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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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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full November 16, 2014 Issue in PDF
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Benzodiazepine-Treated Patients Experienced Higher Mortality than Patients Managed Using Propofol
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Health Care Utilization in the Aftermath of Severe Sepsis
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Is Wikipedia a Legitimate Reference Source for Health Care Professionals?
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Dexmedetomidine During Noninvasive Ventilation
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Nasal High-Flow Oxygen Lowers Reintubation Rate
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Improved awareness, better screening needed to identify delirium patients who present to the ED
While many older patients experience symptoms of delirium while in the emergency setting, the condition often is not recognized by emergency providers. -
Unique program aims to connect frequent ED utilizers with medical homes, resources to meet complex needs
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore in Baltimore, MD, is partnering with HealthCare Access Maryland, a non-profit organization in the state, to link patients who frequent the ED for care with medical homes and other resources that can better meet their medical and social needs. -
Full Sept. 8, 2013 Issue in Downloadable MP3 Format
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