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Recognize the signs of human trafficking, and be prepared to act
While no one has precise numbers, the practice of human trafficking is hardly limited to third-world countries. In fact, experts maintain it is big business in the United States, with somewhere between 15,000 and 20,000 people trafficked into the country each year. -
The Red Eye
The number of adult ED visits for eye-related complaints is largely limited to data on eye injuries. -
Trauma Reports Supplement
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full July 4, 2011 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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Emergency Medicine Reports - Full June 20, 2011 Issue in Streaming Audio/Downloadable MP3 Format
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NSAID use in patients with prior MI
A new study points out the risk of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use in patients who have had a myocardial infarction (MI) suggesting that even brief use increases the risk for death and recurrent MI. -
FDA actions
The FDA has approved linagliptin for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults. -
Two new drugs for hepatitis C
The FDA has approved two new drugs for the treatment of hepatitis C the first new drugs to be approved in years. -
NHLBI stops AIM-HIGH trial
Niacin may not be effective in preventing cardiovascular disease. -
Special Feature: Online Resources in Critical Care Medicine
A wide variety of resources have been developed over the last several years, primarily Internet-based, to assist the critical care provider in managing patients in the ICU.