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More to the avastin/breast cancer story?
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Disclosure rule open for comments
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Adjunct to active surveillance?
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Study: New imaging efficiency measure for ED use of CT for headaches not reliable or accurate
A new study suggests that there are serious problems with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) new imaging efficiency measure for ED use of computed tomography (CT) for headaches. -
EDs struggle with increased demand from patients with behavioral health concerns
Already burdened with increased demand for medical services, EDs across the country are also seeing a spike in the number of patients who present with behavioral health issues. -
Study: Reconsider the use of CT scans for patients who present with dizziness
When patients present to the ED with dizziness, oftentimes the provider will order a computed tomography (CT) scan to rule out serious medical problems, such as intracranial bleeding or stroke. However, a new study suggests that such scans may not be worth the expense in the vast majority of cases. -
Use routine chart reviews, training, and careful staffing decisions to root out under-triage in the ED
Under-triage, or assessing patients as being less ill than they actually are, can lead to treatment delays and adverse outcomes, including serious injury and even death. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full February 27, 2012 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Update on Current Management of Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an irregular, disorganized, electrical activity of the atria. It is characterized by uncoordinated atrial activity that leads to inefficient atrial contraction and impaired ventricular filling. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full March 12, 2012 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format