Published Clinical Decision Aids May Lack Validation
The physician life has never been “easier.” We live in a fortunate future, replete with information technology…
Emergency Medicine
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Published Clinical Decision Aids May Lack Validation
The physician life has never been “easier.” We live in a fortunate future, replete with information technology... -
Myths in Emergency Medicine: Kidney Stones, Beyond the Pain
The momentum of kidney stone patient “expulsion” from the emergency department has never been greater. Big stone?... -
Tips on MIPS
Want to know more about reporting under the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)? This is for you:...
Myths in Emergency Medicine: Kidney Stones, Beyond the Pain
The momentum of kidney stone patient “expulsion” from the emergency department has never been greater. Big stone?…
Tips on MIPS
Want to know more about reporting under the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)? This is for you:…
Recognize the Signs That Older Children and Adolescents Are Playing the Choking Game
The Case A 15-year-old-male complaining of a headache (HA) is brought to the emergency department by his…
Control Hip Fracture Pain Without Opioids Using Ultrasound-Guided Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block
Annually, more than 300,000 adults older than age 65 are hospitalized for hip fractures, which frequently result…
Risks Versus Benefits of Cannabis a Complex Issue
I would like to thank Dr. Bier for writing the article “Cannabis: An Old Medicine Without a…
Emergency Physician Solves Malfunctioning LVAD with Electrician Skills
Sometimes, the most clear-cut problems don’t necessarily have straightforward solutions. A 67-year-old male who had a past…
Avoiding Overdiagnosis and Overtreatment of Urinary Tract Infection in the Emergency Department
Each year, there are more than 1 million ED visits for urinary tract infection (UTI) in the…
FIX 2017 Conference Seeks to Improve Gender Equity in the Field of Emergency Medicine
From the founder of FemInEM, FIX 2017 gathered women and men to share ideas and support. When…