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251. High-Yield Pearls Blitz

Board Bombs

Boost your EM knowledge with high-yield, rapid pearls! In this episode, we cover life-saving tips for thyroid storm, beta-blocker overdose, heat stroke, SAH, and Ludwigs all in under 10 minutes. Perfect for EM boards or quick clinical refresher. Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind at here.

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Fusariosis

Life in the Fast Lane

Chris Nickson Fusariosis CCC entry for fusariosis / Fusarium infections (infectious disease)

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ECG Blog #469 — Epigastric Pain with Dinner

Ken Grauer, MD

The ECG in Figure-1 was obtained from a middle-aged woman who presented to the ED ( E mergency D epartment ) for epigastric pain that had begun ~1 hour earlier. The epigastric pain began during dinner. She was diagnosed in the ED as having gastritis. The 1st Troponin was not elevated. QUESTIONS: How would you interpret the initial ECG in Figure-1? Does the negative initial Troponin rule out an acute event?

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Is Diastolic Blood Pressure the New Resuscitation Target

St. Emlyn

St.Emlyn's - Emergency Medicine #FOAMed This week I read a great article in the EMJ by Dan Horner and Rich Carden on new resuscitation targets. notably the use of diastolic blood pressure. DBP is the […] The post Is Diastolic Blood Pressure the New Resuscitation Target appeared first on St.Emlyn's.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

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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Journal Feed Weekly Wrap-Up

EMDocs

We always work hard, but we may not have time to read through a bunch of journals. Its time to learn smarter. Originally published at JournalFeed , a site that provides daily or weekly literature updates. Follow Dr. Clay Smith at @spoonfedEM , and sign up for email updates here. #1: New Meta-analysis Metoprolol vs Diltiazem for A-Fib with RVR Spoon Feed This systematic review of 13 studies found slightly higher rates of adverse events after administration of diltiazem versus metoprolol, when t

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251. High-Yield Pearls Blitz

Board Bombs

Boost your EM knowledge with high-yield, rapid pearls! In this episode, we cover life-saving tips for thyroid storm, beta-blocker overdose, heat stroke, SAH, and Ludwigs all in under 10 minutes. Perfect for EM boards or quick clinical refresher. Want to experience the greatest in board studying? Check out our interactive question bank podcast- the FIRST of its kind at here.

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Mastering Compliance in Federal Health Care Programs

American Medical Compliance

In the complex world of healthcare, maintaining compliance with federal regulations is crucial for the integrity of healthcare providers. The landscape of billing, coding, and claims processes is constantly evolving. “Mastering Compliance in Federal Health Care Program Billing, Coding, and Claims Training” is designed to equip you with the knowledge needed to navigate these complex systems with confidence.

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SGEM Xtra: Rock, Robot Rock – AI for Clinical Research

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Date: February 11, 2025 Dr. Ross Prager Guest Skeptic: Dr. Ross Prager is an Intensivist at the London Health Sciences Centre and an adjunct professor at Western University. His expertise in critical care medicine is complemented by his research interests in critical care ultrasound and evidence-based knowledge translation. This is another SGEM Xtra.

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Active and Passive Academic Freedom

Sensible Medicine

In a NYTimes op-ed by former NCI and NIH director, and Nobel Laureate, Harold Varmus, Varmus argues that future NIH director Jay Bhattacharya is wrong to tie NIH funding to academic freedom. He calls the plan “outlandish” Varmus’ claim begs the questions: What is academic freedom? Is there a public interest to incentivize universities that honor it?

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