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Hyponatremia with Dr. Liza Cholin

Louisville Lectures

CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal , 166 (8), 1056–1062. Liza Cholin gives an under 10 minute overview of Hyponatremia. SHOW NOTES: Values in table derived from: Milionis, H. Liamis, G. L., & Elisaf, M. The hyponatremic patient: a systematic approach to laboratory diagnosis.

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How Locum Tenens Fits Into Modern Healthcare Staffing Solutions

Barton Associates

It’s clear traditional healthcare staffing solutions, such as in-house hiring, are no longer sufficient—read on for a deep dive on the limitations of permanent providers and why you should consider partnering with a locum tenens medical staffing network at your facility. What are the limitations of permanent healthcare staffing solutions?

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Episode 162: Antiracism in Medicine Series – Episode 6 – Racism, Trustworthiness, and the COVID-19 Vaccine

The Clinical Problem Solvers

1:06:20 Takeaways and conclusions 1:08:51 Outtakes Takeaways Medical Mistrust in the Black Community is More than Tuskegee Framing medical mistrust solely around watershed incidents like the U.S. It treats mistrust as an isolated construct, when medical mistrust is intertwined with broader societal injustices. The Lancet.

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New 3D technology could soon bring surgeons closer to patients in Africa's most remote regions

Medical Xpress

Charles Owusu Aseku has traveled across Ghana and beyond in search of care for the large growth of tissue called a keloid on his neck since 2002. The 46-year-old was growing increasingly frustrated after two unsuccessful surgeries and a trip to South Africa that ended with just a consultation.

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Probiotics don’t improve outcomes in children with acute gastroenteritis

PEMBlog

However, this large study shows that probiotics do not significantly shorten illness duration, improve symptoms, or reduce the need for additional medical visits. 2018 Nov 22;379(21):2002-2014. Parents often use probiotics, like Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG , hoping to reduce the severity of their child’s gastroenteritis. N Engl J Med.

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Episode 148: Antiracism in Medicine Series Episode 4 – Dismantling Race-Based Medicine Part 2: Clinical Perspectives

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Our guests explain how we can incorporate race-conscious medicine in clinical settings, medical education, and biomedical/epidemiological research to responsibly recognize and address the harms of racial inequality. These factors include a high-protein diet, muscle mass, creatinine generation, and certain medications. link] Tsai J.

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Exploring the Use of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine for Anxiolysis and Minimal Sedation

PEMBlog

Let’s take a closer look at what makes this medication so useful, particularly when given intranasally. Dexmedetomidine, often known by its brand name Precedex, is a fascinating medication. Whether you’re dealing with imaging studies or laceration repairs, this medication offers a reliable way to keep patients calm and comfortable.