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Study: Excedrin ‘good choice’ as first-line therapy for migraine in ED
Major finding: Patients who present to the ED with acute migraine experience comparable pain relief at 60 minutes regardless of whether their...
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Variation in admission rates from EDs raising eyebrows
Key clinical point: Reducing variation in admission rates from EDs for selected common conditions with low inpatient mortality rates could save...
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Upcoming ESC revascularization guidelines cement heart team’s role
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ECG predictors of cardiac events mandate troponin level testing in drug overdoses
Roughly 15% of adult ED patients with an acute drug overdose will experience a major cardiac event during their hospital stay. The ED admission...
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Adding rapid trichomonas test to the sexually transmitted infection panel boosts rapid treatment
Key clinical point: A positive rapid trichomonas vaginalis test allows immediate treatment in the ED.Major finding: Treatment was administered to...
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EMS staff missed stroke 41% of the time, study shows
Key clinical point: A higher degree of suspicion is warranted for stroke in patients with elevated systolic blood pressure, a dispatch call of...
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Diabetes found in 17% of MI patients in registry
Key clinical point: Nearly one-fifth of MI patients have undiagnosed diabetes, and their 3-year mortality was similar whether they had a STEMI or...
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Ensure business associate agreements comply with HIPAA rule, attorneys advise
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AMA calls for background checks for all gun purchases
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Psychiatric comorbidities add to migraineurs’ medical interventions
Key clinical point: More studies are needed to determine why migraineurs with psychiatric disorders are more likely than those without...
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EHR stroke order-set in ED improves outcomes
Key clinical point: Embrace EHR stroke order-sets to improve clinical decision making.Major finding: In-hospital mortality in patients who...