Emergency Medicine - Adult and Pediatric
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Atypical Presentations of Ischemic Cerebrovascular Disease: Part II
This is the second part of the article on atypical presentations of stroke and TIAs. We start with the same patient we introduced last time and discuss the differential diagnosis of his myriad complaints. -
Common Pediatric ENT Infections: Adenitis, Otitis Externa, Peritonsillar Disease, and Parapharyngeal Abscess
Cervical adenitis, otitis externa, and peritonsillar disease are very common diseases that are seen in the emergency department (ED). Early recognition, appropriate treatment and an awareness of potential complications guide the clinician's treatment decisions. -
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports: Full April 1, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Full March 1, 2009 Issue in PDF
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Clinical Presentation, Evaluation and Management of Bleeding Disorders in Children
Bleeding is a common chief complaint in the emergency department. Recognizing excessive bleeding and treating bleeding disorders may be challenging. Awareness of the differential, diagnostic strategies and treatment options is critical. This article presents a comprehensive approach to the patient with a bleeding disorder. -
FDA Actions
The FDA is requiring a boxed warning on sodium phosphate bowel-cleansing products because of the risk of acute phosphate nephropathy associated with use of these products. -
A survival benefit with tenecteplase?
Thrombolytic therapy during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest does not improve outcomes according to a new study. -
Combination therapy for hypertension
What's the best drug combination with an ACE inhibitor for treatment of hypertension in patients at risk for cardiovascular disease? -
Full February 1, 2009 Issue in PDF
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CDC report on CAM use
There is a 40% chance that your patients are using complementary and alternative remedies according to new report from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.