C. Difficile, Monospot Tests Often Not Effective in Pediatric Patients
As educators, we love—and are always humbled by—those moments when we get to say, “I don’t know.”…
Infectious Disease
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C. Difficile, Monospot Tests Often Not Effective in Pediatric Patients
As educators, we love—and are always humbled by—those moments when we get to say, “I don’t know.”... -
Rat-Bite Fever’s Non-Specific Symptoms Make Patient History Important for Diagnosis
The Case Chief complaint: fever and rash. I stare at the triage notes of the eight-year-old female... -
Measles Outbreak Highlights the Need for Infectious Disease Containment Protocols in the Emergency Department
Emergency physicians and emergency department leaders are challenged to develop a rational and consistent approach to patients...
Rat-Bite Fever’s Non-Specific Symptoms Make Patient History Important for Diagnosis
The Case Chief complaint: fever and rash. I stare at the triage notes of the eight-year-old female…
Measles Outbreak Highlights the Need for Infectious Disease Containment Protocols in the Emergency Department
Emergency physicians and emergency department leaders are challenged to develop a rational and consistent approach to patients…
Ebola Relief Efforts in Liberia Aided by Emergency Medicine Support, Donations
I have good friends in Liberia. I know the culture, the politics, and the medical system there….
Oseltamivir’s Broad-Use Effectiveness Against Seasonal Influenza Questioned
Have you enjoyed the lovely summer and fall? I hope so because as some people say, “winter…
CDC Ebola Expert Tim Uyeki, MD, MPH, Offers Ebola Management and Safety Information
This is the transcript of an interview with Tim Uyeki, MD, MPH, the Centers for Disease Control…
Are You Ready for Ebola?
The first patient to be diagnosed with Ebola in the United States, Thomas Eric Duncan, died Oct….
ACEP14 Can’t Miss Sessions for Emergency Physicians
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27 10–10:50 a.m. (MO-07) Pediatric Orthopedics: Avoid the Pitfalls Faculty: Annalise Sorrentino, MD, FAAP, FACEP…
CDC Reports Record Number of Malaria Cases in the U.S
Emergency physicians encouraged to review guidelines for diagnosing, treating this parasitic disease as infection rates reach highest…
Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine Botulism
Botulism From the EM Model 12.0 Nervous System Disorders 12.7 Neuromuscular Disorders The evaluation and management of…