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November 2025 News from the College
Click through to see the latest happenings at and news from the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Case Report: Massive Amitriptyline and Bupropion Ingestion
A patient presenting with severe cardiotoxicity and absent brainstem reflexes, mimicking brain death, is found to have a gastric pharmacobezoar prolonging drug absorption.
How Does Emergency Medicine Navigate Consolidation Trends in Health Care?
The consolidation of players within any given health care sector — insurers, multihospital health systems, or private…
Toxicology Answer: Oil of Wintergreen
Wintergreen plants are the source for oil of Wintergreen, which contains methyl salicylate (C8H8O3), an extremely versatile substance with beneficial, commercial, and toxicologic properties that humans have been using for more than 100 years.
Toxicology Question: What Minty Plant Oil Can Cause Poisoning and Death in Children?
Hint: It’s a popular flavor in foods and chewing gum.
ACEP Announces Michael Fraser, PhD, MS, CAE, as Executive Director
With 20+ years of public health leadership, Dr. Michael Fraser takes the helm to guide ACEP’s advocacy and strategic priorities at a pivotal time.
How Evidence-Based Medicine Strengthens Your Malpractice Defense
Robust use of evidence-based medicine makes your care more defensible. See how recent cases and legal trends are changing the malpractice landscape.
ABEM’s New Physician Certification Portal Includes Waiver Clause
ABEM’s new MyABEM portal requires physicians to waive their right to sue over certification decisions. ACEP responds to the controversial clause.
What Can a Patient’s Eyes Tell Us About Concussions?
Improve pediatric concussion diagnosis in the ED. This rapid visio-vestibular exam (VVE) identifies dysfunction in just 2-3 minutes.