the cell interior. By attaching the microRNA strand to a folate molecule, the researchers could target it to cancer cells.

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Research Documentation/Coding 91

Don't Forget the Bubbles

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Dani gave this talk at the Irish Association of Emergency Medicine Annual Scientific Conference in October 2023 Once upon a time, there were two beautiful people, Barbie and Ken. Through the play and make-believe of many children, they enjoyed a romance spanning many decades. Sure, they had their ups and downs (what couple doesn’t?), but after more than 40 years of courtship, Ken proposed to Barbie.

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Head Injuries Fractures Outcomes Hospitals 81

Medagadget

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a lateral flow assay that can detect bacterial toxins from Porphyromonas gingivalis , the causative bacteria for gingivitis. The technology could make it easier and faster to identify early-stage gingivitis, which can lead to periodontitis and eventual tooth loss, as well as contributing to a variety of other diseases such as stroke and heart disease.

Point-of-Care Testing 85

Point-of-Care Testing Research Stroke Wellness 85

Sensible Medicine

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A few months ago, a sensational letter came out in JAMA Pediatrics. The authors took California school children out of the classroom, and had them line up in the school yard. Then a dog sniffed them to see if they had COVID19. Students were told not to look backwards at the dog, but inevitably some students must have snuck a peak. The dog sat down next to suspected COVID19 kids, indicating they might have COVID19 (towards their peers).

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Documentation/Coding Pediatrics Research Outcomes 74

Medagadget

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Researchers at the University of Bath in the United Kingdom have developed a shape-shifting ball that can inflate and deflate in response to someone’s breath. The idea is an advancement of many techniques designed to help people de-stress and manage their mental health, which all focus on awareness of the breath. For instance, mindfulness meditation often requires people to focus on their own breath, which can help to reduce anxiety and stress, but maintaining this focus is difficult.

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Research Outcomes Wellness 80

University of Maryland Department of Emergency Med

OCTOBER 19, 2023

12 pediatric and adult surgeons with pediatric trauma expertise reviewed the literature to form a consensus statement on the indications.

Pediatrics 66

Pediatrics 66

PEMBlog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

PEMPix is the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Emergency Medicine’s annual visual diagnosis competition. This year, in addition to the 10 finalists Maneesha Agarwal will be presenting at the National Conference and Exhibition we will be sharing four cases online in advance of the conference. This is the fourth of the four cases. This case was submitted by… A previously healthy 19-month-old male presented with lethargy and abdominal distention from an urgent care.

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Urgent Care Pediatrics Poisoning Wellness 52

PHARM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Race and Ethnicity and Prehospital Use of Opioid or Ketamine Analgesia in Acute Traumatic Injury – PMC — Read on www.ncbi.nlm.nih.

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EM Ottawa

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Canada’s healthcare system, once a source of national pride, is now facing critical challenges that have led many to view it as “unwell” or “sick.” Access to healthcare services has become a pressing concern, sparking a call for change and revitalization. The 911 Emergency System was initially designed as a means to manage emergencies and […] The post Transforming Canada’s Healthcare Landscape with Paramedics appeared first on EMOttawa Blog.

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EMS 143