Endocrinology
News
Unrecognized diabetes common in acute MI
Key clinical point: Many patients presenting with acute MI had unrecognized diabetes and, in most cases, that DM remained undiagnosed, untreated,...
Government and Regulations
FDA: Limit testosterone use to men with specific medical conditions
News
First EDition: News for and about the practice of Emergency Medicine
News
HF: Glucose at ED presentation may predict mortality
Key clinical point: Among patients who present to the ED with acute HF, blood glucose levels predict 30-day mortality and other outcomes. Major...
Conference Coverage
New evidence suggests 2014 hypertension guidelines could backfire
Key clinical point: Adoption of the less aggressive blood pressure goal of 150/90 mm Hg for patients age 60 and older as recommended in the 2014...
Commentary
Topiramate
Case Reports
My Most Unusual Case: Painful Blistering on the Dorsal Hands
Patients with pseudoporphyria often initially present to the ED with symptoms due to the often acute onset of this condition.
Conference Coverage
New protocol improves diabetic acidosis management in ED
Key clinical point: Use of the protocol increases the discharge rate of patients presenting with mild to moderate diabetic ketoacidosis. Major...
Case Reports
Diabetes Mellitus: Diagnosis and Management in the Emergency Department
With a large number of patients presenting to the ED with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus, the authors present a review of both diagnostic...
Conference Coverage
Etomidate drip quickly curbs severe hypercortisolism
Key clinical point: The anesthetic induction agent etomidate is a potent suppressor of cortisol synthesis in the adrenal cortex at subhypnotic...