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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full November 16, 2014 Issue in PDF
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Emergency Physician’s Perspective
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic polyarticular form of inflammatory arthritis of unclear etiology. It primarily involves the synovial joints and is commonly symmetric. Joint pain and swelling are most commonly seen in patients with this condition. The presence of autoantibodies such as rheumatoid factor (RF) and anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPAs), which the anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (CCP) falls under, are found in the majority of patients. Left untreated, there is a high risk of significant deformity and disability.
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Nasal High-Flow Oxygen Lowers Reintubation Rate
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Dexmedetomidine During Noninvasive Ventilation
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Is Wikipedia a Legitimate Reference Source for Health Care Professionals?
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Health Care Utilization in the Aftermath of Severe Sepsis
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Benzodiazepine-Treated Patients Experienced Higher Mortality than Patients Managed Using Propofol
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Hospital Medicine Alert - Full October 2014 Issue in PDF
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Hemoptysis
Hemoptysis is defined as expectoration of blood from the lower respiratory tract. There are numerous conditions that cause hemoptysis, ranging from mild conditions such as bronchitis to life-threatening conditions such as pulmonary embolism or lung cancer. Hemoptysis is a serious symptom and may be evidence of an underlying disease process. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full August 24, 2014 Issue in PDF