Is Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coming to an Emergency Department Near You?
Emerging infectious diseases continue to challenge emergency physicians and emergency department leaders.1 Building on prior work for…
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Florida Opioid Abuse Legislation Tied to Dip in Prescriptions
Florida’s efforts to curb opioid abuse by registering pain clinics and electronically monitoring prescriptions may have helped…
Use Bolt Cutters to Remove a Constricted Titanium Ring
A pair of bolt cutters proved to be a simple and quick tool for removing a constricted…
Boston Bans “Synthetic Marijuana”
Boston banned the use, sale, or purchase of synthetic marijuana, which has been linked to a nationwide…
ACEP Past President Dr. John McCabe Earns American Board of Medical Specialties Award
At its June meeting in Chicago, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) recognized emergency physician John…
Opinion: “Allopathic” Incorrect Term to Differentiate Between MDs, DOs
Since when did an essentially incoherent term replace “medical doctor”? I’m talking about “allopathic,” which literally means…
ACEP Board Approves tPA Clinical Policy
ACEP’s “Clinical Policy: Use of Intravenous Tissue Plasminogen Activator for the Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke in…
ACEP Writing, Visual Arts Awards Submissions Due Sept. 1
The Section of Medical Humanities is accepting submissions for two awards, one for writing and one for…
2015 ACEP Elections Preview: Meet the President-Elect Candidates
Each October at ACEP’s annual Council meeting, the ACEP Council elects new leaders for the College. The…
ACEP Launches Ultrasound Accreditation Program
ACEP and the Emergency Ultrasound Section have launched a Clinical Ultrasound Accreditation Program (CUAP). CUAP is administered…