Hematology
News
Restrictive transfusion strategy superior for severe acute GI bleeding
Major Finding: Mortality from any cause at 45 days was significantly lower in the restrictive-strategy group (5%) than in the liberal-strategy...
Conference Coverage
TRILOGY: Prasugrel, Clopidogrel Look Similar in ACS Patients
Major Finding: Prasugrel showed no overall efficacy edge over clopidogrel in medically managed patients with non–ST-segment elevation acute...
Case Reports
Crusted Nodule on Chin
An older woman presents with a crusted nodule on her chin; another woman has a large, linear rash affecting her right leg.
Case Reports
Oozing and Enlarging Scalp Lesion
A man has an eruption on his nose; another man has an oozing, growing scalp lesion.
Article
Verrucous Lesion on Calf
A woman has a bleeding, painful plaque on her leg; another woman has a reddened lip and fever.
Clinical Review
Emergent Management of Delirium in Cancer Patients
Patients with advanced cancer are increasingly seen in the ED, and delirium is not uncommon in this population. This article provides a helpful...
Conference Coverage
Return ED Visits by Sickle Cell Patients Common
Major Finding: More than 40% of patients with sickle cell disease return for acute care following an ED treat-and-release visit.Data Source: A...
Clinical Review
Emergent Management of Constipation in Cancer Patients
Constipation affects more than half of cancer patients with advanced disease and is a common reason for these patients to present to the ED.
Article
Cobblestone-like Lesions...
A woman has cobblestone-like lesions on her legs; a man has a bleeding tumor near his ear.
Case Reports
Visual Disturbances and Severe Hypertension
A man presents to the ED with visual disturbances. He also has severe hypertension and renal failure. What do the CT images illustrate?
Law & Medicine
A Lowered Bedrail Results in Grave Consequences
This month’s cases include the death of a woman who fell because her bedrail was not raised.