Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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Fever in Infants < 3 Months Old: What is the Current Standard?
Fever has been recognized as a symptom of illness for centuries. It is especially concerning when it is associated with a young infant. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full November 8, 2010 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Updates in ENT Emergencies: Tales from the Trenches
Life-threatening ear, nose, and throat (ENT) emergencies can present to any emergency department (ED) at any hour of the day or night. -
Emergency Medicine Reports - Full November 8, 2010 Issue in PDF
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full November 22, 2010 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full December 6, 2010 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Full March 20, 2006 Issue in PDF
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Short-Course Antibiotic Therapy
The duration of antimicrobial therapy for common infections has been a subject of debate and investigation for decades. During this time, there has been a general trend toward shorter duration treatments, particularly in the area of urinary and genital tract infections. -
Full April 2006 Issue in PDF
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Pediatric Hypertension: What Is It and When Does It Need to be Treated?
Hypertension is a very common disease affecting up to 20-25% of adults in the United States. In the past, hypertension has been considered a rare disease in children; however, in the last 10 years it has emerged as an important disease in pediatrics as well. Because hypertension is a risk factor for cerebrovascular disease, cardiovascular disease, as well as renal disease, the increase in pediatric hypertension is a concern because of its potential for long term sequelae.