AMA antes up to sway ‘08 election
With every presidential candidate talking about healthcare reform, the AMA plans to spend millions to…
10 ACEP lectures you shouldn’t miss
From hypothermia to dermatology, a preview of some of ACEP’s finest offerings during the ‘07…
Making clinical decisions
Four strategies to help make rapid diagnostic and management decisions. The emergency physician is…
Are blood cultures necessary in adults with cellulitis?
by Jose Vega You’re leaving the room of a patient with uncomplicated cellulitis. You’re…
High prevalence of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
by Evan Schwarz It’s a normal night in the department and you’ve just left…
History Lesson
I love it when the lecturers say the same thing. “Take a good history…” They…
Pre-trial Countdown
First of all, you need to make corrections to your deposition. Though this might not…
Study says: Skip the rectal exam
Spare your next patient the discomfort of the DRE unless there is obvious indication.
Share Your Thoughts: Oct 07
Starting from scratch, value in patient sat surveys, and more…
Tracings: Global Emergency Medicine
Your patient is a 51-year-old male immigrant from Northeast Thailand who complains of recurring syncopal…