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Geriatric Emergency Medication Safety Recommend...

The study introduces the first expert consensus-based list of high-risk prescriptions for older ED patients, named GEMS-Rx, aiming to enhance medication safety for this vulnerable population.

Assessing Risk of Major Adverse Cardiac Events ...

The study concludes that cocaine use as a risk factor does not significantly impact the 30-day MACE rate in patients presenting with chest pain. The HEART score remains a useful...

Safety Profile of the Most Ordered Medications ...

The vast majority of medications prescribed in acute care settings are compatible with breastfeeding, suggesting that pumping and dumping should rarely be recommended in the ED. This study provides a...

2024 Focused Update: Guidelines on Use of Corti...

The updated guidelines provide clinicians, patients, and stakeholders with current evidence-based recommendations on corticosteroid use for sepsis, ARDS, and CAP, aiming to improve patient outcomes through informed decision-making.

The Association Between C-Reactive Protein Leve...

There is a positive correlation between higher CRP levels, PAS, and increased histologic inflammation of the appendix. This suggests CRP and PAS could be instrumental in guiding treatment decisions for...

Peripheral Nervous System and Neuromuscular Dis...

Early diagnosis and management of NMDs can significantly improve patient outcomes. This review provides emergency physicians with a detailed overview of acute NMD presentations, aiding in prompt and effective patient...