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More than the rule of 2s: All about Meckel Diverticulum

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Recognizing the characteristic features and understanding the differential diagnosis is crucial in managing patients with lower gastrointestinal bleeding. The Meckel’s scan is the preferred diagnostic modality, and prompt surgical consultation may be necessary for symptomatic cases. 2006 Oct;99(10):501-5.

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FDA to Require Breast Density Notification Amongst Other Updates to Mammography Regulations

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The MQSA was passed to ensure, among other things, that nationwide, patients have access to quality mammography services. See Government Accountability Office, “ GAO-06-724 Mammography: Current Nationwide Capacity Is Adequate, but Access Problems May Exist in Certain Locations ” (July 2006).

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PEMPix 2023 Online Case 4: You Can’t Get Fooled Again

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PEMPix is the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Emergency Medicine’s annual visual diagnosis competition. Platelets 134 × 10 9 /L Alk phos 470 U/L AST 84 U/L ALT 40 U/L VBG pH 7.320, pCO2 81, HCO2 22 Urine Drug Screen positive for cannabinoids The patient had chest x-ray without any notable pathology. mg/dL Hct 30.7%

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Hospice in Prison Part 1: An interview with Michele DiTomas and Keith Knauf

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Through a series of events, I started working as a consultant to the Department of Corrections in around 2006, and I was assigned to the California Medical Facility. Healthcare staff were afraid of patients with HIV because there wasn’t clarity on how it was transmitted. Michele: Thank you for having me. Michele: Yep.

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