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The Degree of Pyuria Can Help Determine Urinary Tract Infection in Elderly Women
Elderly women with a urinary tract infection recorded a higher median number of urinary leukocytes compared to uninfected controls, including those with asymptomatic bacteriuria. For 264 leukocytes/µL, the sensitivity and specificity of microscopy were 88%. Using the standard pyuria threshold of 10 leukocytes/µL gave a specificity of 36% and a sensitivity of 100%.
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Zuranolone Capsules (Zurzuvae)
Zuranolone can be prescribed to treat postpartum depression.
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Syncope and Complete AV Block?
The rhythm strip shown in the figure was recorded from a patient with syncope. It was interpreted as consistent with complete AV block. Do you agree with that interpretation?
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Physicians Suggest Small But Important Update to Standards for Determining Death
The Uniform Law Commission is debating possible revisions to the Uniform Determination of Death Act.
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Despite Some Progress, Pediatric Readiness Continues to Lag in Many EDs
EDs showed improvement on five of the six domains evaluated in the survey-based assessment, completed by the National Pediatric Readiness Project. However, there was a significant decline from the 2013 assessment regarding administration and coordination, a heavily weighted domain.
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More Support Needed for Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators
Considering professional organizations view the pediatric emergency care coordinator role as essential to pediatric readiness in U.S. EDs, there is concern about health system commitment to the role, based on the results of a survey of the physicians and nurses serving in those positions.
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Attorneys Will Scrutinize ED Preparedness for Pediatric Emergencies
Litigation will center on training, experience, and facility resources.
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Legal, Safety, and Regulatory Risks if Cyberattack Forces ED to Shut Down
Experts offer early warning signs of a possible attack, along with mitigation tactics and tips for leaders on how to properly train staff in security principles.
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Did Your Department Close Unexpectedly? Here’s How to Mitigate Risks
In the event of a diversion caused by a cyberattack, EDs need to mitigate any adverse effects on patient care. Maintaining paper order forms and manual backup plans for otherwise computer-dependent operations is essential. Leaders must immediately notify surrounding hospitals and ambulance agencies of the situation, along with the expected resolution time.
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More Patients Are Suing Hospitals for Data Breaches
Plaintiffs argue medical providers should be held accountable for ignoring security risks. Lawsuits allege hospitals are taking a lax approach to protecting highly sensitive and confidential patient information. Three factors could affect the outcome of these suits: the types of information compromised, allegations of injuries, and similar data breach jurisprudence in a given jurisdiction.