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Deadly Pediatric Rashes
Rash is a common complaint in the emergency department (ED). Often, the pediatric rash is a benign, self-limiting condition that requires no intervention; however, there are occasions when rashes are true emergencies. Identifying these rare occasions is critical for the pediatric patient. This issue reviews and discusses some of the most common pediatric dermatologic emergencies and the ED approach to identification, diagnosis, and immediate evidence-based management of these conditions. -
Data-Sharing Initiative Targets U.S. Drug Overdose Crisis
Public-private partnership aims to strengthen multigovernmental coordination on prevention efforts.
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CNS Agents Emerge as Frontrunners in FDA-Approved Treatments for Low Libido in Women
Low libido is the most common sexual complaint, affecting up to 38.7% of women, with up to 12.3% also reporting significant distress associated with this condition. In the past five years, for the first time in history, there are two Food and Drug Administration-approved medications specifically for treating hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women. Of note, both medications are central nervous system agents.
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Estrogen Replacement: Is Long Duration of Therapy Good for the Brain?
Longer lifetime exposure to endogenous estrogen and menopausal estrogen replacement were associated with better cognitive status in older adult women. Women who initiated estrogen therapy early (within five years of the onset of menopause) showed higher cognitive test scores than those who started later.
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Tenaculum Placement Techniques and Effect on Pain
In this randomized controlled trial, there was no difference in pain score with tenaculum placement between the slow method of application and coughing with application (median pain score 44 vs. 32, P = 0.16).
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What Are the Roles of the Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill and Metformin in the Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome?
This systematic review documents the effectiveness of combined oral contraceptive pills in treating hyperandrogenism and irregular menses, and of metformin in addressing the metabolic disturbances in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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National Orgs Release Pediatric Readiness Recommendations
Guidelines address emergency medical care for children outside the hospital.
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IHI Provides Practical Steps for Reducing Morbidity and Mortality From Opioids
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement has collaborated with the Boston Medical Center to provide a set of best practices for reducing morbidity and mortality related to opioid use disorder, focusing on practical steps that can be taken immediately. Simply reducing the number of opioid prescriptions is not enough, the report authors wrote.
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This Flu Season, Consider These Tactics to Manage Capacity, Prioritize Safer Care
Hospitals and EDs should be prepared to manage the kind of capacity problems that result when hospitals accustomed to running at or near full capacity are slammed with a steady flow of influenza patients, many of whom require hospitalization. There are several tactics that can help hospitals and EDs manage the kind of capacity challenges that occur during flu seasons and other periods of peak volume.
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Population Health Program Extends Continuum of Care
Valley Health System’s population health program employs post-acute navigators who help coordinate care transitions to skilled nursing facilities, home health, and community providers.