Holiday Tox Test: Is the Poinsettia Poisonous?
Indigenous to Mexico and Central America, the red green poinsettia (or Christmas Star), was first…
The Emergency Department as Political Safe Zone
To think that ethnic prejudices are the only prejudices we carry around is a huge…
Goodbye 2010, Hello Higher Taxes
Unfortunately we have to assume that taxes are going up for everyone–not just “rich” doctors–in…
Holiday Scheduling: Fair and Balanced
Dear Director, I requested a vacation from December 20th-30th this year thinking it would allow…
Christmas Decorations
Working the night after a holiday is always a bummer, especially Thanksgiving. I usually eat…
“I Can’t See a Thing!”
“Seeing is believing” you mutter as you shake your head in amazement. You can’t believe…
Hollywood, Heroes & Heart Attacks
During the past year, I’ve received many questions at conferences or via email from emergency…
Detecting Delirium in the ED
Eight hours ago, the 80-year old female in room one arrived from home pleasant and…
Top 10 Research Abstracts
The 2010 American College of Emergency Physicians’ Annual Meeting was held September 28-October 1st in…